Summer SchoolAbout St Edmund's
An industry-leading UK Summer School.
Why choose St Edmund’s?
St Edmund’s College was founded in 1568, over 450 years ago. Our historic campus is set in 400 acres of beautiful countryside. We aim to give our students a caring, safe, academic and fun experience for a summer to remember.
We have a long-established tradition of welcoming students from all over the world to our summer schools. Although we have 25 years of experience delivering summer programmes, our 2025 school has been refined to be a market leader in the language travel industry.
A Truly International Summer School
We host students from over 30 countries enabling us to have a truly cosmopolitan feel to the campus. This year we are returning to two 3-week schools. We believe that this is the best format as it enables students to fully embrace the experience of being away from home, build new relationships, fully engage in the variety of opportunities available, consolidate their academic learning and contribute to their all-round personal development
High Quality, Unique Bespoke Options
We will be continuing with our Young Pilots Summer School, and this year we are introducing two new bespoke activities: a Polo experience for those keen equestrians, even beginners are welcome and also specialist Outdoor Water activities. As with all our existing specialist courses, these will always be delivered in small groups by trained, qualified professionals
St Edmund’s College Ethos
St Edmund’s College is an historic school and over the years has developed a reputation for high quality academic learning and pastoral care.
St Edmund’s College Summer School embraces both of these aspects. We are aware that parents send their children abroad to widen their life experiences and give them a head start in life. At St Ed’s we embrace this, but also focus on caring for each child. Our pastoral team, under the leadership of Neil Kimsey, is carefully selected to nurture each child. This pastoral team will look after your child from their arrival to departure and will totally fulfil their role as House Parent
Onsite Accommodation
All of our students will stay on site with one other student that speaks a different first language. Our boarding corridors are used throughout the year and maintained to a high quality to give all of our students a home away from home.
More Excursions
Each two week course will have at least five excursions, all included in the cost of the course. From cities to theme parks, the zoo to the Great British seaside, we have increased the number of included off sites visits for everyone.
24 Hour Medical Centre
We have an onsite medical centre that is staffed 24 hours a day by trained professionals. Our school nurses will ensure any minor illnesses are monitored and treated, as well as administer any first aid that is needed in the case of an accident. If anything, more serious happens, they will know exactly when to take a student to a main hospital.
British Council Accredited
St Edmund’s College Summer School is accredited by the British Council and we are a member of the English UK Group. Our English language courses were awarded 13 areas of strength in our last full inspection.
The accreditation scheme is the hallmark of quality for academic, social and welfare elements of a language travel course and ensure quality throughout your child’s stay.
Online Photo Portal
We will take photographs daily of the activities and fun each day. These photos will be available to view on a password protected portal within 24 hours. This will let agents, parents and guardians see what is happening each day at St Edmund’s
St Edmund’s College is set in an impressive 400-acre site in East Hertfordshire with excellent transport links to London, Cambridge and the surrounding regions.
Our 'Global Skills in English Summer School' content is accredited by the British Council for the teaching of English in the UK.
The Summer School is an integral part of St Edmund's College, and several members of staff work year-round preparing for the summer period. Including nurses, teachers, house parents and managers there are over 50 people employed by the Summer School each year.
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St Edmund’s College & Prep School
St Edmund’s is a Catholic school in Hertfordshire steeped in history having been founded in 1568 by Cardinal William Allen and as such is the oldest Catholic School in England. The school has a strong Catholic ethos based on four key principles; Christ-Centred Education, Scholarship of St Edmund, Education for the whole person and home and the wider community.
