Bath
Good quality ensuite accommodation and excellent sports facilities on the University of Bath campus, only 2.5 km from the UNESCO world heritage city centre.
York
Secure rural campus only 8km from York, one of the most popular tourist destinations in the UK with lots of attractions for students.
Top UK tourist destination
Ages 10-17
(Groups only)
02/07/2023 - 13/08/2023
Single ensuite
Courses available:
General English
Why choose this centre?
- Discover the historic city of York – one of the UK’s top tourist destinations
- Modern campus in peaceful rural location yet only 8 km from bustling city centre
- 3 half day excursions per week (2 to York city centre + 1 other)
- All trips to York city centre by private coach
- 3 full day excursions per 2 week course – Liverpool, Manchester & Scarborough
- Anfield Stadium tour included
- Trinity GESE exam included in the package price for all students staying 2 weeks or more
Campus
Our summer school takes place at Askham Bryan College’s York Campus, set in a peaceful countryside location yet only 8 km from the vibrant and historic city centre of York. The York campus was originally built in 1936 and has a good range of facilities including ensuite accommodation, indoor and outdoor sports facilities, dining room, students’ union, extensive grounds and even its own wildlife park. The programme includes 3 half day excursions per week by private coach, two of which are to York.
Centre capacity: approximately 200 students
Accommodation
- Single ensuite accommodation in 3 halls of residence (63 bedrooms per hall) . Shared kitchen & separate lounge on each floor
- Rooms cleaned and bed linen & towel changed once per week. Bedroom key, bed linen and one towel provided
- Damage deposit of £40 taken on check-in and refunded on departure
Sports Facilities
- Large sports halls with multi-use courts
- Indoor sports include volleyball, basketball, 5-a-side football and badminton
- 2 all-weather multi-purpose sports pitches
- Grass playing fields
Other Facilities
- Student Union bar area & disco for evening activities
- Lecture theatre with large screen for films
- Starbucks Coffee bar
- Wildlife & conservation park
- Conference Hall with stage & screen
- Self-service laundry facilities (approx. £8 for a wash & dry)
Activities
2 week activity programme includes:
- 3 full day excursions to Liverpool, Manchester and Scarborough
- 2 half day excursion to Leeds and Harrogate
- 4 half day visits to York city centre by private coach
- Entrance to either Jorvik Centre or York Minster
Download our sample activity programme
Location
Local travel
- 8 km / 15 minutes by private coach to city centre
- We only use private coaches for scheduled trips into York
Airports
- Manchester: 90 minutes
- Leeds/Bradford: 60 minutes
- London Heathrow: 225 minutes
Campus address: Askham Bryan College, Askham Bryan, York YO23 3FR
Optional Activities
Enterprise English Workshops
Included in package price
- Optional 3 hours of Enterprise English per week (in addition to 15 hrs General English)
- Focusing on the world of work and including interview skills, CV & cover letter writing & work based role plays
- Available in all centres at no additional cost
- Ages 16 – 17
- Levels B1 – C2
- Must be booked in writing before 30 May 2023
Our Summer Schools
Edinburgh
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London
Secure campus in north London adjacent to Northwick Park tube station.
Hatfield
Single ensuite accommodation on a modern campus 34 km from central London. 3 half-day excursions to London per week.
Hull
Top quality accommodation and extensive sports facilities 3.5km from the city centre. A great value for money programme.
Liverpool
Good quality accommodation on a city campus in one of the UK's most vibrant cities. All main attractions within walking distance.
York
Secure rural campus only 8km from York, one of the most popular tourist destinations in the UK with lots of attractions for students.