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30-hour academic programme over two weeks; maximum 16 students per class.
Explore / Learn / Connect · Summer 2027
Your Nottingham Summer.
Make new discoveries in Nottingham, from its lively city centre to its green university setting. This residential programme combines university campus accommodation and lifestyle with English learning, creative activities and cultural visits across England.
University of Nottingham · University Park campus
Nottingham · England
11–17Ages
1–29 July2027 season
30 hoursAcademic programme / two weeks
2 weeksStandard programme
Your Nottingham base
Campus accommodation. Space to explore.
Stay in single en-suite rooms only, with shared communal areas, at the University of Nottingham’s University Park campus. Lakes and green spaces surround this residential base, around two miles from the city centre. Your residence allocation is confirmed in your quotation. Limited capacity - book early.
Group availability, dates and full booking terms are confirmed in your quotation.
Example bedroom from the published Nottingham centre gallery. Your residence allocation will be confirmed.
University dining room, from the published Nottingham centre gallery.
What’s included
Campus accommodation
Single en-suite rooms only, with shared communal areas.
Full board
Cooked and continental breakfast, lunch and dinner; packed lunches on excursions.
Activities and visits
3 full-day and 2 half-day visits over two weeks, with listed admissions and evening activities.
Group transfers
Return group transfers from Birmingham, East Midlands or Heathrow; other airports may cost extra.
Learning essentials
Level test, age-focused English learning and an end-of-course certificate.
English with room to grow
For ages 11–17, with age-focused learning for 11–14s and 14–17s and English levels A2–C1. The two-week programme includes a 30-hour academic programme in classes of no more than 16: 27 lesson hours plus 3 academic hours during activity time. Learning combines communication, practical English, creative group projects and preparation for cultural visits. Lessons may take place in the morning or afternoon.
University facilities include playing fields, tennis courts, an indoor sports hall, spacious classrooms, a lecture theatre and a heated indoor pool. The activity programme may include photography, scavenger hunts, t-shirt design, football, rounders, creative challenges and cultural exchanges, with quizzes, discos and talent shows in the evenings. Activities and facility use depend on the programme and availability.
Nottingham, Manchester, York and Cambridge
The two-week programme includes three full-day excursions: Manchester with a stadium tour, York with entry to York Minster, and Cambridge with entry to a university college. Two half-day visits explore Nottingham. Optional destinations may include Stratford-upon-Avon or London at extra cost. The stadium and Cambridge college will be confirmed for your group.
Explore Nottingham on two local half-day visits, with time to discover the city’s character, shops and cultural surroundings. Optional visits cost extra.
Your sample two-week stay
Thursday arrival: airport transfer, room check-in and campus orientation, followed by welcome and icebreaker games.
Nine three-hour lesson sessions provide 27 academic hours, plus 3 academic hours during activity time: a 30-hour academic programme over two weeks. Lessons and activities may alternate between morning and afternoon.
Week 1
- Friday
Welcome, test + 3h English; Nottingham half-day
Evening: scavenger hunt
- Saturday
Full-day Manchester + stadium tour
Evening: team challenges
- Sunday
Full-day York + York Minster entry
Evening: relaxed group games
- Monday
3h English; football or basketball
Evening: disco
- Tuesday
3h English; photography workshop
Evening: big quiz
- Wednesday
3h English; comic-making or podcasting
Evening: talent show
- Thursday
3h English; sports tournament
Evening: creative team challenge
Week 2
- Friday
3h English; Nottingham half-day visit
Evening: karaoke
- Saturday
Full-day Cambridge + college entry
Evening: silent disco
- Sunday
Optional excursion (extra) or campus activities
Evening: escape-room challenge
- Monday
3h English; rounders or dance
Evening: cultural exchange
- Tuesday
3h English; t-shirt design workshop
Evening: team games
- Wednesday
3h English; 3h academic activity project
Evening: farewell social
- Thursday
Departures and airport transfers
Illustrative programme only. Activities and order may change with the length of stay or dates. Optional excursions cost extra and may be paid before arrival or on site. Your itinerary and included admissions will be confirmed at booking stage.
Dates and arrivals
Season: 1–29 July 2027. Thursday arrivals: 1 and 15 July for the standard two-week programme. Any one-week request must be agreed separately at quotation stage.
Practical details
Return group transfers from Birmingham, East Midlands and Heathrow are included in published group fees. Approximate journeys: East Midlands 30 minutes, Birmingham 1 hour and Heathrow 2.5 hours, depending on traffic. Coaches may be shared and airport waits can be up to two hours. Other airports may cost extra. Flight arrangements and final inclusions are confirmed in your quotation.
Let’s plan your group’s stay
Speak to Phil about dates, numbers and your preferred programme. Your Outside English price and full booking terms will be confirmed in your quotation.
phil.edurec@gmail.com
+44 7834 486345 · Phone / WhatsApp