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You will improve your English while attending quality English classes and using English outside of the classroom. Explore London with your new international friends!
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Nacel’s English summer camp in London is based at a British boarding school in Crawley, West Sussex, near Gatwick Airport. Students stay on a spacious 140-acre campus and travel into London for two full-day excursions each week.
Camp highlights
- Experience life at a British boarding school.
- Meet students from around the world.
- Take part in sports, creative activities and evening events on campus.
- Enjoy two full-day excursions in London each week.
- Study English in a program for students aged 11–17, with all levels welcome.
How do students learn English?
Students have 15 hours of English lessons each week with qualified EFL teachers. The program includes three hours of Speaking Development, alongside work on listening, reading and writing.
Classes are tailored to students’ age groups. The camp welcomes all English levels. With the Semi-Realia method, students receive vocabulary and background information for activities and visits, then use English in real-life situations.
What does a typical week look like?
- Sunday: Arrival, settling in and light activities; departure for students finishing their stay.
- Monday and Tuesday: English classes from 9:00 a.m. to 12:15 p.m., followed by Speaking Development, afternoon activities and an evening activity or House Challenge.
- Wednesday and Friday: Full-day excursions, with a packed lunch.
- Thursday: English classes, Speaking Development, afternoon activities and an evening activity or House Challenge.
- Saturday: English classes, afternoon activities and an evening activity or House Challenge.
Breakfast and free time are scheduled from 7:45 to 8:45 a.m., followed by a daily meeting. Dinner and free time take place between 6:00 and 8:00 p.m. Evening activities run from 8:00 to 10:00 p.m., followed by free time before bedtime at 10:30 p.m. The schedule may vary.
Where is the camp located?
The camp takes place on a 140-acre boarding-school campus in Crawley, West Sussex, a short distance from London Gatwick Airport. Students live and study on the same site, with indoor and outdoor facilities for lessons, sports and social activities.
The campus offers a residential setting with organized excursions into London. It is outside the city centre.
What activities can students do on campus?
Afternoon and evening activities give students time to practice English, take part in sports and meet other campers. Activities are led by Nacel camp leaders, teachers and activity leaders. Sports facilities include football pitches, tennis courts, a covered basketball court, an indoor swimming pool, badminton, table tennis and a 9-hole pitch-and-putt course.
The program also includes creative activities, karaoke, movie and games nights, discos, talent shows and House Challenges. These challenges are organized by age and mix nationalities to encourage teamwork and communication in English.
What will students see on the London excursions?
Students take two full-day excursions into London each week. The 2027 program includes landmarks, museums, markets and shopping areas:
- Week 1, 11–18 July: Buckingham Palace and a walking tour including the Houses of Parliament, Westminster Abbey, Big Ben and the London Eye; the British Museum, Leicester Square, Piccadilly Circus, Fortnum & Mason and Covent Garden.
- Week 2, 18–25 July: Madame Tussauds, Regent’s Park and Camden Market; the Natural History Museum, Hyde Park, Notting Hill and Portobello Road Market.
- Week 3, 25 July–1 August: The Tower of London and Crown Jewels, Borough Market, and the Tower Bridge Museum with a walk across the top of Tower Bridge; the British Museum, Soho Square Gardens, Oxford Street and Outernet.
- Week 4, 1–8 August: The London Eye and a walking tour including Buckingham Palace, the Houses of Parliament, Westminster Abbey and Big Ben; the National Gallery, Piccadilly Circus, Fortnum & Mason, Leicester Square and Covent Garden.
The excursion schedule is subject to change.
What accommodation and meals are provided?
Students stay in the school’s supervised boarding-house dormitories. The boarding house has modern bathroom and shower facilities, along with shared spaces where students can relax and spend time together. Dedicated staff supervise the boarding house and support students during their stay.
Full board is included, with breakfast, lunch and dinner. A laundry service is provided once per week. Students should bring their own personal towels.
DATES
- Arrival days: Sundays
- Departure days: Sundays
- Duration: 1 to 4 weeks, Sunday to Sunday, any week from July 11th to August 8th, 2027.
English summer camp in London 2027
* Prices in GBP
TRANSFERS
Shared Airport Transfers: We offer a shared transfer service between 11.00 and 17.00 on Sundays for arrivals and departures (maximum wait time of 2 hours from landing):
- Heathrow Airport (each way) £195
- Gatwick Airport (each way) £87
- Luton Airport (each way) £230
- Stansted Airport (each way) £240
- St Pancras International train station (each way) £197
- Additional Passenger £60
Waiting Time: Maximum of 2 hours included after scheduled arrival.
Extra waiting time will be charged £37 per hour.
Private Airport Transfers: Available as above with a surcharge of £60.
STUDENTS AGED 15 or UNDER
Please note: Children aged 15 or under traveling alone must have assisted check-in on departure, and a fee of £60 applies for this service.
Student travel insurance: £ 5,80 per week
💰 What's Included in the Price?
- Administration fees
- Residential accommodation (en-suite multi-bedded rooms) with full board (breakfast, lunch and dinner)
- English courses on weekday mornings (15 hours/week), including 3 hours of speaking development, and course material
- End of course report and certificate
- Extended Semi-Realia activities on afternoons
- Two full-day excursions per week, including transport and entrance fees
- Access to laundry room with Nacel staff assistance once a week
- Support, assistance, and 24/7 Hotline during the whole program
🚫 What's Not Included?
- Round-trip international airfare
- Non compulsory insurances (luggage lost, flight delay etc.)
- Visa, passport and medical exam fees
- Personal towels, expenses and spending money
- £100 deposit for damages refundable in cash on departure
- Airport pick-up and transfer on arrival and departure
- Medical Insurance (available at £5,80 per week)
This English summer camp in London is open to anyone aged between 11 and 17 years old at the start of the camp.
All English levels are accepted.
Frequently Asked Questions
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This residential English summer camp is for international students aged 11–17 who want to improve their English while experiencing boarding-school life and visiting London. It may suit students who enjoy organized sports and group activities and are comfortable sharing a supervised campus with other young people.
The camp welcomes students at all English levels. Lessons are tailored to students’ age groups.
Yes. The program includes a laundry service once per week. Students should bring their own personal towels.
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