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Junior English camps in 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), London Ealing (ages 14–17). All the lessons are run by qualified native English-speaking teachers, with full supervision by Teamers 

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

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Global Community

Teen joins a multicultural group of classmates from around the world.

Three iconic locations

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

Expert Supervision

Trained Teamers accompany students throughout the entire camp.

Real Immersion

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

Chose our schools in UK

English summer camps are offered at

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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 - Coastal city on the English south coast. Lively seafront, pebble beach, creative atmosphere. Ages 12-17. Residence Seafront accommodation with sea views. Approximately 1 hour from London.

London North - Campus-style residential setting in north London. Green surroundings, on-campus facilities, more contained environment for younger or first-time travellers. Ages 12-17. [Brief description of accommodation and excursion access.]

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

Staff very friendly and professional, 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.

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Student Experiences from England

So far, I have nothing to complain about regarding the school. I find the environment really relaxed, with lots of experience sharing and people from different cultures, which adds a lot to the immersion and learning of English. Teacher Joana is always cheerful and brings really good activities that make us interact productively, besides the content itself being 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 home classroom 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, with classmates from across Europe and Asia.

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

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Why England for Teen Summer camps

England is the top teen English destination because:

  1. It leads the global ELT market (38% share), with 62% of UK ELT students under 18.
  2. Ages 12-17 are ideal for language learning, combining cognitive flexibility with grammar-learning maturity.
  3. UK schools are strictly regulated by British Council Accreditation UK; 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; 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. This gives students enough time to settle in and make real progress. Friendships form that last long beyond 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. These are young adults aged between 20 and 30. They 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 travel insurance before departure.

What's included in the price

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

Optional add-ons

  • Airport transfers (standard or private)
  • Unaccompanied minor service
  • Flights (booked separately)
  • 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.