Haileybury School Summer Camp, Summer Camp at Haileybury School

• Location: Hertford, Hertfordshire, England,
• Age of students: from 9 to 15 years old,
• Number of students: about 70,
• Language of instruction: English,
• Type of studying: boys only.

Haileybury School Summer Camp is an international seasonal institution offering a program of English language studying and football training. Boys aged 9-15 years old with almost any level of English proficiency are accepted for study — from A2 to C1.

The summer program will be a great opportunity to improve both language and sports skills — the course was created in cooperation with Arsenal Football Development, providing pupils with everything they need to succeed: from modern and diverse infrastructure for learning and training to individual consultations, mentoring by professionals and current athletes. Both English lessons and sports activities are adapted to the level of each group.

Located in the countryside near London, Haileybury School has exceptional sports facilities that are often rented by professional football academies of the Premier League. Another distinctive feature of the educational territory is the modern equipment of classrooms, numerous venues for creative, entertainment and cultural events. Focusing on the well-being and safety of pupils, Haileybury Summer Camp comprehensively cares for each student from arrival on campus to departure home.

• Summer program: teaching in small groups — groups are formed by age and language level.

• Each participant receives a personalized study plan tailored to their abilities and goals.

• The school follows a balanced curriculum — this approach was noted in the ISI 2025 assessment.

• From Year 7, students work with a personal tutor: morning mentoring groups — daily, individual meetings — once a month, academic consultations — once a term.

• The school implements a "one iPad per student" program; from Year 10, a MacBook is additionally available.

• A "digital diet" concept is in place: technology is used where it enhances the educational effect.

• The staff includes more than 80 teachers.

• 29 music teachers are graduates of leading orchestras, choirs, West End theatres, and conservatoires.

• More than 600 individual music lessons are held weekly.

Haileybury summer program: ENGLISH+ course — for students aged 11–13, minimum English level — A2.

• Within ENGLISH+, the language is studied through topics of history, politics, science and culture.

• The ACADEMIC ENGLISH+ course is designed for students aged 14–16, with a minimum required level of B1.

• ACADEMIC ENGLISH+ is built on the CLIL methodology, with a choice of track: STEM or ABH (arts, business, humanities).

The football training program is designed for students aged 9–15, suitable for English levels from A2 to C1.

• The football program is delivered in partnership with Arsenal Football Development, combining language lessons and sports training.

Haileybury main school:  

• Years 7–8 (ages 11–13) — an extended program with a focus on technology, computer science, music and drama.

• Year 9 (Removes, ages 13–14) — original courses, including advanced astrophysics, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, and app development.

• Years 10–11 (ages 14–16) — study of 10–11 GCSE/IGCSE subjects, with compulsory mathematics, English language and literature, biology, chemistry, and physics.

• Pre‑Diploma (Year 11, from age 15) — the first year of the three-year international diploma program, includes IGCSE/GCSE qualifications, the program is aimed primarily at international students.

• Sixth form (Years 12–13, ages 16–18) — students choose between A-Levels (3–4 subjects) and the international diploma; the diploma includes subjects from different fields, Theory of Knowledge, Extended Essay, and CAS.

• In May 2025, the school team participated in the VEX Worlds robotics world championship.
• In November 2025, the school hosted its first regional VEX IQ tournament.
• In 2026, the school is a finalist of the BSA Supporting Excellence Awards in the Best Community Work Award category for the «On Board» initiative.
• A school alumnus leads the world rankings in rackets.
• A school alumna represents the England netball team.
• Another alumnus is a member of the England cricket team.
• The school is included in The Cricketer's Top Schools Guide.
• Haileybury holds the statuses of Apple Distinguished School, Google Reference School, and Goodfellow Gold Quality AI Mark.
• The Wellbeing Award for Schools (2022) confirms the high level of the student support system.
• The school is developing a project to launch its own small CubeSat satellite — a student has already participated in a test launch of a 10-centimetre satellite.

• The campus has the largest inner courtyard in the United Kingdom.
• More than two-thirds of permanent students are boarders, and the school has 13 residential houses.
• The school educates students from more than 40 nationalities, speaking 37 languages.
• Women hold 67% of leadership positions at the school.
• The majority of teachers and all houseparents have completed the Youth Mental Health First Aid programme.
• In 2023, the student journal on equality and inclusion «Intersect» was launched.
• Rackets is a rare sport practised in only 14 schools in the United Kingdom, and Haileybury is one of them.
• More than 1,000 sporting fixtures are held annually across more than 25 sports.
• The school is an official SAT test centre in the United Kingdom.
• Haileybury Youth Trust has been operating in Uganda since 2006, delivering environmentally sustainable construction projects in partnership with local communities.
• The campus hosts annual events celebrating Diwali, Holi, Ramadan, Eid, Black History Month, and other cultural festivals.
• Haileybury Education Group unites a network of schools in Kazakhstan, Malta, Bangladesh, Australia, and the United Kingdom.

During the summer program, students are accommodated in comfortable Haileybury School residences. Educators and staff live in neighboring rooms. Living spaces for students are single or double occupancy, with some rooms prepared to accommodate 4-8 younger students. Bathrooms, common areas, and other residence facilities are shared.

While living in the residence, students receive three meals a day. Dishes are prepared from a varied menu of British and international cuisine and served in the historic dining hall at set times. Students always have a choice of two hot dishes for lunch and dinner, and a salad bar is available throughout the day.

Students with dietary restrictions can apply for an alternative menu.

After a school day that stipulates English lessons and football practice, students participate in cultural and entertainment events: from dance workshops and friendly competitions to international traditions evenings, creative and culinary contests — all events contribute to getting students acquainted with each other, team building, broadening their horizons and having fun.

On weekends, excursions around the sights of London and nearby cities are organized for students, as well as visits to football stadiums and matches.

• A balanced course including professional football training,
• Training and exercises in small groups assembled by age and sports skill level,
• Many services are already included in the course price,
• Cooperation with the famous football club Arsenal Football Development,
• Staff-to-student ratio — 1:4, high level of individual support.

The summer program is conducted on the Haileybury School campus, located on 500 acres of countryside in North London. The educational area combines the traditions of a British boarding school and a dynamic, modern environment for the comprehensive development of students, and boasts first-class sports facilities:

• Full-size grass football fields,
• A sports complex with game halls, gyms,
• Two artificial turf football fields with lighting.

In addition to the sports facilities, the school equipment includes a language center with classrooms, each of which has an interactive whiteboard and projector, audio and video equipment. Students also have access to a large dining room, residences, theater studios and a performance hall.

The campus is located north of the prestigious Arsenal Football Club academy, 20 miles from central London and international airports: Heathrow and «Eurostar St Pancras» — a 50-minute drive, Gatwick — a 1 hour 15 minute drive.

The program is conducted in July, having a minimum of three start dates and flexible study duration: from one to three weeks. The schedule includes English lessons, daily football training (excluding weekends) — on Saturdays and Sundays students go on excursions.

The tuition fee includes expenses for services such as:

• Full academic and sports program,
• Accommodation, three meals a day,
• Airport transfer,
• Graduation certificate,
• All campus events,
• Travel insurance,
• Weekend excursions if the student checks into the camp for 2+ weeks.

Additionally, it is necessary to pay deposits and cover personal expenses of the student.

Applicants need to fill out a registration form, after which Haileybury Summer Camp staff will help with completing the missing documents and provide detailed information about the course and arrival on campus. Before starting their studies, students take a language test, based on the results of which they are divided into small groups.

Upon completing the summer program, students receive personalized reports in English and a graduation certificate: these documents confirm the academic and athletic training completed and the student's achievements, provide information on further opportunities for physical and language skills development, and offer useful recommendations.

To enroll in the summer football course, applicants must have a foreign passport, visa or residence permit, and insurance. Staff of the educational center assist future students with document processing.

An important criterion is considered to be football skills: a student must participate in training for at least one year and know the basic rules. The level of English will not be a mandatory requirement for applicants — the curriculum is adapted to language abilities from A2 to C1.

Haileybury school awards scholarships based on a selection process. Scholarships are available in several categories depending on the age of entry:

• Entry at age 11 (Year 7): academic, fine arts, music, sport.
• Entry at age 13 (Year 9) and 16 (Year 12): academic, fine arts, design technology, drama, music, sport.

Scholarships are awarded on merit and remain in place for the duration of study provided the required standards are met, and are reviewed annually. A single candidate may apply for no more than three scholarships. Where financial need is demonstrated, a scholarship may be combined with a fee reduction subject to a means test of the family's financial circumstances. International applicants are generally not eligible for means-tested bursaries.

• Guardianship services during the studies
• Student supervision