Felsted International Summer School

Payments: Once we have received your booking form, we will send a request for the following: 1. Non-Refundable Deposit of £500.00, payable within 14 days of request; 2. Final Invoice which is payable by 25th May 2025. For all bookings made after 25th May 2025, the full invoice is payable within14 days or before the student commences their course. Cancellation: In the case of exceptional circumstances, such as medical emergencies, Felsted School will consider deferring fees to the next programme year, enabling students to attend the course one year later. In these circumstances, please contact the summer school directly and provide any necessary documentation as asked. No fees will be refunded if the course is cancelled by the student/parents once they have arrived at the school. In the case of medical emergencies, after the pupil has arrived, the school may offer the opportunity for the course fee to be deferred to the following year. In the event of an unforeseeable circumstance, such as a natural disaster or a globalpandemic, Felsted School reserves the right to cancel the course within 28 days ofthe start date.

At Felsted International Summer School, leadership and supervision are expertly structured to provide students with a safe, supportive, and enriching experience. Our dedicated team of managers, coordinators, teachers, and activity leaders work seamlessly to deliver high-quality academics, engaging activities, and exceptional pastoral care. With experienced staff overseeing every aspect of the programme, from the classroom to boarding houses and excursions, we ensure a well-rounded, secure environment where students can thrive both personally and academically.

The summer school staff is made up of a blend of new temporary employees and our dedicated year-round Felsted staff members. Together, they bring a wealth of experience and expertise in areas such as teaching, pastoral care, health and safety, excursions, and sports. If you’re interested in learning more, we encourage you to visit our vacancies page. Each position offers unique opportunities that require specific qualifications and experience, allowing for a diverse and enriching summer school environment.

Felsted is committed to equal opportunities and maintaining a safe and secure environment for all pupils and a ‘culture of vigilance’ to safeguard and protect all in its care and to all aspects of its ‘Safeguarding (Child Protection and Staff Behaviour) Policy’. Please note that it is an offence to apply for any positions if barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.  All employees are subject to pre-employment checks, including a Disclosure and Barring Service check.

All staff members will participate in a valuable three-day induction programme designed to equip them with essential knowledge and skills. The program includes comprehensive training on school policies and procedures, safeguarding practices, first aid, fire safety, and various professional development courses. Some sessions will be held online, allowing for flexibility, and participants will receive a certificate upon completion. Additionally, in-person sessions will be led by our experienced year-round Felsted staff, ensuring a rich learning experience. This induction is a great opportunity to foster a strong foundation for your role within our community.

We are committed to attracting, developing, and retaining the best people to create a diverse, inclusive, and non-discriminative environment where everyone is treated with dignity and respect. We aim to ensure the very best in delivering excellent learning and teaching to our students. All faculty, staff and students participating in Felsted International Summer Schoolwill be held to a high standard of care and respect for one another. Discriminatorybehaviour of any kind will not be tolerated and will result in disciplinary action.Discriminatory behaviour is defined here as any behaviour that causes an individualto feel disempowered, excluded or otherwise treated differently as a result of theirage, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy andmaternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation.  Further information is available in our Discrimination Policy upon request.

During summer school, we expect students to conduct themselves appropriately at all times. The drinking of alcohol and smoking/vaping are strictly forbidden at all times during the course. Failure to abide by these conditions may lead to disciplinary action such as a formal warning or removal from the course with no refund of fees paid should the offence be repeated.Students must adhere to all Felsted rules as outlined during their orientation once they arrive at Felsted.
Please also see our “Behaviour Rules”  for more details.

Mobile phones are allowed only during breaks, free time, and house time. They are not permitted during lessons or activities.