Immersive English (15-17) with electives: Animal Health, Bushcraft, Football, Visual Arts

Immersive English (15-17) with electives: Animal Health, Bushcraft, Football, Visual Arts summer course in London, by St Clares.

Immersive English (15-17) with electives: Animal Health, Bushcraft, Football, Visual Arts

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Course Summary

Learn English in Nature: Improve your fluency, vocabulary, and confidence while immersed in 400 acres of Surrey countryside.

Afternoon electives: Personalise your summer by selecting one elective per week, with options ranging from Animal Care & Conservation, Bushcraft, Football Coaching, or Visual Arts. The electives are intentionally designed to be unplugged experiences, encouraging students to reconnect with nature and hands-on creativity while still recognising the value of technology in modern learning.

Animal Care & Conservation: Take part in hands-on workshops with zookeepers, biodiversity surveys, and conservation activities that connect you to wildlife and sustainability.

Outdoor Adventure with Bushcraft: Master essential survival skills, such as shelter building, fire lighting, wilderness navigation, and outdoor cooking, all in Merrist Wood’s woodland.

Sport & Creativity: Boost your confidence with FA-qualified football coaching, or explore your creativity with Visual Arts projects inspired by the natural surroundings.

Weekly Themes & Language Projects: All weekly themes in the English programme are linked to sustainability, allowing students to make the most of the natural environment around them. Whether learning about “Farm to Fork” on the working farm or exploring local woodlands, lessons are practical, engaging and rooted in real experiences.

Build All Four Skills: Develop your listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills in a supportive English-speaking environment.

Supportive Learning Community: Enjoy small class sizes, expert teachers, and a friendly international community, all while living and studying in a safe and inspiring environment..

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Course Highlights

  • Academic excellence: We offer specialist English language teaching through our 70+ years of academic expertise
  • 99% student recommendation: We take learning beyond the classroom and provide a stimulating academic environment as well as an enjoyable variety of study visits, activities and excursions
  • Teaching approach: Our lessons are interactive and promote learning through specialist themes which change every week
  • International mix: Our courses attract a diverse mix of students, so you benefit from a thriving international community and a chance to make friends from all around the world
  • Location: Merrist Wood Campus is set within 400 acres of beautiful Surrey countryside, offering a peaceful and spacious environment where students can enjoy both learning and outdoor leisure. Merrist Wood is only an hour away by train from London
  • Supportive service: Our facilities provide a safe environment to live and study, and our staff take extra care to support your welfare.

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What's included

Tuitionaccommodationmealstravel insuranceairport transfersactivitiessports & up to 3 excursions per week

Academics & Extracurriculars

Learning extends beyond the classroom with topical weekly themes that connect lessons to real-world topics. English language classes are taken alongside a range of afternoon electives, while learning through project work and interactive activities that make lessons engaging and practical.

Upcoming Start Dates

Date: 12 July
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Date: 26 July
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FAQ's

St Clares Frequently Asked Questions
Are airport transfers provided?
Junior programmes (ages 9-15) include free Heathrow transfers. For Juniors using other airports, older teenagers (ages 15-17) and adults please see our list of transfer prices: https://stclares.ac.uk/student-life/airport-transfers/
Is course insurance provided?
Insurance is included. Details of the coverage are available at this link - https://stclares.ac.uk/app/uploads/Insurance-policy-for-personal-accident-and-group-travel.pdf
What supervision is provided?
Juniors are monitored closely on a secure campus. Older Teenagers and Adults are issued with a photo ID card that is needed to access any of our College buildings and residences. A team that includes Teachers, House Parents, Activity Leaders and a Nurse led by our experienced Course Director and Welfare Manager is available 24/7 to supervise students under 18 years of age.
How many hours of tuition are provided?
Juniors – 16.5 hours per week Teenagers – 19.25 or 22.9 hours per week Adults – 13.75 or 19.25 hours per week
What visa do I need and how do I get it?
Students will either need a Standard Visitor Visa for stays up to 6 months or a new eVisa. Learn more at https://stclares.ac.uk/about-us/visa-advice/.
Where will I be staying / what is the accommodation like?
- Juniors aged 9-12 – dormitories of 4-6 students at the Headington Rye Prep School campus - Juniors aged 13-15 – single or twin rooms at the Headington Rye Prep School campus - Older teenagers stay in a shared residential room near the main College buildings at 139 Banbury Road - Adults have a choice of single or twin rooms at 3 Bardwell Road or 382 Banbury Road
Will I get a certificate?
Student will receive a certificate from St Clare’s and a personalised report at the end of the course.

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