Shortstay placements at Heathfield School
Short-stay placements Our short-stay placements offer international students the unique opportunity to experience a British education for one term, immersing them in our vibrant and welcoming co-educational community. During their time here, students will benefit from: • Academic enrichment through full immersion in Heathfield’s broad curriculum • Tailored EAL lessons designed to meet each student’s specific language needs • A supportive school and boarding community where students can build lasting friendships and enhance their language skills • Participation in a variety of exciting weekend activities, sports, and excursions
Heathfield offers an all-inclusive package for shortstay placements which includes: • Full boarding including care and activities for leave weekends (exeats) • Transport to and from Heathrow airport at half term and the end of term • Loan of school blazer and jumpers • EAL lessons • A programme of cultural visits • Co-curricular programme. Please note that some activities, such as horse riding, are subject to an additional cost
• The chance to explore British culture through a programme of cultural visits
Heathfield is conveniently located being less than an hour from central London and within 35 minutes from Heathrow airport.
• Access to Heathfield’s comprehensive co-curricular programme including options for Art, Cookery, Drama, Music, Riding, Sport and Textiles
For further information please contact admissions on 01344 894299
A short-stay placement will provide the perfect blend of academic excellence, cultural discovery, language development and personal connection.
or email admissions@heathfieldschool.net
Academic enrichment
Report/Study record
In Years 7 and 8, all students will take Art (including Textiles), Classics, Computing, Cookery, Drama, English, Flourishing, French, Geography, History, Mathematics, Music, Physical Education, PSHE, Religious Studies, Science and Spanish.
At the end of the term, each student will receive a report on each subject, as well as a personal report from the Form Tutor and Head of Boarding.
In Year 9, all students will take Art (including Textiles), Biology, Chemistry, Classics/Latin, Computing, Cookery, Drama, English, Flourishing, French, Geography, History, Mathematics, Music, Physical Education, PSHE, Physics, Religious Studies, and Spanish. Students will enjoy 6 hours of Sport over a twoweek period. In the Michaelmas (Autumn) and Lent (Spring) Terms, the sports are Lacrosse, Netball and Swimming. In the Summer Term, the sports are Athletics, Cricket, Swimming and Tennis.
Tailored EAL lessons Students will develop and perfect their English in one-to-one tutorials or small group lessons. Classes cover all language skills including listening, speaking, reading and writing, as well as vocabulary and grammar. All individual English Language lessons will cater for students’ specific language needs and subject teachers will accommodate learners with additional English Language needs. Students may also have the opportunity to take KET, PET, FCE, CAE, CPE and IELTS from the University of Cambridge. Please note that students may need to take EAL lessons in place of a timetabled subject.
Boarding community Boarders in Years 7 and 8 share a room with other students in their year group. These vary in size but are typically two to five beds in a room with separate bathrooms. Where possible, short-stay students will share with other students of different nationalities to encourage speaking in English. For Year 9, students are allocated a single study bedroom with separate bathroom. All students have access to a shared common room where they can spend time socialising with friends, watching films and taking part in a range of organised evening activities. Bedlinen, pillows and towels will be provided.
Weekend activities There are many activities and trips available to students alongside the weekend sporting fixtures programme. These include ice skating, bowling, shopping trips, graffiti workshops, paddle sports, aqua park, theme park and an outdoor cinema excursion.
Cultural visits and trips
Cost (2026/2027 academic year)
We offer a wealth of different activities and trips in our weekends programme that change every term, such as visits to London, Windsor and Bath. In the Summer Term, students will also have the opportunity to visit Royal Ascot races and see the King and Queen arrive via their horse drawn carriage.
Years 7 - 9 £19,500 all-inclusive (including VAT)
Co-curricular activities The co-curricular programme includes a wide variety of clubs and activities that take place at lunchtime and after School. These activities provide an excellent opportunity to try new things, find a new passion and mix with students from other year groups. Clubs include Art, Choir, Cookery, Drama, Orchestra, Photography, Science, Spinning, Swimming, Tennis, Textiles and Trampolining. Other co-curricular activities available at an additional cost include: • The LAMDA programme of Speech, Drama and Musical Theatre • Dance (Ballet, Contemporary, Jazz and Street) Acrobatic Arts • Riding options include Polo, show jumping and general riding lessons. We accommodate riders of all abilities across all equestrian disciplines • Music. We offer personal tuition in a wide range of instruments including Cello, Clarinet, Drums, Flute, Guitar, Piano, Violin and many others.
For further information please contact admissions on 01344 894299 or email
admissions@heathfieldschool.net
To apply, please complete the registration form: REGISTRATION FORM and pay the £240 (including vat) registration fee. All applicants will have an online interview with the Headmaster, Jonathan Williams.
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Heathfield School London Road, Ascot, Berkshire SL5 8BQ, United Kingdom T: +44 (0) 1344 894299 E: admissions@heathfieldschool.net W: heathfieldschool.net