Ratcliffe College Leicester, England UK
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What we like about the school
- Judged ‘Excellent’ in all areas – recent ISI Inspection.
- Top 1% in the country for value added at A Level.
- Students have access to state-of-the-art campus facilities.
- Indoor swimming pool
- Tennis courts.
- Electronic whiteboards in all classrooms.
What we dislike about the school
- Older students should consider that the average age of students at the school is significantly younger than at most other schools.
- Nationality mix could be more balanced. 70% of students are from England
Location: Ratcliffe College is a Catholic boys and girls boarding school located in the English city of Leicester. The school is housed in a 19th-century building on over 200 acres of land, ensuring students have all they require to achieve their educational goals whilst furthering their English.
Course selection: The school provides International Summer programmes for students aged 11-16 and Immersion programmes for students aged 10-18 for students who would like to take the ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) programme.
All courses include on-campus accommodation within multiple bedrooms with shared bathroom facilities and all meals.
Accommodation: The modern boarding facilities provide a family ethos for students to embrace the vibrant community atmosphere. The boarding houses are newly refurbished, safe and secure and have communal kitchen and lounge space where students can unwind and socialise as they wish.
All meals are cooked and prepared with local produce and ingredients on-site.
Laundry services are available daily, free of charge.
School facilities: The school provides full boarding facilities to students aged from 10 years of age, although tuition for younger students is also available without boarding.
Arrivals and departures: Transfers are available from London Heathrow and Birmingham International regularly. For all other airport transfers please request further information accordingly.
English Courses
General Language
International Summer School (11 to 16 years old)
For the summer, only limited places left!20 lessons per week | 15 students (max)Offer!from£1,254£1,223 / week Includes accommodationMore
International Summer School (11 to 16 years old)
For the summer, only limited places left!
20 lessons per week | 15 students (max)
Offer!from
£1,254£1,223 / week
Includes accommodation
More
FREE changes
| Weeks | 2 | 3 | 4 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school (£) Our price (£) | 2,508 2,446 | 3,762 3,668 | 5,016 4,891 |
| Price in US$ | 3,299 | 4,949 | 6,598 |
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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 daily lessons of 55 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 - 12:00 - Possible course durations
- 2, 3, 4 weeks
- Minimum required student age
- 11 years
- Age range:
- 11 - 16 years
Students per class- Maximum: 15 / Average: 11
Lesson duration- 55 min
Additional information for all courses
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Junior
Half-Term Programme (11 to 16 years old)3 lessons per week | 15 students (max)Offer!from£864£843 / week Includes accommodationMore
Half-Term Programme (11 to 16 years old)
3 lessons per week | 15 students (max)
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£864£843 / week
Includes accommodation
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Price at school (£) Our price (£) | 864 843 | 1,728 1,685 |
| Price in US$ | 1,137 | 2,273 |
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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
- 0-1 daily lessons of 55 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 - 12:00 - Possible course durations
- 1, 2 weeks
- Minimum required student age
- 11 years
- Age range:
- 11 - 16 years
Students per class- Maximum: 15 / Average: 11
Lesson duration- 55 min
Additional information for all courses
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Immersion Programme (10 to 18 years old)This course tends to sell out quickly!20 lessons per week | 15 students (max)Starts weekly (every Sunday)Offer!from£1,650£1,609 / week Includes accommodationMore
Immersion Programme (10 to 18 years old)
This course tends to sell out quickly!
20 lessons per week | 15 students (max)
Starts weekly (every Sunday)
Offer!from
£1,650£1,609 / week
Includes accommodation
More
FREE changes
| Weeks | 3 | 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Price at school (£) Our price (£) | 4,950 4,827 | 6,600 6,435 |
| Price in US$ | 6,511 | 8,681 |
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- Starting dates
- Every Sunday
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 daily lessons of 55 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: 8:25 - 13:00
Afternoon: 14:00 - 16:10 - Possible course durations
- 3, 4 weeks
- Minimum required student age
- 10 years
- Age range:
- 10 - 18 years
Students per class- Maximum: 15 / Average: 11
Lesson duration- 55 min
Additional information for all courses
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Our prices for Ratcliffe College include
- INCLUDED Organized activities
- INCLUDED Free certificate of course attendance
- INCLUDED Free airport pickup for all junior courses (both ways)
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Ratcliffe College
- Accreditations and Quality seals
HMC, ISI, BSA- 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 Ratcliffe College.
- Year of school foundation
- 1847
General school facilities
Kitchen for student use
Microwave for student use
Fridge for student use
Cafeteria
Garden
Student support desk
Balcony / terrace
Lounge
Games room
Movie room
Library
Computer lab
Self-study areas
Lockers
Indoor swimming pool
Table tennis
Tennis courts
Soccer field / football pitch
Basketball court
Volleyball court
Gym
Video game console
Printer for student use
Copy machine
Free water dispenser
Free WIFI
Free parking
Non-smoking (all indoor and all outdoor areas of school)
Facilities for islamic students
Available area to pray at the school
Classroom equipment
TV in all classrooms
Electronic whiteboard in all classrooms
Air conditioning in all classrooms
Heating in all classrooms
Ample natural light in all classrooms
- Number of classrooms: 70
Student Age / Nationality
Top student nationalities
| Student Nationality | Percentage of students |
|---|---|
| England | 70% |
| China | 10% |
| Spain | 10% |
| Chile | 7% |
| France | 4% |
| Thailand | 3% |
| Japan | 2% |
| Brazil | 2% |
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
- 10 years for specific Junior courses
Information for all courses offered by Ratcliffe College
- Lesson duration
- 55 minutes
- Course material
- Generally course material is distributed free to students and will stay in student property.
- Days without class
- In 2026 (including national and regional bank holidays):
01 Jan 2026, 18 Apr 2026, 21 Apr 2026, 05 May 2026, 26 May 2026, 25 Aug 2026, 25 Dec 2026, 26 Dec 2026.In 2027 (including national and regional bank holidays):
01 Jan 2027, 18 Apr 2027, 21 Apr 2027, 05 May 2027, 26 May 2027, 25 Aug 2027, 25 Dec 2027, 26 Dec 2027.If a bank holiday falls on a weekday there is no refund nor are missed lessons recuperated. This is the case for the majority of language schools. - 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
Examples of leisure activities organized by the school
Adults - Free activities
- Not offered.
Adults - Paid activities
- Not offered.
Junior - Free activities
- - History and culture trips
- Oxford and Cambridge city trips
- Shopping trips
- Tenpin bowling and cinema
Junior - Paid activities
- Not published.
Questions and answers about Ratcliffe College
Is it possible to book the summer school course for children and young people without accommodation?
“We do not offer summer school courses without accommodation unfortunately.”
Amie, Boarding Recruitment Manager from Ratcliffe College, Leicester - Nov 19, 2024
FAQ about Ratcliffe College, Leicester
What is the best price for a course at Ratcliffe College, Leicester?
“English courses at Ratcliffe College start at 843 £ for a Half-Term Programme course with 3 lessons per week. When booking here you benefit from an exclusive discount.”
Which countries are students of Ratcliffe College from?
“The highest Nationality percentage at Ratcliffe College comes from England with a 70% representation, followed by students from China (10%) and Spain (10%).”
Terms of Ratcliffe College
- First day of course
- Students should arrive at 8:10
- Payment methods accepted for payments made directly to the school
- Legal name/parent company
- Ratcliffe College | Tax registration ID: 5012525296
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
- Free shipment via regular mail
- Yes
- 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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