Rather than a break from English, you want a short, structured way to keep building it — with fun built in.
AGES 8–17
English Language – Easter Course at Earlscliffe
Twenty lessons (16 hours) a week over the Easter holidays at Earlscliffe — grammar, comprehension and creative project work in classes of no more than 12, split by age and level.
- No.1 UK multi-campus summer school
- British Council accredited
- 155 nationalities (since 2008)
At a glance
- Fees from
- £1,900 From 1 week · 2-week option £2,850
- Ages
- 8–17 Junior (8–12) and Senior (13–17) groups
- Start dates
- 21st & 28th March 2027 Easter 2027, 1 or 2-week options
- Class size
- 12 Max Students per class
- English level
- A1+ All levels, beginner to advanced
- Academic hours
- 16 hrs Academic content per week
- Location
- Folkestone, Kent Earlscliffe School
What’s included: tuition, accommodation (residential option), meals, excursions, social programme, student report, certificate and student insurance.
Transfer service available for an additional fee.
Is this right for your child?
English Language – Easter Course
Earlscliffe’s English Language programme this Easter offers twenty lessons (16 hours) a week, delivered by inspiring teachers in classes of no more than twelve. Students are placed by age — Juniors 8–12, Seniors 13–17 — and by level of English.
Morning sessions focus on grammar, comprehension and interactive language tasks. Afternoon sessions are project-based, combining drama, music, film, arts and crafts, and debating for more advanced learners.
- Grammar, comprehension and interactive language tasks each morning
- Creative project work: drama, music, film, arts and crafts, and debating
- A safe, structured residential life at Earlscliffe
What you'll study
A programme built around the four key skills
Taught through morning language classes and afternoon creative projects. Day trips are linked to classroom language work.
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Focus 01
Grammar and Comprehension
Morning sessions covering grammar, comprehension exercises and interactive language tasks.
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Focus 02
Creative Project Work
Afternoon sessions combining drama, music, film, arts and crafts, and debating for advanced learners.
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Focus 03
Day Trip Language Practice
Historical and cultural preparation before excursions, then writing reviews of the town or location visited.
The signature experience
Day trips that bring English to life
A weekly excursion to London — just 54 minutes from the neighbouring Folkestone Central station — is a highlight of the Easter programme, alongside trips to Leeds Castle, Bluewater, Canterbury, or a riverboat cruise.
Day trips are linked to classroom language work through historical and cultural preparation, and students write reviews of the town or location visited.
- Real day-trip preparation, reflection and review-writing
- Confidence-building through drama, debating and creative presentation
Is this course for you?
Does this sound like you?
Everyone arrives here differently — most students recognise themselves in at least one of these.
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You want to use the Easter break well.
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You're new to residential courses.
A shorter 1 or 2-week Easter course feels like a good first step before a longer summer programme.
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You want a taste of UK boarding-school life.
Real lessons, real day trips, real independence — in a shorter, lower-stakes format.
Sound familiar? This course was built for you
Outcomes & university application
What your child leaves with
SBC is a break that sticks with you — but this is what comes home. Tangible proof of progress that builds confidence for the next step, whatever that is.
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Certificate of completion
An end-of-course academic report and certificate recognising attendance and progress.
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Student travel insurance
Comprehensive cover included as standard for the full duration of the course.
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Stronger English confidence
Measurable progress in grammar, comprehension and spoken confidence over the fortnight.
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Optional extra intensive English
An additional 4 hours per week in small-group or one-to-one lessons, available at extra cost.
Independently recognised
The UK's leading multi-campus summer school — inspected, ranked and reviewed to prove it.
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No.1
Ranked the UK’s number 1 multi-campus summer school provider
EL Gazette
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15 / 15
Areas of strength, including student welfare and safeguarding (2018 Inspection)
British Council
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Excellent
Rated Excellent on Trustpilot by families
SBC STAFF
Meet some of the SBC team
SBC staff support students throughout their summer — in lessons, activities and daily life. They help students settle in, grow in confidence and make the most of their time with us, in a safe and friendly environment.
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Natalia Mavromoustaki
MA Careers Guidance, BSc Psychology
As a tutor, Natalia teaches through discussion, activities and real examples. "It's rewarding to see someone grow in confidence or find a real passion. Summer schools let students learn outside the classroom, build confidence and meet new people."
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Cas Slater
Office Coordinator
As Office Coordinator, Cas handles arrivals, departures, excursions and daily site running. "Watching students go from shy and overwhelmed to leading group presentations is inspiring. They get to know themselves, make friends for life and really come out of their shells."
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Olivia Clark
Theatre & Performance · University of Warwick
As Activity Leader, Olivia runs the daily sports, arts and evening activities. She studies Theatre and Performance at Warwick. "Knowing I played a part in watching students have fun, learn and try new things is very rewarding. You will make friends from all over the world."
Beyond the classroom
Extra Intensive English
For students who want to stretch and challenge their English further, extra learning options are available at an additional weekly cost.
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Small-group lessons
An extra 4 hours a week
Extra small-group English lessons
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One-to-one lessons
Personalised extra tuition
Extra one-to-one English lessons
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Easter activities
Sport, games and indoor fun
Table tennis, billiards, karaoke evenings, a 'Summer of Talent' performance, themed disco nights, and more — with extra indoor and travel activities given the uncertain Easter weather.
A day in the life
Balancing learning and social life on campus
English lessons by morning, creative projects and excursions by afternoon. Here’s how a typical day on the Easter programme at Earlscliffe runs.
Roll over a moment in the timetable to see it — and what it’s really like.
Activities
- Arts & Crafts
- Badminton
- Basketball
- Board Games & Puzzles
- Circuit Training
- Creative Writing
- Cricket
- Film Festival
- Football
- Karaoke
- Murder Mystery
- Museums
- Photo Challenge
- Picnic in the Park
- Punting
- Rounders
- Silent Disco
- Taskmaster
- Trashion Show
- Volleyball
- Yoga
Excursions
A sample of what recent groups have done. Excursions vary by session.
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London
See famous landmarks, visit world-class museums and cultural attractions, take epic photos, shop some big-name stores, and soak up London's unforgettable energy.
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Canterbury
Students will explore the historic city of Canterbury, known for its stunning cathedral, medieval architecture, and charming streets.
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Thorpe Park
Experience the thrills of Thorpe Park, one of the UK’s top theme parks, packed with exhilarating rides and unforgettable adventures.
Safeguarding & welfare
Safe days, settled nights
Sending your child abroad is a big decision. So we start with your child’s wellbeing, and build everything else — lessons, activities, boarding life — around it.
- 24/7 On-site pastoral support
- 1:6 staff-to-student ratio
- 100% DBS-checked, trained residential staff
Accommodation & campus
Live and learn at Earlscliffe
Set in the coastal town of Folkestone, Earlscliffe gives older students genuine independence within a smaller, close boarding community. The campus’s renovated Victorian and Edwardian buildings sit in the town’s West End, a short walk from the beach, the Leas promenade and the town centre — with its high-speed rail link to London. Students live in supervised residences, mostly in twin rooms with en-suite bathrooms, and everything on this in-town campus — classes, meals, accommodation and activities — is within walking distance.
- Boys & Girls Housed Seperately
- Campus Gardens
- Classrooms
- 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
Why SBC
Trusted, accredited and part of Dukes Education
Dates & fees
One or two weeks this Easter.
Fees are fully inclusive — tuition, accommodation, meals, activities, excursions and student insurance. Transfers available at an additional cost.
1 Week
From £1,900
Week 1: 21st March to 28th March 2027 Week 2: 28th March to 4th April 2027
- Boarding — full days plus evenings and weekends
- Full board — all meals & accommodation included
- Multi-activity programme
- Evening activities & excursions
- 24/7 pastoral care
2 WEEKS
From £2,850
21st March – 4th April 2027
- Boarding — full days plus evenings and weekends
- Full board — all meals & accommodation included
- Multi-activity programme
- Evening activities & excursions
- 24/7 pastoral care
2027 dates
Flexible lengths
2-week sessions available
Programme dates
21st March – 4th April 2027
Places are limited and allocated on a first-come basis. Check availability before you plan.
Places can start to fill from spring — book early
Questions
Frequently asked questions
Students are placed in classes suited to their age — Juniors aged 8–12 and Seniors aged 13–17 — and their level of English.
Yes. Extra small-group lessons or one-to-one lessons are available for an additional 4 hours per week. Please enquire with the student experience team for pricing.
Tuition, accommodation, meals, course materials, excursions, a student report and certificate, and student travel insurance.
The Easter programme offers more travel and indoor activities than the summer programme, given the more uncertain weather at this time of year.
The course welcomes all levels, from beginner (A1) to advanced.
All residential staff are DBS-checked and trained, with a high staff-to-student ratio and 24/7 pastoral support.
Explore before you enquire
Take the detail home
No call, no pressure. Just the documents that help you decide — sent straight to your inbox.
Academic Overview
Every module, the learning outcomes and how the programme builds over the fortnight.
Free PDF download
Sample Timetable
A full fortnight, hour by hour — lessons, activities and excursions. Please note that timetables are given as an example and are subject to change.
Free PDF download
Dates & Fees
Full pricing, what's included, and when the programmes take place
IGNITE YOUR SPARK
Arrange a free consultation
Our friendly Student Experience team are happy to answer any questions, big or small, and help you find the best summer experience for your child — no pressure, ever.
What happens after you enquire
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Step 1
We read it personally.
A member of our Student Experience team reviews your enquiry.
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Step 2
You're matched with an advisor.
Someone who knows this course and can answer your specific questions.
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Step 3
We arrange a call.
Phone or video, at a time that suits you, to talk through dates, options and any concerns.
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Step 4
You decide — no pressure.
We help you find the right fit. You book when you're ready.
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Julio
Student · Earlscliffe · Spain
The teacher really brought the subject to life
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Student · Earlscliffe · Italy
A great experience
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Parent · Earlscliffe · Belgium
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Nationalities represented since 2008
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UK multi-campus summer school (ranked by EL Gazette)