Benenden
English Plus+ Summer Camp
Young Learners (8-12 years) | Residential
Beginner to Advanced
CEFR (Common European Framework) levels
A1 | A2 | B1 | B2 | C1 | C2
20 hours per week
9 July - 6 August (1 - 4 Weeks)
A warm, family atmosphere in one of England's most prestigious, traditional boarding schools
Why Choose This Programme?
- Safe campus, with fabulous grounds for sports and games
- Our caring staff support those away from home for the first time
- Resident nurse on campus
- Action packed and varied activity programme
- Easy access from London Gatwick
- Wide mix of nationalities including British children - our resident English Student Hosts
What To Expect?
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20 hours' tuition per week
20 hours' including English Skills, English Workshops and end-of-week presentation
Maximum class size: 12 international students**
** In exceptional circumstances, in order to place students at their correct level, maximum class size may be exceeded. -
English Skills
On arrival, you'll be given a written and oral test and placed into an English Skills class appropriate for your age and level
Develop core skills as you communicate effectively in spoken and written English. Classes are lively, interactive and fun e.g. Astronaut animals - read about animals who went to space, design a space dog training programme
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English Workshop
In these fun, task based sessions, you'll explore new topic areas. Learn through researching, discussing, collaborating and creating
Workshop topics vary week to week e.g Breakfast TV, British Musicals, Incredible Inventors, Online Game Design, Nature Explorers, Magical Arts, Songwriting, 3D Maps & Models, NASA Space Designers.
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Trinity Exam
Graded Exam in Spoken English
The Trinity Exam is offered on 22 July and 5 August 2025. It is an optional extra and recommended, £130
- Wide choice of afternoon activities including sports, arts & crafts, drama, nature walks
- Evening activities include team challenges, quiz nights, mystery shows, talent shows, traditional British games, discos and relaxed nights in houses
- Special events: Pool parties
- 2 excursions each week e.g. London, Chessington World of Adventures / Zoo, Margate (seaside), Leeds Castle
- Benenden Young Learners and Teens have some joint social activities where brothers/sisters/friends can meet
- PLUS: Lots of opportunities to practise English with our English Student Hosts.
See Also
Benenden Teens Programme
Teens (13-15 years)
Level Check
There are many Discovery Summer programmes for you to choose from! Our online level test helps us to direct you towards our most appropriate Discovery programme.
What Our Students & Parents Say
My three weeks with Discovery Summer was a great experience. I had a lot of fun. I liked meeting new people from all over the world, from UK, Spain, Myanmar, Italy, and Denmark.
- Pierre, France
