We are delighted that, for summer 2023, we are offering you a choice of experiences; for a feeling of what it is like to stay at a British boarding school, you can choose our Summer Centre at beautiful Lord Wandsworth College. For more of a city experience, you can study, have activities, and stay in homestay accommodation in Wimbledon.

Both English-language programmes from Wimbledon School of English are for young people aged up to 17 years old who want to come to England to learn English, make friends from all around the world, have fun, and explore the UK!

Our Junior Summer Centre at Lord Wandsworth College is for 12 - 17-year-olds and is open from Sunday 9th July to Saturday 5th August 2023.  The college is situated on the border of Hampshire and Surrey, an hour and 30 minutes outside of Central London, and is surrounded by 500 hectares of beautiful English countryside. 

Our WSE Juniors in Wimbledon course is for students aged 14 - 17 years old and is available from Sunday 25th June to Sunday 13th August 2023. This English course for juniors is located in beautiful premises in the heart of Wimbledon. This exciting Wimbledon-based programme combines the study of English with other topics and includes daily visits to the centre of London.

We offer you:

• a carefully planned academic programme
• excellent accommodation and meals (if booked)
• exciting excursions and activities
• the chance to make new friends from around the world
• an excellent student/staff ratio to ensure you enjoy yourself safely
• an all-inclusive price with no hidden extra costs for travel or admission to attractions
• lots of fun and enjoyment!

 

Your lessons:

• take place in a traditional school building with excellent facilities (LWC & WSE)
• include a full placement test & induction
• offer carefully balanced language activities (Levels A2 and above)
• concentrate on speaking and listening to give you confidence using the language
• at higher levels include public speaking, presentations, note-taking, time management, and other useful study skills
• include project work and preparation for excursions
• are international with a maximum of 14 students per class
• are given by carefully selected, qualified, and enthusiastic teachers who make lessons fun

 

  Your homestay accommodation (WSE Juniors in Wimbledon):

• is in carefully selected homestays with friendly hosts
• is in twin rooms. Single occupancy rooms are available for an additional fee of £50 per week
• is within walking distance or a short bus ride of the school
• includes breakfast and dinner eaten in the home
• includes lunch

 

Arranging your own accommodation (WSE Juniors in Wimbledon):

• is possible if you want to live with friends or relatives in South London

 

Your residential accommodation (Lord Wandsworth College):

• is on campus in a modern residence with either shared rooms or single rooms & shared bathrooms
• includes social spaces, launderette & kitchens for making drinks & snacks
• includes breakfast, lunch and dinner in modern campus canteen
• is supervised by Wimbledon School of English staff who stay on-site

 

Your activities include:

• a varied programme of sports and arts, with social activities every evening (LWC)
• regular half-day trips to central London to experience places such as Westminster, Regent’s Park, or Harry Potter’s London, including by night once a week. (WSE)
• two or three evening activities per week so students have time to get to know their host families (WSE)
• visits to famous London landmarks such as the Houses of Parliament, Trafalgar Square, St Paul’s Cathedral or Covent Garden
• entry to sites such as Madame Tussaud’s, London Eye, or Oxford’s Colleges is included
• evening events such as Disco, Quiz Night and Talent show
• one (WSE) or two (LWC) full-day excursions per week, to famous sights in London or other places in South-East England
• the option to practice horse-riding (LWC) or tennis with a professional coach (LWC & WSE)
• and of course, shopping