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Rugby School Short Courses
Live and study at one of England’s most famous schools. Choose a Career Stream, a Subject Stream taught by Rugby School teachers, or an English course, with small classes of no more than 15 students.
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1 · Dates and fees
Summer 2027 dates and fees
Career Streams
Pre-Vet, Pre-Medic or Performance Engineer, with expert tutors, real-world field trips and university application support.
Subject Streams
Combined Sciences, Music and Performance Art, or Business and Economics, taught by Rugby School teachers.
EAL: Explore Britain
An English course built around discovering Britain, with lessons inside and outside the classroom.
Course dates
Career Streams run for 2 weeks only. Ask us about 1-week stays on Subject and EAL Streams.
Good to know
Non-native speakers take a short online test to confirm their level before the place is confirmed.
One free group leader place per 10 students. Extra leader places £450 per week.
£50 per replacement.
Fees are per student and residential. Airport transfers are available at £150 each way.
2 · The school
A truly Rugbeian summer
Rugby School in Warwickshire is one of England’s best-known boarding schools and has hosted summer school for international students for many years. Its Short Courses go beyond the usual summer school, with content-rich courses taught by specialist teachers and expert tutors.
Students are based in School House, one of the oldest buildings at the heart of the campus. They enjoy classroom learning with excellent teachers, high-level sports coaching on the school’s magnificent indoor and outdoor facilities, and cultural enrichment through visits and excursions.
Just as important is the character education: confidence, curiosity and team spirit, in an atmosphere of tolerance, respect and intellectual curiosity. Students who go on to study in the UK get a true taste of life at a top boarding school.
3 · The summer programme
Choose your stream
Every stream follows the same pattern: intensive tuition in the mornings, then field trips, co-curricular activities, projects and sport in the afternoons. In the evenings and on excursions, all streams come together as one international group.
Career and Subject Stream students also receive university application coaching, with personal statement workshops and mock interviews. Every student leaves with a certificate and a letter of recommendation.
Career Streams
Pre-university experience for students aiming at competitive fields, where universities and employers look for proof of motivation beyond grades. Morning tuition with expert tutors leads into real-world field trips on most afternoons.
Subject Streams
Courses created and taught by Rugby School teachers, led by Dr Stephen Belding, Director of Academic Programmes. Mornings of subject tuition lead into co-curricular activities, projects and sport.
EAL: Explore Britain
An English course for A1–B1 learners, built around one question: “What have I discovered about Britain?” Rather than grammar alone, students learn to notice, describe, compare and communicate, using experiences inside and outside the classroom.
By the end, students feel more confident talking about their time in Britain, comparing it with life at home, and sharing the people, places and activities that made their visit memorable. The course includes 36 hours of English with professional EAL teachers.
Timetable: the two weeks
A sample programme. Stream lessons are in your chosen stream; Career Streams have field trips on most afternoons. Excursion locations may vary.
| Time | Sunday | Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morning | Arrivals | Induction and orientation Stream lessons · 2 hours | Stream lessons 4 hours | Stream lessons 4 hours | Applications coaching · 2 hours Stream lessons · 2 hours | Stream lessons 4 hours | London Full-day excursion |
| Afternoon | Co-curricular activities, projects and sport | Co-curricular activities, projects and sport | Oxford Half-day city trip | Field trip Linked to your stream | Co-curricular activities, projects and sport | ||
| Evening | Arrivals pizza night | Sports night | Evening activity | Sports night | Evening activity | Formal dinner Ceremony and after-party | Movie, games or chill |
| Time | Sunday | Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morning | Alton Towers Full-day excursion | Induction of new students Stream lessons · 2 hours | Stream lessons 4 hours | Stream lessons 4 hours | Applications coaching · 2 hours Stream lessons · 2 hours | Stream lessons 4 hours | Departures |
| Afternoon | Co-curricular activities, projects and sport | Co-curricular activities, projects and sport | Birmingham Half-day city trip | Field trip Linked to your stream | Co-curricular activities, projects and sport | ||
| Evening | Movie, games or chill | Sports night | Evening activity | Sports night | Evening activity | Formal dinner Ceremony and after-party |
Activities and sport
Afternoons bring high-level sports coaching, co-curricular projects and activities, with sports nights and evening activities for the whole group.
Excursions
Every 2-week course includes two full-day and two half-day trips, plus stream field trips.
Accommodation and care
Included in every course
Book your place for summer 2027
Classes are small, so places are limited. A £1,000 deposit secures a place. Complete the booking form, or send us an enquiry and we’ll help you choose the right stream and dates. You can also email info@summerschool-uk.com.
New to booking? Read the course booking procedure.