Summer School

Dean Close Summer School 2025

Ages 8 - 12

Ages 13 - 16

Introduction

Marie Widdowson, Commercial Director

We are incredibly excited to announce the launch of our Summer School here at Dean Close School in Cheltenham. The fantastic reputation, facilities and academic structure at the school allow us to extend our experience beyond the academic timetable and to students from all over the world.

There are options for all, including in-depth focus into music & art alongside a fantastic English language, activity and excursion programme.

We aim to provide a safe and inclusive environment that is an extension of what we do here across the Dean Close Foundation.

AGE – We run two academic programmes; one for ages 8–12 and another for ages 13–16.

ACADEMIC – 15 hours of English per week.

ACTIVITIES – Music & art workshops run throughout the activity programme as well as sport and social activities.

EXCURSIONS – With a focus on fun, education and history we plan full and half-day excursions throughout the week. These include Gloucester Cathedral (filming location for Harry Potter), Bath, Oxford & London.

DATES – The summer school runs across a two week period. Dates for 2025 are Thursday 3rd July – Thursday 17th July.

TRANSFERS – Airport pick up & drop-off is available for an additional £300.

25 Metre Swimming Pool

50 Acres of Grounds and Woodland

Weekly Timetable

An example of what students can expect when taking part in our Summer School programme.

Academic Programme

"The aim of our academic programme is to provide high quality education. Lessons are planned and executed by a combination of both Dean Close Staff and highly qualified teachers/tutors connected to Dean Close. We are incredibly proud of our offering and see it as a direct extension of the fantastic education we provide to our students during term time. We want the students to learn but to also have an enjoyable experience, getting a feel for what Dean Close is like as a school and as a community."

Ages 8–12 : Level 1

Fun and engaging lessons that are reflective of our Prep School curriculum and centered around active learning through activities and games, providing a wide range of both written and verbal English skills.

Ages 13-16 : Level 2

Level 2 focuses on developing a wider skill set and is based on our Senior School curriculum. Students will learn through a variation of different activities and assignments that are relevant to the world they are growing up in.

Dean Close Foundation Commercial Director

Music & Art

Music and Art are a huge part of life at Dean Close, with high quality facilities in both the Art & Music Schools.

Our Music school houses a 120-seat performance hall and recording studio, as well as a number of classrooms and breakout/rehearsal spaces.

Our Art school is spread across 2-floors with dedicated creative spaces for both classes and independent working.

We have built a comprehensive Music and Art programme into our summer school, in which the students will benefit from state-of-the-art facilities and tuition to build their creative skills in both areas.

Excursions & Activities

Excursions: There are three excursions a week. One all-day, one-half day and one smaller excursion. Examples of these are trips to London (including the Tate Galleries), trips to Oxford/Bath and also visits to local towns, landmarks and shows/galleries.

Activities: On-site activities will include team building games and exercises as well as sport such as football & Basketball. Students will be given free time to enjoy the pool and other school facilities throughout their time with us, as well as time to just relax and replenish their energy in our boarding houses and social spaces.

Evening activities will include film nights, a disco, quizzes, talent shows and more.

Glouceseter Cathedral - A fliming location for Harry Potter

Catering

We offer a varied and healthy menu with options from around the world as well as staple British meals such as a Sunday roast and fish & chips.

Breakfast is a variation of cooked and continental with lunch offering a salad bar, with cold options and a hot option.

Our fantastic catering team have a wealth of experience and have been with us for many years. They are a massive hit with both staff and students at Dean Close.

We are a nut free site with all dietary requirements catered for.

Snacks and drinks are served during break times.

Health & Welfare

Students are supervised at all times. Welfare or health concerns are spotted quickly and dealt with promptly. All our staff will be trained in Safeguarding and will also have the support of our Designated Safeguarding Lead throughout.

Students will be covered by a basic insurance policy with a nurse available to assist, if necessary, through our on-site Medical Centre.

The student's laundry will be washed once per week as required with bedding also changed once during the two week stay.

Students will be given a safeguarding briefing upon arrival and will have staff they can contact if they need support.

Boarding Houses

Our boarding houses offer modern and relaxing living spaces, set within beautiful traditional buildings. Fawley offers a range of single and dorm rooms and Fortfield a range of dorm rooms and large communal spaces.

FAWLEY HOUSE

FORTFIELD HOUSE

Course Overview

Tuition. 30+ Hours of English

11+ Hours of Art & Music

Small Class Sizes

Academic Report and Certificate awarded

Accommodation

3 Meals per day and snacks

24/7 welfare and support

Access to all of Dean Close Facilities

A varied and exciting activity and excursion programme

A dedicated team of experienced and passionate Dean Close staff

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