Indian Immersion Programme

Indian Immersion Three Week Programme This programme will run from Sunday, 15th June to Thursday, 3rd July 2025 and will include the following: 1. Immersion into classes to experience our broad and varied curriculum 2. A full boarding experience, including three meals a day and snacks 3. After-school and weekend activities 4. A dedicated trip to London, including a West End show 5. A visit to Oxford University 6. The opportunity to take part in end-of-year activities, such as Sports Day and Prize-Giving

The cost of the programme is £3,450, and we have 20 places available on a first-come, first-served basis. Flights are not included and must be arranged independently.

However, if a group of students arrives on the same flight, we will arrange airport transfers.

As an added benefit, if any students who attend the immersion programme later decide to enrol in a full one-year or two-year course with us, we will deduct the cost of the trip from their school fees as part of our International Scholar programme. If flight schedules do not align exactly with these dates, we can offer some flexibility.

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