Junior English Summer School in Exeter (ages 13 - 17)

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Small, Safe and Friendly - trusted by teachers across Europe for over 30 years

Our Junior Summer School welcomes international students aged 13–17 for an immersive English course with a full activities and excursions programme, and homestay accommodation with local families.

I love this two weeks because I learnt a lot of new things but I also spent great time with old and new friends. It's a beautiful opportunity if you want to improve your English in a stressless way, because the lessons are very different than at school.

Greta, Italy (Summer 2025)

KEY FACTS - Ages 13 - 17. Location Exeter, UK. 2 Weeks. Homestay. Includes - English lessons - 15 hours per week - Max class size 16, activities, excursions, homestay inc all meals

Sun 28th June-Sat 12th July 2026 - 2 weeks (13 nights) £1500.00
Sun 13th July - Sat 25th July 2026 - 2 weeks (13 nights) £1500.00
Sun 26th July - Sat 8th August 2026 - 2 weeks (13 nights) £1500.00

Places are limited and early booking is recommended.

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Why Families Choose IPC Exeter Summer School

  • Small, safe and friendly school
  • Trusted by teachers across Europe for over 30 years
  • Carefully selected homestay hosts
  • Full programme of lessons, activities and excursions

Why Teachers Choose IPC Exeter

For many years IPC Exeter has welcomed students from schools across Europe. Teachers who accompany their students know that the programme is well organised, safe and enjoyable. Many return regularly, bringing new groups each year. Their continued trust reflects the quality of our teaching, the care taken in selecting host families, and the supportive environment we create for young learners.

Students don’t just “study English” — they use it every day in real situations. IPC students

  • feel more confident speaking English
  • improve listening and pronunciation through daily practice
  • expand everyday vocabulary for travel, school and friendships
  • gain independence and international friendships
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Programme At A Glance

Students practise English throughout the day with classmates, activity leaders and host families

  • Mornings - English lessons in international classes
  • Afternoons - Supervised activities and local visits
  • Evenings - Time with homestay hosts and organised social activities
  • Excursions - half day and full day excursions

English lessons

  • Lessons focus on practical communication: speaking, listening, vocabulary and pronunciation, with interactive classroom activities.
  • Class placement - Students are placed in classes according to level following a placement assessment at the start of the programme.
  • Teaching approach - Communication focus, pair/group work to build confidence, accuracy work (grammar and vocabulary) taught in context.
  • End-of-course - Students receive feedback and a course certificate (British Council marque)
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Activities The activities programme is designed to be fun, social and supervised - helping students use English naturally while making friends. Activities may include:

  • sports and dancing
  • team challenges and projects
  • local walks and city discovery
  • cultural activities and social events

Excursions and visits

Excursions are a highlight of the programme and give students a wider experience of the UK. Excursions may include visits to places such as:

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  • Dartmoor National Park
  • Seaside town of Exmouth
  • Seaside town of Sidmouth
  • Seaside town of Dawlish
  • Market town of Totnes
  • King Arthur's Legendary Castle at Tintagel
  • Lyme Regis Jurassic Coast
  • Bristol
  • Bath

Supervision

Students are supervised by Activity Leaders during activities and excursions.

Homestay Accommodation

Students stay with local host families to experience British life and practise English daily in a natural setting. We pair up students with suitable hosts. We provide clear information to students and parents before arrival. Homestay hosts provide

  • a safe and welcoming environment
  • daily English conversation and cultural exchange
  • bed, breakfast, typical English packed lunch
  • advice on how to keep safe in Exeter
  • Collection of under 16s from all evening activities

Student Welfare and Safeguarding

Student welfare is central to our junior programme. We provide:

  • clear supervision arrangements during lessons, activities and excursions
  • staff support for students throughout the programme
  • emergency contact arrangements for students and parents/guardians

Safeguarding and welfare policies are available on request / via links below.

What’s included

Your programme fee includes:

  • English lessons
  • Activities programme
  • Excursions programme
  • Homestay accommodation
  • All meals (breakfast, packed lunch, evening meal)
  • Course certificate
  • Course materials
  • Bus pass for all local travel

Not included / optional

  • Travel from UK airport to Exeter
  • Airport meeting service (if required)
  • Travel insurance
  • Spending money
  • Special dietary requirements (vegan, coeliac, lactose intolerance)