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RESIDENTIAL SUMMER LANGUAGE SCHOOL 2026

‘Where Learning Meets Adventure’

LANGUAGE COURSE AGES: 7 to 13 years*

DATES: 6th July to 24th July 2026

COURSE PRICE: £1,650 per week booking, a reduced price will be offered for the full three week programme. The residential programme will offer English language classes in the mornings, with a wide range of activities, sports and cultural visits in the afternoons, alongside Orwell Park children from the local area. All levels of English are welcome, from beginners to fluent speakers. Places are limited and will be allocated on a first come, first served basis. * Please note, children must have had their 7th birthday before 1st September 2025.

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Headmaster’s Welcome A very warm welcome to Orwell Park School. We are excited to welcome you to our beautiful school for what will be a very distinctive Residential Summer Language School led and run by our very own teaching and boarding staff. Orwell Park is one of the UK’s leading coeducational boarding prep schools and we have a long, proud history of preparing our students to go onto the top senior boarding schools in the country, including Benenden, Eton, Harrow, Marlborough, Oundle, Radley, Uppingham, Wellington, Winchester and Wycombe Abbey, often with scholarships and exhibitions. Founded in 1868, Orwell Park is renowned for its magical setting in 110 acres of parkland on the banks of the Orwell Estuary in East Suffolk and we feel incredibly lucky to be able to live and work in such inspiring surroundings. At Orwell Park, we strive to provide an exceptional education that combines the legacy and traditions of the past with the vibrancy of the present and the future. Many staff live on site and will be playing an active part in the Summer School. I am delighted to have Mr Alex Brunt as our Summer School Course Director, a senior and very highly respected teacher at Orwell Park, whose dedication, organisational skills and strong rapport with children and parents qualify him perfectly for this important role. Under his leadership, the Summer School will be ambitious, fun and meticulously planned –

but most importantly, it will be an incredible learning opportunity and a hugely memorable experience for your child. As a prep school which accommodates a significant number of full boarders during term time, including a diverse mix of international students from across the world, Orwell Park is ideally set up for this Residential Summer School programme. The students will be accommodated in our spacious dormitories and be able to enjoy the large common room spaces, extensive facilities and stunning views. English as an Additional Language (EAL) lessons will ensure that all students, regardless of their ability level, make rapid progress in their language learning. A number of our local Orwell Park pupils will also be attending the activities, Masterclasses and excursions available in the Summer School, meaning that your child will be conversing, playing and collaborating with native English speakers when they are not in their EAL morning lessons. Our aim is that the Orwell Park Residential Summer Language School will provide a fully immersive and transformational educational opportunity and an authentic taste of what life at Orwell is like during term time. I very much look forward to welcoming your daughter or son to Orwell Park this summer.

Simon O’Malley Head

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Welcome to the Orwell Park Residential Summer Language School, from the Course Director Orwell Park is unique in so many ways. Located on a large campus in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, with its herd of deer seen roaming the grounds every morning and evening, the setting certainly sets us apart. At Orwell’s heart is the first class education and sense of adventure which is embraced and enjoyed by all those who come through the gates of one of England’s most historic, independent, boarding prep schools. The Orwell Park Summer Language School will aim to provide an unrivalled level of learning for all of its students, with a fully comprehensive programme of differentiated English lessons being offered alongside a wide range of Masterclasses, plus exciting trips and activities. The enriching programme that we have put together focuses on providing children with the chance to grow and develop through a number of physical, cultural and creative opportunities. We feel very fortunate to be able to offer the students a wide range of outstanding facilities, including five tennis courts, two outdoor all weather sports surfaces, an observatory with a unique Victorian telescope, a beautiful outdoor swimming pool, a 9-hole golf course, ‘footgolf ’, a large sports hall, three squash courts, a military assault course, a Design Technology workshop, an Art studio, science laboratories, high ropes and bushcraft facilities, a woodland Forest School and there is the opportunity for performing arts in our beautiful Orangery. All of this means that our Summer School can offer an incredible number of different on-site activities, as well as excursions to some of the UK’s most historic cities and exciting activity centres. Located only an hour by train from London Liverpool Street and an hour from London Stansted airport, Orwell Park is easily accessible for students from all over the world. We have every confidence that Orwell Park’s Summer Language School 2026 will be one to remember; we can’t wait for the adventure to begin!

A.Brunt Alex Brunt Course Director

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“The Orwell Park Summer Language hool will aim to provide an unrivalled level of learning for all of its students”

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Course Overview The structure of the Orwell Park Summer School is designed to give all overseas students the perfect blend of education, new opportunities, adventure, friendship and fun. The children will benefit from three hours of intensive English as an Additional Language (EAL) lessons in the mornings, during which they will develop their written and spoken English, followed by an exciting afternoon programme of Activities and Masterclasses. Each week there will also be full day and half day Excursions to wonderful cities, beaches, aqua parks and leading national attractions, such as the world famous

official Warner Bros. Harry Potter Studio Tour. During the Activities, Masterclasses and Excursions, the residential group will integrate fully with local Orwell Park children, giving them the ideal opportunity to further practise their English in a relaxed, enjoyable and collaborative environment. There will be further fun through our programme of structured activities each evening, such as toasting marshmallows over the campfire in our beautiful woodlands, which will aim to bring the Summer School community together, providing a taster of a true English boarding school experience.

Whilst every effort will be made to stick to the advertised schedule, external factors such as weather and travel restrictions might result in plans needing to be adapted nearer the time. We therefore reserve the right to provide suitable alternatives.

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A TYPICAL WEEK

DAY 2

DAY 3

08:00 - 08:45

Breakfast

08:45 - 09:45

English Lessons

09:45 - 10:00

Break

10:00 - 11:00

English Lessons

11:00 - 11:15

DAY 1

Break

11:15 - 12:15

Arrival,Welcome, Introduction and Tour

English Lessons

12:15 - 13:30

Lunch

13:30 - 15:00

Icebreaker Activities

Masterclasses/ Activities

15:00 - 16:00

Grub (Snack)

Grub

16:00 - 17:30

Masterclasses/ Activities

17:30 - 18:00

Break

18:00 - 19:00

Supper

19:00 - 19:30

Downtime

19:30 - 20:30

Swimming

Quiz Night

Campfire/ Marshmallows

20:30 - 08:00

Boarding House

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DAY 4

DAY 5

DAY 6

DAY 7

Breakfast

English Lessons

Break

English Lessons

Break

English Lessons

Lunch

*FULL DAY EXCURSIONS City Visits, Harry Potter Studio Tour, Theme Park

Final Assembly: Presentation of Certificates and Prizes

Departure

Masterclasses/ Activities Grub Masterclasses/ Activities Break

*HALF DAY EXCURSIONS Waterpark or one of the Suffolk beaches on award-winning coastlines.

*The days of the excursions will vary each week.

Supper Downtime Capture the Flag

Film Night

Disco

Boarding House

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English as an Additional Language (EAL) Programme The Orwell Park Summer Language School aims to combine specialist, intensive EAL teaching with an immersive and authentic English boarding experience. The core academic element of the language programme will be led and run by our own Orwell Park teaching staff, including our experienced and dedicated Head of EAL. Our in-house EAL specialists will be supplemented by an external team of carefully recruited EAL/TEFL/ TESOL teachers, who are joining us for the full programme. The EAL programme will follow the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) and will focus on the four key areas of language development: listening, speaking, reading and writing, with a wide range of techniques, resources and activities embedded into the programme.

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Small class sizes, individualised learning programmes and experienced teaching will ensure that your daughter or son will make rapid progress each week that they spend at the Orwell Park Summer Language School. There will be three hours of lessons each morning and the programme will also include sessions on British culture through a topic-based approach. The students will be supported in preparing presentations and developing their debating skills..

SUMMARY / KEY INFORMATION • Small class sizes of no more than 12 children • Students will be grouped based on their ability/experience • All abilities welcome, from beginners to fluent speakers • Three hours of lessons in the mornings (see Course Programme)

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Main Activity Programme An incredible range of on-site activities are included in the weekly course fee, taking full advantage of Orwell Park’s stunning 110 acre campus and excellent facilities. The activity programme will include: •

Arts and crafts in our large Art Studio

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Assault course installed by a British Army regiment

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Bushcraft in our extensive woodlands and outdoor Forest School

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Crate Stack in our high ropes team building area

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Footgolf on our beautiful 9-hole golf course

• Multi-sports (including Cricket, Badminton, Basketball, Squash and Football) in our Sports Hall, Squash Courts, Astroturf and extensive outdoor pitches •

Swimming in our magnificent outdoor pool, accessed via the Wysteria Walk

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And much, much more…!

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Masterclasses We have put together an exciting additional offering of five Masterclasses for the students to choose from. The Masterclasses are all led by professional coaches, teachers or instructors and give your daughter or son the opportunity to specialise in their afternoons at the Orwell Park Summer School. All Masterclasses are optional and are subject to an additional charge of £200 per child per week. All levels of ability and experience are welcome to sign up for a Masterclass. Places are limited and will be allocated on a first come first served basis, so book early to avoid disappointment.

SAILING

£200 per week

In partnership with the East Anglian Sea School at our neighbouring Levington Marina, specialist instructors will take your child out on the safety boat (RIB) to the floating pontoon located on the River Orwell. With the instructor, your daughter or son will learn the ropes on board one of the training Wayfarers. The Hartley Wayfarer dinghies are perfect for teaching small groups and allow less experienced students to learn safely. • Two x 2-hour sessions per week • All equipment, including life jackets, will be provided

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Masterclasses SHOOTING £200 per week We have our own clay pigeon shooting range on site, with two traps. Our Shooting Masterclass is run by British Association for Shooting and Conservation accredited instructor Mr Simon Clarke, who runs our regular term time sessions at Orwell Park. As well as offering further practise of following instructions carefully in English, clay pigeon shooting will develop a range of skills including self-discipline and control, co-ordination, patience, and self-awareness.

• Two x 2-hour sessions per week • C lays, 20 bore shotguns, traps, cartridges and ear defenders all provided • M inimum age for Shooting Masterclass is 8 years old

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Masterclasses TENNIS £200 per week With five tennis courts on site and a team of professional coaches working at Orwell Park throughout the year, we have the ideal setup to offer sessions in this hugely popular sport. The expert team of coaches will be led by Mr Lee Tweed, LTA Level 4 Senior Performance Coach from Ipswich Sports Club; Lee works with all abilities, from beginners to national level players. All aspects of the game will be developed in these Masterclasses, with fun games and match play being enjoyed alongside the coaching drills and sessions.

• Three x 2-hour sessions per week • B alls and racquets and are provided, but students can bring their own racquet if they wish

GOLF £200 per week Orwell Park is home to a stunning 9-hole golf course reaching across the whole 110 acre park, for this reason, golf is a popular sport for pupils at the School. This Masterclass will be led by Cai James, Pro-Golf Coach at Ipswich Golf Club. Cai works with all abilities, from beginners to professional players. All aspects of the game will be developed in these Masterclasses.

• Three x 2-hour sessions per week • A ll equipment provided

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“… staying in such a wonderful building will help make the Orwell Park Summer School a truly memorable experience for the students”

Evening Activities Evening Activities are included for all and a range of fun options will be on offer including toasting marshmallows over the campfire and games such as ‘capture the flag’, quiz nights, movie nights, swimming in the heated outdoor pool (it doesn’t get dark until around 9pm in the UK in July), disco and karaoke nights. These activities will not only bring everyone in the Summer School together in a relaxed and enjoyable atmosphere, but also offer the students plenty of opportunities to practise and develop their English language skills.

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Home from Home Our recently refurbished boarding house will accommodate all students at the Residential Summer School in Orwell Park’s historic 18th century mansion, with boys and girls on separate floors. All rooms are light and bright, with high ceilings, modern comfy beds and stunning views across parkland and the Orwell Estuary. Each dorm has between four and ten beds, with the vast majority accommodating either six or eight children of similar ages. Experienced, senior Orwell Park boarding staff will ensure that your child is well looked after and we are confident that the boarding house will quickly feel like home. All staff are first aid trained and additional medical cover is available as required. We have two cosy Common Rooms for board games, chess, television and downtime, as well as a Games Room and an extensive Library. Downstairs in the main Dining Hall, the students will enjoy three nutritious meals every day, freshly prepared by Orwell Park’s in-house team of chefs and catering staff. The food at Orwell is incredibly popular and, whilst we will always encourage the children to try new food types as part of the cultural experience, all diets, allergies and tastes will be catered for at the Summer School. We firmly believe that staying in such a wonderful building will help make the Orwell Park Summer School a truly memorable experience for the students.

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Full Day Excursions Each week, students at the Summer School will enjoy two trips – one for a full day and one for the afternoon, after morning lessons. We have put together an exciting range of venues, which will allow the children to get a taste of British culture, history and summer fun.

CITY VISITS No trip to the UK would feel complete without an excursion to one of the UK’s historic cities. With London easily accessible from Orwell Park and its most famous landmarks, including Buckingham Palace, Westminster Abbey, The Houses of Parliament, Big Ben and the London Eye, this is a highlight of the programme. Additionally, Orwell Park is situated just over an hour from the beautiful world famous university city of Cambridge and its historic colleges and museums, with the opportunity also to appreciate the magnificent architecture and even find time for some souvenir shopping.

HARRY POTTER WORLD A full day visit for an official tour of the Warner Bros. Studios (The Making of Harry Potter) is an absolute must for any overseas visitor to the UK. JK Rowling’s world famous series of books and movies and much loved characters make this a real feature of the Orwell Park Summer School. The day will include a guided tour of the studios as well as a ‘Green Screen Experience’. This is not one to be missed!

PLEASUREWOOD HILLS Situated on the beautiful East Coast near Lowestoft Suffolk, Pleasurewood Hills is an award-winning family theme park. With over 35 rides, shows and attractions. There’s something for everyone whether you’re a thrill seeker or enjoy a leisurely day out!

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Half Day Excursions AQUA PARK AT ALTON WATER

Alton Water’s Aqua Park is a massive inflatable obstacle course on the Alton Water reservoir, just over the River Orwell from Orwell Park. The course includes slides, trampolines, balance beams, and much more!

ALDEBURGH BEACH Home to the fish and chips which have been rated as the best on the East coast! Aldeburgh and its wide expanses of beach offer the perfect spot for a variety of games, with an ice cream providing the very essence of a British summer experience.

FELIXSTOWE BEACH

We are lucky at Orwell Park to be only a 15 minute drive from the popular Felixstowe beach. In addition to all of the usual seaside fun and attractions, there is a large games arcade on Felixstowe Pier!

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Safeguarding and Wellbeing We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Wellbeing, or as we prefer to call it, OrWellbeing, is the foundation of the Orwell Park Summer School. As a full boarding prep school, we understand the 7-13 age range particularly well and our boarding team are experienced in looking after children from across the world. Despite all of the excitement of our Summer School, we fully understand that children can sometimes initially find it difficult being away from home. Our Safeguarding Policy, robust procedures and caring, well-trained and experienced staff team all ensure that children’s safety and wellbeing is our number one priority. We have a range of measures in place, including: • Safer recruitment procedures – All staff who work at Orwell Park and on the Summer School have undergone extensive background checks, with positive references obtained and followed up on. • Safeguarding training – All staff receive appropriate safeguarding training and report into our experienced senior safeguarding team. • Supportive, approachable staff – Not only do we want the Summer School to be a lot of fun, but we want all students to feel safe and supported. All children will be encouraged to talk to our friendly, dedicated team of staff, who will respond in a caring manner if any children are feeling worried or concerned. • Fair, clearly communicated discipline – Whilst we hope that all children will bring a positive attitude to our Summer School, we do have high expectations with regards to behaviour and will set out the boundaries as part of the introductory welcome on Day 1. This is in every child’s best interests to ensure a collaborative and happy Summer School community experience. • Mobile phones – Summer School students may bring a mobile phone with them. All phones must be handed in on arrival and will be kept in a locked cupboard. Children will be allowed to make calls and send messages for a limited period each evening, or the occasional morning (depending on time zones), via the secure, filtered Orwell Park Pupil WiFi. Mobile phones are also allowed on some excursions. • Security – Our campus and buildings are secure and we have a large team of resident staff on site. We are in a safe, rural location, which is an idyllic one for children to spend a few weeks of their summer in. All external and internal doors operate on a secure key fob system. A 24/7 night bell is also in place, so children can always access our team of resident staff.

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Transfers We offer a range of options to help with transfers, from London Heathrow, London Gatwick and London Stansted airports, as well as London St Pancras International Train Station. Transfers from other airports and train stations can be arranged on request. A fast train service is available from London Liverpool Street to Manningtree or Ipswich, with pickups available from these stations at a reduced rate. The ‘Standard Service’ offers collections on Day 1 of each week, with returns on Day 7. Your child will be met in the terminal building by a member of our team. We run a number of shuttle minibus services on each arrival and departure day, but children may wait up to three hours at the airport whilst we are waiting for other students to arrive. On departure day, a member of staff will also accompany your child to the check in desk. Both ‘Premium’ options (single or shared) are as above, with the key difference being that the transfer will depart the airport as soon as the student has been collected (siblings or students travelling together can share the same Premium service). On departure day, the student will be returned to the airport check in desk 3 hours before the scheduled flight departure time.

Visas and Unaccompanied Minors Students from the vast majority of countries will require a visitor visa. If you need any support or advice with regards to visas, please contact Orwell Park’s account manager at our Immigration Services partner, Newland Chase: Georgia Browne, georgia.browne@newlandchase.com. We are happy to assist with the arrival and departure of unaccompanied minors. The family must ensure that this service is booked with the airline and that all necessary paperwork is handed over to us. LONDON TRANSFERS

STANDARD SERVICE

SINGLE STUDENT (PREMIUM)

PREMIUM SHARED

Gatwick Airport (LGW)

£150

£375

£295

Heathrow Airport (LHR)

£150

£375

£295

Stansted Airport (STN)

£100

£250

£175

St Pancras International

£150

£375

£295

All prices are one way, per student. Pick-ups and drop-offs are available between 8am and 7pm.

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Summary and Key Details Ages: 7-13 Full Summer School Dates: 6th July - 24th July 2026 Week 1: Monday 6th – Sunday 12th July 2026 Week 2: Sunday 12th July – Saturday 18th July 2026 Week 3: Saturday 18th July – Friday 24th July 2026 Course Price - £1,650 per week booking Course Price Includes: • English lessons • Excursions • 3 meals per day plus snacks • Accommodation • Main activity programme • Evening activities • Some laundry, as required

Course Price Excludes: • Course Masterclasses (£200 per Masterclass per week – see pages 13-15) • Flights • Airport transfers (see page 22) • Spending money (for excursions)

Booking To book your daughter or son a place on the 2026 Orwell Park Residential Summer Language School, please complete the online form on our website www.orwellpark.co.uk/summer-school or email summerschool@orwellpark.org. We will then be in touch to confirm your booking and arrange for payment of the deposit. A deposit of £750 will secure your place. Priority spaces will be given to those who book by Friday 13th February 2026. We may accept bookings after this date if we have places remaining. If you require further information, please email summerschool@orwellpark.org or call us on +44 1473 653224.

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‘Where Learning Meets Adventure’

Nacton, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP10 0ER Tel: 01473 659225 | Fax: 01473 659822 Email: admissions@orwellpark.org www.orwellpark.co.uk