Discovery Summer Winchester, England UK
Winchester College, College Street - SO23 9NA Winchester - see on mapPay less than booking at the school
What we like about the school
- Excellent nationality mix. No student nationality makes up more than 15% of students.
- Learning progress guarantee.
What we dislike about the school
- Do not offer favorable cancellation terms in the case of a student getting a visa rejected.
Location: The Discover Summer Programme is in Winchester School, a boarding school right in the heart of Winchester, a 10-minute walk from the city centre. The school was founded in 1382, and is one of the oldest private schools in the UK. It resides just outside the city walls, a 20-minute walk from the central train station. All the city attractions are within walking distance of the school.
Pre-University Programme: This junior programme is focused on those who want to go to University. It is a challenging syllabus which is divided into academic workshops, an end of week presentation and a major and minor subject that students will work on per week. Staff are on hand to discuss university and career pathways with the students. The objective of the lessons is to improve student’s critical thinking and use of the English language in complex subjects.
Accommodation: Students will stay at the school’s historical residence accommodation. Rooms have one to six beds, and bathroom facilities are shared. Full board meals will take place in the school's very own 14th century hall.
English Student Hosts: The school has a staff of local students, who join the team for around two weeks and help the students at Discover Summer. This is an excellent opportunity for the students to practise their English with locals and make new friends. They wear blue t-shirts and will accompany the students throughout the stay, and even share accommodation with them.
English Courses
General Language
Pre-University (15 to 17 years old)
22.5 lessons per week | 16 students (max)Offer!from£2,050£1,999 / week Includes accommodationMore
Pre-University (15 to 17 years old)
22.5 lessons per week | 16 students (max)
Offer!from
£2,050£1,999 / week
Includes accommodation
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FREE changes
| Weeks | 2 | 3 | 4 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school (£) Our price (£) | 4,100 3,998 | 6,150 5,997 | 8,200 7,995 |
| Price in US$ | 5,393 | 8,089 | 10,786 |
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- Starting dates
- 2026: 03 Jul 2026, 10 Jul 2026, 17 Jul 2026
Prices
- Course price includes accommodation
- On campus, Shared room (multiple beds), Breakfast, lunch & dinnerInterested in this course without accommodation? Please contact us.
- Price includes
- Supervision 24/7, Airport transfer (return trip)
Course specific data
- General course schedule
- 4-5 daily lessons of 60 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 9:00 - 12:45
Afternoon: 14:00 - 15:45 - Possible course durations
- 2, 3, 4 weeks
- Minimum required student age
- 15 years
- Age range:
- 15 - 17 years
Students per class- Maximum: 16 / Average: 13
Lesson duration- 60 min
Additional information for all courses
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Junior
English Plus+ (13 to 16 years old)For the summer, only limited places left!20 lessons per week | 16 students (max)Offer!from£2,050£1,999 / week Includes accommodationMore
English Plus+ (13 to 16 years old)
For the summer, only limited places left!
20 lessons per week | 16 students (max)
Offer!from
£2,050£1,999 / week
Includes accommodation
More
FREE changes
| Weeks | 2 | 3 | 4 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school (£) Our price (£) | 4,100 3,998 | 6,150 5,997 | 8,200 7,995 |
| Price in US$ | 5,393 | 8,089 | 10,786 |
See Availability
- Starting dates
- 2026: 03 Jul 2026, 10 Jul 2026, 17 Jul 2026
Prices
- Course price includes accommodation
- On campus, Double room, Breakfast, lunch & dinnerInterested in this course without accommodation? Please contact us.
- Price includes
- Supervision 24/7, Airport transfer (return trip)
Additional information for all courses
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Global Young Leaders (13 to 16 years old)For the summer, only limited places left!20 lessons per week | 16 students (max)Offer!from£2,050£1,999 / week Includes accommodationMore
Global Young Leaders (13 to 16 years old)
For the summer, only limited places left!
20 lessons per week | 16 students (max)
Offer!from
£2,050£1,999 / week
Includes accommodation
More
FREE changes
| Weeks | 2 | 3 | 4 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school (£) Our price (£) | 4,100 3,998 | 6,150 5,997 | 8,200 7,995 |
| Price in US$ | 5,393 | 8,089 | 10,786 |
See Availability
- Starting dates
- 2026: 03 Jul 2026, 10 Jul 2026, 17 Jul 2026
Prices
- Course price includes accommodation
- On campus, Double room, Breakfast, lunch & dinnerInterested in this course without accommodation? Please contact us.
- Price includes
- Supervision 24/7, Airport transfer (return trip)
Course specific data
- General course schedule
- 4 daily lessons of 60 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 9:00 - 12:45
Afternoon: 14:00 - 15:45 - Possible course durations
- 2, 3, 4 weeks
- Minimum required student age
- 13 years
- Age range:
- 13 - 16 years
Students per class- Maximum: 16 / Average: 13
Lesson duration- 60 min
Additional information for all courses
See Availability
Our prices for Discovery Summer include
- INCLUDED Organized activities
- INCLUDED Internet access and use of school computers
- INCLUDED Wireless LAN zone at school
- INCLUDED Free certificate of course attendance
- INCLUDED Language level placement test at first day of classes
- INCLUDED For junior courses: every afternoon free organized leisure program
- INCLUDED Learning progress guarantee
Winchester centre1/7
School Grounds2/7
Studying in Winchester3/7
Lesson in progress4/7
Discovery Summer class5/7
Archery6/7
Activities7/7
Discovery Summer
- Accreditations and Quality seals
TEN (The English Network)- English teacher qualifications
- 100% hold a university degree100% hold a recognised language teaching qualification
- Languages spoken by school staff (cannot be guaranteed by school)
- Student gender mix
- 50% male / 50% female
- Offer for returning students
- When you book here, you will be refunded/waived the school's administration fee if you have already attended a course previously at Discovery Summer.
- Year of school foundation
- 2002
General school facilities
Cafeteria
Free water dispenser
Free WIFI
Non-smoking (all indoor and all outdoor areas of school)
Classroom equipment
TV in most classrooms
Heating in most classrooms
Ample natural light in all classrooms
- Number of classrooms: 5
Student Age / Nationality
Top student nationalities
| Student Nationality | Percentage of students |
|---|---|
| Japan | 13% |
| China | 11% |
| Italy | 10% |
| England | 10% |
| France | 10% |
| Turkey | 10% |
| Spain | 7% |
| Germany | 5% |
| Israel | 5% |
| Thailand | 4% |
| Other nationalities | 15% |
Age of students
| Percentage of students | |
|---|---|
| 1-18 years | 100% |
| 18-24 years | 0% |
| 25-34 years | 0% |
| 35-50 years | 0% |
| >50 years | 0% |
- Minimum age of students
- 13 years for specific Junior courses
- Average age of students
- In summer: 15 years
Information for all courses offered by Discovery Summer
- Lesson duration
- 60 minutes
- Course material
- Generally course material is distributed free to students and will stay in student property.
- Comments about courses
Private airport transfer:
- Heathrow: GBP 190
- Gatwick: GBP 215.
- Heathrow: GBP 190
- Days without class
- In 2026 (including national and regional bank holidays):
01 Jan 2026, 03 Apr 2026, 06 Apr 2026, 04 May 2026, 25 May 2026, 31 Aug 2026, 25 Dec 2026, 28 Dec 2026.In 2027 (including national and regional bank holidays):
01 Jan 2027, 03 Apr 2027, 06 Apr 2027, 04 May 2027, 25 May 2027, 31 Aug 2027, 25 Dec 2027, 28 Dec 2027. - Level test
- A test to assess your exact language level takes place at the school on the first day of the course.
Lessons needed per English language level
The data above gives some guidance. For more details consult our page How long does it take to learn a language or reach a specific level.
Questions and answers about Discovery Summer
Do you offer programmes for groups outside of the summer season?
“No, we don't. We only operate during the summer (end of June - early August).”
Jeremy , Marketing Manager from Discovery Summer - Aug 26, 2023
FAQ about Discovery Summer, Winchester
What is the best price for a course at Discovery Summer, Winchester?
“English courses at Discovery Summer start at 1999 £ for a Pre-University course with 22.5 lessons per week. When booking here you benefit from an exclusive discount.”
Which countries are students of Discovery Summer from?
“The highest Nationality percentage at Discovery Summer comes from Japan with a 13% representation, followed by students from China (11%) and England (10%).”
Discovery Summer Overview 2026
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Winchester English Plus+ Information Sheet 2026
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Winchester Global Young Leaders Information Sheet 2026
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Winchester Pre-University Information Sheet 2026
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Fees 2026
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Winchester English Plus sample timetable 2026
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Winchester Global Young Leaders sample timetable 2026
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Winchester Pre-University sample timetable 2026
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Terms of Discovery Summer
- First day of course
- Written and oral level test is performed. Students should arrive at 9:00
- Payment methods accepted for payments made directly to the school
- Legal name/parent company
- Discovery Summer Limited | Tax registration ID: 9302004704
Visa Documents
Nationals from USA do not require a visa to study short term courses up to 180 days. A valid passport and an ETA (Electronic Travel Authorization) is required to enter the UK. The application for the ETA is done online https://www.gov.uk/guidance/apply-for-an-electronic-travel-authorisation-eta. The answer is expected within 3 working days, costing GBP 20. The ETA allows multiple entries in the country for up to 6 months for a maximum of 2 years or until the passport used when applying expires.
Check visa requirements for nationals from other countries.
Nationals from countries that require a visa will receive documents from the school, related to booking confirmation, which is required for the visa application.
- Full payment of all fees required before school dispatches documents required for visa application
- No
- Express shipment fee (via courier)
- 50 £
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