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Junior English Camps in the UK

SPRACHCAFFE has been running supervised teen English summer camps in the UK since 1983. Our junior programme welcomes teenagers across three locations: Brighton (ages 12–17), London North (ages 12–17) and London Ealing (ages 14–17). All lessons are run by qualified native English-speaking teachers, with full supervision by trained Teamers.

Every camp is fully all-inclusive: English lessons, full-board accommodation, a daily afternoon and evening activity programme, weekly excursions, Teamer supervision, a structured curfew for students aged 17 and under, and 24/7 emergency support.

Juniors

Global community

Your teen joins a multicultural group of classmates from around the world.

Three iconic locations

Brighton (coast), London North (campus) and London Ealing (capital).

Expert supervision

Trained Teamers accompany students throughout the entire camp.

Real immersion

Morning lessons, afternoon activities and weekly excursions. CEFR levels A1 to C1.

Choose Our Schools in the UK

Our English summer camps are offered at the following locations.

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London
Boost your English skills in the world’s capital of language, style, and global communication.
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Brighton

Fluent English comes easily in this coastal hotspot known for its open-minded and lively culture.
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London North

Learn English in a creative hotspot where global ideas, accents, and cultures mix on campus.

London vs Brighton

Brighton - A coastal city on the English south coast, with a lively seafront, a pebble beach and a creative atmosphere. Ages 12-17. Residence Seafront accommodation with sea views. Approximately one hour from London.

London North -A campus-style residential setting in north London. Green surroundings, on-campus facilities and a more contained environment for younger or first-time travellers. Ages 12-17. Students stay in a full-board campus residence, with weekly excursions into central London.

London Ealing - Our British Council-accredited school in West London (Ealing W5). Direct access to central London via the Elizabeth line (20 minutes). Ages 14-17. Homestay accommodation with carefully selected hosts in West London.

"Staff very friendly and professional - a very good school."

Marcella Capista [London, UK]

Feature Brighton London North London Ealing
Age range 12–17 12–17 14–17
Setting Coastal seafront, pebble beach Campus-style, green north London West London neighbourhood, Elizabeth line
Best for Outgoing teens; beach lovers Younger or first-time travellers; quieter setting Older teens; access to central London
Accommodation Residence Seafront, en-suite, full board Campus residence, full board Homestay with local families (West London)
Excursions Brighton Pier, South Downs, day trips to London London sights, weekly central-London excursions London museums, theatre, Oxford / Cambridge day trips
Class size Max. 14 students Max. 14 students Max. 14 students
CEFR levels A1–C1 A1–C1 A1–C1
Lessons per week 20 lessons (45 min) 20 lessons (45 min) 20 lessons (45 min)

All three locations include the same SPRACHCAFFE standards: trained Teamers, full board, supervised activity programme, weekly excursions, structured curfew for under-18s, and 24/7 emergency support.

Sprachcaffe Brighton
Sprachcaffe London

Student Experiences from England

"So far, I have nothing to complain about. I find the environment really relaxed, with lots of sharing of experiences and people from different cultures, which adds a lot to the immersion and to learning English. Our teacher Joana is always cheerful and brings really good activities that make us interact productively - and the content itself is very dynamic."

Ricardo Ruas [London, UK]

Real British English

Spending two to four weeks in England exposes teenagers to authentic native-speaker English — far beyond what any classroom at home can replicate. According to Cambridge Assessment English (part of the University of Cambridge), learners typically need around 200 hours of guided learning to progress from one CEFR level to the next. SPRACHCAFFE's Standard Course delivers 20 lessons per week (15 hours of teaching), supplemented by constant authentic English exposure outside the classroom — at the breakfast table, in shops, on the bus, and with classmates from across Europe and Asia.

For most teenagers, two to four weeks of intensive UK immersion delivers measurable progress: around half a CEFR level for beginners, and a full level for intermediate students.

Why Choose England for a Teen English Summer Camp

England is the top teen English destination, and for good reason:

  • It leads the global English Language Teaching (ELT) market, with a 38% share - and 62% of UK ELT students are under 18.
  • The ages of 12 to 17 are ideal for language learning, combining cognitive flexibility with the maturity needed to grasp grammar.
  • UK language schools are regulated under the British Council's Accreditation UK scheme. SPRACHCAFFE London Ealing has been accredited since 1990.

Safe, Supervised, and Supported

  • Trained Teamers - qualified young-adult activity leaders aged 20 to 30 - supervise every SPRACHCAFFE UK summer camp. Each Teamer is responsible for around 15 students and stays with the group from morning lessons through to evening activities, living at the same residence.
  • Structured curfew for under-18s. Students aged 17 and under follow the full supervised activity schedule and a clearly defined curfew. Free time is supervised by Teamers throughout.
  • 24/7 emergency support. A dedicated emergency line is available throughout the stay, and on-site staff are always reachable.
  • Full-board accommodation. Breakfast, lunch and dinner are included at all camps. Vegetarian, halal and allergy-friendly options can be arranged at the time of booking.
  • Airport transfers are available from designated airports during standard arrival and departure windows; private transfers can be arranged outside these times.
  • Unaccompanied minor service is available where airlines require it.
  • We strongly recommend purchasing comprehensive medical and travel insurance before departure. Insurance can be arranged through SPRACHCAFFE at the time of booking.

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Stays range from one to six weeks, depending on the location. Most families opt for a two-week programme, which gives students enough time to settle in and make real progress - and friendships form that last long beyond the summer. Longer stays of four weeks or more are also available; the longer the stay, the more students gain. Current starting dates are listed on our location pages.

SPRACHCAFFE's UK teen English camps welcome students aged 12 to 17, with age ranges set per destination:

  • Brighton: ages 12-17
  • London North: ages 12-17
  • London Ealing: ages 14-17

Students are grouped by both age and CEFR language level. No prior knowledge of English is required for beginner levels (A1).

Every SPRACHCAFFE camp is supervised by trained Teamers - young adults aged between 20 and 30 who travel with the group at all times. Each Teamer looks after around 15 students. Students aged 17 and under observe a curfew and follow the full leisure programme as a group. Full-board accommodation means meals and evenings are fully covered. We strongly recommend purchasing medical and travel insurance before departure.

  • English lessons (Standard or Intensive)
  • Full-board accommodation in a supervised residence or homestay
  • CEFR placement test on arrival
  • All course materials on loan
  • A daily afternoon and evening activity programme - sports, games and cultural excursions
  • Weekly full-day excursions to UK landmarks
  • Teamer supervision throughout
  • 24/7 emergency support
  • A welcome party on arrival day
  • A SPRACHCAFFE certificate confirming the CEFR level reached and lessons completed

Optional add-ons: airport transfers (standard or private), unaccompanied minor service, flights (booked separately) and travel insurance.

Yes. SPRACHCAFFE offers an Unaccompanied Minor (UM) service where airlines require it. Most major airlines provide an unaccompanied-minor escort service for children aged approximately 5 to 12 (mandatory) and 13 to 17 (optional, by parental request). On arrival at the destination airport, SPRACHCAFFE staff or transfer providers meet the student and bring them directly to the residence or homestay.

Standard arrival is Sunday and standard departure is Saturday with group airport transfers organised during these windows. Private transfers are available outside standard hours for an additional charge.