ILH Summer SchoolIpswich, England UK
25 Henley Rd - IP1 3SG Ipswich - see on mapPay less than booking at the school
What we like about the school
- On-site sports hall, theatre hall and dance studio.
- Indoor swimming pool
- Tennis courts.
What we dislike about the school
- Do not offer favourable terms in the case of requesting a cancellation/refund.
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: ILH (International Language Holiday) Summer School Ipswich is located in the town of Ipswich, in the district of Suffolk, in eastern England. The school is housed in a historic school building that dates back to 1399, with connections to King Henry VIII and Queen Elizabeth I. It is close to the town centre and has many amenities and attractions within walking distance, such as Christchurch Park, which is opposite the school.
Course selection: Course selection includes fully immersive junior programmes, available to students of all levels, aged between 11-17 years. These courses are available with or without accommodation (Homestay) and include 20 lessons of tuition per week (15 hours), daily afternoon and evening activities, a full-day excursion, and a half-day excursion per week. Full-day outings can include trips to Brighton, Cambridge, London or Norwich.
Getting around: ILH Summer School Ipswich is well situated for arrivals and departures from London, London Stansted, and Cambridge airports. All are within a 70-minute journey of the school via car or train.
English Courses
General Language
Summer Programme - Homestay (11 to 17 years old)
20 lessons per week
|14 students (max)
Only limited places left for the summer months!
Offer!from
740£722£
Includes accommodation
Course Details
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in £ | |||||||||||
| Price at schoolOur price | 740722 | 14801443 | 22202165 | 29602886 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| Price in US$ | 910 | 1819 | 2728 | 3637 |
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in £ | |||||||||||
| Price at schoolOur price | 830810 | 16601619 | 24902428 | 33203237 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| Price in US$ | 1020 | 2040 | 3059 | 4079 |
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Starting dates
2024: 07 Jul 2024, 14 Jul 2024, 21 Jul 2024, 28 Jul 2024
2025: 06 Jul 2025, 13 Jul 2025, 20 Jul 2025, 27 Jul 2025
2025: 06 Jul 2025, 13 Jul 2025, 20 Jul 2025, 27 Jul 2025
The programme includes all course materials, supervised afternoon and evening activities, 1 full-day and 1 half-day excursions each week and end of course certificate.
Prices
Course price includes accommodation
Homestay, Double 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: 9:00 - 13:00
Morning: 9:00 - 13:00
Possible course durations
1, 2, 3, 4 weeks
Minimum required student age
11 years
Age range:
11 - 17 years
Students per class
Maximum: 14 / Average: 11
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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Junior
Summer Programme - Residential (Shared Room) (11 to 17 years old)
15 lessons per week
|14 students (max)
Only limited places left for the summer months!
Offer!from
925£902£
Includes accommodation
Course Details
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in £ | |||||||||||
| Price at schoolOur price | 925902 | 18501804 | 27752706 | 37003608 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| Price in US$ | 1137 | 2273 | 3409 | 4546 |
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in £ | |||||||||||
| Price at schoolOur price | 995971 | 19901941 | 29852911 | 39803881 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| Price in US$ | 1223 | 2445 | 3667 | 4890 |
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Starting dates
2024: 07 Jul 2024, 14 Jul 2024, 21 Jul 2024, 28 Jul 2024
2025: 06 Jul 2025, 13 Jul 2025, 20 Jul 2025, 27 Jul 2025
2025: 06 Jul 2025, 13 Jul 2025, 20 Jul 2025, 27 Jul 2025
Prices
Course price includes accommodation
On campus, Double room, Breakfast, lunch & dinner
Interested in this course without accommodation? Please contact us.
Price includes
Supervision 24/7
Course specific data
General course schedule
3 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: 9:00 - 13:00
Morning: 9:00 - 13:00
Possible course durations
1, 2, 3, 4 weeks
Minimum required student age
11 years
Age range:
11 - 17 years
Students per class
Maximum: 14 / Average: 11
Additional information for all courses
See availability
Summer Programme - Residential (Single Room) (11 to 17 years old)
15 lessons per week
|14 students (max)
Only limited places left for the summer months!
Offer!from
980£956£
Includes accommodation
Course Details
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in £ | |||||||||||
| Price at schoolOur price | 980956 | 19601911 | 29402867 | 39203822 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| Price in US$ | 1204 | 2408 | 3612 | 4816 |
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in £ | |||||||||||
| Price at schoolOur price | 10701044 | 21402087 | 32103130 | 42804173 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| Price in US$ | 1315 | 2629 | 3944 | 5258 |
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Starting dates
2024: 07 Jul 2024, 14 Jul 2024, 21 Jul 2024, 28 Jul 2024
2025: 06 Jul 2025, 13 Jul 2025, 20 Jul 2025, 27 Jul 2025
2025: 06 Jul 2025, 13 Jul 2025, 20 Jul 2025, 27 Jul 2025
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
3 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: 9:00 - 13:00
Morning: 9:00 - 13:00
Possible course durations
1, 2, 3, 4 weeks
Minimum required student age
11 years
Age range:
11 - 17 years
Students per class
Maximum: 14 / Average: 11
Additional information for all courses
See availability
Summer Programme - Tuition Only (11 to 17 years old)
20 lessons per week
|14 students (max)
Only limited places left for the summer months!
Offer!from
500£475£
Course Details
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in £ | |||||||||||
| Price at schoolOur price | 500475 | 1000950 | 15001425 | 20001900 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| Price in US$ | 599 | 1197 | 1796 | 2394 |
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in £ | |||||||||||
| Price at schoolOur price | 530504 | 10601007 | 15901511 | 21202014 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| Price in US$ | 635 | 1269 | 1904 | 2538 |
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Starting dates
2024: 07 Jul 2024, 14 Jul 2024, 21 Jul 2024, 28 Jul 2024
2025: 06 Jul 2025, 13 Jul 2025, 20 Jul 2025, 27 Jul 2025
2025: 06 Jul 2025, 13 Jul 2025, 20 Jul 2025, 27 Jul 2025
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: 9:00 - 12:30
Morning: 9:00 - 12:30
Possible course durations
1, 2, 3, 4 weeks
Minimum required student age
11 years
Age range:
11 - 17 years
Students per class
Maximum: 14 / Average: 11
Additional information for all courses
See availability
Our prices for ILH Summer School include
- INCLUDED Organized activities
- INCLUDED Internet access and use of school computers
- INCLUDED Free access to swimming pool
- INCLUDED Wireless LAN zone at school
- INCLUDED Free certificate of course attendance
- INCLUDED Language level placement test before arrival
- INCLUDED For junior courses: every afternoon free organized leisure program
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ILH Summer School (CESC)
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
Students should arrive at 8:45
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 ILH Summer School and you book here.
Payment methods accepted for payments made directly to the school
Legal name/parent company
STUDY IN COLCHESTER LIMITED | Tax registration ID: 10330012
General school facilities
Snack vending machine
Drink vending machine
Computer lab
Games room
Auditorium
Garden
Volleyball court
Basketball court
Soccer field / football pitch
Tennis courts
Table tennis
Indoor swimming pool
Free WIFI
Non-smoking (all indoor and all outdoor areas of school)
Free parking (<500m)
Classroom equipment
Electronic whiteboard in some classrooms
Heating in all classrooms
Ample natural light in all classrooms
- Number of classrooms: 10
- Number of public PC workstations: 15
Student Age / Nationality
Average number of students
Junior courses - In summer: 47
Minimum age of students
11 years for specific Junior courses
Average age of students
In summer: 15 years
Top student nationalities
| Student Nationality | Percentage of students |
|---|---|
| Italy | 30% |
| Spain | 30% |
| China | 10% |
| Saudi Arabia | 5% |
| Turkey | 5% |
| Korea | 5% |
| Brazil | 1% |
| Netherlands | 1% |
| France | 1% |
| Germany | 1% |
| Other nationalities | 11% |
Information for all courses offered by ILH Summer School
Lesson duration
45 minutes
Course material
Generally course material is distributed free to students and will stay in student property.
Comments about courses
Airport transfers:
- Stansted Pick up: GBP 145
- Stansted Drop off: GBP 135
- Heathrow Pick up: GBP 210
- Heathrow Drop off: GBP 195
- Gatwick or Luton Pick up: GBP 220
- Gatwick or Luton Drop off: GBP 210
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.
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.
Please note this school reserves the right to cancel confirmed bookings if a minimum number of students is not reached. Notification of such cancellation would happen at least 14 days before the course is due to start.
Level test
A test to assess your exact language level takes place before the start of the course via an online form.
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
Leisure activities
| activity possible | |
|---|---|
| Basketball | |
| Cooking | |
| Cricket | |
| Dancing | |
| Field Hockey | |
| Football (soccer) | |
| Music | |
| Rugby | |
| Swimming | |
| Table Tennis | |
| Tennis | |
| Volleyball | |
Examples of leisure activities organized by the school
Adults - Free activities
Not offered.
Adults - Paid activities
Not offered.
Junior - Free activities
- Cheerleading
- Photo hunt
- Tennis
- Swimming
- T-shirt painting, and much more...
- Photo hunt
- Tennis
- Swimming
- T-shirt painting, and much more...
Junior - Paid activities
Not published.
Questions and answers about ILH Summer School
- Can I also book a transfer from Harwich (ferry dock from Hook of Holland) to my host family in Ipswich?“Yes, for sure! The price is around GBP 85 for a single journey (please check with us the rates of the day). If two students need to be dropped off there is a GBP 5 calculated extra for every drop off. ”Steve Bull, Marketing & Admissions Officer from International Language Centres - Jun 08, 2022
FAQ about ILH Summer School, Ipswich
- What is the best price for a course at ILH Summer School, Ipswich?English courses at ILH Summer School start at 475 £ for Summer Programme - Tuition Only course with 20 lessons per week. When booking here you benefit from an exclusive discount.
- What is the number of students per class at ILH Summer School?Depending on the chosen course, the maximum number of students at ILH Summer School varies from 14 students (Summer Programme - Homestay) to 14 students (Summer Programme - Homestay)
- What is the qualification of the teachers at ILH Summer School?100% of teachers at ILH Summer School hold a university degree. 100% hold a recognized language teaching certificate.
- Which countries are students of ILH Summer School from?The highest Nationality percentage at ILH Summer School comes from Italy with a 30% representation, followed by students from Spain (30%) and China (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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