Give your daughter the chance to grow, learn, and develop at St. Francis’ College. Our Short-Stay Experiences offer students aged 10-18years old the opportunity to experience life at a leading independent, all-girls’, boarding school. It’s the perfect blend of academics and boarding life, with cultural exploration combined.
Your daughter will join a complete timetable of classes alongside our full-time students, guided by passionate, subject specialist teachers. She will experience:
Engaging, hands-on lessons
Small class sizes for individual attention
Opportunities to strengthen English language skills
A stimulating curriculum designed to spark curiosity and build confidence
Our warm and dedicated residential team ensures every student feels supported and included from their first day. A home away from home with:
Comfortable, modern accommodation, ideally located within the main college building
Daily pastoral support
A safe, structured environment
A boarding buddy to support them settle in to the Boarding House, and school life
Activities that inspire; students enjoy a rich programme of co-curricular activities, such as:
Sports, arts, and music
Weekend excursions (these may incur additional charges)
Evening skills development activities
Educational and cultural visits
A caring, internationally minded community
A seamless introduction to boarding school life
A British schooling experience
A personalised approach to each child’s wellbeing and educational development whilst with us
Flexible stay options to suit your family’s schedule (2 weeks up to 1 full term)
Excellent location - Letchworth Garden City blends the British countryside with all the benefits of an established town. It is within close proximity to international airports and a direct train link to both central London and Cambridge
A school steeped in British history, renowned for educating girls for nearly 100 years
Families who want their child to:
Experience a world-class British education
Discover life in boarding before committing long-term
Improve English in an immersive setting
Gain independence in a supportive environment
Short Stay Fees
(minimum 2 week stay, up to a maximum of 1 complete term)
Weekly Tuition (Day Pupils Only) £761 Weekly Tuition & Full Boarding
Registration Fee (Non-Refundable) £100
Additional Charges (which may include, but are not limited to): Security Deposit (refundable upon the term after the applicant leaves), Weekend Excursions, EAL Lessons, Uniform (we will endeavour to provide high-quality pre-loved uniform to borrow, but this will be subject to size availability), Private Tuition for dance, music or LAMDA lessons, and Airport Transfers
To find out more about Short Stay Experiences at St. Francis’ College or to check availability, please email: admissions@stfrancis.herts.sch.uk
