International Summer School Brochure 2025 by QueenEthelburgas

International Juniors (Ages 7-12)

International Seniors (Ages 13-17)

Tuesday 1 July - Tuesday 29 July 2025

Welcome

We’re delighted to extend a warm welcome to Queen Ethelburga’s Collegiate, known locally, nationally and internationally for our outstanding pastoral care, our high-quality boarding provision and our exceptional academic outcomes; all supported by superb facilities. Our International Summer School is a little taste of everything you find at our award-winning, industry-leading all year-round independent school. We provide you with a bespoke and individual experience from registration right through to departure, keeping our

places limited to ensure students have the best time learning, relaxing, and making friends for life from all over the world. Our wellbeing and pastoral care are unrivalled as we focus on developing the individual, and we have an innovative and contemporary curriculum that introduces students to new and exciting ways of learning. A summer with us, designed by youand not to be missed!

Meg Wellington-Barratt & Justine Langford Course Directors

Summer with us

DESIGNED BY YOU

Our summer schools and short courses are for students from around the world. They provide a unique opportunity to sample life at a leading UK Independent School, improve English skills and make friends for life.

JUNIOR INTERNATIONAL COURSES

(AGES 7 TO 12)

Tuesday 1st JulyTuesday 29th July 2025

SENIOR INTERNATIONAL COURSES

(AGES 13 TO 17)

Tuesday 1st JulyTuesday 29th July

Set in more than 220 acres of beautiful North Yorkshire countryside, Queen Ethelburga’s has provided students with a vibrant and supportive school community since 1912. The school alongside QE Enterprises now offer a selection of International Summer Schools and short courses

To be the best that I can with the gifts that I have’

that students from across the globe can access outside of term time.

Our innovative and highly successful school delivers first class teaching in outstanding facilities - a perfect setting to allow students the opportunity to immerse themselves in English and activity-based programmes.

Students can develop their English Language skills, take part in industryleading performance sport courses, tailor their schedules with creative and enriching elective modules and experience the best of British boarding in one of the UK’s top independent boarding schools.

Our Location

The Queen Ethelburga’s campus sits between three cosmopolitan centres; historic York, once the Viking capital of England and home of the Roman emperor Constantine; Harrogate, the Victorian spa town now renowned for its shopping, fine restaurants and relaxing open spaces; and Leeds, widely considered Yorkshire’s capital city, offering a thriving cultural, shopping and entertainment hub.

Experience

at a leading Independent School.

Meet students from all over the world and make life-long friends. Share different cultures, knowledge and traditions.

Develop

Personalise your schedule.

Take

The programme

PROGRAMME 1: ENGLISH LEARNING PATHWAY

Students will have access to a minimum of 10 hours of English language learning per week. Some of this will be in a traditional classroom setting, but most English teaching will be embedded within other lessons and activities. Collaboration between academic tutors means English language learning is at the heart of all of what we do here at the International Summer School. Students have the potential to make huge progress in their spoken and written English, focusing on fluency and usability.

The curriculum will loosely follow the internationally recognised IELTS examination syllabus and is taught by experienced English tutors. Following the CEFR (Common European Framework of Reference for Languages) levels, students will have the opportunity to be tested beforehand using our own QE English Assessment (online). This will be accompanied by a written teacher assessment, both of which students are able to take with them as evidence of their learning on our short courses. Students will be put into ability groups to build foundational skills, but then these skills will be practised in activities and different scenarios.

• Students will complete a short test on arrival to ensure that we allocate you the most appropriate class for their ability.

• Class sizes are small (12-14 for foundational skills lessons)

• Dedicated and experienced teachers will use a wide variety of industry leading, creative teaching methods, allowing students to develop their English speaking skills in context.

• Our summer courses are an ideal way to boost ability levels prior to starting any educational course in the UK.

Students aged from 13-17 (International Seniors) will tailor each week of their academic summer school programme with one of four exciting pathways. These pathways enable students to discover exciting new subjects or develop existing skills while learning from our expert team of professional coaches and teachers. Students can change pathways on a weekly basis.

Language learning will be embedded and enriched by participation in these classes.

Explore

Week 1: Forensic Science

Week 2: Horrifying History

Week 3: Rockets and Physics

Week 4: Environment and Climate

Innovate

Week 1: Inside Professional Sport

Week 2: The Apprentice

Week 3: E-sports & Game Design

Week 4: The Influencer

Create

Week 1: Screen acting

Week 2: Fashion Week

Week 3: Photography and Filmmaking

Week 4: Musical in a week

Move

Week 1: Football and Nutrition

Week 2: Track and Field

Week 3: Gym & Swim

Week 4: Interhouse Cup

Sample TIMETABLE

9:00-10:00

13:30-14:30

15:00-16:00

Junior Camp QE - Muggles (indoor leisure facility), Arts and Crafts English practice and immersion

Junior Camp QE - Muggles (indoor leisure facility), Arts and Crafts English practice and immersion Junior Camp QE - Muggles (indoor leisure facility), arts and crafts, English practice and immersion Senior English Foundational Skills, Fluency Study and Practice

16:00-17:00

sports day games - egg and spoon, bean bag race, three-legged race or optional free time for

Badminton - Sports Hall or optional free time for seniors

Mystery Challenge or optional free time for seniors

Air Theatre Disco Table Tennis/Pad Work Gym session or Open optional free time for seniors

(seniors optional)

20:00-21:00

Camp QE

JUNIOR PROGRAMME

After a jam-packed English lesson, junior students can look forward to an energetic session led by our Camp QE staff. Junior students will take part in activities such as water sports, footgolf, scavenger hunts, building challenges and much more. Students are encouraged to take part in team challenges and themed days. If students want something more relaxing, or peaceful, there are also several activities such as arts and craft and film nights that will help them unwind after a busy day.

For our International Juniors, daily English lessons are combined with a mixed activity programme. Students will experience a selection of outdoor and indoor sports, activities and arts and crafts. Outdoor activities range from popular sports such as football, rugby, and tennis right through to rock climbing and skating. Our indoor activities can include basketball, dodgeball, table tennis, baking, visual arts, and many more.

Our state-of-the-art facilities and highquality coaching staff ensure that your child has a safe, enjoyable learning experience that they will always remember.

PROGRAMME 2: A 7-DAY INTENSIVE FOOTBALL RESIDENTIAL

in partnership with Mike Phelan Coaching.

NEW FOR 2025

This course is for students aged 1017 years old, ideally playing in a team with aspirations of a career in football. Students will spend a week developing both their skills on the pitch, but also their knowledge and understanding of the professional football industry.

As well as coaching sessions on the pitch with Mike, students can expect to be involved in:

Technical & Tactical analysis

Elevate your game with expert insights. Unlock the full potential of your team with our Technical and Tactical Analysis program. Dive into the nuances of football with detailed evaluations that sharpen

decision-making and enhance on-field intelligence. Our experts provide custom analyses, ensuring that both coaches and players can develop winning strategies and adapt to the competitive landscape of modern football.

Player data and physical tracking

Harness data to drive performance. Step into the future of football with our advanced Player data and physical tracking services. We equip you with the latest in performance analytics to monitor and improve every aspect of your game. From speed to endurance, our sophisticated tracking tools provide actionable insights that fuel player growth and team success.

Football psychology

Strengthen minds to win games. Master the mental game with our football psychology services. We offer guidance to build resilience, focus, and a winning mindset. Through workshops and oneon-one sessions, players and coaches learn to overcome psychological barriers, fostering a culture of mental toughness and collective achievement.

About the coaches and staff involved

Mike Phelan

Former Assistant manager to Sir Alex Ferguson and Ole Solskjaer

Former Premier League Manager

Former Professional player for Manchester United and England

Mike has coached Ronaldo, Rooney, Beckham, Keane, and Rashford to name a few.

Dave Horrocks

Dave is the former Head of Research and Development at Manchester United Football Club. Specialising in the coaching process, performance analytics, science and psychology.

Paul McGuinness

Former Manchester United Football Association coach. Paul is at the forefront of coach education in football

Students will also work with nutritionists and S&C coaches as well as meeting the team behind performance sport at QE.

July 2025 SAMPLE OVERVIEW

Seniors: English/Elective

Juniors: English/Camp QE

Juniors: Camp QE

Seniors: English/Elective

Juniors: English/Camp QE

Juniors: Camp QE

Seniors: English/Elective

Juniors: English/Camp QE

Juniors: Camp QE

Seniors: English/Elective

Juniors: English/Camp QE

Juniors: Camp QE

Thrive AND EVENING SESSIONS

Well-being is at the forefront of everything we do at Queen Ethelburga’s, and our THRIVE programme was shortlisted for a TES independent school wellbeing award in recent years.

Students on our short courses can start the day with activities such as yoga, crafts or mindfulness as well as being able to access specialist well-being workshops.

After each evening meal, there will be further sessions to join in with to help you meet other students and learn new skills. For example, music sessions, team games, board games, swimming, badminton, yoga, baking and access to our onsite wellbeing garden.

Our varied and exciting entertainment programme will also include outdoor theatre productions, cinema experiences, sports tournaments, and themed nights to help students wind down before settling into their comfortable boarding accommodation.

Trips Excursions AND

Students can look forward to an exciting itinerary of trips, with both an academic focus, and of course, the chance to relax, socialise and experience a wide range of leisure activities. There is no better way to embed language learning than practicing it with others, and our mixed nationality student body means that there are plenty of chances to do this throughout the day, as well as being on trips.

Here are just a few examples of the trips that will take place for the 2025 International Summer School.

There is one trip per week and to maximise your Summer School experience, we recommend staying for 4 weeks:

• Full day excursion to Manchester

• Overnight stay in London

• Full day excursion to York

• Residential Outdoor Activity Trip

*Programme subject to change

LONDON

Day 1

08:00 Departure from QE by coach

YORK

09:15 Depart QE

09:45 Arrive at Jorvik Centre

11:30 Depart Jorvik Centre, walk through York and packed lunch in Museum Gardens

13:00 Castle Museum/York Dungeons 15:00 Some time to explore York and shop

17:00 Evening meal at Panda Mami

19:00 Depart York

19:30 Arrive QE

12:00 Arrive at London Eye 14:30 Walking tour of London to include photo opportunities at some popular tourist locations.

16:15 Arrive in Leicester Square

17:00 Pizza Hut

18:30 Explore China Town 19:00 Arrival at theatre

19:30 West End Musical

22:00 Musical finishes

22:15 Depart theatre by coach for accommodation

23:00 Arrival at accommodation

Day 2

09:00 Depart accommodation 10:30 Arrival at Covent Garden to explore and shop for souvenirs

12:45 Entry to an experience such as Tomb Raider or The Crystal Maze (subject to availability) 16:30 Departure by coach to return to QE via services on way back for evening meal

22:00 Approximate arrival at QE

MANCHESTER

07:45 Depart QE

09:15 Arrive Manchester Cathedral

10:30 Walking tour through the city to Manchester Museum/ Whitworth Gallery

12:30 Packed lunch

13:30 Old Trafford arrive

16:00 Depart Old Trafford for Trafford Centre

16:00 Shopping and Food Court

19:00 Cinema

21:30 Depart back for QE

OUTDOOR ACTIVITY RESIDENTIAL

Day 1

07:00-09:00 Breakfast

09:00-10:30 Jacob’s Ladder

10:30-12:00 Archery

12:00-14:00 Lunch and free time

14:00-15:30 Zip Wire

15:30-17:00 Orienteering

17:00-19:00 Dinner

19:00-21:00 (one hour) Disc Golf

Day 2

07:00-09:00 Breakfast

09:00-10:30 Trapeze

10:30-12:00 Fencing

12:00-14:00 Lunch and free time

14:00-15:30 Challenge Course

15:30-17:00 Giant Swing

17:00-19:00 Dinner

19:00-21:00 Depart Centre

Boarding ACCOMMODATION

QE Short Courses’ provider, Queen Ethelburga’s Collegiate is a boarding school throughout the year and staff are used to offering students from around the globe the highest quality care. Our accommodation is spacious, comfortable and modern. There are common rooms and leisure spaces where students are

encouraged to relax and recharge whilst having the opportunity to socialise with others. To prepare you and your child, we send detailed information about our residential facilities and what to bring before the course begins. There is also chance to meet online at our ‘Before you arrive’ webinar.

What ’s Included

• We will deliver our established and well-respected standards in academic study, sports and creative arts to students on all pathways: our Football Intensive and our Junior and Senior International Summer Schools.

• A full and enriching daily schedule of lessons and activities for each student.

• A comfortable, safe and homely boarding environment. We are committed to making students feel part of the QE family whilst they spend time with us this summer.

• Warm, caring, fun and friendly live-in house parents.

• Excellent catering staff, outstanding on-site dining facilities and an international inspired menu. Hot

• and cold dishes, Halal, vegan and vegetarian options are available at breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Course fees include:

• Comfortable, modern accommodation with amenities. Most accommodation offer 2-4 student occupancy as standard. All boarding houses offer a communal, social area allowing students to relax and network with others.

• 24-hour supervision and pastoral care.

• All meals and snacks, freshly prepared by our team of dedicated international chefs.

• 30 hours of tuition per week with proof of attendance/assessment subject to suitable progress on the course.

• (60 hours per course) and a written assessment from academic staff.

• Exciting trips- both academic and leisure.

• Wellbeing activities integrated into daily schedules.

• A focus on physical wellbeing through sport and exercise with our professional coaches and access to our industry-standard facilities.

• Access to the incredible on-site facilities: fitness suite, swimming pool and student-favourite: Muggles. Muggles is a dedicated leisure facility offering table-tennis, video games, food-outlet, entertainment suite in a vibrant, fun-filled atmosphere.

• The potential to gain a conditional offer to Queen Ethelburga’s based on academic progress.

• A rich, cultural experience in a diverse community of mixed nationalities.

Celebrating

SUCCESS

QE recognises the achievements of all our students in all areas of study. At the end of each fortnight, an Awards Ceremony will be held which congratulates academic and boarding house contributions.

Welfare

AND SAFEGUARDING

Pastoral Care

Pastoral Care is the responsibility of every QE Short Course staff member. We have a dedicated Pastoral Team who report directly to the Course Directors. Every student in our care is assigned a Tutor who will check in on welfare regularly. The Tutors are supported during evenings and weekends by the

Short Course Residential Team, which together, provides welfare care 24 hours a day. There is access to on site first aiders, and off-site medical staff if needed. Students will have chance to take part in daily wellbeing activitiesreferred to as THRIVE- to help boost their positive mental health during and after their stay with us.

How to book AND WHAT HAPPENS NEXT?

Bookings are open and close on Friday 23rd May 2025.

A link to our online Application Form https://www.qe.org/internationalsummer-school

Please complete the application form digitally wherever possible. Should you require it in a different format, please email shortcourses@qe.org.

Please ensure that you follow the following steps:

1. Read the Terms & Conditions Document (online)

2. Read our Cancellation Policy (online)

3. Complete the Application Form

4. Follow payment instructions (overleaf)

On receipt of your registration form, our admissions team will be in touch.

PaymentINFORMATION

• Complete and send a registration form along with a copy of your child’s birth certificate, passport and any relevant medical information.

• Once we receive your booking, we will send an invoice for payment. We kindly request that fees are paid in accordance with the invoice due date. A deposit system is available for bookings made between September and December 2024.

• Once the payment is received, you will receive a booking confirmation email.

• We can provide a Visa support letter if your child requires a Visa.

• During the booking process, we ask for confirmation that you have read and agree to our ‘Terms and Conditions’ and ‘Cancellation Policy’. Both of these documents are available on our website.

Transfer INFORMATION

Arrivals

Students arriving into Manchester Airport (ONLY) on Tuesdays throughout July, between the times of 09:00 and 16:00 (UK) can request a transfer on a QE bus, at no additional cost.

Places on these buses are limited and any students wanting to utilise this offer are advised to book early.

Should you wish to request a transfer from Manchester Airport, on a Tuesday between the hours of 09:00 and 16:00, please inform us at the time of booking. We will require arrival information to confirm your transfer request.

Departures

Students departing from Manchester Airport (ONLY) on Tuesday 8th July (Football departures only), 15th, 22nd or 29th July between the times of 11.00 and 18:00 (UK) can request a transfer on a QE bus, at no additional cost. Places on these buses are limited and any students wanting to utilise this offer are advised to book early.

Should you wish to request a transfer to Manchester Airport, on Tuesday 15th, 22nd or 29th July and your departure flight is between 11:00 and 18:00 (UK) please inform us at the time of booking. We will require departure information to confirm your transfer request.

Students arriving or departing the UK outside of these times, on different days, or from different airports will need to organise their own transfers. QE highly recommends Anytime Travel as a trusted travel partner. Anytime Travel work with QE throughout the year to provide travel solutions for our students and all their drivers are DBS checked. Please inform us of arrival and departure information in order for us to support students with their travel arrangements.

For support with transfers, we recommend QE’s Trusted Travel Partner

ANYTIME TRAVEL

Anytime Travel, an established, family-run business transport company based in York, offer quality minibuses for all occasions. They provide a 24/7 service and can be contacted 24 hours a day, giving customers peace of mind with regards to any last minute changes.

Telephone: (+44) 01904 479090

Mobile: (+44) 07717 753314 or (+44) 07717 873745

Email: anytimetravel@hotmail.com

www.anytimetravelyork.co.uk

Questions FREQUENTLY ASKED

What dates can students arrive/depart?

Our arrival days are Tuesday 1st, 8th and 15th July 2025. Our departure days are Tuesday 8th (7-day football course only), Tuesday 15th July, Tuesday 22nd July, Tuesday 29th July.

Do you offer transfers?

Only on Tuesdays from Manchester Airport.

Please see page 29. We do not offer transfers on other days and from other airports in the listed price. Should you require transfers, we recommend getting in touch with our trusted taxi partner- taxi@ qe.org who will be able to organise airport transfers for you.

Are there specific times at which we need to arrive on site?

We recommend arriving between 10am and 4pm, but we understand this isn’t always possible. Should you need to arrive out of hours, we will provide a contact number and member of staff to greet students on arrival and get them settled.

Can we pre-book a place on a certain trip?

Trips are included in the price of the summer school. Should you wish to attend all of the trips, we strongly recommend a full stay of 4 weeks. The sample timetables give further information on the trip schedule, to aid your decision making.

What level of English do students need to have?

We require students to be able to communicate their needs in English.

This is to ensure their safety. All the course, lessons and activities are delivered in English.

We wish to send students, but they do not need intensive English lessons. Is there anything else on offer?

Yes – email us shortcourses@qe.org

I’m an agent, and have a group- can you cater for us?

We are happy to discuss any requirements for bespoke groups- please get in touch at shortcourses@qe.org

Do you accept group leaders?

Due to our rigorous safeguarding on-site, we can only permit group leaders who can complete all required safer-recruitment checks.

Please email shortcourses@qe.org if you would like to know what checks and documentation we need for adult trip leaders to be permitted on site.

We do not allow group leaders into boarding houses, they are accommodated in adultonly accommodation and have scheduled check-in times with their groups daily.

We strongly stress that as a renowned boarding school, we have highly skilled and experienced staff in all areas. You can be confident in sending us your groups in the knowledge that they will be looked after by our on-site QE staff without the need for a trip leader.

If you require any further information, or have queries, please contact us at shortcourses@qe.org