Haileybury International Summer School

Hertford, United Kingdom

Language Camps

Haileybury International Summer School is a residential academic English programme at one of Britain’s leading boarding schools, set on a historic 500-acre campus in Hertford, Hertfordshire, about 40 minutes from central London. It is designed for curious, ambitious students aged 11–16 who want to improve their English through inspiring academic content, London/Oxford/Cambridge study tours and a lively international community (25+ nationalities). Parents value the exceptional 1:4 staff-to-pupil ratio, mostly single bedrooms and the Tes “Boarding School of the Year” pedigree. Key facts: ages 11–16; Hertford, UK; academic English residential camp; English instruction (min A2 for ages 11–13, min B1 for 14–16); season 5 July – 1 August 2026 with 2- or 4-week courses (£4,250 / £7,990); full board in campus boarding houses; free airport transfers from Heathrow, Stansted, Luton and St Pancras (Gatwick £350, London City £250 each way). Best for families looking for a prestigious British boarding-school summer with strong academics, close supervision and an all-inclusive fee. Parents should check final dates, current prices, availability, visa requirements and insurance (not included). Information checked against official provider sources on 5 July 2026. Dates, prices and availability may change and should be confirmed directly with the camp provider.

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Age

11–16 * yrs

Language

English

Program type

Language Camps

Accommodation

Campus

About

About the Course

English+ (11–13, min A2): English through history, science, culture, art and technology with afternoon projects. Academic English+ (14–16, min B1): CLIL morning classes on a STEM or Arts/Business/Humanities pathway. Pre-arrival level test; classes set by level and age; lessons start 9am on the first Monday.

What’s Included

Everything included except insurance: lessons, all activities, excursions, entrance fees, accommodation, food and airport transfers from Heathrow, Stansted, Luton and St Pancras (within free time windows). Extras: Gatwick transfer £350/way, London City £250/way. Deposit 10%; balance 8 weeks before the course. Pocket money guide: £50–100/week.

Accommodation

Boarding houses on the historic campus — mostly single rooms with a few doubles/triples; room requests considered but not guaranteed. All staff live on site, most within the boarding houses. Wi-Fi in houses (off 10pm–7am). Lockable box provided (bring a padlock).

Meal Plan

Three meals a day plus break-time snacks and water: varied dishes, salad bar, international and traditional British options, fresh fruit at every meal. Vegetarian always available; other diets with advance notice.

Activities & Excursions

Study tours to London, Oxford or Cambridge with hands-on museum workshops; Wednesday cultural trips; Sunday theme parks or experience days; packed evening activities from competitions to creative sessions. Four-week pupils also get an outdoor adventure centre trip.

Facilities

A 500-acre historic boarding campus in Hertfordshire with sports facilities, boarding houses, dining hall and classrooms. Tes “Boarding School of the Year”; SafetyMark Platinum.

Camp Experience

An exceptional 1:4 staff-to-pupil ratio, students from 25+ nationalities, a permanent Director of Studies and Haileybury’s safeguarding team — a fully immersive British boarding experience where English improves “without even realising it”.

Language Camp prices

English+ (ages 11–13)

Summer 2026

English Language through content: history, world events, politics, science, culture, art and technology, with related afternoon project classes, exciting study tours (London, Oxford or Cambridge) and chosen focus acti…

15 Lessons
11–13 * yrs
Full English immersion inside and outsid

Morning academic English classes Monday–Friday (9am start) plus afternoon projects, focus activities, study tours on Wednesdays/Saturdays and theme-park Sundays.

Full English immersion inside and outside the classroom: every activity inspires communication, builds confidence and fuels curiosity. Classes set by level and age after a pre-arrival test.

Included items

  • Accommodation
  • Activities
  • Airport Transfer
  • Excursions
  • Meals
  • Tuition

Price from

$2,780

Daily Schedule

Sunday, July 12, 2026

  1. 7:00 AM

    Breakfast

    Scheduled activity

  2. 8:30 AM

    Classes

    Scheduled activity

  3. 12:30 PM

    Lunch

    Scheduled activity

  4. 6:30 PM

    Dinner

    Scheduled activity

  5. 8:00 PM

    Evening activities

    Scheduled activity

  6. 10:30 PM

    Lights out

    Scheduled activity

Included items

Highlights

  • 24/7 supervisionRound-the-clock supervision ensuring student safety.
  • International studentsMulticultural environment with students worldwide.
  • Small groupsPersonalized attention in small class groups.

Activities

  • Arts & Crafts
  • Excursions
  • Indoor Games
  • Movie Night
  • Outdoor Sports Games
  • Quiz Night
  • Swimming

Facilities

  • Cafeteria
  • Outdoor fields
  • Residence accommodation
  • Smart classroom
  • Sports hall
  • Swimming facilities
  • WiFi

Optional Extras

Transfer

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School

Haileybury International Summer School

Haileybury is a leading British boarding school in Hertford, Hertfordshire (Tes Boarding School of the Year), 40 minutes from central London. Its International Summer School welcomes curious and ambitious students aged 11–16 from 25+ nationalities for academic English programmes: English+ (11–13, min A2) and Academic English+ (14–16, min B1, STEM or Arts/Business/Humanities pathways), with study tours to London, Oxford and Cambridge, project classes and packed evening activities. Fully residential on the historic 500-acre campus with mostly single rooms, all meals and an exceptional 1:4 staff-to-pupil ratio. Free airport transfers from Heathrow, Stansted, Luton and St Pancras included.

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Location

Map showing camp locationHaileybury, Hertford, Hertfordshire SG13 7NU, Hertford

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. Haileybury runs a strict Safer Recruitment Policy, all staff are vetted and trained in safeguarding, staff live on site, and the overall staff-to-pupil ratio is 1:4 (1:7 on walking excursions, 1:12 at single-site destinations). The school holds SafetyMark Platinum.

Everything is included except insurance: lessons, all activities and excursions, entrance fees, accommodation, all meals and airport transfers from Heathrow, Stansted, Luton and St Pancras. Gatwick (£350/way) and London City (£250/way) transfers cost extra.

The summer school welcomes ages 11–16: English+ for 11–13 (min A2) and Academic English+ for 14–16 (min B1). 2026 courses: 5–18 July, 19 July–1 August, or the full four weeks 5 July–1 August.

Prescribed medication is held safely by House Parents (except epi-pens, insulin and inhalers, which pupils keep with them). Vegetarian meals are always available and other diets accommodated with notice. Insurance is not included — parents should arrange cover including cancellation.

Price from $2,780