Oxford Spires Junior Centre - Wycliffe College Gloucester, England UK
Bath Rd - GL10 2JQ Gloucester - see on mapPay less than booking at the school
What we like about the school
- Access to extensive sports facilities: indoor swimming pool, outdoor playing fields, indoor sports centre and more.
- Spires Options: 6 additional hours per week of sporting, academic or creative areas.
- Indoor swimming pool
- Tennis courts.
Location: Oxford Spires Junior Centre - Wycliffe College Gloucester is a junior summer camp located in the beautiful countryside of South West England, in Stonehouse, Gloucestershire. The school is housed within Wycliffe College, a private school founded in 1882, set on 52 acres of land. The town of Stonehouse offers picturesque walks and the experience of a quaint English town. The nearby town of Stroud, around 10 minutes away via bus, has museums, supermarkets, farmer's markets and more.
Course selection: During the summer months Oxford Spires Junior Centre - Wycliffe College provides immersive junior camp programmes and day programmes.
The immersive camps include tuition, accommodation (residential, full board), activities, excursions and 24/7 supervision.
Social and cultural: These programmes are filled with social opportunities for students to get to know their peers whilst practising English.
Afternoon and evening activities are included in the social programmes of all immersive courses. These activities can include sports, music, dance drama, and more, such as karaoke nights, movie nights, talent/fashion shows, walking tours and more.
There are two full-day excursions per week which can include places such as Oxford and London.
Accommodation: Students can opt for residential accommodation on-site within Wycliffe College, or in homestays with local families. The residential accommodation consists of single, triple or multi-bed rooms which are allocated on a first-come-first-served basis.
English Courses
General Language
Summer Vacation General English Programme: Residence (8 to 17 years old)
For the summer, only limited places left!15 lessons per week | 15 students (max)Offer!from£1,135£1,107 / week Includes accommodationMore
Summer Vacation General English Programme: Residence (8 to 17 years old)
For the summer, only limited places left!
15 lessons per week | 15 students (max)
Offer!from
£1,135£1,107 / week
Includes accommodation
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FREE changes
| Weeks | 1 | 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Price at school (£) Our price (£) | 1,135 1,107 | 2,231 2,176 |
| Price in US$ | 1,493 | 2,935 |
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- Starting dates
- For all levels except of absolute beginners:2026: 06 Jul 2026, 13 Jul 2026, 20 Jul 2026, 27 Jul 2026, 03 Aug 2026, 10 Aug 2026See starting dates for absolute beginnersStarting dates for absolute beginners who have not taken an English course before:
05 Jul 2026, 06 Jul 2026, 13 Jul 2026, 20 Jul 2026, 27 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
Course specific data
- General course schedule
- 3 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 - 12:30
Afternoon: 14:00 - 17:30 - Possible course durations
- 1, 2 weeks
- Minimum required student age
- 8 years
- Age range:
- 8 - 17 years
Students per class- Maximum: 15 / Average: 12
Lesson duration- 60 min
Additional information for all courses
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Our prices for Oxford Spires Junior Centre - Wycliffe College include
- INCLUDED Organized activities
- INCLUDED Internet access and use of school computers
- INCLUDED Free access to swimming pool
- INCLUDED Wireless LAN zone at school
- INCLUDED Free certificate of course attendance
- INCLUDED Language level placement test before arrival
- INCLUDED For junior courses: every afternoon free organized leisure program
Oxford Spires Junior Centre - Wycliffe College
- Accreditations and Quality seals
- 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 Oxford Spires Junior Centre - Wycliffe College.
General school facilities
Kitchen for student use
Microwave for student use
Cafeteria
Library
Movie room
Lounge
Garden
Tennis courts
Indoor swimming pool
Table tennis
Soccer field / football pitch
Basketball court
Volleyball court
Free WIFI
Free parking
Non-smoking (all indoor and all outdoor areas of school)
Facilities for islamic students
Halal food offered at the school
Classroom equipment
TV in all classrooms
Electronic whiteboard in some classrooms
Air conditioning in some classrooms
Heating in all classrooms
Ample natural light in all classrooms
- Number of classrooms: 12
- Number of public PC workstations: 30
Facilities for disabled students
Disabled car park
Wheelchair access to classroom
Accessible Toilet
Wheelchair access to cafeteria
Student Age / Nationality
Top student nationalities
| Student Nationality | Percentage of students |
|---|---|
| China | 35% |
| Italy | 20% |
| Spain | 10% |
| Japan | 5% |
| Germany | 5% |
| Turkey | 5% |
| Other nationalities | 20% |
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% |
- Average number of students
- Junior courses - In summer: 200
- Minimum age of students
- 8 years for specific Junior courses
- Average age of students
- In summer: 15 years
Information for all courses offered by Oxford Spires Junior Centre - Wycliffe College
- Lesson duration
- 60 minutes
- School's administrative fee
- £60
- Course material
- Generally course material is distributed free to students and will stay in student property.
- Comments about courses
Additional expenses:
- A supplement of GBP 65 per single journey will apply when students are travelling on an Unaccompanied Minor (UM) service.
- Transfers commencing after 21:00 and before 6:00 are an additional GBP 40 per single journey.
Transfers (one-way): - London Heathrow: GBP 325,
- London Gatwick: GBP 355,
- London Luton: GBP 375,
- London Stansted: GBP 380,
- St Pancras International: GBP 390.
This programme is a good opportunity for students for whom this may be their first experience abroad. The carefully planned lessons are based on a communicative approach, with student confidence at the core of the syllabus and methodology.
The activity programme makes use of the school’s safe and stunning countryside campus set over 52-acres on the outskirts of Stonehouse in Gloucestershire, just 90 minutes from London. Wycliffe College offers extensive sports facilities, including; indoor swimming pool, outdoor sports facilities, sports hall, pavilion, art room, theatre and well-equipped classrooms.
- A supplement of GBP 65 per single journey will apply when students are travelling on an Unaccompanied Minor (UM) service.
- Days without class
- In 2026 (including national and regional bank holidays):
01 Jan 2026 - 05 Jul 2026, 17 Aug 2026 - 31 Dec 2026.In 2027 (including national and regional bank holidays):
01 Jan 2027, 26 Mar 2027, 29 Mar 2027, 03 May 2027, 31 May 2027, 30 Aug 2027, 27 Dec 2027, 28 Dec 2027. - Level test
- A test to assess your exact language level takes place before the start of the course via email.
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.
Leisure activities
Activities
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Examples of leisure activities organized by the school
Adults - Free activities
- Not applicable.
Adults - Paid activities
- Not applicable.
Junior - Free activities
- On-site activities such as:
- Arts & crafts
- Swimming
- Football
- Basketball
- Mini Olympics
- Team building games
- Cricket
- Treasure hunts
- Photography
- Nature walks
Evening activities such as:
- Quizzes
- Movie nights
- Discos
- Talent shows
- Team building games.
Students will enjoy one or two full day excursions (London, Oxford, Stratford-upon-Avon, Cardiff, Bath) plus one half day excursion each week to Stroud, depending on their programme.
Junior - Paid activities
- There is an option for an additional paid half-day excursion to Gloucester. Horse-riding is also offered as part of our Oxford Spires add-on programme.
FAQ about Oxford Spires Junior Centre - Wycliffe College, Gloucester
What is the best price for a course at Oxford Spires Junior Centre - Wycliffe College, Gloucester?
“English courses at Oxford Spires Junior Centre - Wycliffe College start at 1107 £ for a Summer Vacation General English Programme: Residence course with 15 lessons per week. When booking here you benefit from an exclusive discount.”
Is it possible to take a course at Oxford Spires Junior Centre - Wycliffe College as an absolute beginner?
“Yes. The following courses can be attended as an absolute beginner: Summer Vacation General English Programme: Residence ”
Which countries are students of Oxford Spires Junior Centre - Wycliffe College from?
“The highest Nationality percentage at Oxford Spires Junior Centre - Wycliffe College comes from China with a 35% representation, followed by students from Italy (20%) and Spain (10%).”
Terms of Oxford Spires Junior Centre - Wycliffe College
- First day of course
- Students should arrive at 9:00
- Payment methods accepted for payments made directly to the school
- Legal name/parent company
- Oxford Spires Language School Ltd | Tax registration ID: 8635559
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 £
- Preferential cancellation terms in case of visa refusal
- School agreed that students booking online on this site will benefit from preferential cancellation fees in case of visa refusal, and in this case will never exceed EUR 180.
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