Bryanston International Summer School 2025

Children or groups should be enroled using our online application form. A member of the Bryanston Summer School Team will get in touch to arrange payment of the deposit and confirm your place.

Our team will contact you with further information about the course programme and travel arrangements (at the end of May). Specific details, itineraries, requirements, and personal information will be confirmed in May.

Our small and differentiated classes are suitable for all levels. However, absolute beginners should consider having some English study in advance of the course so that they can benefit fully from an immersive English environment.

Bryanston Summer School will be taught by qualified teachers who are DBS checked as per the standard requirement of UK schools.

Please complete the online application form. A member of our team will then be in touch to arrange payment of the deposit and confirm your place.

We accept applications from pupils aged 11-16.

Airport arrival – your child will be met by one of our staff wearing a Bryanston T-Shirt with STAFF printed on the back. The staff member will be holding a sign with your child’s name or group name printed on, and they will co-ordinate the driver and onward journey to Bryanston School.

Bryanston School arrival – If you plan to drop your child at the school, then you will be met by our summer staff at the main entrance. Times and details will be agreed on beforehand.

Pupils will be tested on their first full day to assess their English level and ability and place in a class suited to their ability level. Each class will have up to 15 students. Pupils do not need to prepare anything for their lessons.

All pupils stay in our boarding houses in a room with 4-5 beds, with shared bathroom and communal areas. Our summer school pastoral staff are also residents in the boarding houses to ensure a high level of supervision.

Our boarding house accommodation is divided into distinct accommodations for boys and girls.

Regrettably, no, as part of our programme, all pupils are assigned to rooms with peers of similar age but different nationalities. This is done intentionally to promote the opportunity for pupils to form new friendships.

Yes, we can provide a weekly laundry service. Details of the service are outlined on arrival. We recommend pupils not to bring expensive or very delicate items of clothing to go in the laundry service.

Our summer weather can be quite unpredictable, ranging from scorching hot days to occasional rain showers. If your child is accustomed to very hot weather, we recommend dressing them in layers so they can easily adapt to changing conditions. It’s also advisable for them to have clothing suitable for wet weather.

While our dress code is generally casual, pupils might want to bring slightly more formal attire for special occasions like our awards evening and farewell dinner.

As Bryanston School is situated on an expansive campus, it’s important that pupils come equipped with sensible and comfortable footwear. We do quite a bit of walking, so a good pair of walking shoes is indispensable.

Swimming and various sporting activities are integrated into the course schedule, so please ensure your child has appropriate clothing, including a swimsuit if they intend to swim. We kindly request that you provide a towel specifically for swimming purposes and an additional towel for daily use.

Suggested packing list:

• 3-4 pairs of trousers / jeans / tracksuit trousers / skirts
• 2-3 pairs of shorts
• 6-7 t-shirts and tops
• 2 sweaters / hoodies
• 1 waterproof jacket
• Underwear
• Socks, including a thicker pair for walking
• 2 pairs of trainers / sneakers

The course fee fully encompasses all expenses for your child during their stay with us. If your child expresses an interest in buying souvenirs, sweets, or additional refreshments, we suggest setting aside no more than £60 per week.

We’ll have a convenient café available at certain times in the Main House, where pupils can purchase pre-packaged snacks, sweets, crisps, drinks, and fruit. Moreover, during trips, there will be opportunities for personal shopping. Rest assured that our staff will safeguard your child’s pocket money, along with their passport and flight tickets, throughout their stay in a secure safe.

Bryanston School offers outstanding Wi-Fi facilities, which will be accessible to all pupils during their stay. Drawing from our wealth of experience as a top boarding school, we’ve observed that our pupils derive greater benefits from our courses when they are not distracted by their mobile phones. This allows them to fully engage in their lessons and activities. As a result, mobile phones will not be allowed during lesson and activity hours, and we will request pupils to temporarily surrender their phones for safekeeping. Rest assured, the phones will be promptly returned to them, typically during the next mealtime.

Prior to the course’s commencement, we kindly request parents to complete a medical consent form. This authorisation allows us to attend to your child’s medical needs promptly and appropriately should the situation arise.

In cases of minor illnesses, such as a common cold, we encourage pupils to continue participating unless they genuinely feel unwell. If they choose not to participate due to illness, we will ensure they stay in their room, with meals delivered to them. Our dedicated staff will provide care and support until they are well enough to re-join activities fully.

In the event of an injury or a more severe illness, our experienced staff will thoroughly assess your child’s condition. If necessary, they will make the determination whether to seek medical attention from a doctor or visit the local hospital for treatment. We make every effort to communicate with parents or guardians beforehand in such cases.

Comprehensive travel insurance for pupils is included in the Summer School fees. See the insurance cover details (PDF).

In the case of an emergency, you will be given the Summer School mobile number, designated for urgent matters. The Course Co-Ordinator or one of their team members will be available to answer calls on this emergency line.

For non-urgent or routine enquiries, please email [email protected].

Airport Departure: Your child will be accompanied to the airport, where we will assist them through the passport control process. Beyond this point, we regrettably cannot provide further escort services. If your child is registered as an Unaccompanied Minor with their airline, we will handle the check-in process with the airline staff. Kindly share any pertinent details regarding these arrangements with us.

Pick Up from Bryanston: If you intend to personally collect your child from Bryanston, please inform us in advance so that we can make the requisite preparations.