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3 programmes are available at this school through Travel Class.

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University of Essex — Colchester, South Courts Campus

Summer English School at University of Essex — Colchester

United Kingdom, Colchester Campus

University of Essex — Colchester, South Courts Campus

University of Essex South Courts Campus in Colchester offers a summer English programme for students aged 8 to 18. The campus is set in 200 acres of parkland in Colchester, the oldest recorded town in England, just 2 hours from London. Three full-day excursions per week are included. Accredited by the British Council, English UK and ALTO.

Green campus set in 200 acres of beautiful parkland. Village-like feel with accommodation on-site. Up to 800 students. British Council, English UK and ALTO accredited. 3 full-day excursions per week. En-suite single bedrooms. Outstanding sports facilities. Multiple canteens. 2 hours from London.

Modern classrooms and computer access. Multiple canteens each with their own menu. Coffee shops. Convenience store, ATM and post office on campus. Laundry services. Free Wi-Fi. Bus links to Colchester city centre.

Students live in South Courts accommodation in flats of 4 to 14 people, each with a comfortable single en-suite bedroom and free Wi-Fi. No kitchen or shared common areas. A five-minute walk from the main campus. 24-hour security, CCTV and secure access entry systems.

Sports halls, dance studio, Astroturf, grass pitches, tennis courts and ping-pong tables. Outstanding indoor and outdoor facilities set within 200 acres of parkland.

Activity programme every afternoon and evening: sports tournaments, arts and crafts, talent shows, culture nights, quizzes and themed social evenings.

South Courts flats with 4 to 14 students per flat. Single en-suite bedroom with free Wi-Fi. Meals in campus canteens. 24-hour staff supervision.

Programmes

Summer English School — Classic Programme

from €971.00 / week

Age 8–18 01 Jul 2026 – 14 Aug 2026 20 hrs/week

Classic Programme: 20 English lessons per week, 3 full-day excursions per week including London (x3), Cambridge, Peterborough and Colchester with Clacton-on-Sea, daily activities and evening entertainment, all meals and on-campus en-suite accommodation.

Sample programme

Day 1

Morning. Arrival, check-in

Day. Wednesday

Evening. Welcome Disco

Day 2

Morning. Full-day excursion to London: British Museum, Oxford Street

Day. Thursday

Evening. Football Tournament

Day 3

Morning. English classes — level test

Day. Friday

Evening. Scotland Culture Night

Day 4

Morning. Full-day excursion to Colchester and Clacton-on-Sea

Day. Saturday

Evening. Trashion Show

Day 5

Morning. Optional Language Based Activity Day

Day. Sunday

Evening. TikTok Challenges

Day 6

Morning. English classes

Day. Monday

Evening. Murder Mystery

Day 7

Morning. Full-day excursion to Cambridge: Walking Tour, Kings College

Day. Tuesday

Evening. England Culture Night

Day 8

Morning. English classes

Day. Wednesday

Evening. Talent Show

Day 9

Morning. Full-day excursion to Peterborough: Walking Tour, Cathedral and Museum

Day. Thursday

Evening. Ireland Culture Night

Day 10

Morning. English classes

Day. Friday

Evening. Staff vs Students Sports Tournament

Day 11

Morning. Full-day excursion to London: City Centre Walking Tour, River Cruise

Day. Saturday

Evening. Yearbook Making

Day 12

Morning. Optional Day

Day. Sunday

Evening. Wales Culture Night

Day 13

Morning. Full-day excursion to London: Camden Town, Regents Park

Day. Monday

Evening. Leavers Party

Day 14

Morning. English classes — Graduation

Day. Tuesday

Day 15

Morning. Breakfast and departure

Day. Wednesday

Year-round Mini-Stay

from €692.00 / week

Age 8–18 01 Sep 2026 – 30 Jun 2027 20 hrs/week

7-night mini-stay programme available year-round from September to June. Includes 20 English lessons, language-based activities, excursion to Colchester by public bus, evening activities including Football, Logo Quiz, Movie Making, Murder Mystery and Traitors Activity. All meals and on-campus en-suite accommodation included.