Summer Immersion Programme 2027

Four to six weeks at the end of the school year, joining Northbourne Park's pupils in either the English or French system. During the immersion programme, pupils experience lessons, school trips and activities, while living at our British boarding Prep School.


 

Summer Immersion Programme 2027

5 to 7 weeks

6 June to 2 or 18 July

From £6,500

Inclusive fee

2 curricula

English or French system

Two ways to join

 English System. For children with a strong level of English already, joining British curriculum lessons in Years 3 to 8 alongside their English-speaking classmates.

 French system. For French-speaking children with beginner-level English, following CM2/6e, 5e or 4e French curriculum lessons, alongside Sport, Music and Drama taught in English with the UK curriculum pupils.

All children receive intensive English tuition in the first week. English lessons continue throughout the programme, and English is encouraged around the school all day.

Open to children aged 8 and above. Families considering a longer stay, such as one or two terms or a full academic year, are welcome to enquire.


 

The programme

1

Arrival, Sunday 6 June

Arrival, welcome and settling-in activities.

2

Week 1, 7 to 11 June — English Lessons

Mornings are spent studying English and immersing themselves in the local area. Afternoons see pupils joining classmates for lessons and activites.

3

Week 2, 14 to 18 June — Trips Week

Years 3 to 5 take excursions in the local area.

Year 6 join a residential with PGL Liddington in Swindon.

Year 7/6e take a residential with Outward Bound in the Peak District.

Year 8/5e/4e take a residential in the Ardèche with Acorn Adventure.

4

Week 3, 21 to 25 June — School Immersion

A full week of lessons and activities alongside their class.

5

Week 4, 28 June to 2 July — Farewell Week

The final week of term brings special activities and celebrations. Parents are warmly invited to Prize Giving and Speech Day on Friday 2 July.

A Long Weekend falls on the weekend beginning Friday 18 June, giving children the chance to travel home or parents the chance to visit. There are no compulsory exeats at any other point. Transport to and from London St Pancras for Eurostar services can be arranged for an additional fee.

Extending into the summer

Children may stay on for a further two weeks after Friday 2 July, joining the English Summer Adventure Camp alongside other international students and English-speaking children attending day camps. This adds English lessons, excursions and outdoor activities running from 4 to 18 July.

Find out more about the English Summer Adventure Camp

Fees and admissions

English Years 3 to 5 6 June to 2 July: £6,500 inclusive
  6 June to 18 July, including the Summer Camp: £8,800 inclusive
English Years 6 to 8, French CM2/6e to 4e 6 June to 2 July: £7,500 inclusive
  6 June to 18 July, including the Summer Camp: £9,800 inclusive

Before joining, families have either a video call with the Head Teacher, with parents present, or an in-person visit to the school. A non-refundable registration fee of £120 and a refundable deposit of £500 follow, with the deposit returned when the child leaves. All paperwork and fees must be completed in advance of the start date on 31 May.

Download the Summer Immersion Programme booklet — full week-by-week schedule and further detail.

Arrange a video call

Speak with our Head Teacher before you book, with your child present.

Book a call or visit

Make an enquiry

Contact us directly to discuss dates, fees or which system suits your child.

  +44 (0)1304 611215
  admissions@northbournepark.com

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