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

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A safe, supportive English summer experience in Exeter

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 liked most about the lessons that we could interact with our classmates, meet new people, practise English and discover more about ourselves at the same time. It was an amazing experience and the fact that I learnt a lot in terms of history and English is quite incredible for me.

Afroditi, Greece

QUICK FACTS - Ages 13 - 17. Location Exeter, UK. 2 Weeks. Homestay. Includes - English lessons, 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

Why Families Choose IPC Exeter

What makes the programme special

  • A friendly school with a personal approach
  • A structured English course focused on communication and confidence
  • A balanced programme of activities and excursions
  • Homestay accommodation for cultural immersion and daily English practice
  • Clear supervision and student support throughout the programme

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

  • 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

  • Mornings - English lessons in international classes
  • Afternoons - Supervised activities and local visits
  • Evenings - Tie 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)