Farlington Summer School offers an immersive educational experience that combines English tuition with subject learning in English, cultural excursions, and a wide range of activities, including sports. Designed for international students, the programme prepares them for further study in the UK and overseas while offering an authentic introduction to British boarding school life. It is an ideal short-term boarding experience and a pathway for those considering future study at Farlington School.

Students study a minimum of three hours of English per day, tailored to their age and language level, alongside specialist-led lessons in technology, computer science, and entrepreneurship. This fully immersive approach develops both language proficiency and subject knowledge.

Programme Highlights include:

• Minimum of three hours of English tuition per day
• Subject lessons taught in English by specialist teachers
• Cultural excursions and enrichment activities
• Sports and active learning opportunities

Key Modules:

• Everyday English: Drama, role play, and literature to build communication and creativity
• Academic / Curriculum-Support English: Focus on academic language and study skills
• English through UK Culture: Exploring modern and historical British life
• Design Technology, Computer Science & Business Studies: Developing technical skills, Business English, and entrepreneurial thinking

This integrated programme ensures students improve their English while gaining practical skills, cultural understanding, and academic confidence in a supportive and engaging environment.

Accommodation is provided within our Mansion House building. Rooms are between two and four beds, and bathrooms are shared. Boys’ accommodation is separate from girls although shared communal facilities, including common room and kitchen are available for boarders to use at night.

Wi-fi is available within the boarding House, and boarders are able to connect to make video calls home. All phones, tablets and laptops are taken in before bedtime and returned in the morning, in order that children can have a good night’s sleep.

Meals are served in our main dining room, which include breakfast, lunch and dinner. Snacks will also be provided within the boarding House at evenings and weekends.

Bellevue Summer Schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and we realise that it is often a difficult time for children and parents alike to be far from each other. Our comprehensive Safeguarding & Child Protection Policy and extensive procedures ensure that we keep children safe and families comfortable. The points below are only some highlights from our safeguarding and welfare measures.

All our staff members participate in safeguarding training specifically for our summer school. They are supported by a highly trained and experienced safeguarding team. Pupils are looked after by house parents and dedicated welfare support staff, and they can also always approach any of our friendly staff members if they need help.

We follow safer recruitment processes to ensure that all staff members that work with us are suitable for working with children; this includes conducting appropriate background checks and following up on references for everyone. We also require external suppliers (eg. transfer providers) to do the same.

Multi-sport activities will be offered each day, usually in the afternoon. The opportunity to join with UK students will also be an option. Sports include volleyball, football, cricket, rounders, tennis, badminton, and basketball.

Farlington also has an extensive range of facilities, including Music practice rooms, a drama studio, a dance studio, sports hall, and outdoor sports pitches. 

Cookery classes, arts and crafts, team building, dance and a range of outdoor activities are also offered by the school.

At Farlington Summer School, students enjoy a varied programme of excursions that brings UK culture to life. Each week includes a midweek trip to London with a cultural activity, allowing students to practise English in real-world settings while exploring British history and culture. Students staying for two weeks also benefit from additional weekend trips, and all pupils have the opportunity to visit Horsham, our historic local town.

Excursion Programme Highlights:

• Weekly midweek trip to London with a cultural activity
• Opportunities to practise English in authentic, real-world settings
• Weekend excursions for two-week students, including:
  • Brighton seaside day trip
  • Portsmouth Historic Dockyard (travel by train)
• Visit to Horsham, our historic local market town

Evening Activities

Evenings at Farlington Summer School are relaxed and social, offering students a chance to unwind and try new interests. A varied programme runs each night after supper, including sports, creative activities, and social time, with a weekly off-site activity for extra fun.

Evening Activities May Include:

• Multi-sport sessions, including:
  • Volleyball, football, cricket, rounders
  • Tennis, badminton, basketball
• Music practice room access
• Boarding house kitchen and communal social areas
• Arts and crafts and team-building games
• Outdoor activities
• Weekly off-site activity such as bowling or golf

*This is an example of a typical day at Farlington Summer School, but is subject to change.