Highlights from Discovery Summer 2025: Our UK English Summer Schools

Students learning English at Benenden School summer camp in Kent

Summer 2025 was one of our most exciting years yet at Discovery Summer. We welcomed hundreds of students from 42+ nationalities to our English summer schools in London, Kent, Shropshire and Winchester, creating an unforgettable season full of learning, adventure, creativity and friendship. 1. New Courses at Benenden and Collingham English Plus+ Summer School at…

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Marymount’s Back! Discovery Summer’s 2026 English + Activity Course for 8–13-Year-Olds in London

Marymount International School campus in Kingston upon Thames, home to Discovery Summer’s English + activity course.

Discovery Summer’s much-loved English + activity summer school for 8–13s returns to Marymount London in 2026 Welcome back to Marymount London We’re delighted to announce that Discovery Summer will be back at Marymount International School in 2026. This fabulous day course for 8-13-year-old international students will be running for 5 weeks Monday 29 June to…

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Do students need an ETA for UK summer school?

Discovery Summer students at Gatwick

Do students need an ETA for UK summer school? This summer we’re looking forward to welcoming students from all over the world to our UK summer schools.  Until recently many of them could travel to the UK without a visa but this changed on 2 April 2025 when the UK introduce an ETA.  Who needs…

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The Unseen Advantages of Joining an English Summer School in London

Collingham Family

London is undoubtedly one of the most iconic cities on the globe. For those seeking to improve their language skills, combining a summer holiday in London with an English summer school has many advantages.  At Discovery Summer we offer English language courses for the whole family in a traditional building – Collingham – in a…

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Unaccompanied minor travel to UK summer schools

Unaccompanied minors -Airport Reps

At Discovery Summer we’re often asked for advice about Unaccompanied Minor travel to our UK summer schools. Choosing a summer camp is difficult enough and then you have to work out how your child will get there! So we’ve put together this quick guide to help parents decide the best way for their child to…

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Top 10 Things To Do in London with Kids This Summer

London Underground

Every summer families from all over the world study English with Discovery Summer in London. We’re always asked for ideas to help entertain young children, teenagers and their parents. So here’s our top 10 things to do with kids in London this summer. As well as being fun they’re also a great way to use…

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Why Should You Study Coding at a UK Summer School?

Coding with Raspberry Pi

Are you ready to explore the world of coding, robotics, and game design? Look no further than our exciting Coding & Tech Academy at Shrewsbury, where international students aged 11-16 can develop essential tech skills whilst building confidence in English. Learning the Fundamentals with Raspberry Pi At the heart of this experience is the powerful…

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10 Tips To Help Your Children Pack For Summer School

Students waving with their packed suitcases

Preparing for an overseas summer school is an exciting experience, especially for international students embarking on a journey of learning, fun and adventure in the UK. As experts in running both day courses and residential summer courses, we understand the importance of efficient packing.  Whilst it’s tempting to pack your child’s bag yourself for their…

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