Elac Ardingly College — summer school in the UK
Summer English School (ensuite)

  • British Council
  • English UK
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Summer English School (shared)
from 824,03 EUR per week
Age from 7 to 17 years
Jul 3, 2025   Aug 14, 2025

Program description and what is included

  • Placeement test on arrival and full induction and orientation
  • Private coach transfer to and from the college
  • Twin, Triple and Quad rooms available
  • All necessary course materials included
  • End of course report and certificate

Description

Haywards Heath And Ardingly College

Ardingly College is located near Haywards Heath, just 20 minutes from Gatwick Airport and to the southeast of London. Set in 250 acres of unspoilt countryside, including forests and a lake, the College is only 20 minutes from Brighton on the South Coast.

The local town of Haywards Heath provides all services such as banking, restaurants and shopping. It is an ideal place for students to explore an English town.

Our course is at Ardingly College, one of England’s famous independent boarding schools. Founded in 1858, it moved to the present site in the 1870s and was originally a boys’ school. Over the years, facilities have been built and upgraded, but the area retains an impressive air of tradition and quality.

The school’s facilities include extensive playing fields, an indoor heated swimming pool, six hard tennis courts and two full-size astroturfs. For academic purposes, the school has spacious classrooms with interactive whiteboards, a drama studio, and space for indoor and outdoor activities.

Accommodation

Accommodation is in nine boarding houses situated around the campus. Single, double and triple rooms with shared and en-suite bathrooms are available. All houses have a communal area with a kitchen, sofas and TV. Bedrooms are cleaned weekly.

Catering

Breakfast, lunch and dinner are taken in the school dining hall. The excellent menus include vegetarian meals, a selection of hot and cold dishes, and a salad bar. A cooked breakfast, as well as a continental breakfast, is served daily. Different allergies can be catered for. Barbeques are also held regularly.

Why choose this school

  • Traditional boarding school
  • Set in 250 acres of countryside
  • 50 minutes to London by direct train
  • Multi-National programme
  • Extensive sports facilities & indoor heated swimming pool

School infrastructure

  • 15 hours of communicative English classes per week
  • Qualified English teachers
  • Modern spacious classrooms
  • Small group and individual presentations
  • CLIL based lessons
  • Possibility to prepare for Trinity Examinations
  • Multilingual classes

Sport infrastructure

  • Indoor heated swimming pool
  • Outdoor grass football, hockey and rugby pitches
  • Large indoor sports hall
  • Tennis courts
  • A range of sports on offer
  • Enthusiastic, engaging Activity staff

Hobbies and clubs

  • Professional Music Workshops
  • Drama sessions and talent shows
  • A range of art and craft activities
  • Team games, Murder Mysteries, Mini Olympics, Casino Nights, discos and much more!

Recommended arrival cities

  • London

Nearest airports

  • London Gatwick Airport - 30 minutes
  • London Heathrow Airport - 60 minutes

Location

College Road, Ardingly, Haywards Heath, UK

Sample program

  • 1 day

    Morning.
    Day. Arrival at Ardingly
    Evening. Evening activities

  • 2 day

    Morning. English level test & Orientation
    Day. Visit to Haywards Heath
    Evening. Welcome disco

  • 3 day

    Morning. English classes
    Day. Sports, Drama, Art & Craft, Music etc.
    Evening. Mini Olympics

  • 4 day

    Morning. English classes
    Day. Sports, Drama, Art & Craft, Music etc.
    Evening. Sports & Art & Craft Activities

  • 5 day

    Morning. English classes
    Day. Sports, Drama, Art & Craft, Music etc.
    Evening. Themed Disco

  • 6 day

    Morning. London
    Day. London
    Evening. Film Night

  • 7 day

    Morning. Cambridge
    Day. Cambridge
    Evening. Pub Quiz

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