International Summer School

QE Short Courses offer a unique International Summer School course that is split between two intensive programmes for improving English or Sport. 

See below for more information about each of the programmes available.

We have a dedicated pastoral team, and every student is assigned a tutor to check on their welfare regularly. The tutors are then supported by the summer school residential team to guarantee 24-hour welfare support. There will also always be First-Aid trained staff on site.

Our site is secure with accommodation access only possible via key card or code. Within the accommodation staff are also on-hand to ensure student wellbeing, outside security staff provide additional support with the added benefit of security cameras in public areas.

The food that QE Short Courses students enjoy each day is second to none, and supports our healthy eating approach.

Our award-winning in-house catering team create healthy, mouth-watering and varied menus for students each week and all special dietary requirements are provided for. Every morning students can choose from a selection of hot and cold breakfast items. At lunchtime and evening meals there are always hot and cold ‘light bites’ options, with a full hot meal and pudding should students wish for something more substantial. At each meal of the day there is always plenty of yoghurt, fresh fruit and refreshments for students to enjoy.

Our catering team have recently won the prestigious LACA In House Caterer of the Year Award for 2019. QE Short Courses welcomes students of all faiths or of none. We provide a reflection room, and the kitchens can cater for dietary requirements, including gluten free, halal meat, or provide vegetarian and vegan meals.

Please register your details through the enquiry form. Our dedicated Summer School Representative will be in touch with you with our comprehensive registration form and to discuss your booking requirements. We welcome bookings from both individuals and groups. 

If you have any further questions, please contact the team at shortcourses@qe.org.

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Booking Process

For Individual Bookings

1. Complete a registration form along with a copy of your child's birth certificate, passport and any relevant medical information. 
2. Once we receive your booking, we will send an invoice for payment. We kindly request that fees are paid in accordance with the invoice due date. The deposit system is available between September and December. 
3. Once the payment is received, you will receive a booking confirmation email, including arrivals and departure travel information.
4. We can provide a Visa support letter if your child requires a Visa.

For Group Bookings

1. Each member of the group will need to complete a registration form along with a copy of their birth certificate, passport and any relevant medical information via your group leader.
2. Once we receive your booking, we will send an invoice for payment. We kindly request that fees are paid in accordance with the invoice due date. The deposit system is available between September and December. 
3. Once the payment is received. you will receive a booking confirmation email, including arrivals and departure travel information.
4. We can provide a Visa support letter for anyone in your group who requires a Visa.

For all bookings, it is your responsibility to ensure that the student has adequate travel and medical insurance to cover the costs of any medical treatment that may be required. Your insurance should also cover any additional costs associated with accommodation, travel, transport and/or repatriation. 

We will not accept liability for any loss or damage to the student's property. We advise that you insure the student's property against such risks. We do not recommend that the student brings high value items of property to the Short Course. 

You can read the Terms and Conditions here. 

What dates can students arrive?

The first arrival date is Saturday 1st July. We recommend that students arrive on the Saturday of each week (apart from the last week) as this has the least impact on the planned teaching days, however we remain flexible and will support students with transfer/travel recommendations as much as possible.

Do you offer transfers?

Transfers are not included in our pricing. However, we can offer support, advice and the organisation of transfers at an additional cost. For larger group bookings, we are able to arrange coach transfers by prior arrangement.

Are there specific times at which we need to arrive on site?

We understand that international arrivals require 24 hour support, we will strive to support you with your planned arrival on site. 

What level of English do students need to have?

Students need to be confident in their ability to communicate their needs in English. Students will sit an English test prior to the course in order to place them in English language classes that suit their ability level.

We wish to send students, but they do not need intensive English lessons. Is there anything else on offer?

In simple, yes! We can cater our courses to suit the need of students (subject to numbers). If your students are already English speakers and would like a different course experience, please get in touch.

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