WHD MINISTAYS

WHD MINISTAYS DISCOVER AND EXPERIENCE

2025/2026

A BESPOKE MINISTAY

PROGRAMME LIKE NO OTHER

Our Ministay programmes are designed with flexibility, offering tailored experiences in language learning, history, academics, sport, arts, or culture. With three distinctive options – EAL-focused, immersion, or activity-based – we create stays that inspire and engage every group. Previous highlights include students serving as mascots for a professional football team, performing at the Charles Dickens Festival, and receiving hockey coaching from an international player.

The EAL programme provides a minimum of 15 hours of English lessons each week, complemented by real-life opportunities to practise language skills in authentic contexts. From afternoon tea on arrival to a traditional English breakfast on departure, every detail introduces students to the richness of British culture.

AIMS & VALUES

The aims of WHD Ministays are to:

• Build students’ confidence

• Improve students’ skills and knowledge

• Provide additional opportunities through a range of enrichment activities

• Experience British culture and way of life

• Meet and make friends with people from around the world

• Provide a safe, kind and caring environment

Course options:

• English as an Additional Language

• Sports

Supported by qualified English teachers, dedicated pastoral staff, and a safe, secure setting, we ensure every stay is memorable, rewarding, and truly unique. West End Musical Excursion

• Prep Immersion experience

• Senior Immersion experience

• London

• Creative Art

• University Tours and Workshops

• Tours and Activity Week

The international transfer and transport links are also desirable and convenient. We can arrange transfers from all major London airports (Gatwick, Heathrow, Stanstead, Luton) at the best rates available Gatwick.

£50 per person

Harry Potter Studio Excursion

£70 per person Additional Group Leader £250 per week Transfers Available on request

SAMPLE EAL PROGRAMME SAMPLE IMMERSION PROGRAMME

Sports Afternoon is football, hockey, cricket, swimming or rounders depending on the season.

We can accommodate other activities based on group preferences either on our campus or off-site to suit your budget.

WHAT IS INCLUDED?

Agreed full time bespoke programme

3 meals and 2 snacks included each day

3 hours per week of evening activities

Beach School

Once weekly off-site excursion

1 Group Leader per 8 students

Group bedrooms of 4-6 students

Airport transfers: (Approx. journey time in car from selected airport)

Gatwick Airport (LGW) - 1 hr 30 min

Heathrow Airport (LHR) - 1 hr 50 min

Stansted Airport (STN) - 1 hr 50 min

London Luton Airport (LTN) - 2 hr 15 min

End of course certificate of attendance

OUR FACILITIES

Set in 20 acres of stunning parkland, our campus is within walking distance of multiple idyllic sandy beaches. The perfect location for students wishing to experience the best of England during their ministay. From the Kent coast, to London (only an hour away!), to the historic and beautiful locations of Dover & Canterbury, we are perfectly situated. With excellent community links, we can offer unique and one-ofa-kind cultural experiences for our groups.