Sherborne International Summer Course

Sherborne, United Kingdom

Language CampsScience / STEM Camps

An all-inclusive English summer school with classes of just 8 — in its fourth decade of welcoming the world to Dorset. Sherborne International runs Wednesday-to-Wednesday residential summer courses for ages 8–17 at Newell Grange in the historic market town of Sherborne: Intensive English, a Junior programme, GCSE/IGCSE Boosters and a Science, Strategy and Society track. Key facts: Ages 8–17 (Junior 8–11, Intensive English 12–17, GCSE Booster 13–17, Science/Strategy/Society 15–17) • Sherborne, Dorset, UK • English language & academic summer school • Fully residential, full board with laundry included • 8 July – 19 August 2026, Wednesday arrivals/departures, 2–6 week schedules • £1,800 per week all-inclusive (4/6-week Booster from £1,650/week) • Average class size 8 • Heathrow/Gatwick scheduled coach transfers included • Fees include VAT. Best for: families who want genuinely small classes, an all-inclusive fee with no hidden extras, and a safe English market-town setting; a unique Parent Programme lets parents stay on site too. Parents should check: final dates, prices and availability (early-summer schedules fill first); promotional prices ended 1 June 2026; Junior programme age rules (12-year-olds need parental consent for town visits); visa requirements; Parent Programme options (£1,400/week accommodation + optional academic and trips bolt-ons). Information checked against official provider sources on 7 July 2026. Details may change — always confirm directly with the provider before booking.

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Age

8–17 * yrs

Language

English

Program type

Language Camps, Science / STEM Camps

Accommodation

Campus

About

About the Course

Four tracks: Intensive English (12–17), Junior programme (8–11), Pre-GCSE/GCSE & IGCSE Mid-Course Booster (13–17) and Science, Strategy and Society (15–17, 15 places). Average class size 8 — every student gets individual, specialist attention from qualified EFL teachers.

What’s Included

Truly all-inclusive and VAT-inclusive: all lessons and learning materials, full board, accommodation and laundry, sports and activities, excursions/workshops, and scheduled Heathrow/Gatwick coach transfers on specified dates. £1,800/week (Booster 4 weeks £1,650/week, 6 weeks £1,600/week). Other airports/taxis quoted at cost.

Accommodation

Fully residential boarding at Newell Grange with laundry included. Separate junior and senior programmes and timetables; the unique Parent Programme lets parents stay on site (£1,400/week with meals and sports centre membership).

Meal Plan

Full board: breakfast, lunch, evening meal plus break-time snacks and drinks — all included in the fee.

Activities & Excursions

Sports and activities every day plus excursions and educational workshops each week; juniors and seniors follow age-appropriate timetables. Students aged 12+ (with consent) can visit Sherborne town with friends at lunchtimes.

Facilities

Newell Grange campus in the historic market town of Sherborne, Dorset — 0.6 miles from Sherborne rail station, with sports centre, teaching rooms and boarding accommodation. Part of the Sherborne Schools Group.

Camp Experience

Over 30 years of summer courses run by a specialist international boarding school (registered charity). Classes of 8, Wednesday-to-Wednesday flexibility and the option for parents to stay on campus make it one of the most family-friendly formats in the UK.

Language Camp prices

Intensive English & Junior Programme (ages 8–17)

Summer 2026

Intensive English (12–17) and the Junior programme (8–11, or 12 without parental consent for town visits): qualified EFL teachers, average class of 8, full activities, sports and excursion programme. £1,800 per week,…

15 Lessons
8–17 * yrs
All-inclusive residential summer study w

Morning and afternoon lesson blocks Monday–Friday (senior and junior timetables), with sports, activities and excursions/educational workshops built into every week.

All-inclusive residential summer study with average class size 8 and qualified, experienced EFL staff — English, academic boosters or the Science/Strategy/Society track.

Included items

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

Daily Schedule

Saturday, July 11, 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
  • Swimming

Facilities

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

Optional Extras

Other

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School

Sherborne International

Sherborne International is a specialist international boarding school in Sherborne, Dorset, part of the Sherborne Schools Group. Its UK summer school — now well past its 30th year — welcomes international students aged 8–17 with all-inclusive residential courses: Intensive English, a Junior programme, Pre-GCSE/GCSE & IGCSE Mid-Course Boosters, and the Science, Strategy and Society programme. Classes average just 8 students, all EFL teachers are qualified, and fees include everything from laundry to Heathrow/Gatwick coach transfers. A registered charity (no. 1081228).

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Location

Map showing camp locationSherborne International, Newell Grange, Sherborne DT9 4EZ, Dorset, United Kingdom, Sherborne

Frequently Asked Questions

Ages 8–17: the Junior programme covers 8–11 (or 12 without parental consent for town visits), Intensive English 12–17, GCSE/IGCSE Boosters 13–17 and Science, Strategy and Society 15–17.

Everything: all lessons and materials, full board (with snacks), accommodation and laundry, sports and activities, excursions and educational workshops, and scheduled Heathrow/Gatwick coach transfers. Fees include VAT.

A specialist international boarding school with year-round safeguarding practice; summer students board on campus with staff supervision, and juniors follow a separate, more closely supervised timetable. Town visits for 12+ require parental consent.

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