A residential English summer course for international students aged 6-18, with 15 hours of English lessons each week. Classes are grouped by level and designed around practical, age-appropriate learning.
Students build confidence in speaking, listening, reading and writing through lessons that are designed to keep them engaged and using English actively.
15 hours
English lessons each week
Ages 6-18
Age-appropriate teaching across Samiad programmes
~15 students
Average class size
4 levels
Beginner to advanced
20+ nationalities
International learning environmentEnglish lessons at Samiad are designed to be practical, interactive and suited to each student’s age and ability. Students are grouped by level and taught through a mix of structured learning, discussion, project work and activities that encourage them to use English with confidence.
The teaching approach changes across the age groups, helping younger students learn through engaging activities while older students take
The Leadership course helps students build practical skills they can use in education, future work and everyday life.
By working through practical challenges with other students, participants learn how to listen, contribute ideas, take responsibility and adapt when plans change.
6-11 Camp Samiad
11-17 Samiad Summer School
16-18 Samiad NxtGen
Students aged 11-18 learn through a series of themed missions, with a different mission running each week. The English skills stay consistent – speaking, writing, presenting and problem-solving – while the setting and challenge change.
Students take on the role of a team establishing life on Mars, working through challenges involving resources, communication and decision-making. Activities can include reporting events, interviewing team members, presenting solutions and responding to new developments as the mission unfolds.
Students work through a public health challenge, creating campaigns and messages designed for different audiences. The mission gives them opportunities to practise persuasive language, clear communication and presenting information effectively.
Students enter a medieval kingdom, working through challenges involving rival houses, alliances and decision-making. The mission links classroom tasks with the wider story, giving students another setting in which to practise communication, teamwork and problem-solving.
The key details parents need to understand how English teaching works at Samiad.
Ages 6-18, with lessons adapted to suit different age groups and English ability levels.
Students receive 15 hours of taught English each week.
Classes have around 15 students on average.
Students are grouped by English level, from beginner through to advanced.
Lessons combine structured language learning with practical tasks, projects and themed missions that give students a reason to use English.
Students continue using English throughout the wider summer school experience, including activities, excursions and everyday campus life.
The English course is available across all Samiad summer school campuses, with teaching adapted to the age group and programme at each location.
Bromsgrove School
Bromsgrove · near Birmingham
The Leys School
Cambridge · city centre
Marlborough College
Marlborough · Wiltshire
The Oratory School
Woodcote · near Oxford
RGS Surrey Hills
Cranleigh · Surrey
Trent College
Long Eaton · near Nottingham and Derby
See what English learning looks like at Samiad, from small-group lessons and practical activities to presentations, projects and collaborative tasks.
Hear from parents, students and group leaders about Samiad's teaching, activities, pastoral care and international community.
This school is very professional and the staff are friendly! Everything is perfectly planned and the activities are always a lot of fun. Locations are stunning: a real full immersion in the English culture!
My children came home so happy and excited to return. We can’t thank Samiad enough for such a wonderful experience!
Susanna — Parent
My son came to Samiad for several years in a row.
He really liked the friendly atmosphere, the international nature of the school, the large number of activities, and the independence.
Valentina — Parent
Samiad is amazing. We arranged for my nephew to join the summer school and he cannot stop talking about it and everything that he saw, experienced and learned.
I would recommend Samiad to everyone. Five stars without a doubt.
Charlene — Parent
BAC Accredited
British Accreditation Council for independent further and higher education
Cambridge English Preparation Centre
Official preparation centre
Paris Saint-Germain Academy England Partner
Official partner
St Star Awards
Winner – Junior Programme for Learning Experience
Answers to common questions about English learning at Samiad.
Students receive 15 hours of taught English each week.
Students are grouped by English ability, from beginner through to advanced, so teaching can be matched to their current level.
Yes. Teaching is adapted by age group, with younger students learning through more interactive activities and older students taking part in more structured projects, discussions and themed missions.
Lessons cover speaking, listening, reading, writing, grammar, vocabulary, pronunciation and fluency.
Classes have around 15 students on average.
English learning is available across Camp Samiad, Samiad Summer School and Samiad NxtGen.
Give your child the chance to build confidence in English, develop their language skills and enjoy a memorable residential summer experience with Samiad. Speak to the team about age groups, campuses, dates and English course availability.
