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BENENDEN

Young Learners

RESIDENTIAL

8-12 years : Young Learners : English Plus+

Benenden School - aerial view

A warm, family atmosphere in one of England's most prestigious, traditional boarding schools


LEVELS


Benenden Levels

Beginner to Advanced
(CEFR A1-C1)


DATES



9 July - 6 August 2025 (1, 2 or 3 weeks)


20 hours

BENENDEN

This prestigious, traditional school is situated in 250 acres of beautiful parkland in Kent, within easy reach of London, and Gatwick airport. It is a magnificent, safe campus, just an hour from the seaside, with outstanding facilities. Benenden village, within walking distance, is quintessentially English with a cricket green, ancient church and village shop.

The outstanding sporting facilities include an impressive indoor 25m 6-lane swimming pool, a first-rate sports hall, a dance studio, a modern gym, a 400-metre athletics track, football pitches and 11 all-weather tennis courts. There is also a 500-seat theatre, state-of-the-art music hall and drama studio.

Main House
25m Swimming pool
Theatre
Sports hall


"We're looking forward to seeing you at Benenden in 2025!"

Gary, Course Director
Free station transfers from St Pancras

WHY CHOOSE THIS PROGRAMME?

A warm, safe, family atmosphere in a prestigious, traditional boarding schools.

  • Safe campus, with fabulous grounds for sports and games
  • Our caring staff support those away from home for the first time
  • Resident nurse on campus
  • Action packed and varied activity programme
  • Easy access from London Gatwick
  • Wide mix of nationalities including British children - our English Student Hosts


ENGLISH PLUS+

Lots of opportunities to
experience British culture and speak English with our English Student Hosts!
Free airport transfers from Heathrow and Gatwick

ACADEMIC PROGRAMME

20 hours' tuition per week (including English Skills, English Workshops and end-of-week presentation)

Maximum class size: 12 international students**

** In exceptional circumstances, in order to place students at their correct level, maximum class size may be exceeded.

English Skills

On arrival, you'll be given a written and oral test and placed into an English Skills class appropriate for your age and level

Develop core skills as you communicate effectively in spoken and written English. Classes are lively, interactive and fun e.g. Astronaut animals - read about animals who went to space, design a space dog training programme


English Workshops

In these fun, task based sessions, you'll explore new topic areas. Learn through researching, discussing, collaborating and creating

Workshop topics vary week to week e.g Breakfast TV, British Musicals, Incredible Inventors, Online Game Design, Nature Explorers, Magical Arts, Songwriting, 3D Maps & Models, NASA Space Designers.


Trinity Exam

Graded Exam in Spoken English

The Trinity Exam is offered on 22 July and 5 August 2025. It is an optional extra and recommended, £130



LEVEL CHECK

This programme is for A1 - C1 / Beginner - Advanced

Complete our online level check. Our Head Office team will review it and let you know if this course is suitable for you.

ACADEMIC PROGRAMME EXAMPLES


English Skills
English Skills
English Workshop
English Workshop
End-of-week presentation
End-of-week presentation

ACTIVITY PROGRAMME

  • Wide choice of afternoon activities including sports, arts & crafts, drama, nature walks
  • Evening activities include team challenges, quiz nights, mystery shows, talent shows, traditional British games, discos and relaxed nights in houses
  • Special events: Pool parties
  • 2 excursions each week e.g. London, Chessington World of Adventures / Zoo, Margate (seaside), Canterbury
  • Benenden Young Learners and Teens have some joint social activities where brothers/sisters/friends can meet
  • PLUS: Lots of opportunities to practise English with our English Student Hosts.

London excursion
Tag Rugby
Young Learner excursion
British games

ACCOMMODATION AND SUPERVISION

  • Safe campus
  • Traditional boarding houses with bedrooms of 2 - 6 beds, shared bathrooms
  • Very close supervision at all times. Staff/student ratio at least 1:4
  • Resident house parents look after you throughout your stay
  • Resident nurse on campus
  • 3 meals a day and snacks provided. A healthy range of food with all diets catered for including halal
  • Restricted access to mobile phones to encourage students to make new friends and try lots of new activities. WiFi available (at specific times).

Bedroom / Common room
Bathroom
Student Welcome
Bedroom

SPECIAL SPORTS OPTIONS

Professional group instruction - Horse-riding, Tennis and Trampoline (at extra cost)

Tennis: £100/week
  • On site
  • All levels
  • 2 sessions per week, 1 hour per session
  • All the basic skills are coached and practice matches arranged.
Horse-riding: £150/week
  • Off site. The riding stables have excellent facilities for indoor/outdoor training and hacking close to Benenden School
  • 2 sessions per week, 45-60 minute lesson + stable management
  • Protective hats and boots are supplied and transportation included.
Trampoline: £100/week
  • On site
  • All levels
  • 2 sessions per week, 1 hour per session
  • A great opportunity to boost confidence. This low impact exercise reduces stress, burns calories, develops better balance, co-ordination and motor skills. Give it a try!

Special Sports Options

DATES & FEES 2025

Course No. Arrival Date Departure Date Weeks Fees
1 Wed 9 July Wed 16 July 1 £1800
2 Wed 9 July Wed 23 July 2 £3600
3 Wed 9 July Wed 30 July 3 £5400
4 Wed 16 July Wed 30 July 2 £3600
5 Wed 16 July Wed 6 Aug 3 £5400
6 Wed 23 July Wed 6 Aug 2 £3600
7 Wed 30 July Wed 6 Aug 1 £1800

Room size: 2-6 | Hours' tuition/week: 20 | Max. class size: 12

Click here to make a booking.

Included in the fees

  • All tuition and teaching materials
  • Student folder, academic report, DS certificate and course photo
  • Participation of resident English Student Hosts
  • Full board residential accommodation
  • Transport and entry fees on all excursions
  • Varied daily programme to cater for all interests and abilities
  • Close supervision by our resident staff
  • Personal laundry for machine washable clothes
  • Medical and Travel Insurance (see Terms & Conditions)
  • Airport transfers on published arrival/departure days for flights scheduled to arrive/depart between 09.00-16.00 from/to: Heathrow or Gatwick

NOT included in the fees

  • Special Options - Tennis, Horse-riding or Trampoline
  • Optional exam fees (Trinity: £130)
  • Transfers for those arriving/departing outside our free scheduled times on arrival/departure dates at the airports specified above

ALSO AT BENENDEN


The Benenden Teens programme is for students aged 13-15.