English Summer Camp London

Our International Junior Summer Camp is a residential English programme for students aged 11 to 17. Students follow 15 hours of English lessons a week and take part in activities, sports, evening events and two full-day excursions into central London every week. The camp is run by Nacel English School London, a British Council accredited school with more than 30 years' experience teaching junior and adult students.

The camp is set on a 140-acre campus in Crawley, West Sussex, a short distance from London Gatwick Airport and with fast transport links to central London and the South East. Students live and study on site, with full board and residential accommodation in the school boarding house.

What the programme includes

• 15 hours of English lessons per week, including 3 hours of Speaking Development classes
• Semi-Realia activities in the afternoon and evening to practise English beyond the classroom
• Two full-day excursions per week
• Full board (breakfast, lunch and dinner)
• Residential accommodation in the school boarding house
• Entrance fees and transport on excursions
• All learning materials and an end-of-course certificate
• Nacel laundry service once per week

English lessons

Lessons are taught by qualified EFL teachers using the same methods as Nacel English School London, with a focus on speaking and real communication while also developing listening, reading and writing. Classes are grouped by age and level. Our Semi-Realia method gives students a vocabulary handout and background information for each activity and visit, so they keep learning English in real-life situations.

Accommodation and meals

Students stay in supervised boarding-house dormitories with modern bathroom and shower facilities and comfortable common areas. Full board is included, with breakfast, lunch and dinner served on site each day. Dedicated staff supervise the boarding house and support students throughout their stay.

Activities, sports and evenings

Afternoons and evenings are full of sport, games and creative activities led by Nacel teachers and activity leaders: football, tennis, basketball, swimming, badminton, table tennis, athletics and more, plus arts and crafts, karaoke, movie nights, discos, talent shows and House Challenges that mix ages and nationalities to build teamwork and communication.

On-site facilities include two football pitches, tennis courts, a covered basketball court, an indoor swimming pool, a 9-hole pitch and putt course, and indoor spaces such as a drama studio, computer room and games rooms.

London excursions

Students take two full-day excursions every week, exploring famous London sights with the Nacel team and a vocabulary handout for each visit. The 2027 programme is:

Week 1 (11 – 18 July 2027)
Wednesday: Buckingham Palace and a walking tour including the Houses of Parliament, Westminster Abbey, Big Ben and the London Eye.
Friday: British Museum, Leicester Square (M&M's World and the Lego Store), Piccadilly Circus, Fortnum & Mason and Covent Garden.

Week 2 (18 – 25 July 2027)
Wednesday: Madame Tussauds, a Regent's Park walk and shopping in Camden Market.
Friday: Natural History Museum, Hyde Park, Notting Hill and Portobello Road Market.

Week 3 (25 July – 1 August 2027)
Wednesday: Tower of London (including the Crown Jewels), Borough Market and Tower Bridge.
Friday: British Museum, Soho Square Gardens and shopping on Oxford Street.

Week 4 (1 – 8 August 2027)
Wednesday: the London Eye and a walking tour including Buckingham Palace, the Houses of Parliament, Westminster Abbey and Big Ben.
Friday: National Gallery, Piccadilly Circus, Fortnum & Mason, Leicester Square and Covent Garden.

Dates and duration

The camp runs from 11 July to 8 August 2027. Students can book 1, 2, 3 or 4 weeks, Sunday to Sunday, starting any week within this period. Arrival and departure days are Sundays.

2027 fees

Fees include tuition, full board, residential accommodation, excursions (entrance fees and transport), learning materials, the end-of-course certificate and a weekly laundry service. Fees do not include airport transfers, travel insurance, pocket money or personal towels.

Airport transfers (each way)

Additional passenger: £60. Up to two hours' waiting time is included after the scheduled arrival; extra waiting time is charged at £37 per hour. For any child aged 15 or under travelling alone, assisted check-in on departure is compulsory (£60). Travel insurance can be arranged for £5.80 per week.

Downloads

Download the Summer Camp brochure (PDF)
Download the Summer Camp price list (PDF)

• English Summer Camp London Price on request See junior summer camp price list

The summer camp is designed for international students aged 11 to 17 who want to improve their English and enjoy an active, supervised summer in England. Students of all levels are welcome, and classes are grouped by age and ability.

We mix nationalities in activities and House Challenges so students practise English together, make friends from around the world and develop teamwork, confidence and independence in a safe, fully supervised environment.

• Run by a British Council accredited school with over 30 years' experience.
• Our Semi-Realia method turns every activity and excursion into an English-learning opportunity.
• A strong focus on speaking and real communication, with 3 hours of dedicated Speaking Development each week.
• A balanced programme of lessons, sport, creative activities and two full-day London excursions every week.
• Full board and supervised residential accommodation on a secure 140-acre campus.