Shrewsbury - Intensive English summer camp UK
English Academy
11-16 Years | Residential
Beginner to Advanced
CEFR (Common European Framework) levels
A1* | A2 | B1 | B2 | C1 | C2
*Beginner classes are only offered up to the age of 14
20 hours per week
Not available for 2026
A fabulous campus, close to Shrewsbury town.
English Academy
Explore a unique part of England on an intensive programme of 15 hours' English tuition plus engaging Active English study trips (total 20 hours).
While many students focus on our intensive English Academy, others choose to broaden their skills by joining our residential sports camp or our specialised coding and robotics academy on the same Shrewsbury campus.
Why Choose This Programme?
At Shrewsbury we offer 3 academies on one campus. You can choose a different option each week or continue with one throughout your stay:
- English Academy
- Sports Academy
- Coding & Tech Academy
Wide mix of nationalities including British children - our resident English Student Hosts.
Restricted access to mobile phones.
An Intensive English Summer Camp Experience at Shrewsbury School
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20 hours' tuition per week
(including English Skills, English Workshops and end-of-week presentation)
Cultural study visits with your teacher enrich your experience
Maximum class size: 12 international students**
** In exceptional circumstances, in order to place students at their correct level, maximum class size may be exceeded. -
English Skills
On arrival, you'll be given a written and oral test and placed into an English Skills class appropriate for your age and level
Develop core skills as you communicate effectively in spoken and written English. Classes are lively, interactive and fun e.g. Enter the Shrewsbury 'modern monument' competition - research local sights, collaborate on an idea for a new statue in the town square. Will your idea be selected?
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English Workshop
In these fun, task based sessions, you'll explore new topic areas. Learn through researching, discussing, collaborating and creating
Workshop topics vary week to week e.g. British Quiz, Code Crafters, Nature ID Challenge, TED talks.
Each week choose a workshop that interests you.
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Active English
Visit Shrewsbury town centre with your teacher. Explore British culture as you practise your English with friendly local residents. You'll be amazed at how your confidence grows.
Projects may include:
Scavenger Hunt: Visit the castle, drop into the library, explore the winding medieval streets
Local adventures: Discover Darwin's birthplace and learn about architectural styles from the Norman era to now!
Art & Culture: Take in an exhibition at the local gallery, compare the works, write your own reviews
Food lovers: Explore a supermarket and plan a British meal using local ingredients.
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Trinity Exam
The Trinity Exam in Spoken English is offered on 14 July and 28 July 2026. It is an optional extra, but recommended, £130
- Mornings: A choice of sports, team challenges, arts and crafts, dance and drama games on 4 mornings per week
- Evenings: Exciting range of evening activities e.g. mystery nights, talent shows, British games, discos and relaxed nights in houses
- Special events: Pool party, Ceilidh (traditional dancing)
- Excursions: 2 per week e.g. Chester, Warwick Castle, Severn Valley Railway, Blists Hill Victorian Town
- Free time: Relax and enjoy time with your new friends.
- Shrewsbury has comfortable boarding houses with 1-4 bedded rooms. Shared bathrooms
- Staff/student ratio at least 1:4
- Resident house parents look after you throughout your stay
- 3 meals a day and snacks provided. A healthy range of food to suit international students
- Restricted access to mobile phones. We encourage students to make new friends and try lots of new activities. WiFi available (at specific times).
| Course No. | Arrival Date | Departure Date | Weeks | Fees |
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| 16 | Wed 1 July | Wed 15 July | 2 | £3700 |
| 17 | Wed 1 July | Wed 22 July | 3 | £5550 |
| 18 | Wed 1 July | Wed 29 July | 4 | £7400 |
| 19 | Wed 8 July | Wed 29 July | 3 | £5550 |
| 20 | Wed 15 July | Wed 29 July | 2 | £3700 |
Room size: 1-4 | Hours' tuition/week: 20 | Max. class size: 12
Included in the fees
- All tuition and teaching materials
- Student folder, academic report, DS certificate and course photo
- Participation of resident English Student Hosts
- Full board residential accommodation
- Transport and entry fees on all excursions
- Varied daily programme to cater for all interests and abilities
- Close supervision by our resident staff
- Personal laundry for machine washable clothes
- Medical and Travel Insurance (see Terms & Conditions)
- Airport transfers on published arrival/departure days for flights scheduled to arrive/depart between 09.00-16.00 from/to: Heathrow, Manchester or Birmingham airports
NOT included in the fees
- Optional exam fees (Trinity: £130)
- Transfers for those arriving/departing outside our free scheduled times on arrival/departure dates at the airports specified above.
- Free airport transfers from Heathrow, Manchester or Birmingham airports on published arrival/departure days for flights scheduled to arrive/depart between 09.00-16.00
See Also
Residential Courses in Shrewsbury
Sports Academy (11-16 years)
An intensive programme for those who are passionate about sports. Options include: Golf, Horse-Riding, Adventure Sports, Tennis
Coding & Tech Academy (11-16 years)
Designed for students interesed in learning the fundamentals of code, robotics and game design.
Suitable for all levels from beginners to advanced.
Level Check
There are many Discovery Summer programmes for you to choose from! Our online level test helps us to direct you towards our most appropriate Discovery programme.