Speaking & Listening
Build confidence in conversation, pronunciation, listening and responding in everyday situations.
Learn English Through Real Communication
General English is included within the wider Samiad summer-school experience, helping students improve language skills without separating learning from the rest of their stay.
Lessons are practical, interactive and designed around English students can use immediately. Teachers use discussion, projects, games and group tasks to build speaking confidence, vocabulary and understanding.
Outside the classroom, English becomes the shared language for activities, excursions and everyday campus life, giving students regular opportunities to communicate naturally.
Teaching & Curriculum
Reading & Writing
Develop comprehension, vocabulary, grammar and written communication through relevant age-appropriate tasks.
Projects & Presentations
Use English collaboratively through creative projects, group work and short presentations.
What Students Will Learn
- Speak and listen with greater confidence in practical everyday situations.
- Expand vocabulary and improve reading, writing and grammar through interactive tasks.
- Use English more independently while working, socialising and exploring the UK.
Activities & Excursions
Campus Activities
Use English through sports, creative sessions, team challenges and evening events.
UK Excursions
Explore cultural and historic destinations while practising communication beyond the classroom.
International Friendships
Build confidence through daily interaction with students from different countries and language backgrounds.
Accommodation, Safety & Welfare
Students stay in secure full-board boarding-school accommodation, with experienced residential and pastoral staff available throughout their stay.
A structured timetable balances English lessons, activities, excursions, meals and rest, supported by a 1:6 staff-to-student ratio.
- Secure boarding-school campuses
- Experienced welfare and residential teams
- Freshly prepared meals
- Age-appropriate routines and supervision
- Support from arrival to departure
Locations & Availability
Samiad programmes are hosted at leading UK boarding schools with strong academic, residential, sports and leisure facilities.
Windsor
Historic university city, 30+ colleges, STEM & leadership focus
One of the world’s most prestigious schools
- Dates
- 29 Jun – 10 Aug 2025
- Duration
- 1 – 6 weeks
- Price from
- £950 – £1,450 / week
Cambridge
Historic university city, 30+ colleges, STEM & leadership focus
Tradition & Innovation
- Dates
- 29 Jun – 10 Aug 2025
- Duration
- 1 – 6 weeks
- Price from
- £950 – £1,450 / week
General English or Intensive English?
General English
15 hours of English tuition each week, balanced with specialist activities, excursions and the wider summer-school programme.
Intensive English
Additional English tuition for students seeking a more academically focused language-learning schedule.
Need Help Choosing?
The admissions team can advise based on age, confidence, goals and preferred balance of lessons and activities.
What Parents & Students Say
“I went to samiad/box hill school for 2 weeks and they were the best two weeks of my life, everyone was so friendly and lovely, teachers and staff always encouraged us to ask questions and to never be ashamed of not knowing things and words.
I highly recommend the school and I’m 100% going to samiad again after i finish my last year at school!”
“Samiad is Amazing. We arranged for my nephew to join the summer school and he cannot stop talking about it and everything that he saw , experienced and learned.
I would recommend Samiad to everyone!! 5 stars without a doubt !”
“My son came to samiad school for several years in a row.
He really liked the friendly atmosphere, the international nature of the school, a large number of activities, independence.”
Frequently Asked Questions
How many hours of English are taught?
Students receive 15 hours of English tuition each week as part of the standard General English programme.
What English levels are accepted?
The live junior page states beginner to advanced. Final level availability and placement procedures should be confirmed across each age group.
Are exam preparation courses included?
General English focuses on practical communication and language confidence. Families seeking additional academic tuition should compare the Intensive English programme.
How are students placed in classes?
Placement should consider age and English level. Confirm whether pre-arrival testing, arrival assessment or teacher review is used.
What is the average class size?
The current Camp Samiad page states an average of 15 students per class. Confirm whether this figure applies to all campuses and age groups.
Do students receive a certificate?
The current junior page says every student receives a Samiad English Certificate. Confirm whether this applies across all programmes.
Will students still enjoy activities and excursions?
Yes. General English is integrated into a wider timetable that includes activities, social events and scheduled excursions.
What is the difference between General and Intensive English?
General English provides 15 weekly hours alongside the wider programme. Intensive English includes additional tuition for students seeking a more academic schedule.
Help your child use English with confidence.
Speak with the Samiad admissions team about age groups, levels, campuses and whether General or Intensive English is the better fit.