SKOLA Uppingham Boarding School for Ages 10–13
Residential Junior English Summer School (Ages 10–13)
Combine elite British boarding heritage with modern learning, expansive outdoor sports, and historic excursions on a secure, walkable campus. Set on Uppingham School's prestigious, self-contained campus in Rutland—one of England's oldest, elite "Rugby Group" schools (founded by Royal Charter in 1584).
Why Choose Uppingham?
Our Uppingham programme offers the ultimate quintessential British boarding experience. While the town and learning are rich in heritage, our students live and learn in bright, modern buildings, assuring complete comfort and safety.
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Live and Learn in Modern Blocks: Daily interactive English lessons are held in Uppingham’s high-spec Modern Languages Department, and students live in comfortable, contemporary boarding houses.
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Exclusive Access to Historic Spaces: Landmark heritage spaces—such as the 1584 limestone quads and Old School Room—are reserved for campus-wide games, special assemblies, and awards.
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A True Home-Away-from-Home: Students have their own dedicated boarding house chef and eat all meals family-style in their private, in-house dining room (no massive multi-age canteens).
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High-Level Supervision: A 1:8 staff-to-student ratio during all activities and dedicated pastoral houseparents in residence 24/7.
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Secure, Walkable Environment: All bedrooms, classrooms, sports fields, and indoor pools are just a short, supervised walk from one another.
An Aerial View of Uppingham School
SKOLA Uppingham
10-13-year-olds from 4th July - 1st August 2027.
Transparent, fully all-inclusive pricing covering everything needed for a seamless stay.
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7 Full Days (Sun to Sun): £1,490 per week
Includes 15 hours of English tuition, learning materials, bright boarding accommodation (single and twin rooms), all meals (in-house), sports coaching, Saturday trips, and evening house programs.
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Registration Fee: £60 (applied to all bookings).
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Visa Support Letter: £30 (for students requiring travel Visas).
Core English & Sports Programme
Every aspect of the day is structured to build communication, confidence, and international friendships.
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Academic Mornings (15 hours/week): Natural English development through the CLIL (Content and Language Integrated Learning) method. Students explore real-world subjects (science, history, geography, and storytelling) in active, collaborative classrooms. Every Friday afternoon, students deliver a team project or presentation to the school.
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Enriched Sports & Activities (Afternoons): Guided by specialist coaches, students enjoy Uppingham’s exceptional facilities: a heated 25m competition pool, indoor sports halls, tennis, football, and special outdoor taster sessions such as golf and sailing.
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House Life (Evenings): Evening activities (such as taskmaster challenges, quizzes, and talent shows) are designed to help students bond with peers inside their residential house.
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Saturday Excursions (Full-Day): We alternate weekly between two of the region's best adventures:
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Warwick Castle: Immerse yourself in medieval history with knights, jousting tournaments, and a giant trebuchet catapult.
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National Space Centre: Discover space exploration with a rocket tower and interactive, hands-on exhibition galleries.
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Chaperoned Airport & Rail Transfers
For your complete peace of mind, we provide FREE scheduled Sunday shuttles (for arrivals and departures within specified flight/travel windows) from five major hubs:
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SKOLA Regent's Park: For students taking advantage of Town and Country, our Shuttle leaves SKOLA Regent's Park at 13:30
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London Heathrow (LHR): Landings 10:00–13:30 (Departs 14:30) | Return flights 14:30–18:00 (Departs campus 08:30)
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London St Pancras (Eurostar): Arrivals 10:30–13:00 (Departs 13:30) | Return trains 14:30–17:30 (Departs campus 08:30)
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London Stansted (STN): Landings 10:00–13:30 (Departs 14:15) | Return flights 14:30–18:00 (Departs campus 08:30)
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London Luton (LTN): Landings 10:30–14:00 (Departs 14:45) | Return flights 14:30–18:00 (Departs campus 08:30)
Transfers outside these hours or from other hubs can be booked with our team via private car (prices on request).
We keep coming back to SKOLA because of Greta's progress. She is much more confident in English. Her knowledge is enhancing each year, and she is really very, very happy
Mother of Student, 12, Italy
Yuka Hasegawa
According to my son, your school was very useful and enjoyable for him. On the first day, he seemed to be nervous; however, he really enjoyed attending your course. Next spring or summer, I think he will go to your school again.
Mariam Mamiseishvili
As a mom of 11 years old boy I am more than happy that he spent two amazing weeks at Skola. This summer school leaves to my expectations and appeared absolutely marvellous place for George. I personally liked teachers attitude towards kids, their communication skills and very good care they provide.
Nikolay Kandur
My son 7 year old attended two weeks, he was happy. And his English improved indeed.
Frequently asked questions about SKOLA Uppingham
What kind of rooms do students stay in?
Our Uppingham boarding houses offer comfortable single and twin rooms (shared bathrooms) separated by age and gender, within a secure, home-like environment.
Can my child share a room with a friend?
Yes, please indicate this on your registration form. We accommodate twin-share requests where students are of the same gender and a similar age.
Are special dietary requirements catered for?
Absolutely. Our on-site boarding house chefs can accommodate vegetarians, vegans, halal, and most medically diagnosed allergies and intolerances with ease. Please notify us during registration.
Do they need extra pocket money?
Because the course is truly all-inclusive (including all entry fees and treats), they only require a small amount (£20–£30 per week) for small personal souvenirs or snacks during our Saturday excursions.
Is there a laundry service?
Yes, laundry is provided once a week on-site for personal clothing, and bed linens and towels are laundered regularly.