Ratcliffe College International Summer School
Höhepunkte
- Residential & Non Residential Programmes
- Intensive English Language Programme
- Summer Tennis Academy
- Steinway & Sons Grand Piano Masterclass
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Übersicht
Join the 2026 Ratcliffe College International Summer School
Experience authentic British traditions and life at a leading UK boarding school.
Join us for a unique international summer experience at Ratcliffe College, where students enjoy a dynamic blend of engaging multi-activities with Ratcliffe College students, English language lessons, subject specialist classes, and twice-weekly cultural trips to historic towns and cities across the UK.
Experience life at a top UK boarding school through our International Summer School at Ratcliffe College. Enjoy expert-led English language learning, academic lessons, activities alongside Ratcliffe College students, weekly cultural trips, sports, and much more - all taught and supervised by our own experienced teaching staff.
International students are welcome to join our Summer School for a minimum of one week and up to four weeks, with flexible arrival and departure every Sunday.
At Ratcliffe College, students are encouraged from the moment they arrive to speak English, swiftly developing their vocabulary and confidence. With this in mind we recruit a sensible balance of students from a range of nationalities so that they are able to easily integrate with one another through activities on offer
Programmes
Intensive English Language Programme, with Multi-Activities
£1320.00 (Incl. VAT) per student, per week.
Our Intensive English Language Programme is at the heart of the Ratcliffe College International Summer School experience. Students take part in over 30 hours of structured English and multi-activity lessons per week, designed to accelerate language development and build lasting confidence in real-world communication. The programme is available for stays of 1 to 4 weeks, allowing students the flexibility to immerse themselves in English language learning for as long as they choose.
Steinway & Sons Grand Piano Masterclass Summer Experience with Multi-Activities
£1860.00 (Incl. VAT) per student, per week.
This programme is available to book for:
Week 1: Sunday 12th – Sunday 19th July 2026
Week 3: Sunday 26th July – Sunday 2nd August 2026
The Steinway & Sons Piano Masterclass Programme at Ratcliffe College is a unique and prestigious opportunity for young pianists to refine their technique, broaden their musical expression, and perform in an inspiring and supportive setting. As the first of its kind in the UK, this week-long programme brings together talented students from around the world for an intensive and enriching musical experience.
Summer Tennis Academy, with Multi-Activities
£1560.00 (Incl. VAT) per student, per week.
Our Tennis Programme offers young players the perfect chance to develop their skills while enjoying the traditional British summer experience. Whether you are a beginner or looking to refine your game, our expert coaches provide tailored training sessions designed to improve technique, fitness, and match play.
Set on Ratcliffe’s exceptional Tennis courts and first-class sports facilities, the programme blends high-level tennis coaching with qualified LTA Tennis Coaches and a varied multi-activity schedule.
Non-Residential Programme, with Multi-Activities (Ideal for International families staying locally)
£900 per week, per student (Incl. VAT)
For international families planning a stay in the UK, Ratcliffe College offers a flexible non-residential Summer School option that allows students to join the full daytime programme while living with family nearby.
Available for 1 to 4 weeks, this option is perfect for families who wish to stay together while their child enjoys a high-quality educational and social experience in a safe, supportive environment. Students participate in all lessons, activities, and evening Supper at 6.00pm before being picked up between 6.45pm - 7.00pm.
10-17 sind
From Juli 12 to August 9, 2026
1 Woche
Aus $1,240
Englisch
Maximal 80 Camper
Co-Education
Privat
Aktivitäten
Evening and Weekend Activities / Excursions
At Ratcliffe College, our evening and weekend programme ensures students enjoy a mix of fun, culture, and social opportunities.
Abendliche Aktivitäten
Our dedicated team of Activity Leaders create a diverse schedule designed to engage every student’s interests and encourage new friendships.
Typical evening activities include:
• Fire pit evenings with marshmallow toasting
• Ball games and team sports
• Karaoke nights, House competitions and weekly disco
• Bake-offs and cooking challenges
• Classic British board games in the Boarders’ Lounge
• Musical Theatre Games
• Film nights
Weekly Excursions
Our twice-weekly excursions give students the chance to explore England’s rich history, culture, and natural beauty. Trips take place every Wednesday and Saturday and may include visits to:
• Cultural tours of London – Science Museum and Tour of the Palace of Westminster
• Historic towns, Zoo and art galleries
• Warwick Castle – students can step back in time and experience medieval history firsthand
• Cambridge punting and guided tourist walks – discover this iconic university city
• Cadbury World – a fun and interactive experience celebrating the history of Cadbury chocolate
• City of Nottingham – known for its legendary Robin Hood history and Galleries of Justice
• Stratford-upon-Avon – the birthplace of Shakespeare
• Rutland Water Aqua Park – offering fun water-based activities and outdoor adventure
Termine & Preise
Non-Residential Programme, with Multi-Activities (Available for 1 to 4 weeks)
£900 per week, per student (Incl. VAT)
Intensive English Language Programme, with Multi-Activities
£1320.00 (Incl. VAT) per student, per week. (week 1 through week 4)
Summer Tennis Academy, with Multi-Activities
£1560.00 (Incl. VAT) per student, per week.
Steinway & Sons Grand Piano Masterclass Summer Experience with Multi-Activities
£1860.00 (Incl. VAT) per student, per week.
This programme is available to book for:
Week 1: Sunday 12th – Sunday 19th July 2026
Week 3: Sunday 26th July – Sunday 2nd August 2026
From Juli 12 to August 9, 2026
Aus $1,240
Akademiker
Our Intensive English Language Programme is at the heart of the Ratcliffe College International Summer School experience. Students take part in over 30 hours of structured English and multi-activity lessons per week, designed to accelerate language development and build lasting confidence in real-world communication.
Sprachunterricht
Intensive English Language Programme, with Multi-Activities
Our Intensive English Language Programme is at the heart of the Ratcliffe College International Summer School experience. Students take part in over 30 hours of structured English and multi-activity lessons per week, designed to accelerate language development and build lasting confidence in real-world communication. The programme is available for stays of 1 to 4 weeks, allowing students the flexibility to immerse themselves in English language learning for as long as they choose.
The course is built to enhance fluency and accuracy, empowering students to leave feeling inspired, motivated, and more confident in their English skills.
30 Stunden Unterricht pro Woche
Zeitplan
Daily Programme Overview (Non-Residential)
Monday
• Morning registration
• English (EAL): Kings and Queens
• Break with café games and social time
• English (EAL): Language and Proficiency
• Lunch
• Business Enterprise project
• Afternoon break and activities
• British board games
• Free time with friends
• Supper and pick-up
Tuesday
• Morning registration
• English (EAL): Cultural Traditions
• Break with café games and social time
• English (EAL): British University System
• Lunch
• Art project: Painting and Photography
• Afternoon break
• Music and Drama workshop
• Free time with friends
• Supper and pick-up
Wednesday
• Morning registration
• Full-day educational excursion to Cambridge
• Guided activities, cultural exploration, and sightseeing
• Lunch during the trip
• Return in the afternoon
• Supper and pick-up
Thursday
• Morning registration
• English (EAL): Famous Artists
• Break with café games and social time
• English (EAL): STEM and Engineering project
• Lunch
• Campus and orchard summer walk with fruit picking
• Afternoon activities and break
• Outdoor recreation: orienteering on campus
• Supper and pick-up
Friday
• Morning registration
• English (EAL): Descriptive Writing
• Break with café games and social time
• English (EAL): My UK Experiences – presentation skills
• Lunch
• Baking activity: British homemade muffins
• Afternoon break
• Graduation ceremony for leavers
• Free time with friends
• Supper and pick-up
Saturday (Optional)
• Optional day trip to Stratford-upon-Avon, the birthplace of William Shakespeare
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Daily Programme Overview – Summer Tennis Academy
Monday
• Breakfast
• Morning tennis session: 1-to-1 skills development
• Mid-morning break with café games and social time
• Tennis training: agility and movement efficiency
• Lunch
• Business enterprise project
• Afternoon break
• British board games
• Free time with friends
• Supper
• Evening activity: rounders / quick cricket
• In-house time and lights out
Tuesday
• Breakfast
• Morning tennis session: forehand power and consistency
• Mid-morning break
• Tennis training: serve accuracy and variety
• Lunch
• Art project: painting and photography
• Afternoon break
• Music and drama workshop
• Free time with friends
• Supper
• Evening activity: basketball tournament
• In-house time and lights out
Wednesday
• Breakfast
• Full-day excursion and tennis game play
• Visit to the University of Nottingham Tennis and Padel Centre
• Lunch during the excursion
• Campfire night in the evening
• In-house time and lights out
Thursday
• Breakfast
• Morning tennis session: 1-to-1 skills development
• Mid-morning break
• Tennis training: net game and transition play
• Lunch
• Campus and orchard summer walk with fruit picking
• Afternoon outdoor recreation: golf driving range visit
• Supper
• Evening activity: disco night
• In-house time and lights out
Friday
• Breakfast
• Morning tennis session: agility and movement efficiency
• Mid-morning break
• Tennis training: 1-to-1 skills development
• Lunch
• Baking activity: British homemade muffins
• Afternoon break
• Graduation ceremony for leavers
• Free time with friends
• Supper
• Evening activity: theatre games night
• In-house time and lights out
Saturday
• Weekend breakfast / brunch
• Day trip to Stratford-upon-Avon, birthplace of William Shakespeare
• Free time with friends
• Supper
• Evening: Boarders’ Lounge and film night
• In-house time and lights out
Sunday
• Weekend breakfast / brunch
• Arrivals / departures day
• Summer games on campus
• Free time with friends
• Summer BBQ
• Evening: induction and team-building games
• In-house time and lights out
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Daily Programme Overview – Steinway & Sons Piano Masterclass
Monday
• Breakfast
• Morning piano tuition: 1-to-1 piano lesson
• Mid-morning break with café games and social time
• Late morning piano tuition: 1-to-1 piano lesson
• Lunch
• Business enterprise project
• Afternoon break
• British board games
• Free time with friends
• Supper
• Evening activity: rounders / quick cricket
• In-house time and lights out
Tuesday
• Breakfast
• Morning piano tuition: 1-to-1 piano lesson
• Mid-morning break
• Late morning piano tuition: 1-to-1 piano lesson
• Lunch
• Art project: painting and photography
• Afternoon break
• Music and drama workshop
• Free time with friends
• Supper
• Evening activity: basketball tournament
• In-house time and lights out
Wednesday
• Breakfast
• Full-day cultural excursion to London
• Visit to Marylebone, London and Steinway Hall
• Lunch during the excursion
• Evening activity: campfire night
• In-house time and lights out
Thursday
• Breakfast
• Morning piano tuition: 1-to-1 piano lesson
• Mid-morning break
• Late morning piano tuition: 1-to-1 piano lesson
• Lunch
• Campus and orchard summer walk with fruit picking
• Afternoon outdoor recreation: golf driving range visit
• Supper
• Evening activity: disco night
• In-house time and lights out
Friday
• Breakfast
• Morning piano tuition: 1-to-1 piano lesson
• Mid-morning break
• Piano tuition and recital session
• Lunch
• Baking activity: British homemade muffins
• Afternoon break
• Graduation ceremony for leavers
• Free time with friends
• Supper
• Evening activity: theatre games night
• In-house time and lights out
Saturday
• Weekend breakfast / brunch
• Day trip to Stratford-upon-Avon, birthplace of William Shakespeare
• Free time with friends
• Supper
• Evening: Boarders’ Lounge and film night
• In-house time and lights out
Sunday
• Weekend breakfast / brunch
• Arrivals / departures day
• Summer games on campus
• Free time with friends
• Summer BBQ
• Evening: induction and team-building games
• In-house time and lights out
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Daily Programme Overview – Intensive English Language
Monday
• Breakfast
• Morning English (EAL): Kings and Queens
• Mid-morning break with café games and social time
• English (EAL): Language and Proficiency
• Lunch
• Business Enterprise project
• Afternoon break
• British board games
• Free time with friends
• Supper
• Evening activity: rounders / quick cricket
• In-house time and lights out
Tuesday
• Breakfast
• Morning English (EAL): Cultural Traditions
• Mid-morning break
• English (EAL): British University System
• Lunch
• Art project: painting and photography
• Afternoon break
• Music and drama workshop
• Free time with friends
• Supper
• Evening activity: basketball tournament
• In-house time and lights out
Wednesday
• Breakfast
• Full-day educational excursion to Cambridge
• Guided sightseeing and cultural exploration
• Lunch during the trip
• Evening activity: campfire night
• In-house time and lights out
Thursday
• Breakfast
• Morning English (EAL): Famous Artists
• Mid-morning break
• English (EAL): STEM and Engineering project
• Lunch
• Campus and orchard summer walk with fruit picking
• Afternoon outdoor recreation: golf driving range visit
• Supper
• Evening activity: disco night
• In-house time and lights out
Friday
• Breakfast
• Morning English (EAL): Descriptive Writing
• Mid-morning break
• English (EAL): My UK Experiences – presentation skills
• Lunch
• Baking activity: British homemade muffins
• Afternoon break
• Graduation ceremony for leavers
• Free time with friends
• Supper
• Evening activity: theatre games night
• In-house time and lights out
Saturday
• Weekend breakfast / brunch
• Day trip to Stratford-upon-Avon, birthplace of William Shakespeare
• Free time with friends
• Supper
• Evening: Boarders’ Lounge and film night
• In-house time and lights out
Sunday
• Weekend breakfast / brunch
• Arrivals / departures day
• Summer games on campus
• Free time with friends
• Summer BBQ
• Evening: induction and team-building games
• In-house time and lights out
Unterkunft & Einrichtungen
Ratcliffe College offers comfortable and secure on-campus boarding accommodation for Summer School students, with separate houses for boys and girls.
Students stay in well-maintained single, double, or triple bedrooms, with bunk beds available in some rooms to accommodate different preferences and younger age groups.
Each bedroom is furnished with a single bed, desk, and draw and wardrobe storage space. Students share modern communal shower and bathroom facilities, with several available in each boarding house.
Fresh, homemade meals and snacks are prepared daily on campus by our dedicated Summer School catering team, ensuring students enjoy nutritious and delicious food throughout their stay.
Laundry is free-of-charge on-site and is available daily. WiFi access is provided throughout the campus, allowing students to easily keep in contact with their families.
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Standort
The nearest airport to Ratcliffe College International Summer School is East Midlands (45min), Birmingahm (1 hour), London (2 hours), London Heathrow (2.5 hours). Airport pickup is available upon request. Complimentary transfers to and from Ratcliffe College are provided for arrivals and departures at: Birmingham International and London Heathrow every Sunday.
