Chelmsford Writtle University College — language school in the UK

  • British Council
  • English UK
  • IALC
  • ALTO
  • Lordship Road, Writtle, Chelmsford CM1 3RR, UK
  • Campus
  • age from 11 to 17
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Classic Summer English School (ensuite rooms)
from 924,24 EUR per week
Age from 11 to 17 years
Jun 23, 2025   Aug 11, 2025
Premium Summer English School (shared)
from 791,93 EUR per week
Age from 11 to 17 years
Jul 3, 2025   Aug 14, 2025
Premium Summer English School (ensuite)
from 871,06 EUR per week
Age from 11 to 17 years
Jul 3, 2025   Aug 14, 2025

Program description and what is included

The language course consists of 12 hours per week. On arrival, the children take an entrance test and, based on the results, are allocated to classes of up to 15 students. Available at any level.

  • 12-hour English course per week
  • Teaching materials
  • Certificate of Course Completion
  • Accommodation in residence
  • Leisure activities and excursions
  • Three meals a day

 

A 2-week programme in 2024 includes:

  • 4 Full-Day Excursions to London
  • 2 Full-Day Excursions to two of the following 
    • Oxford
    • Cambridge
    • Canterbury

Description

The English Language Centre organises English language camps at Writtle University College in Chelmsford. The town is located northeast of London near Cambridge, Oxford and Canterbury. It has stunning Victorian architecture, lots of cafes and restaurants and that picturesque nature and atmosphere from Jane Austen's books. The campus is landscaped and has its own farm and garden. It was founded in 1893 on former Royal hunting grounds. It trains future ecologists, veterinarians and foresters. Graduates include two British ministers of agriculture. 

Here kids have plenty of time and opportunities for sport. There are playgrounds and an indoor sports hall on site. There are dance workshops led by choreographers for the children. Sports activities are supervised by a team of professional coaches. For those not interested in sports at all, there are management courses. There you can learn the tricks of the top resume, teamwork and business design. The Kidzania course is suitable for kids 10-14 years old; they will visit an educational park where they will learn skills for real-life professions. Educational content is sure to be mixed with excursions and a good rest. Over the weekend all the kids go to Cambridge, Canterbury and London. In the evenings they are involved in games, films, quizzes and discos. 

The children live and study in the same area as ordinary British students. The residence is single rooms with shared and private facilities. The residential block is within a short walk away from the school. The view from the campus overlooks the garden and playgrounds. Meals are provided three times a day. Lunch is packed for the kids on the excursion.

Why choose this school

  • Safe and secure campus
  • Football/dance/rugby with professional coaches
  • Less than 1 hour from London
  • Junior reporters course

School infrastructure

  • Modern classes
  • Areas for recreation
  • Complimentary Wi-Fi for the students and group leaders
  • 24 hour CCTV
  • Landscaped gardens

Sport infrastructure

  • Outdoor sports facilities for football, rugby and tennis
  • Indoor sports hall

Hobbies and clubs

  • English + Football
  • English + Rugby
  • English + Dance
  • Young Manager Course
  • Kidzania Experience

Recommended arrival cities

  • London

Nearest airports

  • London Gatwick Airport - 60 minutes
  • London Heathrow Airport - 90 minutes

Location

Lordship Road, Writtle, Chelmsford CM1 3RR, UK

Sample program

  • 1 day

    Morning. Arrivals - Check in
    Day. Orientation Tour
    Evening. Welcome Night & Carousel Conversations

  • 2 day

    Morning. Lessons
    Day. Social Games and Sports on campus
    Evening. Disco

  • 3 day

    Morning. Full Day Excursion to Cambridge
    Day. Full Day Excursion to Cambridge
    Evening. Picture Hunt

  • 4 day

    Morning. Full Day Excursion to London
    Day. Full Day Excursion to London
    Evening. Fancy Dress Costume Disco

  • 5 day

    Morning. Lessons
    Day. sports on campus
    Evening. Quiz night

  • 6 day

    Morning. Lessons
    Day. Half Day Walking Tour in Chelmsford
    Evening. Movie night

  • 7 day

    Morning. Lessons
    Day. lessons
    Evening. Karaoke night

  • 8 day

    Morning. Full-Day Excursion to Canterbury
    Day. Full-Day Excursion to Canterbury
    Evening. Full-Day Excursion to Canterbury

  • 9 day

    Morning. Full-Day Excursion to London
    Day. Full-Day Excursion to London
    Evening. Full-Day Excursion to London

  • 10 day

    Morning. Lessons
    Day. Sports activities
    Evening. Murder Mystery

  • 11 day

    Morning. Lessons
    Day. Sports activities
    Evening. Plus Has Got Talent

  • 12 day

    Morning. Lessons
    Day. Half-Day Excursion to Chelmsford
    Evening. Knockout

  • 13 day

    Morning. Lessons
    Day. Sports activities
    Evening. Scavenger Hunt

  • 14 day

    Morning. Lessons
    Day. Sports activities
    Evening. Disco

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    Our experience at Chelmsford was outstanding!

    Summer English School

    Chelmsford Writtle University College — language school in the UK

    Lordship Road, Writtle, Chelmsford CM1 3RR, UK

    Hace poco tuve el placer de llevar a un grupo de estudiantes a la Escuela de Idiomas del Chelmsford Writtle University College, y nuestra experiencia fue extraordinaria. Estos son algunos de los aspectos más destacados de nuestra estancia en la escuela de verano:

    Campus e instalaciones

    El campus del Writtle University College es impresionante, rodeado de una hermosa campiña que proporcionó un entorno sereno e inspirador para nuestros estudios. Las instalaciones son de primera categoría, con modernas aulas equipadas con la última tecnología, cómodos dormitorios y muchas zonas de recreo. Los estudiantes disfrutaron especialmente de los campos de deporte en buen estado y de la cafetería del campus, que ofrecía una gran variedad de deliciosas comidas y tentempiés.

    Programa académico

    Los cursos de idiomas estaban excelentemente estructurados y se centraban no sólo en mejorar las competencias lingüísticas en inglés, sino también en mejorar la comprensión cultural y la capacidad de comunicación. Los profesores estaban altamente cualificados, eran interesantes y siempre estaban dispuestos a hacer un esfuerzo adicional para ayudar a los estudiantes a comprender conceptos complejos. El reducido número de alumnos por clase garantizaba una atención personalizada.

    La escuela de verano proporcionó una experiencia completa al incluir diversas actividades extraescolares y excursiones. Los alumnos tuvieron la oportunidad de visitar lugares de interés histórico, museos y atracciones locales, lo que enriqueció enormemente su experiencia cultural. Los viajes organizados a Londres (dos veces), Oxford y Cambridge fueron especialmente memorables, ya que ofrecieron a los estudiantes la oportunidad de ver lugares emblemáticos y experimentar la vibrante cultura de estas ciudades.

    El personal fue increíblemente comprensivo y amable. Desde el equipo administrativo hasta los coordinadores de actividades, todos se esforzaron por garantizar que nuestra estancia fuera cómoda y agradable. Siempre estaban disponibles para ayudarnos con cualquier duda o preocupación, haciendo que todo el proceso fuera fluido y sin estrés.

    Estudiantes de diferentes países y procedencias se reunieron en un ambiente multicultural que fomentó nuevas amistades y el intercambio cultural. Los actos sociales nocturnos, como las noches de cine, los concursos de talentos y las veladas internacionales, estaban bien organizados y ofrecían amplias oportunidades para que los estudiantes interactuaran y estrecharan lazos.

    En conclusión, nuestra experiencia en Chelmsford fue extraordinaria. La combinación de excelentes programas académicos, instalaciones de última generación, actividades enriquecedoras y un personal solidario hicieron que fuera una experiencia inolvidable para nuestro grupo. Recomendaría encarecidamente esta escuela de verano a cualquier grupo que desee mejorar sus conocimientos de inglés al tiempo que disfruta de una experiencia cultural completa en el Reino Unido.

    Gracias, Writtle University College, por ofrecer un programa de verano tan fantástico. Estamos deseando volver en el futuro.

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