Harrow Summer School
Description of Harrow Summer School
- Language of instruction: English
- Location: suburb of London
- Students age: 10 to 17 years
- Educational programs: Language camp
- Total number of students: 300 people
- Type of education: mixed
- Type of accommodation: residence (boarding house) on the premises of the school.
Harrow Summer School is a language school for mixed education for children from 10 to 17 years, functioning in the summer months on the basis of the famous Harrow School (while the students of the main programs are going on vacation). The educational institution is located in the north-west of London, in the respectable Harrow area.
The educational organization for the summer camp was founded in 1995 and is today considered to be one of the leading organizers of summer courses and vacation schools. It is fully accredited by the British Council, and the summer camp Harrow Summer School is under the patronage of the British Association of Short Courses. The organization holds summer courses in the most famous and rated guesthouses:
- Harrow School
- Dulwich College
- Heathfield School
- Mill Hill School
- + additional courses of debate for students with a high level of English (based on the Charterhouse School).
It was in Harrow's school that the first part of the legendary cycle was filmed Harry Potter movies: it's an old, majestic body, completely immersing the international students in the educational and cultural environment. The school is proud of its famous graduates, who have become successful professionals in various fields of activity:
- 8 of the Prime Ministers of Great Britain, including Winston Churchill
- King of Jordan Hussein
- Writer and screenwriter Richard Curtis
- 20 knights of the highest military award of the Cross of Victoria
- Members of the royal family
- Prime Minister of India Pandit Nehru
- Lord Byron
- Several dozen politicians and members of parliament.
Harrow Summer School courses unite students from all over the world, all nationalities and forms of worship, give students a chance to make new friends and get acquainted with new cultures and countries. Students can choose from a variety of combined programs, uniting 15-20 lessons of general English, aimed at developing basic language skills, with sports, interesting leisure, creative lessons (piano or dramatic skill). More details of the program you can see in the description of each course.
Programs and prices, tuition fees in Harrow Summer School
Quick overview: an educational program with intensive language learning during summer vacation for international students.
This educational course includes:
- 20 group English classes per week;
- Extra-curricular games, entertainment and leisure every day;
- 2 field trips.
Periods of the educational program: from July 3 to August 11.
Brief information: educational and sport program during summer vacations for international students. The pride of the school is Spencer Gore, who became the first champion of the most prestigious Wimbledon tennis tournament!
Tuition fee includes:
- 20 English lessons per week in small groups;
- 10-20 lessons of tennis under the guidance of experienced coaches (a professional specialist from the Tennis Association LTA (Lawn Tennis Association) is invited);
- Games, entertainment and leisure activities every day;
- 2 field trips, tours and walks in a week.
Periods of the summer camp: from July 3 to August 11.
Brief information: educational and sport program during summer vacations for international students.
Tuition fee includes:
- 20 English lessons per week in small groups;
- 10-20 lessons of football under the guidance of professional coaches, players, instructors;
- Games, entertainment and leisure activities every day;
- 2 off-site excursions or walks throughout the week.
Periods of the summer camp: from July 3 to August 11.
Brief information: educational and art program during summer vacations for international students.
Tuition fee includes:
- 20 English lessons per week in small groups;
- 15.5 hours of acting, dramatic, stage skills with experienced teachers;
- Games, entertainment and leisure activities every day;
- 2 off-site excursions or walks throughout the week.
Periods of the summer camp: from July 3 to August 11.
Multiactivity
- Dates: 8 July-16 August
- Age of students: 9-17 years.
The most popular course at Harrow School! The duration of the program is 2 weeks, and each shift is different from each other; You can combine several races to create a truly amazing adventure.
Multiactivity combines learning, a large number of extracurricular activities and excursions, where children can not only have fun, but also practice English in a natural setting.
Summer Science Course
- Dates: July 8-21
- Age of students: 9-17 years
- Admission requirements: Intermediate and higher.
The program provides an opportunity to learn more about the natural sciences (and their combinations), using the widest possibilities of the Harrow School. Students will:
- to analyze the laws and principles of the Universe, to study astronomy in the school's own observatory;
- conduct a variety of chemical experiments, study zoology and biology;
- Improve your English as a team.
At the end of the program, each student will receive a report on the work done and successes, recommendations for further lessons.
Summer Leadership Course
- Dates: July 21-August 3
- Age of students: 12-14 years
- Admission requirements: Intermediate and higher.
Leadership skills are among the most important in the world today. This special course will help to master the art of leadership, prepare students for success in the modern world. Using the outstanding capabilities of Harrow School, students will learn the key elements of success and development, learn what qualities a true leader of our time should possess. Course elements:
- Distribution of roles in the team
- Practical tasks of the leader
- Communication skills
- Emotional Intelligence
- Creativity
- Motivation
- Courage in decision-making
- Perseverance and perseverance
- Leadership in business.
Summer Hockey School
- Dates: July 21-August 3
- Age of students: 12-14 years
- Admission requirements: Intermediate and higher.
The program is designed to develop skills in beginners and not only! Professional trainers will teach the correct positioning of the body, stick and legs, teach players to think originally, help develop personal qualities and physical fitness in order to play better and better. Coaches at Harrow School are invited from among former Olympic players.
Subjects and sports
Activities Harrow Summer School
In their free time, pupils are waiting for a variety of clubs, and interest sections, competitions, quizzes and games are constantly arranged. Of the most popular and in-demand classes, the following can be noted:
- Tennis
- Fine arts
- Swimming
- Shooting from the bow
- Football
- Badminton
- Golf
- Cricket
- Karaoke
- Bowling
- Cooking
- Fencing.
The foreign students are invited to participate in cognitive and interesting excursions - every week 3 walks are offered or a survey tour. This is an excellent opportunity to get acquainted with the sights of the host country, to explore cultural and architectural monuments, to learn more about the traditions and history of England.
Facilities and equipment at Harrow Summer School
Harrow Summer School has everything you need for high quality education, recreation and pastime for children. The sports infrastructure is well developed: there is a spacious pool of 25 meters, tennis courts and a golf course, grounds for individual lessons and team games, a functional sports complex. For effective studies, scientific laboratories are equipped with practical lessons, a library and a modern computer class.
Admission dates and extra charges
Dates of stay of children in the summer camp - from July 3 to August 11. The cost of one week = 1250 £.
Please note that there are some surcharges and fees not included in the basic cost of the program:
- Registration fee
- Deposit confirming place for student
- Additional lessons and activities (optional)
- Transfer in both directions (the exact price depends on the arrival airport)
- Medical insurance
- Opening of the visa = from £ 100.
Institution on the map
Residence permits, citizenship and other services
- Guardianship services during the studies
- Student supervision
Review about Harrow Summer School
Recommendations on when to apply
| Language courses, schools and children's language camps | Primary and secondary education - private schools | Preparation programmes for entering universities - higher education | Higher education (after completing accredited programs A-level, IB, High School) - Bachelor, Master, MBA |
| - we recommend to apply 6-9 months before the start of the course (some camps and schools offer discounts for early booking or for lengthy study programs) - there are some very popular and high demand children's camps, where the applications need to be submitted 1 year in advance (in particular Switzerland , Great Britain , USA , Canada , Austria) | - we recommend to apply one year before the start of the training program, - some schools have a specific time frame (September-November - please specify an individual school) - some schools require tests in several stages (UKISET, internal tests of the school: English, mathematics, logics, subjects, interview, some require a personal visit) | - we recommend to apply one year before the start of the program, - for Foundation and Pathway programs, IELTS and TOEFL certificates are usually required, respectively | - recommended submission one year before the start of the program, - the deadline normally closes in January, for TOP HEIs and, as a rule, in March in other universities - for a bachelor, a Foundation or Pathway preparatory program a completed A-level, IB, High School + IELTS / TOEFL are required - for Masters you need a graduated higher education, in some cases you need a pre-Masters program - MBA requires completed higher education, work experience preferably at least 2-3 years, etc. |
