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Summer 2027 · Surrey · Ages 10–17

Charterhouse Summer School

Two weeks at one of Britain’s most prestigious and historic schools. Students choose one academic subject and one elective, taught by Charterhouse staff on a 240-acre campus just south of London.

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Charterhouse School’s historic buildings and lawns

1 · Dates and fees

Summer 2027 dates and fees

Dates
5 July – 15 August 2027
Length of stay
2 weeks (13 nights)
Ages
10–17
Tuition
50 hours per course
Class size
Small classes

Academic + Elective

Ages 10–17Residential

One academic subject (30 hours) plus one elective (20 hours), with daily activities, evening programme and trips to London, Oxford and Thorpe Park.

LengthResidential
2 weeks (13 nights)£4,800

Course dates

2 weeks · Monday to Sunday
5 July – 18 July 2027
19 July – 1 August 2027
2 August – 15 August 2027

All academic and elective options run on every date.

Optional extras

IOEE Level 2 certification · £395
Entrepreneurship or Global Leadership with PPE, ages 13–17
Airport transfers · £150 each way
Heathrow or Gatwick, on the first and last day

Fees are per student. Optional extras are charged separately. Airport transfers are available at £150 each way.

2 · The school

One of the great historic schools of England

Founded in 1611, Charterhouse is one of England’s great historic schools and one of its most beautiful. Its 240-acre campus in Godalming, Surrey, is close to London and within 50 minutes of both Heathrow and Gatwick airports.

Historic buildings sit alongside modern teaching suites, landscaped grounds and outstanding sports facilities. Summer students live in the school’s traditional 19th-century boarding houses, with their striking architecture and friendly atmosphere.

The summer school reflects the values and ambition of Charterhouse’s year-round education. Courses are written by Charterhouse teachers and taught by Charterhouse staff and expert guest teachers, giving students an authentic taste of British independent school life.

1611
the year Charterhouse was founded
240 acres
of campus just south of London
50 hours
of tuition in your chosen subjects
50 min
from Heathrow and Gatwick airports
Charterhouse School chapel and main buildings across the lawns Charterhouse boarding houses seen across the gardens A modern student common room at Charterhouse

Facilities

State-of-the-art theatreExtensive art blockModern classroomsBusiness, Leadership and Entrepreneurship CentreGrass and astro-turf pitchesFloodlit tennis courtsIndoor sports centre and gymSquash courtsClimbing wall25m swimming poolCommon rooms in every boarding houseFree Wi-FiLaundry

3 · The summer programme

One academic subject, one elective

Each student chooses one academic subject, studied for 3 hours every morning (30 hours), and one elective, studied for 2 hours every afternoon (20 hours). Everything is taught in English, so students practise their English all day.

The academic programme is led by Sandip Patel, Director of Entrepreneurship and Innovation at Charterhouse. Students also meet inspiring leaders and professionals through interactive workshops and seminars, and receive a report and certificate at the end of the course.

How the two weeks work
Academic · 3 hours × 10 mornings
Elective · 2 hours × 10 afternoons
Daily activities and evening programme
Trips to London, Oxford and Thorpe Park

Academic subjects · choose one

English LanguageAll ages
For all abilities. Interactive, communicative lessons after a pre-course level test, ending with a presentation on a chosen topic.
English for Academic PurposesAll ages
For strong English speakers preparing for university: academic writing, critical analysis, debating and an introduction to IELTS Academic.
EntrepreneurshipAll ages
Spot opportunities, build a business idea and pitch it, in the Business, Leadership and Entrepreneurship Centre. Includes a module on AI.
Global Leadership with PPE13–17
Politics, philosophy and economics through debates, policy simulations and case studies, ending with your own presidential speech.
Engineering, Technology and DesignAll ages
Hands-on CAD, 3D printing and robotics, designing, building and testing solutions like real engineers.
Artificial Intelligence and Big Data13–17
Train and test machine learning models, analyse real data and debate the ethics of AI.
Liberal Arts and the Humanities13–17
Literature, history, philosophy and art through discussion, debate and creative work. Includes a module on AI.
Creative Communication10–12
Storytelling, journalism, role play and presentations, ending with a Creative Showcase.

Entrepreneurship and Global Leadership with PPE are recognised by the Institute of Enterprise and Entrepreneurs (IOEE). Students aged 13–17 can take the IOEE Level 2 award for £395.

A student speaking in an English class Students developing business ideas in an Entrepreneurship lesson Students building a project in the design engineering workshop Students working with a teacher in a Liberal Arts class

Electives · choose one

Taught by professional coaches and artists, 2 hours a day, 5 days a week.

Sports and LeadershipFootballTennisDanceDramaArtPhotographyRobotics (13–17)
Students playing football on the Charterhouse pitches A student playing tennis Students in a dance class A student painting in the art studio

Timetable: the two weeks

An example course programme. Activities and evening events may change.

Week 1
TimeMondayTuesdayWednesdayThursdayFridaySaturdaySunday
Morning
09:30–12:45		ArrivalsAcademicAcademicAcademicLondon
Full-day trip		AcademicAcademic
Early afternoon
14:00–16:00		ElectiveElectiveElectiveElectiveElective
Late afternoon
16:30–17:30		ActivitiesActivitiesActivitiesActivitiesActivitiesActivities
Evening
19:30–21:45		Join your teamTeam TrialsMission ImpossibleSpeed ChatLip Sync ChallengeGames Show
Week 2
TimeMondayTuesdayWednesdayThursdayFridaySaturdaySunday
Morning
09:30–12:45		AcademicOxford
Trip		AcademicThorpe Park
Full-day trip		AcademicAcademicDepartures
Early afternoon
14:00–16:00		ElectiveElectiveElectiveFinal day
Summer fête
Late afternoon
16:30–17:30		ActivitiesActivitiesActivities
Evening
19:30–21:45		Fashion ShowDiscoCulture NightMovie NightCharterhouse BallPresentations

Activities and evenings

After electives, students choose from three daily-changing activities, always including something sporty and something creative. In the evenings every student comes together in mixed house teams for friendly competitions and events.

SwimmingBasketballBadmintonRoundersTouch rugbyTennisZumbaYogaDrummingPaintingClay modellingJewellery makingPoetryDramaMusicTeam TrialsMission ImpossibleTalent ShowLip Sync ChallengeTreasure HuntFashion ShowDiscoThe Charterhouse Ball
Students cheering together at an evening event A student on the indoor climbing wall

Excursions

Three trips are included in every course.

Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament
London · full day
The London Eye, Big Ben, the Houses of Parliament, Horse Guards, St James’s Park and Buckingham Palace.
The Radcliffe Camera, Oxford
Oxford
A walking tour of the famous colleges and cobbled streets with a selfie challenge, then shopping or punting.
Riders on a roller coaster at Thorpe Park
Thorpe Park · full day
One of the UK’s favourite theme parks, home to Stealth, the UK’s fastest roller coaster.

Accommodation and care

Boarding
On-site accommodation in the school’s traditional boarding houses, in single, twin or quad rooms.
Welfare and safety
24/7 welfare support staff. Students follow the TEAMS code of conduct: treat everyone with respect, empower others, act responsibly, make the most of everything and speak up.
Meals
Three meals a day and an evening snack.
Daily routine
Wake-up at 7:45, lessons from 9:30, dinner at 18:30, evening activity at 19:30 and bedtime at 22:30.

Included in every course

30 hours of tuition in your academic subject
20 hours of tuition in your elective
Small classes, a report and a certificate
Boarding accommodation, 3 meals a day and an evening snack
Daily afternoon activities and full evening programme
Trips to London, Oxford and Thorpe Park
24/7 welfare support
Use of the school’s facilities
4 · Booking

Book your place for summer 2027

Places are limited, and the earlier you book, the more choice you have. A £1,000 deposit secures a place. Complete the booking form, or send us an enquiry and we’ll help you choose the right subject, elective and dates. You can also email info@summerschool-uk.com.

New to booking? Read the course booking procedure.