Discovery Summer

The Young Learner Specialists

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Discovery Summer specialises in running summer courses for young learners. Our short, intensive courses combine learning with a great "British" experience.

We offer a wide range of residential courses in top UK boarding schools for students aged 8-17, as well as non-residential courses for families visiting London (juniors from 5 years, teens and adults).

Our course dates vary by location from late June to mid August. The average length of stay is between 2 - 3 weeks. Most courses start every week.

We also offer online 1:1 and 2:1 English classes all year for juniors and adults of all ages and levels. Please check our website for details.

We are regularly inspected by the British Council which guarantees the quality of our teaching, administration, premises, resources, accommodation and welfare. In our July 2018 British Council inspection we are proud to have been awarded 14 strengths out of a possible 15.

Most of our students come by referral or recommendation and many return year after year.

“My children had the best weeks of their summer with Discovery. They learned a lot, had fun, made new friends and improved their English like never before.”

Neva, Italy

Courses
  • Online English classes (1:1, 2:1, Juniors, Adults, all levels)
  • English & Multi-Activity (ACS Cobham, Marymount, Radley, Shrewsbury)
  • Global Young Leaders (ACS Cobham)
  • Sports & Tech Academy (Shrewsbury)
  • Pre-University (Winchester)
  • London Day Courses (Collingham, Queen's Gate, Marymount)
Accommodation
  • Full board accommodation in top UK boarding schools on all residential courses
  • Families who study on our day courses in London are responsible for finding their own accommodation
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  • Family-run since 2002
  • Top 3% of all accredited UK course providers (EL Gazette 2022)
  • A wide nationality mix - 45 nationalities studied with us in 2022, with limits on each language group
  • Up to 10% of our residential students are English - our English Student Hosts, of your age, who will be living on campus and sharing British culture with you
  • Excellent student care - Staff/student ratio at least 1:4 on residential courses
  • All inclusive programmes with no hidden costs
  • Many of our students return year after year
  • Many of our staff return year after year - some for 10 to 15 successive summers
  • For 2023, we will offset carbon emissions on flights in and out of the UK for all residential students and staff

Various Locations

5 residential summer centres in top boarding schools, near London and around England. Plus a non-residential centre in Kensington, central London

Our residential programmes take place in top UK boarding schools with excellent facilities for study, sport and recreation.

Radley College - our flagship centre - is close to Oxford and within easy reach of London. The extensive campus has outstanding facilities and offers an amazing range of different sports. English & Multi-Activity juniors (11-14) and teens (14-17).

Shrewsbury School is a famous, traditional independent school founded in 1552 with Charles Darwin amongst its famous 'old boys'. Two courses English & Multi-Activity and Sports & Tech Academy (11-16)T

Marymount International School is a small, safe centre close to London. Ideal for young learners. Two courses: residential English & Multi-Activity, Full Day course. Monday to Friday (8-13).

ACS Cobham is an impressive international school close to London with outstanding accommodation. Two courses: English & Multi-Activity (11-12), Global Young Leaders (12-16)

Winchester College, one of England's most historic schools, is situated in the heart of historic Winchester. Choose from a wide range of specialist subjects all taught in English. Pre-University (14 - 17)

Our day programmes take place in Kensington, central London and are designed for families visiting London. Juniors (5-17), Teens (13-17), Adults (18+) .

“Thank you Discovery Summer. I really improved my English at Collingham and my son, Benjamin, loved Queen's Gate. We will be back next summer.”

David, China

Locations
  • Radley College, near Oxford
  • ACS Cobham, Surrey
  • Marymount International School, Kingston-upon-Thames
  • Shrewsbury School, Shropshire
  • Winchester College, Hampshire
  • Collingham, Kensington, central London

Latest posts from Discovery Summer

“Discovery Summer is an independent, family-owned company - offering top quality programmes since 2002. Over the years we have built up a team with extensive experience in running summer schools who dedicate their time throughout the year to developing exciting, innovative and challenging programmes for children, teenagers and families. We hope you'll join the Discovery family this summer.”

Jane Merrick, owner and Managing Director

Great Schools in Great Locations

Click on a member below for details of their school, courses and services, or for more information about TEN contact Richard Day.

BEET Language Centre

Bournemouth

Cambridge Academy of English

Cambridge

Discovery Summer

Various Locations

English in Chester

Chester

The English Language Centre, Brighton

Brighton

The English Language Centre, Bristol

Bristol

The English Language Centre, Eastbourne

Eastbourne

The London School of English

London

Torquay International School

Torquay

Wimbledon School of English

London