Sherborne Language School Sherborne, England UK
Sherborne International, Newell Grange - DT9 3QN Sherborne - see on mapPay less than booking at the school
What we like about the school
- Professional tennis coaching offered.
- Indoor swimming pool
- Tennis courts.
- Electronic whiteboards in all classrooms.
Location: Sherborne Language School is an immersive summer language institute located in the bustling and vibrant market town of Sherborne, in Dorset, England. Housed with Sherborne Girls School, a boarding school that is the home of Sherborne Language & Tennis during the summer months, the school is set on impressive and extensive grounds with sporting facilities, boarding school dormitories, and many further features. Sherborne is around a 2-hour drive or train journey from London.
Course selection: These Junior summer camps include over 20 hours of English tuition, accommodation (full-board), intensive help with pronunciation and accent reduction, an extensive programme of evening activities and excursions, and dedicated welfare staff on-site 24/7.
Social and cultural: These programmes are packed full of day trips and activities for the junior campers to enjoy and get to know their peers outside of the classroom. Such trips can include museums, castles, monuments, and shopping! The surrounding area also boasts towns and cities such as Cardiff, Bath, Bristol, Weymouth, Salisbury and Portsmouth, which are all viable options for midweek and weekend excursions included in these programmes.
Accommodation: Accommodation is housed within the school's modern boarding houses. Room types are double or quad with shared bathroom facilities. Students have their own space within the dorm rooms, with a desk, wardrobe, and a comfy single bed.
English Courses
General Language
Intensive English plus Subjects (8 to 17 years old)
For the summer, only limited places left!30 lessons per week | 12 students (max)Offer!from£1,650£1,609 / week Includes accommodationMore
Intensive English plus Subjects (8 to 17 years old)
For the summer, only limited places left!
30 lessons per week | 12 students (max)
Offer!from
£1,650£1,609 / week
Includes accommodation
More
FREE changes
| Weeks | 2 | 3 | 4 | 6 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school (£) Our price (£) | 3,600 3,510 | 5,100 4,973 | 6,600 6,435 | 9,600 9,360 |
| Price in US$ | 4,736 | 6,708 | 8,681 | 12,627 |
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Possible course lengths and their start dates:
- 2 weeks (start dates: 02.Jul, 16.Jul, 30.Jul, 06.Aug).
- 3 weeks (start dates: 02.Jul, 23.Jul, 30.Jul).
- 4 weeks (start dates: 02.Jul, 16.Jul, 23.Jul).
- 6 weeks (start date: 02.Jul).
Additional Costs: - Deposit of GBP 30 (cash) required upon arrival to cover accidental damage
- Replacement of lost access keycard GBP 10.
- Transfers are included for selected airports on specific arrival/departure dates and times. Available for London Heathrow, London Gatwick and Bristol airports.
- Transfers are included for flights arriving or
departing between 08:00 and 18:00 hours on the following days:
ARRIVALS: 02, 16, 23, 30 July and 06 August.
DEPARTURES: 16, 23, 30 July, 13 and 20 August. - Outside of these options parents will be required to organise/pay for transfers separately.
Prices
- Course price includes accommodation
- Apartment - shared / Residence, 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
- 6 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 - Possible course durations
- 2, 3, 4, 6 weeks
- Minimum required student age
- 8 years
- Age range:
- 8 - 17 years
Students per class- Maximum: 12 / Average: 10
Lesson duration- 60 min
Additional information for all courses
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Junior
Intensive English Spring Programme (10 to 17 years old)30 lessons per week | 12 students (max)Offer!from£1,550£1,512 / week Includes accommodationMore
Intensive English Spring Programme (10 to 17 years old)
30 lessons per week | 12 students (max)
Offer!from
£1,550£1,512 / week
Includes accommodation
More
FREE changes
| Weeks | 1 | 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Price at school (£) Our price (£) | 1,550 1,512 | 3,100 3,023 |
| Price in US$ | 2,039 | 4,078 |
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Includes:
- Boarding house accommodation on campus in double or single rooms with ensuite shower.
- All meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner and break time snacks and refreshments.
- 30 hours of teacher-led tuition per week (6 hours each day Monday to Friday).
- Testing on arrival for Intensive English Course students.
- Learning materials, texts and educational resources.
- Written academic report and certificate of attendance.
- WiFi
- Evening sports and activities.
- Saturday excursion.
Arrival/Departure day: Sunday
Airport transfers can be for London Heathrow, London Gatwick or Bristol Airport on the specified arrival/departure days.
Course runs from April 6th through April 20th.
Prices
- Course price includes accommodation
- Apartment - shared / Residence, 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
- 6 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: 13:30 - 16:45 - Possible course durations
- 1, 2 weeks
- Minimum required student age
- 10 years
- Age range:
- 10 - 17 years
Students per class- Maximum: 12 / Average: 10
Lesson duration- 60 min
Additional information for all courses
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Our prices for Sherborne Language School include
- INCLUDED Organized activities
- 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
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Day Trip - Dorset Water Park 2/11
Living Room in Residential Accommodation3/11
Student Dining Room4/11
Typical Student Bedroom5/11
Day Trip - Corfe Castle6/11
Day trip - Stonehenge7/11
Typical buffet lunch8/11
Aerial view of campus9/11
Director, Antonia Corp10/11
Dining area11/11
Sherborne Language School
- Accreditations and Quality seals
- English teacher qualifications
- 90% 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 Sherborne Language School.
General school facilities
Restaurant
Drink vending machine
Cafeteria
Fridge for student use
Movie room
Games room
Lounge
Garden
Student support desk
Video game console
Gym
Soccer field / football pitch
Tennis courts
Table tennis
Table soccer / football
Indoor swimming pool
Self-study areas
Free water dispenser
Free WIFI
Non-smoking (all indoor and all outdoor areas of school)
Tourist information
Assistance with entrance ticket purchases
Assistance with organizing transportation
Laundry (paid)
Free parking (<500m)
Facilities for islamic students
Available area to pray at the school
- Please contact us in advance with any requirements and we will do our best to advise.
Classroom equipment
TV in all classrooms
Electronic whiteboard in all classrooms
Heating in all classrooms
Ample natural light in all classrooms
- Number of classrooms: 6
- Number of public PC workstations: 10
Facilities for disabled students
Wheelchair access to classroom
Accessible Toilet
Wheelchair access to reception
Wheelchair access to cafeteria
Disabled car park
- Please contact us in advance so we can advise on the best options.
Additional comment about facilities of school
Sherborne is a well-known school with excellent facilities, both sporting and academic.
Student Age
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: 120
- Minimum age of students
- 9 years for specific Junior courses
- Average age of students
- In summer: 13 years
Information for all courses offered by Sherborne Language School
- Lesson duration
- 60 minutes
- Course material
- Generally course material is distributed free to students and will stay in student property.
- Individual classes
- Single individual lessons of tuition can be reserved at 50 £. The combination of group and individual lessons is highly recommended. Individual lessons will encourage you to actively speak the foreign language and will offer you the opportunity to discuss individual problems and weaknesses.
- 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.School policy regarding bank holidays:Full number of lost classes are made up - 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
Junior - Free activities
- Football, table tennis, video games, library, board games, indoor sports hall, badminton, squash, swimming.
Media, photography, film-making club.
book club. Junior - Paid activities
- Horse riding from £50 per hour plus travel cost
Golf lessons from £50 per hour plus travel cost
Individual Tennis lessons in addition to tennis course £50 per hour
FAQ about Sherborne Language School, Sherborne
What is the best price for a course at Sherborne Language School, Sherborne?
“English courses at Sherborne Language School start at 1512 £ for a Intensive English Spring Programme course with 30 lessons per week. When booking here you benefit from an exclusive discount.”
Terms of Sherborne Language School
- First day of course
- Students should arrive at 8:00
- Payment methods accepted for payments made directly to the school
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.
- School fee for issuing the visa documents:
- 25 £
- Full payment of all fees required before school dispatches documents required for visa application
- No
- Express shipment fee (via courier)
- 10 £
- 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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The Original Sherborne Summer Course.
The programme for junior students aged 8-12 takes place at Sherborne Newell Grange campus while senior students aged 13-17 will be at Sherborne School.
Activities & Excursions:
After lessons, students enjoy a varied activities programme, which begins with afternoon sports. As part of the Sherborne Group, they will have access to
world class, on-site sporting facilities, which are further enhanced by our longestablished relationships with several external venues for horse riding, water sports and golf. Sporting options include:
and many more.
In the evenings, the activities programme continues with organised social activities. Options include: Quizzes, Talent show, Bingo, Theme nights, Yoga, Board games, Baking, Pizza night, Party games, Film club, Karaoke, Circus skills, Scavenger hunt, Tower building, Disco, Garden party, Pool, Table tennis, Table football, Football matches and more.
On Thursdays and Sundays, students get the chance to experience some of the UK’s premiere attractions, let off some steam or enhance their learning with cultural visits. On previous courses visits have included: