Ages 8-17
Easter Experience
Earlscliffe
Spend Easter at Earlscliffe, a vibrant boarding campus in the seaside town of Folkestone. Our Easter English experience blends purposeful language learning with a rich activities and excursions programme, all within a supportive international setting tailored for ages 8–17. Students build confidence in English while making friends, exploring British culture and enjoying supervised social events on and off campus.
Courses
English Language - Easter Course
LinkExcursions
Sample Excursions – Students enjoy two full-day excursions each week, with destinations varying depending on their arrival week — all students will take part in the London excursion.
Dreamland, Margate
Gillingham Ice Skating
London
Thorpe Park
Activities
Arts & Crafts
Ball Games
Beach BBQ
Beach Games
Board Games & Puzzles
Bowling
Casino Night
Cinema Trip
Disco
Film Night
Football
House Night
Jeux Sans Frontieres
Junkbox Challenge
Karaoke
Lazer tag
Mini Golf
Murder Mystery
Park Games
Photo Challenge
Quiz Night
Rock n Roll Bingo
Sports Tournament
Talent Show
Taskmaster
Tennis
What's included
16 Hours Tuition Per Week
Accommodation
Certificate
Comprehensive Travel Insurance
Course Materials
Extracurricular Activities
Leavers' Party
Meals
Progress Report
Social Programme & Excursions
Towels and Bedding
Weekly Laundry Service
Discover Earlscliffe
Get focused English lessons that fit into the school break, with classes organised by age and ability in small groups. Alongside language development, students take part in excursions, sport and creative activities designed to bring learning to life and support communication outside the classroom. Kids and teens return home with improved language skills and memorable experiences.
This programme is accredited by the British Council as Earlscliffe.
Accommodation
Earlscliffe
Facilities
Campus Gardens
Classrooms
Four Bed Room
Laundry Service
Modern Boarding
Modern Dining Hall
Single En-suite room
Student Common Room
Towels and Bedding Provided
Triple En Suite Room
Twin En Suite Rooms
Wifi
Dates Available Between
Price for 2 Weeks from
Ages
Duration
Dates Available Between
28th March - 11th April
Price for 2 Weeks from
£2,685
Ages
8-17
Duration
1 - 2 Weeks
I 100% recommend your child to go to SBC
It was an amazing experience, I made a lot of new friends and I improved my English. The staff are always caring and making sure if you are okay. I 100% recommend your child to go to SBC, I really enjoyed it!
Fares, SBC at Canford, France - Student
At a Glance
Earlscliffe
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Academic Content
16 hours of tuition per week
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Class Sizes
Maximum class size of 12 students
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Excursions
Two full-day trips, including an excursion to central London, plus a Saturday afternoon trip and one evening trip per week.
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Social Events
Balanced programme including sports, arts and crafts, and cultural events
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Course Report and Certificate
All students receive an end-of-course academic report and certificate for attending. Students 15 and over also receive a reference demonstrating course content and learning to Educational institutions at home.
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Bed & Board
Accommodation and all meals included
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Peace of Mind
Comprehensive Travel Insurance
Download our Sample Timetable
Discover more about what a typical two-week course at Earlscliffe looks like for our students. Please note our sample timetable are given as an example and can be subject to change.
Discover Earlscliffe Summer
Earlscliffe is a UNESCO School located in the charming coastal town of Folkestone, just 54 minutes from London and a short walk from the beach and town centre.
Operating as a top-performing independent sixth form college during the academic year, Earlscliffe offers a personalised, academically ambitious environment. Housed in beautifully restored buildings dating back to 1870, the school consistently ranks among the leading coeducational boarding schools in the southeast of England for A-level results.
As a proud UNESCO School, Earlscliffe actively engages in European educational collaboration, offering students a globally minded learning experience.
Our Academic Approach
At SBC, learning goes beyond the classroom. Students don’t just listen – they take part. Through practical activities and projects, they get the chance to apply what they’ve learned and build real understanding, with guidance from supportive tutors.
The programme also helps students grow key soft skills they’ll need in life – like critical thinking, leadership, communication, and teamwork. These are all part of programme here at SBC.
In class, students are encouraged to speak up, solve problems together, and take ownership of their learning – much like they might in future study or work settings. Our tutors help guide and inspire them along the way.
English Language - Easter Course
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College PathwaysEnglish Language – Easter Course
Join our Earlscliffe English Language programme this Easter, offering twenty lessons (16 hours) per week, delivered by qualified...
Read more about English Language – Easter Course- Location: Earlscliffe
- Ages: 8 - 17
- Duration: 2 Weeks
- English Level: All Abilities (A1+)
Social Activities
There is something for everyone on the schedule at Earlscliffe as it offers a balance of sports, cultural events, arts & crafts, enjoyable games, walks, and competitions. After the lessons for the day are over, all of these activities are planned and overseen by our staff.
On-site, students participate in table tennis, billiards, badminton, volleyball, and basketball. Karaoke nights, football, softball, “Earlscliffe’s Got Talent,” swimming, house contests, themed disco nights, “Minute To Win It,” tennis, “Scavenger Hunt,” rounders, “Jeux sans Frontières,” “Bake Off,” and quiz nights are just a few of the supervised daytime and evening activities we provide.
Frequent beach excursions during the day and in the evening are a well-liked feature of the week’s events.
We are lucky to be close to the beach, the creative Creative Quarter, and Folkestone’s town centre with all of its shops.
Excursions
Earlscliffe students will enjoy full‑day trips, as well as evening trips to bowling, laser tag or the cinema. On Sundays students may visit: the world‑famous cathedral city of Canterbury, take a river boat tour; go ice‑skating, visit Bluewater shopping centre; a theme park, Margate and Dreamland.
Students will also be able to travel on the high‑speed, direct train to London accompanied by our staff. During the summer we have previously visited some of the capital’s most famous landmarks and museums, including the London Eye; the Tower of London; the British Museum; the London Dungeons; and the Natural History Museum.
Each year excursions are reviewed in order to provide the best and enriching opportunities available. During excursions, students will also benefit from some remote-supervised free time in small groups.
Optional Extras
During summer, you can enhance your experience by choosing one or more of our optional extras which offer something for everyone, from paddle boarding to paintball and theatre to the magic of Harry Potter. Please note the experiences listed below are an optional extra and not part of the standard programme. These activities can be booked at an additional cost and spaces are limited.
Please add these options to your package at the point of booking.
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Paintball
Have fun in the forest, dodging your opponents and trying to plant the flag for your team (all safety equipment is provided and must be worn at all times).
- Price: £145 Per Week
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Musical Trip
Disney’s ‘The Lion King’TM in London’s West End. Most will have seen the movie and be familiar with Elton John’s music which makes the experience all the more fulfilling and easy to understand.
- Price: £225 Per Week
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Warner Bros Harry PotterTM Studios Trip
You will be able to see many of the sets, props and costumes from the most successful film series of all time: the Great Hall; Dumbledore’s office; the shops of Diagon Alley; see Harry’s Nimbus 2000 and Hagrid’s motorcycle; the Gryffindor common room, Hagrid’s hut and Professor Umbridge’s office at the Ministry of Magic.
- Price: £225 Per Week
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Paddle Boarding
Learn the basic skills needed to be competent at balancing, paddling, turning and stopping.
- Price: £145 Per Week
If you’re looking to stretch and challenge your English Language ability this Easter, our students have the option to take advantage of our extra learning options.
For an additional weekly cost students can enjoy an extra 4 hours of English in small group lessons or extra 4 hours of English in a one-to-one setting.
Prices:
English in a one-to-one setting – £325 Per Week
English in small group lessons – £195 Per Week
On-site sports include table tennis, billiards, badminton, basketball and volleyball. Karaoke evenings, football, softball, a “Summer of Talent” performance, swimming, themed disco nights, tennis, mini-golf, dry slope tobogganing, “jeux sans frontières,” and quiz nights are just a few of our supervised afternoon and evening activities. Regular beach walks are a well-liked activity during the week.
After the school day’s lessons are over, these sports and activities start to be offered from mid-afternoon.
Earlscliffe is fortunate to be situated nearby Folkestone’s town centre and shops, the Creative Quarter, the beach, and the coastline, all of which provide our children with opportunities for relaxation and discovery.
Given the uncertain weather at this time of year, our Easter programme does offer more travel and indoor activities than in summer.
The weekly excursion to London, which takes only 54 minutes and leaves from the neighbouring Folkestone Central station, is a highlight of the Earlscliffe easter programme.
On Sundays, we may also travel to Leeds Castle and Bluewater, the renowned cathedral city of Canterbury, or enjoy a riverboat cruise. There will be some unstructured time for students in small groups (Juniors are always supervised).
Earlscliffe Summer School Accommodation and Meals
The eight Victorian and Edwardian buildings on the Earlscliffe campus have been renovated to provide comfortable residential and learning spaces. Located in Folkestone’s West End, Earlscliffe is within walking distance of the beach and the Leas promenade. The town center, with its shops and high-speed train link to London St Pancras, is also nearby.
Earlscliffe offers students quality student residences. Girls and boys live in separate, supervised accommodations. Rooms are mostly twin with a few select single or triple rooms and all have en-suite WC and showers. The ‘in-town’ campus means that students can walk between their classes, to meals, accommodation, and activities with ease.
Meals are held in the dining room. We offer a varied menu with a mixture of British and international cuisine. Dietary requirements can be catered to upon special request in advance of your course.
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