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
10 July - 7 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
- 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 23 July and 6 August 2026. It is an optional extra and recommended, £130
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Typical Week
- 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, Thorpe Park, Leeds Castle, Canterbury, Rochester 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.
- Safe campus
- Traditional boarding houses with bedrooms of 2 - 6 beds, shared bathrooms
- Very close supervision at all times. Staff/student ratio at least 1:4
- Resident house parents look after you throughout your stay
- 3 meals a day and snacks provided. A healthy range of food with all diets catered for including halal
- Restricted access to mobile phones to encourage students to make new friends and try lots of new activities. WiFi available (at specific times).
Tennis: £100/week
- On site
- All levels
- 2 sessions per week, 1 hour per session
- All the basic skills are coached and practice matches arranged
Horse-riding: £150/week
- Off site. The riding stables have excellent facilities for indoor/outdoor training and hacking close to Benenden School
- 2 sessions per week, 45-60 minute lesson + stable management
- Protective hats and boots are supplied and transportation included
Trampoline: £100/week
- On site
- All levels
- 2 sessions per week, 1 hour per session
- A great opportunity to boost confidence. This low impact exercise reduces stress, burns calories, develops better balance, co-ordination and motor skills. Give it a try!
| Course No. | Arrival Date | Departure Date | Weeks | Fees |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fri 10 July | Fri 17 July | 1 | £1900 |
| 2 | Fri 10 July | Fri 24 July | 2 | £3800 |
| 3 | Fri 10 July | Fri 31 July | 3 | £5700 |
| 4 | Fri 17 July | Fri 31 July | 2 | £3800 |
| 5 | Fri 17 July | Fri 7 Aug | 3 | £5700 |
| 6 | Fri 24 July | Fri 7 Aug | 2 | £3800 |
| 7 | Fri 31 July | Fri 7 Aug | 1 | £1900 |
Room size: 2-6 | Hours' tuition/week: 20 | Max. class size: 12
Included in the fees
- All tuition and teaching materials
- Student folder, academic report, DS certificate and course photo
- Participation of resident English Student Hosts
- Full board residential accommodation
- Transport and entry fees on all excursions
- Varied daily programme to cater for all interests and abilities
- Close supervision by our resident staff
- Personal laundry for machine washable clothes
- Medical and Travel Insurance (see Terms & Conditions)
- Airport transfers on published arrival/departure days for flights scheduled to arrive/depart between 09.00-16.00 from/to: Heathrow or Gatwick
NOT included in the fees
- Special Options - Tennis, Horse-riding or Trampoline
- Optional exam fees (Trinity: £130)
- Transfers for those arriving/departing outside our free scheduled times on arrival/departure dates at the airports specified above
- Free transfers from St. Pancras for specific trains
- Free airport transfers from Heathrow or Gatwick (closest) on published arrival/departure days for flights scheduled to arrive/depart between 09.00-16.00
See Also
Benenden Teens Programme
Teens (13-16 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.