English Summer Camp for Juniors in Canterbury

The course consists of 20 General English lessons per week, each lasting 50 minutes and focusing on building confidence in speaking, listening, reading, and writing. Lessons follow a communicative approach with weekly themes and project work, and students are placed in classes by level after testing; optional English Plus language and sport modules are also available.

The package includes tuition, residential accommodation, full board, a varied programme of afternoon and evening activities, at least one full‑day and two half‑day excursions per week, supervision, learning materials, insurance for residential students, and an end‑of‑course report and certificate. Optional English Plus language sessions (Performing Arts, Speaking&Writing) are also included in the package. Extra‑cost options include English Plus tennis and fencing, as well as airport transfers, unaccompanied minor service and any additional insurance or services requested.

Students are accommodated in single, twin, and shared rooms (4‑ or 6‑bed) with shared bathrooms in traditional boarding houses on or near the campus. The secure residential environment and high staff‑to‑student ratios are designed to provide close supervision, especially for younger learners.

Residential students receive three meals a day on campus, including hot lunches and dinners, with menus designed for young learners. Special dietary requirements can usually be arranged in advance for an additional weekly charge, except standard vegetarian options.

The Canterbury programme offers a wide range of sports and social activities such as water Olympics, cinema club, live‑music and disco nights, as well as local experiences like punting, pottery painting, archery, and falconry. Excursions typically include visits to places such as Cambridge, Hastings, Rye, London, and the White Cliffs of Dover.

Facilities include classrooms, boarding houses, extensive sports areas including an indoor swimming pool, and outdoor spaces within the cathedral precincts. Students also use local attractions and city venues for excursions and activities during their stay.

The Canterbury centre combines St Giles’ long experience in junior programmes with a very high level of pastoral care and supervision, making it particularly suitable for younger students. Teachers and activity staff aim to create a supportive and friendly atmosphere where international students can make friends, practise English, and enjoy a full programme of study and leisure.