Course details
Age: 10-18 (groups); 12-18 (individuals)
Please note: Age requirements vary by centre, please check the centre pages for more information.
Course length: 2-4 weeks
Entry dates: June, July, August and September - depending on location
What's included...
- 20 English lessons per week
- 1 full-day excursion per week
- 1 or 2 half-day excursions per week
- Themed lessons prepare students for excursions
- Full programme of on-site activities
- Maximum class size: 16
- Full board accommodation, usually residential (homestay option available at Canterbury and Edinburgh).
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The perfect learning adventure!

The English + Activities (Classic course) is ideal for...
Students who want to get to know English life and culture whilst improving their language skills, in a fun, active and social environment during their Summer holidays.
The Classic course offers you the opportunity to join a Summer programme with students of other nationalities, or with a group of friends.
It is a fully-inclusive programme of English tuition, supervised excursions, sports and activities on-site such as arts and crafts, drama and music.
With 20 superb locations to choose from across the UK and USA, we have something for everyone - find the right holiday for you with our quick Holiday Finder.
We accept bookings from individual students at many of our centres and from groups of students at all centres when accompanied by a leader.
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Specialist sports supplements
For younger students aged 7-10 years
Why choose Stafford House Study Holidays?
Specialist sports supplements
Some of our prestigious centres offer specialist facilities for particular sports. At these centres you can ask for extra coaching in these sports in addition to the standard Classic course programme.
These sports supplements must be booked in advance and cost extra.
Sports add-ons available:
- Football: Felsted, York, Cheltenham. Alternatively you may be interested in our Arsenal Soccer Schools programme.
- Golf: Oakham, Wokingham.
- Horse riding: Oakham, Wokingham.
Language Playschool: for younger students
This programme is available for group bookings only.
For students aged 7-10 we offer a special Language Playschool programme at two of our most prestigious centres, Felsted and York.
The emphasis is on learning while playing and the greatest care and attention is given to the children's welfare and supervision.
- 15 hours of English lessons per week (in short lessons)
- 1 full-day excursion per week
- 2 half-day excursions per week
- Full-board residential accommodation
- Very high level of supervision
The perfect learning adventure
Stafford House Study Holidays provides high quality summer English and activitiy courses for young learners, junior and teenage students.
We enjoy a reputation for providing effective language lessons and running well-organised on-site activities and excursions – all within a safe and friendly environment throughout the UK and USA.
We provide a full weekly programme of on-site activities. These are all planned and operated by our teams of motivated activities and welfare staff and include sports, drama, art, games, talent contests, quizzes and discos.
The programme of excursions (one or two half-day and one full-day per week) includes visits to major cultural and fun attractions. We also offer optional excursions at each centre that may be booked at the centre.
Superb schools in great locations
Our courses are based at either university campuses or in prestigious private boarding schools, in a range of historic and cultural locations. If you are aged between 10 and 18, we have the perfect learning adventure for you at a choice of 20 exciting locations. Browse our locations.
Outstanding facilities
Our campuses all provide impressive on-site facilities and the accommodation is of a high standard. Most schools also provide extensive grounds and gardens, giving you an ideal setting for your study holiday.
Dedicated teachers
Our teachers are dedicated to ensuring that you learn skills to communicate in English in a fun and positive environment, using our own specially designed Stafford House Study Holidays course books and materials. In addition to this, you will be encouraged to use English both in and out of the classroom, to ensure that you learn and speak as much as possible during your stay.
Exciting activities and excursion options
We provide an all-inclusive programme of on-site activities and excursions to major historical, cultural and fun attractions. Optional specialist sports and further excursions can also be booked in advance.
Exceptional student care
We take the health, safety and welfare of our students very seriously. Our stafrf are carefully trained to deal with any situation that may arise. We employ teachers and qualified sports coaches, as well as welfare staff whose sole responsibility is to look after our students.
In addition to our roaming Academic and Operations Advisors, we employ a Welfare Advisor who will visit every centre during the summer to ensure that our students are healthy and safe.
Sample timetable
| 09.00-12.30 | 12.30-13.30 | 14.00-17.00 | 18.30-19.30 | 20:00-22.30 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monday | Placement test and induction lessons | Lunch | Walking tour of town | Dinner | Welcome party and disco |
| Tuesday | English lessons: Topic e.g. British culture - reading and writing | Lunch | Football tournament or drama workshop | Dinner | Quiz night or sports |
| Wednesday | English lessons: Topic e.g. Socialising - speaking and listening | Lunch | Half-day included excursion e.g. Windsor | Dinner | Casino night or arts and crafts |
| Thursday | English lessons: Topic e.g. Schools in Britain - vocabulary & grammar | Lunch | Volleyball tournament or arts workshop | Dinner | Talent show |
| Friday | English lessons: Review of the week and testing | Lunch | "Mini Olympics" competition | Dinner | Fancy dress disco |
| Saturday | Full day included excursion - e.g. London | Dinner | Film night | ||
| Sunday | Optional excursion or on-site activities | Dinner | Games night | ||








