Harrow School was founded in 1572. Famous past pupils include former British Prime Minister Sir Winston Churchill, the poet Lord Byron, the first Indian Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru and King Hussein of Jordan.
The school is considered amongst the most prestigious public schools in Britain, even the world.
As such, summer school students are fully immersed in the Harrow experience, from staying in one of the famous boarding houses, to exploring the famous buildings where movies such as Harry Potter were filmed.
Immersive learning, sports and life in Harrow School with a history of nearly 500 years.
More effectively prepare for the interview and test of Harrow public school application.
Learn English and make international friends in an international atmosphere.
1. Classes are divided according to age and English level, as well as small classes.
2. Academic, sports, team building, leadership development.
3. Make friends with future elites of the same age from all over the world.
4. 24-hour comprehensive care, including study, life, medical treatment, etc.
5. Leave the most meaningful summer value-added experience for the youth.
Age 12-17
Seniors: Age 12-14, Age 15-17
(Age is calculated the day before starting the course, and the age regulations must be strictly obeyed)
14 Days
7-20 July 2023
20 July-2 August 2023
2 August-15 August 2023
According to the terms and conditions of your booking, includes (air tickets, accommodation, train tickets, training, etc.), if you need to change, cancel after payment or deposit has been successfully received, you will be charged.
Fees are included:
transportation and accommodation in the UK, English courses, tickets for cultural and historical attractions in the itinerary, sports and entertainment activities, and private car transfers between the UK airport and the school.
Expenses not included:
visa fees, round-trip air tickets, air insurance, domestic transportation from home to the airport, excess luggage costs, telephone and shopping costs in the UK, personal safety and medical insurance while in the United Kingdom.
Our company can assist with air tickets, visas and insurance on your behalf, there will be an additional cost.
Theme: serious study, serious fun.
Content: English, sports, science, etc.
Course certification: British Council
ENGLISH LANGUAGE OPTIONS
★ Projects and Presentations
In these lessons students work together to produce a project that is a reminder of their time at Summer School. Students show their completed project to other groups in a presentation session at the end of their course and one group is declared the winner.
Project work helps students develop their communication and language fluency as well as promoting teamwork, time management and presentation skills.
The important thing is for students to enjoy what they are doing, learn and practise new language and to produce something they are proud to show to friends at summer school and home.
★ ENGLISH FOR ANALYSIS AND DEBATE
These lessons are perfect for students who want to study at English-medium schools or universities. The aim is for students to develop their ability to understand academic language and express themselves using this language. We focus on how to form and defend your opinions and how to analyse and question the opinion of others.
The skills and language covered will be helpful to students who are taking a test for academic purposes such as IELTS or school or university entrance exams. Due to the language content students need to have an intermediate level of English in order to study on this course.
PLUS OPTIONS:
★ MULTI-ACTIVITY
7 July – 15 August
Multi-Activity is our most popular selection at Harrow seniors! As no two weeks at Harrow School are the same, these courses can be combined to create a longer adventure.
Multi-Activity courses include activities and excursions that let students practise their new language skills while also, importantly, having fun and making new friends. This Plus option is available to all students.
★ Science
7 July – 20 July
This option enables students to understand and explore a mix of sciences using Harrow School’s excellent facilities. You will learn about our position in the universe and the observational techniques of astronomy in our space observatory. Students will have fun with chemical reaction experiments and explore biological sciences and zoology, all while using English to work as a team. Students who select science will need an English level of intermediate or above. At the end of this course, students receive an academic report and their science lesson plans from their Harrow School science teacher. This Plus option is available to those age 12-14 years.
★ Tennis
7 July – 20 July
Harrow School produced the first ever Wimbledon Champion in 1877, so this course’s location provides the perfect inspiration for students. Expert instructors teach on the School’s 12 acrylic courts with the instructor to student ratio at 1:8 or lower. Our tennis option caters for all levels from beginner to advanced with topics covering: service, ground strokes, volleying, positional play, tactics and match play. Students receive a report at the end of this course, having their levels assessed from beginner through to international standards by their Lawn Tennis Association (LTA) qualified instructors. This Plus option is available to those age 12-14 years and 15-17 years.
★ Leadership
20 July – 2 August
Confident leaders are vitally important in the challenging world we live in. Harrow School’s Leadership option gives students a wonderful opportunity to learn about the ‘art of leadership’, to help prepare them for the exciting demands in the future. Using Harrow School’s rich and unique experience in helping nurture and develop young leaders, students will be introduced to many of the key elements that are so vital in understanding what qualities good leaders need. Topics will include: what is leadership?, teamwork roles, practical leadership tasks, communication skills, emotional intelligence, vision, creativity and motivation, courage, perseverance and assertiveness and leadership in business. Students who select leadership will need an English level of intermediate or above and be aged 15-17 years.
★ Soccer
20 July – 2 August
From soccer skills to matches, our Soccer course will be a fun and exciting summer camp delivered by soccer professionals, to help improve skills, performance and fitness. This Plus option is available to those age 12-14 years and 15-17 years.
Serious Study
OUR APPROACH
Summer school is the perfect opportunity to forget about exams and to focus on communicating in English. We encourage students to put their knowledge into practice, meaning they enjoy their language lessons, improve rapidly and feel proud of their progress. We call this ‘Serious Study’.
Our summer English language courses are accredited by the British Council for the teaching of English in the UK and we are a member of Young Learners English UK and English UK.
OUR LESSONS
Lessons help students improve their speaking, listening and pronunciation skills, giving them confidence to communicate more fluently in English.
We teach language along with the soft skills that students need for success in modern life, such as teamwork, negotiation, debate, problem solving, presentation and leadership.
We aim to promote a love of language learning that will stay with students for many years to come.
OUR TEACHERS
Our qualified EFL (English as a Foreign Language) teachers all speak English at a native level.
We look for teachers who are friendly, fun, enthusiastic and experienced in teaching young learners.
Many teachers return to work for us year after year and continue to teach with us year-round, delivering classes for Harrow School Short Courses Online. Our staff have current enhanced police checks, or an overseas equivalent, to show their suitability to work with children.
ABILITY LEVELS
We teach students at all levels of ability from beginner to proficiency. However, please note that our higher-level classes are for students who still have some English language learning needs and are not suitable for native speakers or those who already speak English with native speaker proficiency. Students are placed in the following ability levels for their classes:
Beginners | You have no English or rely on a limited number of basic words and phrases to convey simple meanings and basic information. |
Elementary | You can interact in a simple way, ask and answer basic questions and express opinions on very familiar topics. |
Pre-intermediate | You can participate in conversation with some assistance and describe and give opinions on everyday things and events. |
Intermedeiate | You can hold a conversation and express your meaning in different situations. You can describe events, experiences, hopes, plans and ambitions. |
Upper intermediate | You can have a fluent and natural conversation with native speakers without difficulty for either participant. |
Advanced | You use an excellent range of language and can communicate fluently and naturally. You use language flexibly and effectively. |
Proficiency | You can convey finer shades of meaning precisely using a wide range of language and selecting an appropriate tone and style for the context. You can express yourself at length with a natural, effortless, unhesitating flow. |
Each student receives an academic report at the end of their course.
This shows their current ability level and what skills they need to reach
the next level.
Serious Fun
Summer vacation is a relaxing and interesting time, rather than the tension of continuing the semester. The students will have fun and busy time here after studying hard. There are many friends of the same age here. Every day is full of all kinds of interesting activities, including various sports activities, game time, team cooperation, and opportunities to go out and visit.
Bowling | London Dungeon |
Brighton | London Eye |
British Museum | Natural History Museum |
Buckingham Palace | Outdoor Activity Centre |
Cambridge (inc. punting) | Oxford (inc punting) |
Covent Garden Market | Science Museum |
Crazy Golf | Dance |
Hampton Court Palace | Shrek’s Adventure! |
The Making of Harry Potter, Warner Brothers Studio Tour | St Alban’s|
High Ropes Adventure | Stonehenge and Bath |
Houses of Parliament | Thames trip |
Hyde Park (inc. boating) | Theme Parks |
Laser Tag | Topgolf |
LegoLand | Tower of London |
Westfield Shopping Centre | Wembley Stadium Tour |
Windsor Castle | West End Theatre Show |
Zoo | Woburn Safari Park |
Boys and girls are accommodated in secure boarding houses with shared bathrooms. Each house has at least one TV room and there is usually a games room too. Laundry is done for the students once a week.
All our staff are trained to the highest standards, and supervision ratios are always kept high. We operate a pastoral care system for all students, ensuring they are safe and secure and enjoying their courses.
Parents can contact their children by telephone during free time after dinner.
Harrow Seniors
Content: ENGLISH AND MULTI-ACTIVITY OR TENNIS OR SOCCER OR LEADERSHIP OR SCIENCE
Students between the ages of 12-17 can join our Harrow seniors courses. Students are split into two age groups, 12-14 and 15-17, for lessons and some activities and excursions.
We accept students at all levels, from those who have only recently started learning English, to students who are preparing to study at university in an English speaking country.
We know that as students move into adulthood, a “one course fits all” approach isn’t the best use of their time, so Harrow Seniors allows students to pick from preferred academic and course options.
Fees are all inclusive, so there are no hidden charges for any of the options you can select to make your perfect summer camp schedule.
No. of Nights | Arrival Day | Departure Day | Age | Gender | Total Hours English | Course Fee | Course Code | Course Options |
13 | 07-Jul | 20-Jul | 12-14 | Mixed | 35 | £3,425 | HSS 2B | English + Multi-Activity, Science or Tennis |
13 | 20-Jul | 02-Aug | 12-14 | Mixed | 35 | £3,425 | HSS 4B | English + Multi-Activity or Soccer |
13 | 02-Aug | 15-Aug | 12-14 | Mixed | 35 | £3,425 | HSS 6B | English + Multi-Activity |
13 | 07-Jul | 20-Jul | 15-17 | Mixed | 35 | £3,425 | HSS 2C | English + Multi-Activity or Tennis |
13 | 20-Jul | 02-Aug | 15-17 | Mixed | 35 | £3,425 | HSS 4C | English + Multi-Activity or Leadership or Soccer |
13 | 02-Aug | 15-Aug | 15-17 | Mixed | 35 | £3,425 | HSS 6C | English + Multi-Activity |
1. Please note: this programme can only be pre-booked for the specified age student.
2. To avoid booking errors and affect your travel. When booking please provide accurate information (name, gender, ID number, nationality, contact information, whether it is an adult or child, etc.) We do not take any responsibility for losses caused by the wrong personal information provided by the customer.
3. For the final flight information, please refer to the departure briefing or the departure notice.
4. In the actual process, the schedule will be subject to change due to the weather, tour guide, traffic, etc., and your itinerary will be adjusted appropriately (such as adjusting the order of activities, etc.) to ensure the smooth progress of the itinerary. If the original itinerary plan cannot be carried due to force majeure and other factors, we will refund the cost caused by this, please cooperate.
5. The pictures and itinerary of this programme are for reference only, and the actual programme or itinerary shall prevail.
6. Breach of contract:
(1) The agency breached the contract:
From 30 to 20 days before the departure, refund the full travel expenses and plus a penalty of 5% of the total travel expenses.
From 19 to 15 days before the departure, refund the full travel expenses and plus a penalty of 10% of the total travel expenses.
From 14 to 7 days before the departure, refund the full travel expenses and plus a penalty of 15% of the total travel expenses.
From 6 to 1 day before the departure, refund the full travel expenses and plus a penalty of 20% of the total travel expenses.
On the day of the departure, the full travel expenses shall be refunded and a penalty of 25% of the total travel expenses shall be paid.
(2) The tourist breach of contract:
If the contract is cancelled before the departure, the necessary deduction expenses standards are:
From 30 to 20 days before the departure, a liquidated damage of 15% of the total travel fee will be charged.
From 19 to 15 days before the departure, a penalty of 25% of the total travel fee will be charged.
From 14 to 7 days before the departure, a penalty of 60% of the total travel fee will be charged.
From 6 days to 1 day before the departure, a liquidated damage of 90% of the total travel cost will be charged.
On the day of departure, a penalty of 95% of the total travel fee will be charged.