Alpadia Summer CampArdingly, England UK
Ardingly College, College Rd, Haywards Heath - RH17 6SQ Ardingly - see on mapWhat we like about the school
- Breathtaking rural location in a traditional English boarding school.
- Excellent nationality mix. No student nationality makes up more than 15% of students.
- Tennis courts.
- Electronic whiteboards in all classrooms.
Age of students
| Percentage of students | |
|---|---|
| 1-18 years | 100% |
| 18-24 years | 0% |
| 25-34 years | 0% |
| 35-50 years | 0% |
| >50 years | 0% |
Special Offers
Location: Alpadia Summer Camp Ardingly is an immersive junior summer camp located in the English village of Ardingly. Housed in the expansive and historic Ardingly College, an English boarding school founded in 1858, students have an array of sporting and educational facilities at their disposal, ensuring a memorable, productive and engaging time at the camp. The school is around a 90-minute journey from London by private or public transport.
Course selection: Course selection includes immersive camps for junior students during the summer months. These camps are inclusive of tuition, accommodation (residential, full board), afternoon and evening activities, and full-day excursions.
Social and cultural: These summer camp programmes are filled with afternoon and evening activities, in addition to excursions.
Activities can include movie nights, murder mysteries, talent shows, karaoke, team challenges, multisports, and much more.
Excursions can include trips to Central London and many of the city's sites of social and cultural interest, and outings to notable attractions surrounding Ardingly.
The school also offers "Premium +" programmes that coincide with the immersive courses. The Premium + programmes offer additional activities such as Watersports, Horse Riding and Football. Additional costs do apply.
School facilities: The school facilities are exemplary of boarding school facilities in England. Included in the facilities are an indoor swimming pool, outdoor all-weather pitches and an indoor sports centre.
English Courses
General Language
Standard Course (10 to 17 years old)
20 lessons per week
|15 students (max)
Only limited places left for the summer months!
from
995£
Includes accommodation
Course Details
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in £ | |||||||||||
| Price at schoolOur price | 995 | 1950 | 2925 | 3900 | 4875 | 5850 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| Price in US$ | 1214 | 2379 | 3569 | 4758 | 5947 | 7137 |
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in £ | |||||||||||
| Price at schoolOur price | 1045 | 2050 | 3075 | 4095 | 5120 | 6145 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| Price in US$ | 1275 | 2501 | 3752 | 4996 | 6246 | 7497 |
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Starting dates
2024: 30 Jun 2024, 07 Jul 2024, 14 Jul 2024, 21 Jul 2024, 28 Jul 2024, 04 Aug 2024
2025: 06 Jul 2025, 13 Jul 2025, 20 Jul 2025
2025: 06 Jul 2025, 13 Jul 2025, 20 Jul 2025
Special Offers:
Free application fee for students who booked a stay with Alpadia in the past. : for enrolments of a minimum of 1 weeks. Only valid for bookings at this website before Dec 31, 2024. Only valid for courses starting before Dec 31, 2024.
When booking here you benefit from this offer in addition to the discounted prices indicated above.
Discount is not calculated automatically but will be applied later.
Discount is not calculated automatically but will be applied later.
Prices
Course price includes accommodation
On campus, Single room, Breakfast, lunch & dinner
Interested in this course without accommodation? Please contact us.
Price includes
Supervision 24/7
Course specific data
General course schedule
4 daily lessons of 45 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 8:30 - 12:30
Morning: 8:30 - 12:30
Possible course durations
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 weeks
Minimum required student age
10 years
Age range:
10 - 17 years
Students per class
Maximum: 15 / Average: 12
Special note for 2025 holiday season: If you plan to take a course during the high season months of April, June, July or August 2025 we urgently advise you to book as early as possible. In 2024 many schools were fully booked during the holidays and the situation is unlikely to be different for 2025 due to a current shortage of teachers, which affects most schools.
Additional information for all courses
See availability
Junior
Intensive Course (10 to 17 years old)
25 lessons per week
|15 students (max)
Only limited places left for the summer months!
from
1060£
Includes accommodation
Course Details
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in £ | |||||||||||
| Price at schoolOur price | 1060 | 2080 | 3120 | 4160 | 5200 | 6240 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| Price in US$ | 1294 | 2538 | 3806 | 5075 | 6344 | 7612 |
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in £ | |||||||||||
| Price at schoolOur price | 1115 | 2185 | 3280 | 4370 | 5465 | 6560 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| Price in US$ | 1361 | 2666 | 4002 | 5331 | 6667 | 8003 |
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Starting dates
2024: 30 Jun 2024, 07 Jul 2024, 14 Jul 2024, 21 Jul 2024, 28 Jul 2024, 04 Aug 2024
2025: 06 Jul 2025, 13 Jul 2025, 20 Jul 2025, 27 Jul 2025, 03 Aug 2025
2025: 06 Jul 2025, 13 Jul 2025, 20 Jul 2025, 27 Jul 2025, 03 Aug 2025
Special Offers:
Free application fee for students who booked a stay with Alpadia in the past. : for enrolments of a minimum of 1 weeks. Only valid for bookings at this website before Dec 31, 2024. Only valid for courses starting before Dec 31, 2024.
When booking here you benefit from this offer in addition to the discounted prices indicated above.
Discount is not calculated automatically but will be applied later.
Discount is not calculated automatically but will be applied later.
Prices
Course price includes accommodation
On campus, Single room, Breakfast, lunch & dinner
Interested in this course without accommodation? Please contact us.
Price includes
Supervision 24/7
Course specific data
General course schedule
5 daily lessons of 45 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 8:30 - 12:30
Morning: 8:30 - 12:30
Possible course durations
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 weeks
Minimum required student age
10 years
Age range:
10 - 17 years
Students per class
Maximum: 15 / Average: 12
Additional information for all courses
See availability
Standard Course + Football (10 to 17 years old)
20 lessons per week
|15 students (max)
Only limited places left for the summer months!
from
1115£
Includes accommodation
Course Details
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in £ | |||||||||||
| Price at schoolOur price | 1115 | 2190 | 3285 | 4380 | 5475 | 6570 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| Price in US$ | 1361 | 2672 | 4008 | 5344 | 6679 | 8015 |
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in £ | |||||||||||
| Price at schoolOur price | 1175 | 2310 | 3465 | 4615 | 5770 | 6925 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| Price in US$ | 1434 | 2818 | 4227 | 5630 | 7039 | 8448 |
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Starting dates
2024: 30 Jun 2024, 07 Jul 2024, 14 Jul 2024, 21 Jul 2024, 28 Jul 2024, 04 Aug 2024
2025: 06 Jul 2025, 13 Jul 2025, 20 Jul 2025, 27 Jul 2025, 03 Aug 2025
2025: 06 Jul 2025, 13 Jul 2025, 20 Jul 2025, 27 Jul 2025, 03 Aug 2025
Special Offers:
Free application fee for students who booked a stay with Alpadia in the past. : for enrolments of a minimum of 1 weeks. Only valid for bookings at this website before Dec 31, 2024. Only valid for courses starting before Dec 31, 2024.
When booking here you benefit from this offer in addition to the discounted prices indicated above.
Discount is not calculated automatically but will be applied later.
Discount is not calculated automatically but will be applied later.
Prices
Course price includes accommodation
On campus, Single room, Breakfast, lunch & dinner
Interested in this course without accommodation? Please contact us.
Price includes
Supervision 24/7
Course specific data
General course schedule
4 daily lessons of 45 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 8:30 - 12:30
Morning: 8:30 - 12:30
Possible course durations
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 weeks
Minimum required student age
10 years
Age range:
10 - 17 years
Students per class
Maximum: 15 / Average: 12
Additional information for all courses
See availability
Standard Course + Horse Riding (10 to 17 years old)
20 lessons per week
|15 students (max)
Only limited places left for the summer months!
from
1175£
Includes accommodation
Course Details
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in £ | |||||||||||
| Price at schoolOur price | 1175 | 2310 | 3465 | 4620 | 5775 | 6930 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| Price in US$ | 1434 | 2818 | 4227 | 5636 | 7045 | 8454 |
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in £ | |||||||||||
| Price at schoolOur price | 1235 | 2240 | 3645 | 4855 | 6070 | 7285 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| Price in US$ | 1507 | 2733 | 4447 | 5923 | 7405 | 8887 |
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Starting dates
2024: 30 Jun 2024, 07 Jul 2024, 14 Jul 2024, 21 Jul 2024, 28 Jul 2024, 04 Aug 2024
2025: 06 Jul 2025, 13 Jul 2025, 20 Jul 2025, 27 Jul 2025, 03 Aug 2025
2025: 06 Jul 2025, 13 Jul 2025, 20 Jul 2025, 27 Jul 2025, 03 Aug 2025
Special Offers:
Free application fee for students who booked a stay with Alpadia in the past. : for enrolments of a minimum of 1 weeks. Only valid for bookings at this website before Dec 31, 2024. Only valid for courses starting before Dec 31, 2024.
When booking here you benefit from this offer in addition to the discounted prices indicated above.
Discount is not calculated automatically but will be applied later.
Discount is not calculated automatically but will be applied later.
This course includes 20 general language lessons (Monday to Friday) in the morning and horse riding lessons (Tuesday, Thursday and Friday) in the afternoon. The horse riding lessons are for beginners and experienced riders. Students will be split up by level. Advanced riders will be riding outside in nature. Students will ride for 60 minutes per afternoon. The horse riding club will provide a helmet, but students can bring their own. Students should wear solid or sports shoes, trousers and should bring a rain jacket.
Prices
Course price includes accommodation
On campus, Single room, Breakfast, lunch & dinner
Interested in this course without accommodation? Please contact us.
Price includes
Supervision 24/7
Course specific data
General course schedule
4 daily lessons of 45 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 8:30 - 12:30
Morning: 8:30 - 12:30
Possible course durations
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 weeks
Minimum required student age
10 years
Age range:
10 - 17 years
Students per class
Maximum: 15 / Average: 12
Additional information for all courses
See availability
Standard Course + Private Lessons (5) (10 to 17 years old)
25 lessons per week
|15 students (max)
Only limited places left for the summer months!
from
1225£
Includes accommodation
Course Details
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in £ | |||||||||||
| Price at schoolOur price | 1225 | 2410 | 3615 | 4820 | 6025 | 6150 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| Price in US$ | 1495 | 2940 | 4410 | 5880 | 7350 | 7503 |
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in £ | |||||||||||
| Price at schoolOur price | 1275 | 2510 | 3765 | 5015 | 6270 | 7525 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| Price in US$ | 1556 | 3062 | 4593 | 6118 | 7649 | 9180 |
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Starting dates
2024: 30 Jun 2024, 07 Jul 2024, 14 Jul 2024, 21 Jul 2024, 28 Jul 2024, 04 Aug 2024
2025: 06 Jul 2025, 13 Jul 2025, 20 Jul 2025, 27 Jul 2025, 03 Aug 2025
2025: 06 Jul 2025, 13 Jul 2025, 20 Jul 2025, 27 Jul 2025, 03 Aug 2025
Special Offers:
Free application fee for students who booked a stay with Alpadia in the past. : for enrolments of a minimum of 1 weeks. Only valid for bookings at this website before Dec 31, 2024. Only valid for courses starting before Dec 31, 2024.
When booking here you benefit from this offer in addition to the discounted prices indicated above.
Discount is not calculated automatically but will be applied later.
Discount is not calculated automatically but will be applied later.
Prices
Course price includes accommodation
On campus, Single room, Breakfast, lunch & dinner
Interested in this course without accommodation? Please contact us.
Price includes
Supervision 24/7
Course specific data
General course schedule
5 daily lessons of 45 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 8:30 - 12:30
Morning: 8:30 - 12:30
Possible course durations
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 weeks
Minimum required student age
10 years
Age range:
10 - 17 years
Students per class
Maximum: 15 / Average: 12
Additional information for all courses
See availability
Standard Course + Watersports (10 to 17 years old)
20 lessons per week
|15 students (max)
Only limited places left for the summer months!
from
1175£
Includes accommodation
Course Details
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in £ | |||||||||||
| Price at schoolOur price | 1175 | 2310 | 3465 | 4620 | 5775 | 6930 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| Price in US$ | 1434 | 2818 | 4227 | 5636 | 7045 | 8454 |
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in £ | |||||||||||
| Price at schoolOur price | 1235 | 2430 | 3645 | 4855 | 6070 | 7285 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| Price in US$ | 1507 | 2965 | 4447 | 5923 | 7405 | 8887 |
See availability
Starting dates
2024: 30 Jun 2024, 07 Jul 2024, 14 Jul 2024, 21 Jul 2024, 28 Jul 2024, 04 Aug 2024
2025: 06 Jul 2025, 13 Jul 2025, 20 Jul 2025, 27 Jul 2025, 03 Aug 2025
2025: 06 Jul 2025, 13 Jul 2025, 20 Jul 2025, 27 Jul 2025, 03 Aug 2025
Special Offers:
Free application fee for students who booked a stay with Alpadia in the past. : for enrolments of a minimum of 1 weeks. Only valid for bookings at this website before Dec 31, 2024. Only valid for courses starting before Dec 31, 2024.
When booking here you benefit from this offer in addition to the discounted prices indicated above.
Discount is not calculated automatically but will be applied later.
Discount is not calculated automatically but will be applied later.
This course includes 20 general language lessons (Monday to Friday) in the morning and watersports lessons (Tuesday, Thursday and Friday) in the afternoon. The watersports lessons focus on windsurfing, raft building and racing, and wakeboarding. Students need to bring a sweater, rain jacket, swimsuit, a towel, sunscreen and shoes that can get wet.
Prices
Course price includes accommodation
On campus, Single room, Breakfast, lunch & dinner
Interested in this course without accommodation? Please contact us.
Price includes
Supervision 24/7
Course specific data
General course schedule
4 daily lessons of 45 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 8:30 - 12:30
Morning: 8:30 - 12:30
Possible course durations
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 weeks
Minimum required student age
10 years
Age range:
10 - 17 years
Students per class
Maximum: 15 / Average: 12
Additional information for all courses
See availability
Our prices for Alpadia Summer Camp include
- INCLUDED Organized activities
- INCLUDED Wireless LAN zone at school
- INCLUDED Free certificate of course attendance
- INCLUDED Language level placement test at first day of classes
- INCLUDED For junior courses: every afternoon free organized leisure program
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Alpadia Summer Camp
Accreditations and Quality seals
English teacher qualifications
100% hold a university degree
100% hold a recognised language teaching qualification
Languages spoken by school staff (cannot be guaranteed by school)
First day of course
Written and oral level test is performed. Students should arrive at 8:20
Student gender mix
50% male / 50% female
Offer for returning students
You will be refunded/waived the school's administration fee if you already attended previously a course at Alpadia Summer Camp and you book here.
Payment methods accepted for payments made directly to the school
Legal name/parent company
Alpadia UK Ltd | Tax registration ID: 09146276
General school facilities
Cafeteria
Snack vending machine
Garden
Tennis courts
Free WIFI
Non-smoking (all indoor and all outdoor areas of school)
Classroom equipment
TV in all classrooms
Electronic whiteboard in all classrooms
Heating in all classrooms
Ample natural light in all classrooms
Student Age / Nationality
Average number of students
Junior courses - In summer: 267
Minimum age of students
10 years for specific Junior courses
Average age of students
In summer: 12 years
Throughout the year: 12 years
Top student nationalities
| Student Nationality | Percentage of students |
|---|---|
| USA | 11% |
| Italy | 8% |
| Spain | 8% |
| Germany | 8% |
| England | 8% |
| France | 8% |
| Netherlands | 8% |
| Sweden | 8% |
| Switzerland | 8% |
| China | 4% |
| Japan | 4% |
| Other nationalities | 17% |
Information for all courses offered by Alpadia Summer Camp
Lesson duration
45 minutes
Course material
Generally course material is distributed free to students and will stay in student property.
Comments about courses
Refundable GBP 60 damage deposit to be paid in cash upon arrival.
Private lessons
GBP 230 – Add five weekly 45-min private lessons in addition to your course package
Unaccompanied minors service (one-way fare)
GBP 35 – This service is mandatory for all students using an unaccompanied minor service with their airline provider
Transfer:(one way)
- London Heathrow: GBP 140, Collective transfer (08:00 to 19:00)
Private transfer outside of the above-mentioned times: 185 GBP - Gatwick: GBP 70, collective transfer (08:00 to 19:00).
Private transfer outside of the above-mentioned times: 130 GBP - St Pancras Station: GBP 190
Days without class
In 2024 (including national and regional bank holidays):
01 Jan 2024, 29 Mar 2024, 01 Apr 2024, 06 May 2024, 27 May 2024, 26 Aug 2024, 25 Dec 2024, 26 Dec 2024.
01 Jan 2024, 29 Mar 2024, 01 Apr 2024, 06 May 2024, 27 May 2024, 26 Aug 2024, 25 Dec 2024, 26 Dec 2024.
In 2025 (including national and regional bank holidays):
01 Jan 2025 - 05 Jul 2025, 10 Aug 2025 - 31 Dec 2025, 18 Apr 2025, 21 Apr 2025, 05 May 2025, 26 May 2025, 25 Aug 2025, 25 Dec 2025, 26 Dec 2025.
01 Jan 2025 - 05 Jul 2025, 10 Aug 2025 - 31 Dec 2025, 18 Apr 2025, 21 Apr 2025, 05 May 2025, 26 May 2025, 25 Aug 2025, 25 Dec 2025, 26 Dec 2025.
If a bank holiday falls on a weekday there is no refund nor are missed lessons recuperated. This is the case for the majority of language schools.
Level test
A test to assess your exact language level takes place at the school on the first day of the course.
Lessons needed per English language level
Data above gives some guidance. For more details consult our page How long does it take to learn a language or reach a specific level.
Visa Documents
Nationals from USA do not require a visa to study short term courses up to 180 days. A valid passport and an ETA (Electronic Travel Authorization) is required to enter the UK. The application for the ETA is done online https://www.gov.uk/guidance/apply-for-an-electronic-travel-authorisation-eta. The answer is expected within 3 working days, costing GBP 10. The ETA allows multiple entries in the country for up to 6 months for a maximum of 2 years or until the passport used when applying expires.
Check visa requirements for nationals from other countries.Nationals from countries that require a visa will receive documents from the school, related to booking confirmation, which is required for the visa application.
Full payment of all fees required before school dispatches documents required for visa application
No
Express shipment fee (via courier)
40 £
Preferential cancellation terms in case of visa refusal
School agreed that students booking online on this site will benefit from preferential cancellation fees in case of visa refusal, and in this case will never exceed EUR 180.
FAQ about Alpadia Summer Camp, Ardingly
- What is the best price for a course at Alpadia Summer Camp, Ardingly?English courses at Alpadia Summer Camp start at 995 £ for Standard Course course with 20 lessons per week. When booking here you get the guaranteed best price.
- What is the number of students per class at Alpadia Summer Camp?Depending on the chosen course, the maximum number of students at Alpadia Summer Camp varies from 15 students (Standard Course) to 15 students (Standard Course)
- What is the qualification of the teachers at Alpadia Summer Camp?100% of teachers at Alpadia Summer Camp hold a university degree. 100% hold a recognized language teaching certificate.
- Which countries are students of Alpadia Summer Camp from?The highest Nationality percentage at Alpadia Summer Camp comes from USA with a 11% representation, followed by students from Germany (8%) and England (8%).
- Alpadia Summer Camp offers courses for which ages?Alpadia Summer Camp offers courses from 10 years to 17. Average age is 12 during the summer and 12 for the rest of the year.
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