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In the UK, there are many summer camps that combine English language learning with sports lessons. For example, you can consider well-known and prestigious boarding schools such as Millfield summer school, Seaford College, Oundle summer school, Claysmore School, Village Camps, Bradfield Summer Camp. There are also options for staying with a teacher's family. We will help you find a suitable family, area, and city to live in (note the Home Language International program).
If you have limited time for preparation, schools in the USA, Canada and the UK are out of the question due to the complexities and lengthy visa process. We recommend that you pay attention to schools and centers in Switzerland, Malta and Cyprus – you can view the offers on the corresponding pages of the catalog.
The decision is made by the administration of the summer school – most likely, if you have a good level of knowledge in mathematics (advanced), you will be accepted without any problems.
In order to choose the right school for a child, it is first of all necessary to understand what is most important to you: academic workload (English lessons), engaging extracurricular activities, or comfortable living conditions, since these factors do not always perfectly align. If the academic program provides more than 15 hours per week (and you are looking for an intensive course), then sports and extracurricular activities will be less significant. If individual lessons are added to the mentioned 15 hours, they will again take place in free, leisure time. For an 11-year-old child, it is preferable to have unobtrusive, comfortable learning with plenty of rest and entertainment.
The most prestigious and well-established elite boarding schools that organize summer courses provide rooms for 2-3 people – this is a nod to tradition and a historically established practice. Single bedrooms, especially with amenities, are primarily offered at modern international educational centers. And even then, such options are usually available only for older children (at least from 15 years old). In fact, single occupancy not only increases the course cost (due to higher staff requirements) but may also seem less fun to the child – it is much more enjoyable to live with peers. Additionally, living with children from around the world helps to overcome language barriers more quickly and develop conversational English. The child will miss home, relatives, and family less while constantly being with friends.
Based on the requirements you have stated and taking into account our comments, we can recommend a few educational institutions: Downe House (intensive courses), Gordonstoun (very prestigious, excellent extracurricular programs), Marymount School (a cozy small school for younger students in London), Concord College (intensive course – 20 hours per week, private bedroom), Bradfield College (strong academic preparation, offers single accommodation). We recommend booking places for the summer in November-December of the previous year, as the most prestigious and highly rated schools fill up very quickly and competition is high. The steps to follow are approximately the following:
- We select a suitable school for you and sign a contract with you
- You pay an advance – this is necessary to reserve a place at the English school
- We book the chosen course for the student and receive an official invitation from them (for visa processing)
- We fill in the visa application, schedule your visit to the visa center (in-person visit, fingerprinting, interview, digital photo)
- We book a flight ticket for you – it is purchased immediately after receiving the visa
- Full payment is made after obtaining the visa. The time from full payment to arrival at the chosen school should be at least 45 days.
Take note of Gordonstoun School: it is one of the best not only in the UK but also in Western Europe. You can find a full description of the school and campus, the programs offered, prices, and additional fees in the school's profile on our website. Usually, places for summer courses start to be booked in November-December of the previous year, as the institution is very popular and in high demand.
We can offer you to attend courses in Paris (OISE Paris school).
Preparation for a trip to summer courses should begin around January at the latest. Booking places for the summer starts in November of the previous year, and the highest-rated and most popular schools fill up first.
For the most effective and productive learning of French, it is worth choosing schools directly in France. When selecting an educational institution, we will focus on your needs and requests. You can also consider Belgium – there are also strong and high-quality French language courses, with standard and intensive options available (for example, at the CERAN Spa Camp).
We do not have any offices in Belarus. Our office is located in London, but we have been working successfully with citizens of CIS countries remotely: via fax, phone, email, and messengers, so we are ready to help you as well.
For the first trip abroad for studying, we can recommend English schools such as Gordonstoun School, BELL St. Alban's, TVSS Oundle, TVSS Epsom, King Edward's School, Cheltenham Hartpury College. In these schools, children adapt to a foreign educational environment, significantly improve their English, interact with children from different countries, and overcome the language barrier. Admission to a longer course of study (in middle or senior classes) is best done at ages 11 and 13. Ideally, 1–1.5 years before the intended start of studies. It is necessary to work with tutors – prioritizing teachers of English, mathematics, and science (in the UK, the latter course combines physics, chemistry, and biology). It would be useful to review samples of entrance exams from previous years as admission to the best boarding schools in England is competitive, and much will depend on the exam results.
One of the best summer schools for the girl would be BELL St. Alban's, where you can also prepare for longer academic programs in the UK. If you are looking for full-year study programs, consider international colleges as well as the initial levels of education in classic British private boarding schools (although for the latter, it is preferable to choose longer programs rather than just an academic year). Another good options would be OISE Taunton, Bedford School, Kent College Pembury.
There are few such offers, but they do exist – for example, the SKOLA center, Moreton Hall.
Summer schools do not impose particularly strict requirements on their students. The exception is institutions with intensive programs – for example, Brighton College, Harrow School, OISE Telford, TVSS Epsom, Sevenoaks, Royal Hospital School, Concord College, OISE QE, Bell Bloxham.
To make the right choice of school, pay attention to the following points:
- Accommodation conditions and comfort (residence, host family)
- Extracurricular program (entertainment, sports, leisure)
- Intensity of the academic course (number of lessons per week)
- Cultural component of the stay (workshops, creativity, art)
- Geographical location of the school.
Booking summer courses begins in November of the previous year – so the sooner you contact our specialist, the greater the choice you will have.
You can find the cost of schools and courses in the profile of each educational institution (including all additional fees and charges). Booking summer courses should be done in advance, roughly by mid-April. If the school offers accommodation in double rooms (with a host family or in a residence), then shared accommodation can, of course, be arranged easily. However, some summer schools and centers only have single bedrooms, so this matter should be clarified individually.
Yes, such program options (Child + Parent) do exist in the UK! Pay attention to SKOLA summer schools (shared accommodation in a hotel, with courses for adults and children) or St.Clare's (accommodation in Oxford, so you can choose any of the adult courses offered at another institution – for example, at Oxford OISE). You can also consider Moreton Hall.
We should warn you right away that during the summer, schools in Britain do not require a mandatory uniform for students, summer programs offer a greater level of freedom. The schools you have chosen are quite popular and prestigious – the number of spots is limited, so it is advisable to check for availability at the camp and submit your application as early as possible. We can also recommend an excellent camp at Oundle School, it combines high-quality education with strong sports training, offering a wide variety of training options. Also, take note of Queen Ethelburga's boarding school and Taunton School.
We can recommend schools with intensive English courses for your daughter, and we also suggest considering other European countries, as they have excellent options as well. Take a look at the descriptions of Abbey DLD College London, Pilgrims Harrow School, Sevenoaks School, Epsom College, LAL Berkhamsted (they offer programs in August), Ceran Spa (located in Belgium), and Brooke House. The British visa is usually processed in about 3 weeks, so we recommend starting this process in advance – our specialist will help prepare the document package and schedule an appointment at the consulate at a convenient time.
Don't worry, elementary school children all over the world regularly attend summer schools abroad, many of them have little or no knowledge of a foreign language. In a full language immersion environment, where everyone around speaks English and teachers are specially trained to work with young children, your daughter will start speaking English in just a few days! Among the best British boarding schools, we can recommend St.Alban's School, the Harrow School summer camp, Pilgrims Bradfield College, OISE Sherbourne Priors, OISE Taunton. German is best learned in Switzerland, at Institut auf dem Rosenberg, Monte Rosa, Les Elfes, Junior and Teen Camp. Usually, the duration of such trips is 2-3 weeks – this is ideal for children and teenagers and meets your requirements for the girl.
Of course, you can read reviews from real students in the relevant section of our website. We always ask students returning from studying abroad to provide the most complete and detailed reviews possible, to write about the advantages and disadvantages, and to attach photos from their trip.
Considering your requests, we can recommend:
- St. Clare's
- Bell Bloxham
- Cambridge School of Visual and Performing Arts
- Bell The Leys School Cambridge
- Fitzwilliam College Bucksmore
- Magdalene College Bucksmore
- Studio Cambridge Sir Christopher
- Jesus College Oxford
- St. Hilda's College Bucksmore
- Brasenose College Bucksmore
You can look at the descriptions and photos of these camps, as well as the types and costs of programs in each institution's profile. Our specialist will provide the exact list of documents required for visa processing. We will advise you on all visa-related matters and book a consulate appointment at a convenient time. Usually, children going to the UK for summer vacations need £60-100 per week for pocket money.
Based on your criteria, we can recommend the language school LAL Boca Raton, Summer Camp FLS California State University Fullerton or the LAL Fort Lauderdale, FL. But for obtaining a U.S. visa, personal attendance at the U.S. embassy is required, so consider how convenient this will be for you. Studying in Canada is slightly more expensive, and flight connections are usually not very convenient. You can check out the relevant sections of our catalog, pay attention to Columbia International College, Bodwell High School, Stanstead College, and St. Andrew's College, as well as Village Camps Trinity University.
First of all, we recommend looking at the summer schools from the following list:
Undoubtedly, there are quite a few such options, so you will have plenty to choose from. We recommend paying attention to well-known centers such as:
So, let's start with the first question. The summer school that definitely meets your requirements is St. Clare's Private School. It is located in Oxford and provides the opportunity to take the IELTS at the end of the course. Yes, you mentioned TOEFL, but if you are planning to pursue academic studies in the UK, IELTS will suit you better, as in Britain it is valued a little higher. You can find the other educational institutions in our catalog, we have listed the available programs for you, all prices, course descriptions, campus photos, and student reviews. Also consider Queen Ethelburga's College Boarding school (you can take the FCE and CAE exam), the Taunton Summer School, the CATS London summer camp.
If your academic performance is high and your English is excellent, you will be able to enter a top British university. However, to increase your chances, it is necessary to complete a two-year preparatory course (A-level or IB), a one-year Foundation will not be sufficient.
The exact cost for you will be calculated by our specialist once the specific institution and program have been chosen. However, we can provide an estimate: a preparatory year of study in the UK (tuition, accommodation, and meals) will cost around £30,000, an academic year at a university costs about the same.
We can definitely recommend summer schools such as St Joseph's College, St Edmund's College Cambridge, Pilgrims Kent College Pembury, Royal Hospital School, and OISE Telford. Education at a summer school in England will require obtaining a British visa. If the UK visa application process seems too complicated for you, we recommend considering schools in other European countries – for example, the CERAN Spa in Belgium. It is very popular and prestigious among foreign students. In general, the procedure for you is as follows:
- Together with you, we choose the country and school, fill out the electronic application form (you can send it to us by email)
- We draw up a contract: you sign it and send it to us by email, and we issue an invoice for the advance payment
- We prepare a list of required documents for the visa center, help translate them (if necessary), and schedule an appointment at the consulate at a convenient time
- We book and purchase your airline tickets as soon as the visa is successfully obtained
- We send you the entire necessary package of documents that the girls must have with them and provide advice on various details and nuances
We are always in touch with you and the children until the moment of their return home, our specialists 24/7 are ready to answer any questions and help resolve any problems.
Of course, we are ready to work with you! Modern communication tools – email, phones, and messengers – allow for remote collaboration, and many students from CIS countries have already utilized our assistance.
We will help you choose an educational institution and country of stay based on your requests and preferences, advise you on visa details, and assist in gathering the necessary documents and filling out the application. We stay in touch with you and your child until the moment of returning home. We organize transfers, flights, and answer any questions that arise.
How intensive an English course are you interested in? If a standard course, we recommend St Edmunds College, Village Camps QE (at Queen Ethelburgas College), OISE Telford, Brighton College, Harrow School. If a more intensive course, consider St Clare's, TVSS Rugby, TVSS Sevenoaks, Oundle School. Parents can come with you, but they must organize their own activities. If you live on the school campus, daily visits are generally not provided. Of course, if you choose a day program for study and stay, you can spend all remaining time with your parents, and you can also live off-campus (for example, in a hotel or a rented apartment).
Certainly, we can help you find a high-quality and reputable school for adults to learn German. There are plenty of options, and you will be able to choose the most suitable one.
Regarding the exam and admission, we can say that only the specific university decides whether your level of academic knowledge is sufficient and whether the subjects you have already studied are enough for admission. So the university itself will inform you if taking the Freiburg exam is necessary. If the university considers your knowledge level sufficient, you will only need to additionally confirm a high level of German or English with the appropriate international certificate.
Yes, we have many families from other countries whom we have helped to receive an education abroad, including students from Azerbaijan. We can communicate with you via email or phone — modern means of communication help us work quickly and efficiently. Regarding places for rest and study, in Malta we can draw your attention to the EC school for younger students. It operates at the Ambassador Hotel and combines effective courses with excellent opportunities for recreation.
Among the best schools according to your request, we can highlight Gordonstoun, Queen Ethelburga's School, and Tettenhall as well as Abbey Manchester, Stonyhurst, which are also excellent. You can find information about other options and their costs in the corresponding section of our catalog.
The LSE summer school would suit you perfectly. Good language preparation is also provided by Abbey London schools, INTO university summer courses, and St. Clare's College. As for the winter period, there is also a wide selection of suitable programs and institutions. In London, there is Bell St Albans; in Oxbridge, there is OISE Oxford and OISE Cambridge, and in Malta, there are well-known centers such as ESE or EC. If you are considering a trip to a more exotic country, we can find good options for you in South Africa (Cape Town). South Africa has recently been developing actively as a center for language learning for foreigners.
Among the options that best meet your requirements, we can highlight Queenswood School. Summer courses are held there in cooperation with the school's regular teachers, and the institution is considered one of the most serious, prestigious, and strong schools in the country.
It is also worth mentioning Badminton School and Sherbourne School for Girls. Another excellent option for serious academic preparation is Concord and Bishopstrow. However, they offer combined learning.
In accordance with France law, the responsibility for a child during their stay in the country rests directly with the host party – a special clause was created for this in the original visa invitation. By working with us, you ensure all financial guarantees. We fulfill all obligations entrusted to us, provide medical insurance, and ensure that the level of comfort, service, and safety provided meets the stated standards.
For children of this age, good options would be the UK, Cyprus and Switzerland. Upon request, children can be accommodated in the same room, but most often it is recommended to stay with children of other nationalities to have the opportunity to practice conversational English during extracurricular time.
For a child of this age, there are several good options in the French-speaking part of Switzerland. For example, St. Georges School Montreux, College du Leman Summer Camp, and Institut Monte Rosa. In a summer language camp program, a child can study English or French. Usually, the camp program comes in two formats: a seven-day full board or a day format (you pick up the child from the camp each day after lessons and activities). Some schools allow parents to pick up children from the boarding school on weekends. However, keep in mind that on weekends, exciting activities and full-day excursions are arranged for the children. If you pick up the child on the weekends, they will not be able to participate in them.
Yes, in the UK, there are language camps where the older child can study subjects in English, and the younger one can improve their language skills according to their current level. We recommend considering Abbey College Cambridge Summer and Abbey DLD London Summer. In addition to English, the older child can choose up to 8 subjects in English from various areas.
It is necessary to consider the child's current language level to recommend a specific program. If the language level is close to B2, it makes sense to consider academic programs with subjects taught in English. If the level is lower, an effective solution would be to take intensive academic English (more than 20 hours per week).