English & Football with Tottenham Hotspur, Royal Holloway

The programme offers 15 hours of English lessons per week, delivered in classes with a maximum size of 20 students to ensure individual attention and active participation. Teaching follows a communicative and interactive methodology that focuses on collaboration through creative projects and review sessions, using English in real-world contexts. Lessons build all core language skills – speaking, listening, reading, and writing – with a strong emphasis on communication, fluency, and confidence. Students are placed into classes according to their English level, which ranges from Elementary to Proficiency, and the programme can be adjusted to accommodate lower levels if needed.

Alongside English lessons, students receive 12 hours of professional football coaching each week, led by Tottenham Hotspur's Global Football Development coaches. Training sessions focus on developing technical ability, tactical understanding, and physical fitness. The programme also includes football seminars and theory sessions. Additional academic qualifications available include the Trinity GESE Exam, Employability for the 21st Century syllabus (available for students aged 14+ with minimum English level B1, minimum 12 students), and Academic Skills for Higher Education syllabus (minimum English level B1, minimum 12 students). These options are subject to demand and minimum student numbers.

The programme is all-inclusive and covers English language teaching (15 hours per week), course materials, registration fees, a graduation certificate, professional football coaching (12 hours per week), accommodation in traditional boarding houses, full board meals (breakfast, lunch, and dinner), return shared transfers from LHR airport, and all activities, excursions, and entrance fees as per the sample programme. Each player receives a full Tottenham Hotspur replica kit. Excursions include trips to London with stadium tours of Wembley Stadium and Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, a visit to Thorpe Park amusement park, and a trip to Brighton with a visit to the funfair on Brighton Pier. For a supplementary cost, the Trinity GESE exam is available subject to demand and minimum student numbers. A damage deposit will be collected. Please note that there may be slight differences in what is included depending on the specific programme and length of stay.

Students stay in traditional boarding houses on the Royal Holloway campus, including the iconic Founder's Building. Rooms are standard with shared bathroom facilities, and both single and double rooms are available. Kitchens and social spaces are available in every block, providing students with comfortable areas to relax and socialise with peers from around the world. The accommodation offers a complete boarding school experience, with 24/7 supervision by trained residential staff. All students need to bring their own towels and toiletries. The university has a 24-hour on-site security team who maintain a patrol, with campus-wide CCTV and secure keycard entry to all rooms, ensuring a safe and secure environment.

Full board is provided, with three meals per day – breakfast, lunch, and dinner – included in the programme. Breakfast is continental with tea, coffee, and fruit juice, with a full English breakfast served on Sunday. Lunch is a hot meal with two choices, including a vegetarian option, with a salad bar and dessert. Dinner is also a hot meal with two choices, including a vegetarian option, with a salad bar and dessert. A mixture of packed meals and meal cards are provided on excursions, ensuring students are well-nourished during full-day trips. The meal plan ensures that students are well-nourished and energised for their English lessons, football training, and excursions throughout the day. Special dietary requirements can be accommodated upon request, subject to prior notification during the booking process.

A full and varied activity programme is included, designed to complement the English lessons and football training while making the most of the campus location and proximity to London. Students participate in on-campus activities including discos, karaoke, football seminars, and British quiz nights. Excursions are a key part of the programme, with trips to London including stadium tours of Wembley Stadium and the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, and a Politics & Royalty walking tour. A full-day excursion to Thorpe Park amusement park offers students the chance to ride rollercoasters and enjoy thrilling attractions. A full-day excursion to Brighton includes a visit to the funfair on Brighton Pier. Shopping trips and London tours provide additional opportunities for cultural immersion and fun.

Royal Holloway offers a stunning campus with world-class facilities. The sports hall is used as part of the activity programme for sports including badminton, basketball, and table tennis. The world-famous Founder's Building houses a stunning picture gallery and historic chapel. Social spaces are available within the campus for students to relax and connect with peers. The campus is conveniently located with Egham Station a short distance away, providing direct trains to central London in approximately 40 minutes. Travelcards are included on excursions to London. The nearest town is Egham, offering easy access to local shops and amenities. The university has 24-hour on-site security, campus-wide CCTV, and secure keycard entry to all rooms.

Oxford International is a well-established organisation with decades of experience in providing high-quality programmes for young learners across the UK, Canada, the USA, and Australia. This programme is delivered in exclusive collaboration with Tottenham Hotspur Football Club, a globally renowned football club, which has partnered with Oxford International since 2017. Over this period, the programme has welcomed over 400 students from 20 different nationalities. All football coaching is delivered by FA or UEFA qualified coaches from Tottenham Hotspur's Global Football Development team. English lessons are delivered by qualified and experienced teachers. Student welfare is the top priority, with 24/7 supervision by trained residential staff and a dedicated 24-hour emergency phone number available. Students consistently report that the programme helps them improve their English, develop their football skills, build confidence, and form lasting friendships with peers from around the world in one of the UK's most prestigious university settings.