Samiad Summer Schools

Summer School at Trent College, Nottingham

A residential summer school for students aged 11-18 at Trent College, between Nottingham and Derby. Students combine morning English or Leadership with afternoon activities, excursions and a full boarding school experience.

Trent College is home to both Samiad Summer School and Samiad NxtGen, with course options and support adapted for different age groups.

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Trent College

Residential summer school campus near Nottingham

Ages 11-18

Samiad Summer School and Samiad NxtGen both run here

20+ nationalities

International students on campus each week

1:4

Overall staff-to-student ratio

4 July - 22 Aug

Summer 2027 - stays of 1-6 weeks

Why Families Choose Trent College

Set across a spacious boarding school campus between Nottingham and Derby, Trent College combines traditional school surroundings with extensive sports facilities, open grounds and plenty of space for learning, activities and residential life.

Trent is also home to both Samiad Summer School and Samiad NxtGen, giving older students the chance to enjoy a more independent summer school experience while staying within the same campus community.

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Summer School Programmes at Trent College

Trent College welcomes students across two Samiad age groups, with each programme run by the same residential team on campus. Course options, activities and levels of independence are adapted to suit each age group.

Ages 11-17

Samiad Summer School

A residential summer school for teenagers, combining morning English or Leadership with afternoon courses, activities, excursions and social events.
  • English or Leadership in the morning
  • Multi-Activity plus specialist afternoon courses
  • Two full-day excursions each week
  • Full residential programme and evening activities
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Ages 16-18

Samiad NxtGen

A residential summer school experience for older students, combining English or Leadership with greater independence, responsibility and involvement in campus life.
  • English or Leadership in the morning
  • Greater independence and responsibility
  • Opportunities to help run activities and events with staff mentorship
  • Excursions and evening programme included
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Morning Courses at Trent College

Students start each weekday with a structured morning course, with English and Leadership available across the 11-18 age range depending on programme. Both are designed to build confidence, communication and practical skills through active learning.

English

English gives students 15 hours of taught language learning each week, with classes grouped by ability. Lessons develop speaking, listening, reading and writing through practical tasks, projects and themed missions.

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Leadership

Leadership focuses on communication, teamwork, decision-making and problem-solving through practical challenges, presentations and team-based missions.

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Afternoon Courses at Trent College

Students can choose from a range of afternoon courses at Trent College, with options varying by age, programme and dates. Multi-Activity is included as the standard afternoon programme, while specialist courses are available as optional choices.
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Trent College in Pictures

Take a closer look at daily life at Trent College, from the boarding school campus and sports facilities to activities, free time and time spent with other students.

Summer School at Trent College

From accommodation and meals to airport transfers and on-campus support, Trent College is set up to give students a comfortable, well-supported residential stay.

Rooms and Food

Students stay in boarding accommodation on campus, with a mix of room types depending on availability. Meals are served in the school dining hall, with dietary and religious requirements catered for when arranged in advance.

Getting Here

Trent College is in Long Eaton, between Nottingham and Derby. East Midlands Airport is around 20 minutes away, Birmingham around one hour and Manchester around 90 minutes. Shared transfers are available on scheduled arrival days, with private transfers available by arrangement.

The Samiad Team at Trent College

A residential Samiad team is based on campus throughout the programme, supporting students across lessons, activities, accommodation and day-to-day life.

A Typical Day at Trent College

Each day combines structured learning, afternoon activities, social time and evening events, with the exact timetable varying by age, programme, course and excursion schedule.

  1. 1

    09:15-13:00 Morning Courses

    Students take part in English or Leadership, with classes grouped by age and ability and taught by Samiad staff on campus.

  2. 2

    14:15-17:45 Afternoon Courses & Activities

    Students take part in Multi-Activity or their chosen specialist afternoon course, depending on age, programme and availability.

  3. 3

    19:30-21:30 Evening Programme

    Evenings include social activities, games, team events and other organised activities designed to help students relax and spend time together.

  4. 4

    22:00-07:30 Residential Time

    Students return to their boarding accommodation for the night, with residential staff and house parents on campus to provide support.

What Parents & Students Say

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

      Finalist – Junior Programme for Learning Experience

    The Oratory Summer School FAQs

    Answers to common questions about summer school stays at The Oratory.

    What ages can attend The Oratory summer school?

    Answers to common questions about summer school stays at Trent College.

    What ages can attend Trent College summer school?

    Trent College welcomes students aged 11-18 across Samiad Summer School and Samiad NxtGen.

    Which morning courses run at Trent College?

    Students can take English or Leadership in the morning, depending on age and programme.

    Which afternoon courses run at Trent College?

    Students can take Multi-Activity, Intensive English, Horse Riding or Tennis, depending on age, programme and dates.

    Where do students stay?

    Students stay in boarding accommodation on the Trent College campus, with residential Samiad staff based on site throughout the programme.

    What is included in the programme?

    The programme includes accommodation, meals, morning courses, afternoon activities, excursions, evening activities and on-campus support.

    How long can students stay?

    For summer 2027, stays at Trent College are available from 1-6 weeks between 4 July and 22 August.

    Which airports are best for Trent College?

    East Midlands Airport is around 20 minutes away, Birmingham around one hour and Manchester around 90 minutes. Transfer arrangements depend on arrival dates and availability.

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    Plan Their Summer at Trent College

    Choose the right programme, dates and course options for your child at Trent College near Nottingham. Speak to the Samiad team about availability, stay lengths, transfers and specialist afternoon courses.

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