University of Surrey Summer Camp

• Location: Guildford, England,
• Age of students: from 11 to 17 years old,
• Language of instruction: English,
• Type of studying: mixed.

University of Surrey English School is a language school located on the campus of one of the country's leading universities, offering seasonal English language programs for students aged 11-17 years old.

Every year, dozens of foreign students enroll in a short-term program with many advantages: from intensive improvement of general language skills and individual abilities to bright emotions from excursions and campus events. A multinational student community is supported by qualified native English teachers who provide comprehensive support and individual attention to the abilities of each pupil.

The program provides all the necessary conditions for language development and a comfortable stay in a new country for students. On the territory of University of Surrey, students have access to infrastructure for sports and creative hobbies, accommodation and studies. Several days a week they will spend outside the campus, where famous attractions, natural and architectural beauties of the region await them.

Classes are held in the first half of the day — primarily in the morning hours. Instruction is structured in small groups: teachers give each student individual attention, account for different paces of learning, and work to improve language proficiency regardless of prior knowledge.

Upon arriving on campus, all students take a test to determine their English level and are placed in groups of the appropriate level.

The SurreyLearn educational platform is used as a learning environment for independent study.

After classes, the afternoon and evening are filled with an extracurricular programme: excursions, workshops, and campus events that provide full language immersion in everyday life.

The University of Surrey is one of the UK's recognised research centres with a number of significant achievements:

• «University of the Year» according to The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2016.
• Four Queen's Anniversary Prizes: for achievements in nutrition and health (2017), safe drinking water and sanitation (2011), ion beams and optoelectronic devices (2002), engineering for the space industry (1996).
• 1st place in the UK for information technology and systems, as well as for food science (Complete University Guide 2026).
• 1st place in the UK and 18th in the world for hospitality management (QS World University Subject Rankings 2026).
• 41% of submitted research was rated «world-class» in the REF 2021 results; the university ranks in the UK top 20 for the quality of scientific publications.
• 100% success rate in applications for Knowledge Transfer Partnership grants over the past 12 years.
• Among the university's staff are 3 Fellows of the Royal Society, 4 Fellows of the British Academy, and 15 Fellows of the Royal Academy of Engineering.

• The university is located in Guildford — the hometown of Lewis Carroll, author of "Alice in Wonderland", and one of the academic buildings is named in his honor.
• The university is a pioneer in telecommunications and 5G technology; in 2025, the Surrey Space Institute opened, drawing on more than 40 years of experience in satellite technologies.
• Surrey Research Park, opened in 1985, is home to more than 100 companies with 2,500 employees in research and development.
• In the 2025/26 academic year, the university has 17,974 students from more than 136 countries around the world.
• Under the "Vision 2041" strategy, the university aims to join the ranks of the world's best universities by its 150th anniversary.
• Students retain by default the rights to their intellectual property created in the course of their studies.
• The academic buildings of the Stag Hill campus are named after distinguished scientists: Alan Turing, Dorothy Hodgkin, Lewis Carroll, Frank Whittle, and others.

University of Surrey Residence offers students a summer program with several types of rooms: single and double enhanced comfort rooms with bathrooms, standard twin, triple, and quadruple rooms with access to shared showers and toilets. Accommodation is provided on a full board basis, which includes daily balanced meals: two English breakfasts, lunch and dinner are served in the large campus dining hall at scheduled times. On excursion days, students receive a prepaid meal card or a packed lunch.

A packed schedule for the summer course offers students to immerse themselves in exploring the sights, culture and customs of the region, have fun and get to know each other better — every week students can expect almost daily campus events and several excursions. During their stay at the language center, students will be offered:

• A walking tour of London with a visit to Parliament building, Westminster Abbey, Whitehall, Big Ben and Downing Street,
• A trip to South Kensington, visiting the Natural History Museum,
• The National Gallery in London, Trafalgar Square, Piccadilly, Covent Garden,
• A cruise on the Thames, a walking tour of the Southbank area,
• A walking tour of Brighton with a visit to the historic Lanes district, Brighton Pier, the Royal Pavilion, the residence of King George IV,
• Guildford: day trips with visits to Guildford Castle, shops on High Street, Lewis Carroll's residence, Guildford Museum.

On days when no excursions are planned, students gather together to participate in movie nights, discos, cooking classes, sports training and other collective events on campus.

• Studying in small groups with a high level of individual support from the teacher,
• The course is available to students of any English proficiency level,
• Many services are already included in the price.

The University of Surrey's teaching grounds, located in the center of Guildford, is adjacent to many public places and public transport stops. By train departing from the railway station a couple of minutes walk from campus, you can quickly reach London and its attractions. Near the university is an excellent sports park Surrey, where students can try their hand at various types of pair and team sports.

The campus itself offers students modern infrastructure for study, living and leisure: spacious classrooms with interactive equipment, recreation areas, a dining room and cafeteria, studios for thematic events and workshops, open spaces for walks and much more.

The program runs from mid-June to mid-August, having several start dates and a flexible duration — from one to four weeks. Students follow an intensive schedule that includes morning English classes, daytime and evening entertainment or excursions.

The course cost covers accommodation and meals, the academic plan and necessary educational materials, all campus events and seven excursions. Additionally, administrative deposits and fees, medical insurance, flights and personal expenses must be paid separately.

The admissions committee expects applicants to submit the required documents and a completed registration form, after which it provides all necessary information about enrollment and conducts an online test to assess their current language level. Upon arrival on campus, students are assigned to groups and begin studies.

Upon completing the program, graduates receive a certificate confirming their preparation and progress in English language proficiency. The studying contributes to the acquisition of important academic and social skills, giving students the opportunity to expand future pathways for study and life.

Students with any level of English proficiency are accepted into the program, aged — from 11 to 17 years old. To study in England, foreign applicants need a passport, visa or residence permit, and health insurance.

• Guardianship services during the studies
• Student supervision