English Language Summer School by the seaside at Saint Felix School in Suffolk

Course Description: English Language Summer School by the seaside at Saint Felix School in Suffolk

Program Overview

Set on a secure 75-acre campus just a short walk from the charming seaside town of Southwold, this summer school offers students aged 12 to 17 a unique opportunity to improve their English through hands-on learning and cultural exploration.

This program breaks away from traditional models. Language isn’t just studied—it’s lived. Students learn by doing, speaking, and engaging in English throughout their day: whether in the classroom, during sports, on excursions, or in evening activities. Language learning is continuous, immersive, and connected to real-world experiences.

With daily English lessons, English+ activity sessions, evening entertainment, and cultural trips—including a full-day excursion to London—students grow in confidence, develop friendships, and leave with unforgettable memories.

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📍 Location The program is hosted at a secure, private boarding school campus in Southwold, Suffolk—an official Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Students enjoy access to indoor and outdoor facilities and are within walking distance of the beach, where fish and chips by the sea is a much-loved tradition.

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📅 2025 Program Dates

• Week 1: 5 July – 18 July

• Week 2: 19 July – 1 August

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What’s Included

✔️ 13 nights of full-board residential accommodation ✔️ Daily English lessons with certified TEFL instructors ✔️ English+ afternoon activity sessions (sports, arts, teamwork, life skills) ✔️ Evening entertainment and team activities ✔️ Three cultural excursions (London, Norwich, Cambridge) ✔️ Round-trip airport transfers from London Heathrow (scheduled times) ✔️ Course materials and end-of-program progress report ✔️ 24-hour student care and supervision ✔️ Special diets catered for on request

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Accommodation & Facilities

• Shared bedrooms (2–6 beds) with shared bathrooms

• Bedding provided (students bring towels)

• Accommodation split by gender

• Indoor swimming pool 🏊

• Multi-sport hall and fully equipped gym

• Hard and soft tennis courts 🎾

• Theatre with 150 seats

• Expansive green space and woodland for outdoor activities

• Campus-wide free Wi-Fi

• On-site laundry service (fee applies)

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English Language Learning

• Morning English lessons (Monday to Friday)

• Taught by TEFL-qualified instructors

• Focused on communication, fluency, and real-world vocabulary

• Interactive projects, teamwork, and speaking confidence

• English is used throughout the entire day

• Students receive a completion certificate and personal progress report

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Meals

• Breakfast, lunch, and dinner daily in the dining hall

• Menus include traditional English and international meals

• Examples: lasagne, curry with naan, pasta, fish & chips, BBQs

• Dessert options: brownies, cake, cookies, ice cream 🍦

• All dietary needs can be catered for with advance notice

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English+ Activities & Evening Entertainment

Afternoon English+ Sessions may include: • Team sports (volleyball, rugby, dodgeball, basketball) • Creative workshops (art, mod roc sculpture, drama, media) • Nature & STEM projects • Orienteering & outdoor leadership games

Evening Entertainment may include: • Disco night 🪩 • Movie night • Talent show 🎤 • Sports tournament • Campfire with marshmallows 🔥 • Team quizzes & scavenger hunts

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Excursions

• Full-day guided excursion to London: sightseeing, landmarks & shopping

• Excursion to historic university city of Cambridge

• Cultural day trip to Norwich

• All transport, supervision, entrance fees, and meals included

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Airport Transfers

Heathrow Airport: Included (Arrivals 10:00–15:00, Departures 12:00–17:00) Optional transfers (extra cost) from: • London Gatwick – approx. 2 hrs 45 min • London Stansted – approx. 1 hr 45 min • London Luton – approx. 2 hrs 45 min

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Essentials & Extras

• Suggested pocket money: £30–£50/week (securely held by staff)

• 3-pin UK plug adapter required 🔌

• Students agree to camp conduct and respect pledge

• Phones discouraged during camp hours

• Pre-departure pack provided to families

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Certificate

• Certificate of course completion

• Personalised English progress report from TEFL teacher

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Sample Daily Routine – Week 1

Sunday 🕒 Arrival Day – Transfers, Venue Tour & Staff Welcome

Monday 🕗 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM: English Lesson 🕐 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM: Volleyball & Dance 🕖 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM: Team Quiz (Part 1)

Tuesday 🕗 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM: English Lesson 🕐 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM: Mod Roc Sculpture & Media Workshop 🕖 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM: Sports Night

Wednesday 🕗 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM: English Lesson 🕐 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM: Full-day Excursion (e.g. London, Cambridge, or Norwich) 🕖 7:30 PM – 8:30 PM: Relax (Late Return)

Thursday 🕗 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM: English Lesson 🕐 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM: Touch Rugby & Bushcraft 🕖 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM: Night Navigation Challenge

Friday 🕗 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM: English Lesson 🕐 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM: Marketing Workshop & Dodgeball 🕖 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM: Aqua Fun in the Pool 🏊

Saturday 🕗 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM: Full-day Excursion 🕖 7:30 PM – 8:30 PM: Campfire & Marshmallows 🔥