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Join our Junior Summer Camps in Cornwall

British Council Accredited

Junior Summer School

29 June - 30 August 2026

Join our British Council accredited International Junior Summer School for teenagers in one of the UK’s most beautiful regions. Students aged 13-17 enjoy 15 hours of English (EFL) classes each week in small groups, followed by exciting afternoon activities and cultural excursions. Choose between residential accommodation on campus or staying with one of our carefully approved hosts families.

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Why choose our Junior Summer School?

  • Fantastic location – based on the Penryn Campus home to Falmouth and Exeter Universities, just 5 minutes from the beach and vibrant Falmouth town, offering the perfect mix of learning, adventure and fun.

  • High-quality teaching – your English language teachers deliver fun, communicative English classes tailored to teenagers who will study in groups with students of a similar age and level.

  • Flexible accommodation – choose between modern residential facilities on campus or host family stays within our approved network.

  • Safe and supportive environment – independent, British Council-accredited school with carefully selected teachers and activity staff ensuring a secure, fun and rewarding summer experience.

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A perfect balance of learning and leisure

  • Fun English classes – interactive and engaging lessons designed to build confidence and improve communication skills. Exam preparation classes are available if required.

  • Tailored experiences – our afternoons and excursions make the most of Cornwall’s outdoor lifestyle, beaches, and sporting opportunities.

  • Active and cultural activities – including surfing, SUP, coasteering, football, tennis, cycling, and beach games. Plus, cultural trips to St Ives & Tate St Ives, Falmouth & National Maritime Museum, Porthcurno & the Telegraph Museum, The Minack Theatre, and the Eden Project.

  • For ages 13-17 – ideal for individual teenagers and school groups looking for a fun, social, and educational summer programme.

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Building confidence and independence

Our Junior Summer School helps students grow in confidence, make international friends, and enjoy new experiences in a safe, supportive environment. While your teenagers study with us, parents can relax knowing their children are in the care of experienced staff. Throughout their time with us, our Junior Summer School students get to enjoy a structured programme that helps to develop their confidence and independence.

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Afternoon activities and cultural excursions

Our afternoons and evenings are packed with variety and adventure. Active options include surfing, stand-up paddleboarding, coasteering, football, tennis, cycling, and beach games. Relaxed social activities include BBQs and 10-pin bowling. Cultural excursions showcase Cornwall’s best, such as St Ives & Tate St Ives, the National Maritime Museum in Falmouth, Porthcurno’s Telegraph Museum, outdoor theatre at The Minack Theatre, and the world-famous Eden Project. Every experience is designed to be enjoyable, social, and a chance to practise English in real-life situations.

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All our Summer School courses include: 15 hours per week of English (EFL) language classes, excursions and activities offered every day, daily sporting and cultural activities including surfing lessons, plus fun evening activities for residential students.

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