Welcome to BSC international Summer School

Course 1 : 6 July – 20 July = £3115

Course 2 : 20 July – 3 August = £3115

Course 3 : 3 August – 17 August = £3115

Course Fees include:

• Student medical and travel insurance
• Airport transfers from/to London Heathrow (LHR) and London Stansted (STN) on course dates
• Residential accommodation
• Three meals per day
• English language tuition (30 hours)
• Full and varied activity programme
• Excursions (two half-day + three full-day)
• 24-hour supervision and welfare

Airport transfers to and from London Heathrow or London Stansted are included in the price.  All other airports require a supplement.  Please contact us with your travel arrangements prior to booking. 

If you are bringing your child to campus or picking them up at the end of their stay, the best times to do so are: 2pm to 4pm for arrivals; 9am to 11am for departures.  If you cannot make these times please let us know and we will arrange for someone to be available for your anticipated time.  In all cases it is helpful if you can give us an estimate of when you will be arriving on campus. 

The programme is all inclusive and there is no requirement to pay for extras.  However, there will be opportunities for souvenirs or gifts and we also operate a tuck shop where students can purchase snacks and refreshments.  We recommend that students bring with them a cash card wherever possible, since this gives better security against theft and more flexibility for a top-up by generous parents should it be needed!  If you must bring cash we would recommend no more than £60 depending on spending habits.

Students are welcome to bring sports equipment with them should they choose to (e.g. tennis raquet) but equipment is provided as part of the activities.  Sports wear is not provided.  Sports facilities are all-weather courts so a good pair of trainers are usually sufficient.  

There is a laundry service once a week for underwear and light items of clothing but students can use the washing machines at other times under the supervision of summer school staff. There is no extra charge for laundry.

25% deposit due at the time of booking. Balance to be paid no later than 8 weeks before course start date. For cancellation prior to arrival the following charges apply: More than eight weeks = forfeit of deposit; Within eight weeks = 75% of total invoice cost; Within two weeks = 100% of total invoice cost.

The summer school follows strong safeguarding procedures and has trained staff available 24 hours a day. All staff receive First Aid training, and students have quick access to local medical care, including the Herts & Essex Community Hospital just 5 minutes away. Health, wellbeing and safety are central to the school’s award-winning pastoral care.

Approximately 1:10 with supervision being consistent and strong, with staff housed onsite, teachers in small classes (maximum 16 students) and activity teams managing groups closely. The environment is intentionally structured to ensure every student is seen, supported and safe.

Summer School staff live on campus, supervise students around the clock, and accompany them during lessons, activities and excursions. Boys and girls are accommodated separately, and clear supervision is in place at all times across the boarding houses and campus activities.

English lessons are delivered by Experio English, which is British Council–accredited, meaning teachers meet strict professional standards. Activity leaders, coaches and arts instructors are appropriately qualified in their specialisms, ensuring high-quality, safe instruction.

Yes. As a UK boarding school hosting children, Bishop’s Stortford College follows safeguarding regulations requiring suitability checks for all staff working with young people. These checks are part of the school’s strict safeguarding procedures.

BSC Summer School staff receive thorough training before students arrive, with a strong focus on safeguarding, first aid, health and safety, and pastoral care, as required for all UK boarding schools. All summer school staff complete basic First Aid training and are fully briefed on the school’s welfare procedures, emergency protocols, supervision standards and child-protection responsibilities. EngXcel, the accredited English-teaching partner, employs teachers who meet strict British Council requirements and follow ongoing professional development standards in modern language-teaching practice. This ensures that every member of staff—from teachers to activity leaders—is fully prepared to support students safely, confidently and professionally.

The camp welcomes students from over 20 nationalities, creating a friendly, multicultural environment where diversity is celebrated. The school’s values emphasise respect, community and personal development for every student.

Clear safeguarding rules, age-appropriate accommodation guidelines, supervised movement around campus, and structured daily schedules ensure safety and good behaviour. Orientation sessions teach students how to stay safe, who to talk to, and how support systems work.

Students are welcome to bring mobile phones, but usage is sensibly managed to help them stay focused, safe and socially engaged. Phones may be used freely during designated free-time periods—such as before breakfast, in the boarding houses, and after evening activities—but not during lessons, afternoon sessions, excursions (except for photos), or organised evening events. Staff remind students if usage becomes distracting, and in rare cases may hold a phone temporarily to support positive behaviour. WiFi is available campus-wide, and parents are encouraged to contact their child during suitable free-time hours, with staff always available for urgent communication.