Camp St Mary's: find out more

Our students learn so much more than just English

Our summer camp English course is less English lessons and more lessons in English. We blend language learning with life skills and real-world experiences.

With 30 dynamic teaching hours per two weeks, we move beyond conventional textbooks, integrating CLIL and STEM teaching techniques, and soft skills to develop confident, capable communicators. Lessons connect directly to excursions and activities, making English practical, relevant, and fun.

Students gain transferable language skills, boost their CEFR progression, and build valuable competencies for both education and life.

Learn, explore, and grow - with English at the heart of it all.

Academic highlights

• Hours of Study 30 hours per two weeks
• Class Structure Full day lessons, alternating with excursions
• Lesson Structure Six one-hour sessions per day (3 in the morning and 3 in the afternoon) with 15-minute breaks and 90 minute lunch break
• Facilities Large, spacious, bright multi-media classrooms
• Class Size Maximum 18, Average 16
• Range of Levels* CEFR A2 – C2
• Placement Assessment Online in advance, multiple choice and spoken English check on site
• Progress Assessment Students give a talk or presentation which will be marked by their teacher, documented in their report.
• Recognition Certificate of attendance and personalised report
• Teachers Teachers will have relevant qualifications in accordance with accreditation criteria and fully trained to deliver the curriculum prior to student arrival.
• Expected Outcomes A confident communicator, increased relevant vocabulary, exposure to different cultures and views, improvement in critical thinking

* A1 students can be accommodated but the curriculum and materials will be aimed at General English

If you want more detailed information on how students will learn, .

Accommodation and catering: where you will stay and what you will eat

We provide university residential accommodation, in multiple blocks, all on campus with great access to all facilities. Nothing is too far from the bedrooms and St Mary’s University has everything we need to provide a great stay.

The refectory, centrally located on the campus, serves all three meals to our students and offers a balanced, nutritious diet.

Accommodation highlights

• Residential on campus
• Single rooms
• Hotel-style configuration (rooms located on corridors)
• En suite or shared bathroom options
• Each accommodation block is close to all amenities (no more than a three minute walk)
• 24/7 security guards present with security cameras

Catering highlights

• All dietary requirements accommodated (Kosher will need a supplement)
• Centrally-located refectory
• Self-service
• Packed meals for excursion days
• Halal meat served
• Points system in place

If you want more detailed information on where your students will stay and what they will eat, read our full .

Welfare: looking after our students

There is nothing more important than the safety and well-being of our students. We are grateful that parents send their children to us and we look after them, using a series of policies, training and procedures.

Welfare highlights

• A comprehensive safeguarding policy
• All staff undergo background/police checks and other recruitment checks
• Students’ welfare at the centre of all training
• Dedicated Welfare Manager on site
• House parents present in accommodation
• 24 hour emergency phone (two numbers provided)
• Students issued with ID card
• Comprehensive health and travel insurance included
• Activities and excursions are accompanied by our staff
• First aid trained staff on site
• Students accompanied by CSM staff on excursions off site
• Easy access to local doctors and hospitals
• Dietary requirements catered for

If you want more detailed information on how we look after our students, read our .

Activities: what students will do and where they will go

Outside the classroom, we make sure our students have the best time possible, both on site and on excursions. They are supervised and accompanied by our staff who will organise events on campus and guide them through the streets and attractions of London.

Activities and excursions highlights

• Full programme of on site activities and off site excursions
• Excellent sports facilities available
• Wide choice each evening of activities
• Comprehensive excursion itineraries
• Admissions arranged and paid for where needed
• All the major sights in London will be seen or visited
• International mixing activities during each evening

For more information on what students will do outside the classroom, read the .

Sample activity timetable

For a flavour of what we offer our students, see our .

Student insurance: peace of mind

We never know what might happen either before students leave or during their stay with us, so we include travel, health and cancellation insurance for all students and Group Leaders included in the package price.

Insurance highlights

1. Experts in the student travel industry
2. Video doctor appointments available
3. Policy* includes but is not limited to:

• Cancellation
• Illness
• Injury
• Loss
• Travel delay
• Baggage delay

 to see what is covered, the maximum amounts and a summary of what is and isn’t covered.

* As with all insurance policies, all claims are subject to the terms and conditions of the underwriter and we cannot guarantee claims will be met.

Work with us

Partners

We aim to be easy to work with and to give you all the information you need to sell our summer camp.

How?

• We ask you to complete a Partner Profile Form
• We will get an industry reference
• We will issue a Partner Agreement (see example)
• We will issue a quote with Gross, Group and Individual Nett prices
• Ask for an allocation
• Send the booking
• 20% deposit on booking
• Balance 30 days before arrival
• Send flight details no later than 30 days before arrival to guarantee our transfers service

Partner materials

• Brochure
• Partner Manual
• Sales Pack

Summer staff

What are you doing next summer?

We will hire a number of residential and non-residential staff for the summer, including management, EFL teachers, activity leaders and pastoral staff.

Register your interest at csm@stmarys.ac.uk and when recruitment starts, early January 2026, we will get in touch.

Summer staff FAQs

If you have any other questions, please email us at

General FAQ