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Oswestry School Summer School
A residential summer school in the Shropshire countryside. English lessons or an advanced academic track, a new theme every week, and excursions to Oxford, Liverpool, Chester and the Welsh coast.
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1 · Dates and fees
Summer 2027 dates and fees
Residential summer school
English and a weekly academic theme in the mornings, activities and excursions in the afternoons, and full boarding. Arrive on a Wednesday, depart on a Tuesday.
Course dates
Wednesday 7 – Tuesday 13 July 2027
Wednesday 14 – Tuesday 20 July 2027
Wednesday 21 – Tuesday 27 July 2027
Wednesday 28 July – Tuesday 3 August 2027
Wednesday 4 – Tuesday 10 August 2027
What the fees include
Tuition, course materials, boarding accommodation, all meals, afternoon activities, evening programme and the weekly excursions.
£150 each way.
£1,000 secures a place.
Fees are per student. Each week has its own theme, so students staying two or more weeks study a different subject each week.
2 · The school
A boarding school in the Shropshire countryside
Oswestry School sits in beautiful grounds on the edge of the market town of Oswestry, close to the Welsh border, with nationally recognised boarding facilities.
All students live on site in the school’s three boarding houses. Many rooms are en-suite and most are built for two to share, with some larger dormitories that younger pupils often ask for. Each house has a resident House Parent and Assistant, and group leaders stay in a separate building on the school site.
A dedicated pastoral team provides round-the-clock care, gets to know every pupil and celebrates their achievements. The school has a strong track record of summer pupils moving on into the main school.
3 · The summer programme
Learn, lead and live
Lessons are taught by qualified Oswestry School teachers and are built around engagement, participation and confidence. Every student has a short online meeting with the course director before arrival, to assess their English and find out a little about them. All SEND profiles can be catered for.
Each week has its own curricular theme: art, culture and literature; government and leadership; or science and economics.
English language
Carefully tailored English lessons suit all abilities. Classes have a maximum of fourteen students, with teaching assistants on hand, so pupils can challenge themselves and make strong progress in a warm and nurturing environment.
Advanced track
Students who already have excellent English take extra lessons in the enhanced curriculum, covering science, economics, art, culture, literature, government and leadership. Senior students also join a careers and university preparation course: writing a personal statement, preparing for interview, and exploring the skills needed for top universities and courses in law, medicine, engineering, business and computer science.
Timetable: a typical week
Courses run Wednesday to Tuesday. Trips change each week – see the programme overview below. The programme may be subject to change.
| Time | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday | Sunday | Monday | Tuesday |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08:00 | Breakfast and assembly | ||||||
| 09:00–12:30 | Lessons 1–4 Two English lessons, then two lessons on the week’s theme (advanced track for fluent speakers). Break at 10:25. | Signature Saturday Play in a Day, the Gala Concert or the Race for Oswald’s Treasure | Full-day trip Oxford University, a beach day or the Shropshire Hills | Lessons 1–4 | |||
| 12:30 | Lunch | Lunch | |||||
| 13:30–18:00 | Trip or activities Chirk Castle, Chester or a Victorian town in weeks 2–4 | Afternoon activities Choose from creative, social, academic and sporting options | Half-day excursion Shakespeare’s Birthplace, Darwin’s Birthplace or Liverpool | Afternoon activities | |||
| 18:00 | Supper | ||||||
| 19:30 | Evening programme | ||||||
Programme overview
| Week | Dates | Theme | Wednesday | Friday | Saturday | Sunday |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Week 1 | 7–13 July | Art, culture and literature | On-site activities | Shakespeare’s Birthplace | Play in a Day | Oxford University |
| Week 2 | 14–20 July | Government and leadership | Chirk Castle | Darwin’s Birthplace | Gala Concert | Beach trip |
| Week 3 | 21–27 July | Science and economics | Chester | Liverpool | Race for Oswald’s Treasure | Shropshire Hills |
| Week 4 | 28 July – 3 August | Art, culture and literature | Victorian town | Shakespeare’s Birthplace | Play in a Day | Oxford University |
| Week 5 | 4–10 August | Government and leadership | Chirk Castle | Darwin’s Birthplace | Gala Concert | Beach trip |
Activities and excursions
An outstanding co-curricular programme has something for every talent and interest, from basketball to beekeeping. Some activities, such as country walking and horse riding, take two or three slots. Pupils get guided tours and detailed information on every excursion, and each week ends with a signature event: the ambitious Play in a Day, the Gala Concert or the Race for Oswald’s Treasure.
Food
All food is cooked on site by an award-winning catering team, blending classic British dishes with home tastes. There is always a hot choice at every meal, plus a salad bar and dessert, and all allergies, intolerances and dietary needs are catered for. Each week begins with a formal Welcome Dinner with speeches and a toast.
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Book your place for summer 2027
Places are limited, and popular subjects fill early. 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, subject and dates. You can also email info@summerschool-uk.com.
New to booking? Read the course booking procedure.