Discovery SummerShrewsbury, England UK
Ashton Road - SY3 7BA Shrewsbury - see on mapPay less than booking at the school
What we like about the school
- EL Gazette Centre of Excellence 2023-2024.
- On campus accommodation offered
- Excellent nationality mix. No student nationality makes up more than 10% of students.
- Lessons are for 60 minutes, much longer than in most schools.
- Learning progress guarantee.
What we dislike about the school
- Do not offer favorable cancellation terms in the case of a student getting a visa rejected.
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% |
Location: The Discover Summer programme takes place in Shrewsbury School, an independent school about an hour west of Birmingham. The school is a 25-minute walk from the town of Shrewsbury, in the West Midlands of England, and close to the border of Wales. This traditional English town has all the essentials junior students would need for a summer programme. The town has a busy centre with commercial stores, cafes, restaurants and book shops scattered throughout their streets, along with historical attractions including the Shrewsbury Castle and Shrewsbury’s 18th century Jail.
School facilities: Shrewsbury School dates back to 1552, and Charles Darwin is one its most famous students. It blends perfectly traditional architecture with modern facilities. The school has sports pitches, an astroturf, tennis and squash courts, an indoor sports hall, IT suites, an art studio and a theatre.
Course structure: There are 21 hours of English tuition per week, although in the first week there are 18.5 hours. The lessons are divided into improving English skills, English workshops around a specific topic and a presentation at the end of the week.
Trinity Exam centre: The Trinity Exam of spoken English takes place twice a year during the summer months. Students are able to opt for this exam at an extra fee.
Accommodation: Students will stay on campus at the school's residential accommodation, in single or shared rooms up to five students. Bathrooms are shared.
Social programme: There is a full activity schedule in the afternoons and evenings, as well as two excursions per week.
English Courses
General Language
Residential Course (11 to 16 years old)
21 lessons per week
|12 students (max)
Offer!from
1725£1682£
Includes accommodation
Course Details
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in £ | |||||||||||
| Price at schoolOur price | -- | 34503364 | 51755046 | 69006728 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| Price in US$ | 4211 | 6316 | 8421 |
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in £ | |||||||||||
| Price at schoolOur price | -- | 36003510 | 54005265 | 72007020 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| Price in US$ | 4394 | 6591 | 8787 |
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Starting dates
2024: 03 Jul 2024, 10 Jul 2024, 17 Jul 2024
2025: 02 Jul 2025, 09 Jul 2025, 16 Jul 2025
2025: 02 Jul 2025, 09 Jul 2025, 16 Jul 2025
Optional activities per week:
- Dance: GBP 150
- Tennis: GBP 150
- Coding & Tech: GBP 180
- Golf: GBP 2501
- Adventure sports: GBP 275
- Horseriding: GBP 275.
Prices
Course price includes accommodation
On campus, Shared room (multiple beds), Breakfast, lunch & dinner
Interested in this course without accommodation? Please contact us.
Price includes
Supervision 24/7, Airport transfer (return trip)
Course specific data
General course schedule
4-5 daily lessons of 60 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: 9:00 - 12:30
Morning: 9:00 - 12:30
Possible course durations
2, 3, 4 weeks
Minimum required student age
11 years
Age range:
11 - 16 years
Students per class
Maximum: 12 / Average: 9
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
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Our prices for Discovery Summer include
- INCLUDED Organized activities
- INCLUDED Internet access and use of school computers
- 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
- INCLUDED Learning progress guarantee
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Discovery Summer
Accreditations and Quality seals
TEN (The English Network)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 9:00
Student gender mix
48% male / 52% female
Offer for returning students
You will be refunded/waived the school's administration fee if you already attended previously a course at Discovery Summer and you book here.
Payment methods accepted for payments made directly to the school
Year of school foundation
2002
Legal name/parent company
Discovery Summer Limited | Tax registration ID: 9302004704
General school facilities
Cafeteria
Soccer field / football pitch
Tennis courts
Free water dispenser
Free WIFI
Non-smoking (all indoor and all outdoor areas of school)
Classroom equipment
TV in most classrooms
Heating in most classrooms
Ample natural light in all classrooms
Student Age / Nationality
Minimum age of students
11 years for specific Junior courses
Average age of students
In summer: 14 years
Top student nationalities
| Student Nationality | Percentage of students |
|---|---|
| Italy | 10% |
| England | 10% |
| France | 10% |
| Turkey | 10% |
| China | 10% |
| Japan | 10% |
| Switzerland | 5% |
| Thailand | 5% |
| Spain | 5% |
| Israel | 3% |
| Iran | 2% |
| Other nationalities | 20% |
Information for all courses offered by Discovery Summer
Lesson duration
60 minutes
Course material
Generally course material is distributed free to students and will stay in student property.
Comments about courses
Private airport transfer:
- Heathrow: GBP 365
- Birmingham: GBP 225
- Manchester: GBP 225.
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, 18 Apr 2025, 21 Apr 2025, 05 May 2025, 26 May 2025, 25 Aug 2025, 25 Dec 2025, 26 Dec 2025.
01 Jan 2025, 18 Apr 2025, 21 Apr 2025, 05 May 2025, 26 May 2025, 25 Aug 2025, 25 Dec 2025, 26 Dec 2025.
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)
50 £
Questions and answers about Discovery Summer
- My Japanese daughter is interested in attending the summer camp offered by Discovery Summer in Shrewsbury. Can you guarantee that she won't be placed with other Japanese speakers?“The summer camps enroll students of various nationalities, including Japanese. The schools try to avoid placing students who speak the same native language in the same room in their accommodations, but in the classroom, students of the same nationality may be grouped. Students are assigned to study groups based on their language proficiency.”Ana Carolina Dos Santos, LanguageCourse.Net - May 22, 2024
FAQ about Discovery Summer, Shrewsbury
- What is the best price for a course at Discovery Summer, Shrewsbury?English courses at Discovery Summer start at 1682 £ for Residential Course course with 21 lessons per week. When booking here you benefit from an exclusive discount.
- What is the number of students per class at Discovery Summer?Depending on the chosen course, the maximum number of students at Discovery Summer varies from 12 students (Residential Course) to 12 students (Residential Course)
- Which countries are students of Discovery Summer from?The highest Nationality percentage at Discovery Summer comes from China with a 10% representation, followed by students from England (10%) and France (10%).
- Is this price lower than booking directly with the school?Yes, there is an exclusive discount that only applies when booking online here.
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