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Summer 2027 · Folkestone · Ages 13–17

Earlscliffe Summer School

Think bigger. Go further. A coastal boarding school in Folkestone where students aged 13 to 17 explore global ideas, leadership or business while building the English to share their own ideas.

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Aerial view of the Earlscliffe campus in Folkestone near the sea

1 · Dates and fees

Summer 2027 dates and fees

Dates

28 June – 9 August 2027

Length of stay

2 or 4 weeks

English level

A2+

Lessons

20 hours per week

Class size

12 students max

Think Global!

Ages 13–17Level A2+

Explore international issues and cultures while developing English through discussion, creative tasks and group projects.

LengthResidentialDay

2 weeks£3,595£2,595

4 weeks£7,190£5,190

Global Leadership

Ages 14–17Level B1+

Explore leadership, politics and international relations through discussion and team challenges.

LengthResidentialDay

2 weeks£4,095£3,095

Business: Mini MBA

Ages 14–17Level B2+

How businesses work, through practical scenarios and projects in entrepreneurship and marketing.

LengthResidentialDay

2 weeks£4,095£3,095

Course dates

2 weeks · all courses

28 June – 12 July

12 July – 26 July

26 July – 9 August

4 weeks · Think Global!

28 June – 26 July

12 July – 9 August

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

2 · The school

Earlscliffe, by the sea in Folkestone

Earlscliffe is a boarding school in the coastal town of Folkestone, Kent. Students experience life in a smaller boarding community, with the sea and the local area forming part of their summer.

It’s a setting that gives older students greater independence while keeping support close at hand, and suits students who want to become more confident in English, are curious about global issues and cultures, and want a summer that combines purposeful learning with life by the coast.

students maximum per class

20 hrs

of lessons per week

courses: global issues, leadership or business

En-suite

single, twin and triple rooms

Students relaxing on the beach in Folkestone

Students in tie-dye T-shirts with painted hands

3 · The summer programme

Learn about the world, in English

Students explore global issues, leadership or business through discussion, practical tasks and group projects. Every course has English language development at its heart, with regular chances to ask questions, explain their thinking and talk with classmates from around the world.

Fieldwork links course topics to real places, and Time to Shine brings students together on a group project, which they present at the end of the week. Every student leaves with a letter of reference and a certificate from their tutor to support future applications.

What students gain

A broader global outlook and new points of view

Confidence speaking English in discussions, projects and presentations

Experience working independently and in teams

International friendships with like-minded students

Timetable: a typical week

A sample week for residential students. Activities and excursions are examples and may change.

Time	Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday	Saturday	Sunday
07:15–09:00	Arrivals (week 1) Week 2: Ashford Designer Outlet Over 100 designer and high-street brands, an afternoon of shopping and coffee with new friends	07:15 wake-up · 07:50 breakfast
09:15–10:45		Subject lesson	Full-day excursion Thorpe Park or Dreamland: an action-packed day of rides and attractions	Subject lesson	London excursion Famous landmarks, museums and attractions, with time to shop and take photos	Subject lesson	Subject lesson
10:45–11:00		Break		Break		Break
11:00–12:30		Subject lesson		Subject lesson		Subject lesson	Subject lesson
12:30–13:30		Lunch		Lunch		Lunch
13:30–15:00		Time to Shine Introduction to the week’s project		Time to Shine Mind-mapping ideas in small groups		Time to Shine Developing ideas and the presentation	Time to Shine Presenting projects to the class
15:00–15:30		Back to houses		Back to houses		Back to houses
15:30–17:30		Park games		Activities Padel, football on the astro, arts and crafts, photography, basketball		Trip to Folkestone	Walk to Sandgate for ice creams
17:30–18:30		Downtime in houses		Downtime in houses		Downtime in houses
18:30–19:30	Dinner
19:30–21:00	Welcome games	House Night	Bowling	Junkbox Challenge	House Night	Jeux Sans Frontières	Games Night
21:30–22:00	House time · 22:00 lights out

Activities and optional extras

After lessons, sport, creative workshops, beach activities and social events give students the chance to try something new and enjoy living by the coast.

Beach gamesPaddleboardingSwimmingFootballBasketballTennisVolleyballRoundersBowlingArts and craftsDramaDanceJunkbox ChallengeEarlscliffe’s Got TalentQuiz nightHouse NightGames nightKaraokeDisco

Paddleboarding

Learn to balance, paddle and turn along the Folkestone coast, exploring Sunny Sands Bay and the harbour.

Paintball

Strategy and teamwork in a forest setting, with all safety equipment provided.

Musical theatre trip

An evening at a West End musical in London.

Harry Potter Studios

A full-day trip to the sets, props and special effects behind the films.

Optional extras carry an additional fee. Ask us about availability.

Excursions

Weekly excursions explore some of England’s best-known places.

London

Famous landmarks, museums and cultural attractions in the capital.

Canterbury

The historic streets, cathedral and heritage of one of England’s best-known cities.

Thorpe Park

A full day of rides and attractions at one of the UK’s leading theme parks.

Accommodation and care

Boarding

Single, twin and triple en-suite rooms. Boys and girls live in separate houses, with a student common room and campus gardens.

Care

A small boarding community that gives older students more independence, with support always close at hand.

Meals

Breakfast, lunch and dinner every day in the modern dining hall.

Facilities

Modern classrooms, campus gardens, a student common room, laundry service and Wi-Fi.

Included in every course

20 hours of lessons per week, with Time to Shine projects

Weekly excursions and fieldwork

Full activity and evening programme

En-suite accommodation and meals (residential)

Letter of reference and certificate from their tutor

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 course and dates. You can also email info@summerschool-uk.com.

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