Ages 6-11
Samiad runs residential summer school programmes for students aged 6-18 at leading UK boarding schools. Every stay includes English lessons in the morning, Multi-Activity in the afternoon, accommodation, meals, excursions, evening activities and on-campus support.
Students can also choose from optional additional courses, including Leadership in the morning and Intensive English, PSG Football Academy, Horse Riding, Tennis, Golf and Art in the afternoon.
Ages 6-11
Ages 11-17
Ages 16-18
Every Samiad summer school day starts with a structured morning course. Students take either English or Leadership, depending on their age and programme.
English is the standard morning course, with 15 hours of taught English each week. Students are grouped by ability and develop speaking, listening, reading and writing through age-appropriate lessons, projects and practical activities.
Leadership is a practical morning course focused on communication, teamwork, decision-making and problem-solving. Students work through challenges, presentations and team-based missions designed to build confidence and leadership skills.
Build confidence in speaking, listening, reading and writing through practical, level-appropriate lessons and activities.
Explore English
Develop communication, teamwork and decision-making skills through practical challenges, presentations and team-based missions.
Explore Leadership
Enjoy a varied programme of sports, games and activities, with plenty of opportunities to try something new.
Explore Multi Activity
Develop technical skills, ball control and match confidence through specialist coaching with Paris Saint-Germain Academy England.
Explore PSG Academy
Build riding skills and confidence through coached sessions, alongside practical horse care and stable management.
Explore Horse Riding
Build English skills and confidence with 12 additional hours of tuition each week in smaller afternoon groups.
Explore Intensive English
Build technique, movement and match confidence through structured coaching, practical drills and match play.
Explore Tennis
Improve technique and confidence through specialist coaching covering the swing, putting, short game and on-course play.
Explore Golf
Develop creative skills through drawing, painting and making, with opportunities to experiment with different techniques and materials.
Explore ArtA Samiad summer school combines structured courses and activities with a complete residential experience at a UK boarding school. From morning lessons to evening activities, accommodation and meals, the programme brings every part of the stay together.
Students start the day with English or Leadership, depending on their age and programme.
Multi-Activity is included as the standard afternoon option, or students can choose an available specialist course.
Organised excursions, social activities and evening events give students plenty to experience outside their courses.
Students live on campus, with accommodation, meals and support from Samiad staff included throughout their stay.
Hear from parents, students and group leaders about Samiad's teaching, activities, pastoral care and international community.
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Answers to common questions about Samiad’s summer school programmes, courses and residential stays.
The standard programme includes morning English lessons, afternoon Multi-Activity, residential accommodation, meals, excursions, evening activities and on-campus support.
Students take either English or Leadership in the morning, depending on their age and programme.
Multi-Activity is the standard afternoon option. Students can also choose from specialist courses including Intensive English, PSG Football Academy, Horse Riding, Tennis, Golf and Art.
Yes. Intensive English costs an additional £300 per week, while the other specialist afternoon courses cost an additional £400 per week.
Samiad offers programmes for students aged 6-18, with different summer school options for different age groups.
Programmes run at six UK boarding school campuses during selected dates in the summer.
Stay lengths depend on the programme, campus and available summer dates.
Choose the right programme, campus and course options for your child, with residential stays available at selected UK boarding schools throughout the summer. Speak to the Samiad team about ages, dates, availability and specialist course options.