Downe House Summer School

Students will experience an immersive, educational and fun programme, combining exceptional English language tuition and academic learning, with a range of exciting activities and premium excursions to some of the UK’s top destinations including Oxford, London and Thorpe Park theme park. Students will improve their language proficiency and progress academically in English, STEM and Global Solutions, whilst also developing creativity, confidence, leadership and teamwork….and of course, make friends with other young people from around the world. Reasons to choose Downe House Summer School? We are located in the royal county of Berkshire, close to close to Oxford, London and UK Airports. Our school campus is set within a 110 acre estate, which is beautiful and safe. This unique locations allows students to be part of nature and enjoy the wildlife. Our unique 'Best of British' theme includes: Sightseeing trip to London / Excursion trip to the Thorpe Park theme park / Visit to Oxford University for a symposium on Global Solutions / Skills workshop with the British Army where students learn orienteering and survival skills / traditional British high tea. We offer modern, high-quality, comfortable accommodation with a homely feel and our expert pastoral staff are friendly and welcoming. Exciting and unique academic programme with a global focus. Students with lower English levels attend 'Confident in English' classes, students with a higher English level learn about Shakespeare in our 'Beginning the Bard' course. Our STEM classes are unique and offer lots of opportunities for students to leave the classroom and conduct interesting hands on experiments. In our Global Solutions lessons students will learn about globalisation and global business. We accept students with English levels of A2, B1, B2,C1 and C2 and we structure our sessions according to ability and age.