Bishop’s Stortford College

🇬🇧 Bishop’s Stortford College – International Summer School 2026

English Language Residential Courses for Young Learners (8–12) & Teenagers (13–17)
Location: Bishop’s Stortford, Hertfordshire, UK

 

🌟 Overview

The Bishop’s Stortford College International Summer School offers a premium residential English‑language experience at one of the UK’s most respected independent boarding schools. Students enjoy English lessons, specialist academies, sports, arts, excursions, and a full residential programme in a safe, historic campus.

 

🏅 Why Choose BSC International Summer School?

• Study at one of the UK’s top boarding schools
• Make friends from around the world
• Improve linguistic, academic & cultural awareness
• Prepare for future study in English‑speaking schools
• Expert English language tuition
• Wide range of daytime & evening activities
• Explore Bishop’s Stortford and major UK cities
• Comfortable boarding accommodation
• Excellent health & safety support

 

🏫 About Bishop’s Stortford College

• Founded in 1868
• Leading co‑educational day & boarding school
• 1,230 pupils across Pre‑Prep, Prep & Senior School
• Strong academic reputation and pastoral care
• 85 international boarders in the Senior School
• Located on the edge of Bishop’s Stortford town
• Short walk to shops, cafés, restaurants & train station

 

📍 Location – Bishop’s Stortford

• Historic market town in Hertfordshire
• 35 km from Cambridge
• 45 km from London
• 5 miles from Stansted Airport
• Direct trains to Cambridge (30 mins) & London Liverpool Street (45 mins)
• Modern shopping centre, cafés, markets & historic sites

 

🏨 Accommodation & Catering

• 4 boarding houses on campus
• 30–50 beds per house
• Mostly single rooms (private bathroom or wash basin)
• Some twin & four‑bedded rooms
• Boys & girls separated by floors/areas
• Staff live on‑site and are on‑call 24/7
• Bed linen & towels provided weekly
• Laundry available in each house
• Common rooms with TV, games & social spaces
• Dining hall serving 3 meals daily
• Packed meals for excursions
• Weekly BBQ

 

🎓 English Language Courses

Delivered by Experio English, accredited by the British Council and a member of English UK.

• Placement test on arrival
• Max class size: 16
• Topic‑based lessons
• Focus on communication, natural English & vocabulary
• Authentic materials for Kids & Teens
• Morning lessons: 09:00–12:40 (15 hours per week)
• Afternoon activities: 13:45–17:30
• Certificate Ceremony & Prize Giving at the end

Age Groups:

• Kids: 8–12
• Teens: 13–17

 

🎨 Activity Programmes

Kids (8–12)

A mix of:

• Language practice
• Culture
• Arts & crafts
• Sports
• Fun games & activities

 

Teens (13–17) – Academy Options

Three afternoons per week (13:45–15:45).
Students choose one 2‑week course or two 1‑week courses:

Intensive English

Extra focus on speaking, listening, reading & writing.

Multi‑Activity Course

A blend of:

• Basketball
• Volleyball
• Badminton
• Table tennis
• Swimming
• Rounders
• Touch rugby
• Cricket
• Dance
• Film‑making
• Arts & crafts

Creative Arts

Drawing, painting, design, sculpture, ceramics.
End‑of‑course exhibition.

Performing Arts

Theatre skills including:

• Improvisation
• Mime
• Dance
• Puppeteering
• Magic
• Performance techniques

Sports Coaching (Football or Tennis)

Professional coaching for all levels.
Students can choose 1 week of each or 2 weeks of the same sport.

 

🎉 Evening Activities

• Disco
• Film night
• Talent show
• Sports tournaments
• Scavenger Hunt
• Obstacle Course Challenge
• Capture the Flag
• Prom Night & Awards Ceremony

 

🧭 Excursions

Half‑Day Excursions (Thursdays) – Cambridge

• Open‑top bus sightseeing tour
• University college walking tour
• Fitzwilliam Museum
• Punting on the River Cam
• Free time to explore & shop

Full‑Day Excursions (Saturdays)

• London: Buckingham Palace, Westminster, Covent Garden, shopping
• Canterbury: River tour, cathedral visit, walking tour, shopping

Sunday Excursions

For individual students:

• Week 1: Full‑day Oxford
• Week 2: Bowling & local activities

For groups:
Optional excursions available (London, local attractions, etc.)

 

🩺 Student Health & Welfare

• Strong safeguarding procedures
• Staff trained in First Aid
• On‑site support 24/7
• Doctor appointments arranged when needed
• Herts & Essex Community Hospital 10 minutes away