Haileybury Summer Camp: English and Arsenal Football Camp for Boys

The programme offers two distinct pathways. The English + Football option includes 15 hours of classroom-based English lessons per week, delivered in modern classrooms with interactive whiteboards. The English programme follows a project-based approach with two pathways: the English Foundation Pathway for levels A1 to C1 focuses on building functional English and everyday communication, while the Step-Up English Pathway for levels B2 to C2 develops skills for academic, professional and leadership settings. Lessons use authentic, up-to-date materials rather than textbooks. The Football Only option provides 30 hours of intensive football coaching per week, with additional workshops and analysis sessions. All students are placed into appropriate groups based on their level, maturity and speaking confidence, and can move between pathways if ready.

The fees are fully inclusive and cover English language tuition, Arsenal Football Development coaching, on-site accommodation and three meals a day, airport transfers on Sunday arrival and Saturday departure from specific airports at specific times, English reports and end-of-course certificates, fully supervised evening activities, student travel insurance, 24/7 welfare and medical support, and a two-day cultural excursion package for students staying two or more weeks.

The venue offers high-quality student residences in secure on-site boarding houses for boys only. Each house has a dedicated house parent to look after students' wellbeing. Most rooms have 1-2 beds, with a few rooms of 4 to 8 beds for younger students. Bathrooms are shared. All boarding houses have comfortable social spaces and common rooms where students can relax during free time and in the evening.

Full board is provided, with meals held in the historic main dining hall. The menu features a diverse blend of British and international cuisine. Two hot choices are always available for lunch and dinner, accompanied by a complimentary salad bar. Vegetarians and individuals with special diets for medical reasons can be accommodated upon special request before the course starts.

After a full day of activities, the camp offers a fun and varied programme of evening entertainment organised by a dedicated team. Events include talent shows, ice-breakers, energetic team games, festivals, challenge nights, and Race Night. All activities are carefully supervised and suitable for different ages, with separate Junior and Senior events on some evenings. Weekend excursions are included for students staying two or more weeks: Saturday recreational excursions include a behind-the-scenes guided tour of the Emirates Stadium for football students, while Sunday cultural excursions feature a London walking tour to famous landmarks such as Big Ben, Buckingham Palace, and Trafalgar Square. All excursions are fully supervised by experienced staff.

The campus is set within 500 acres of picturesque parkland in Hertfordshire, just 20 miles north of Central London. The historic yet modern campus provides elite football facilities, including top-quality pitches that are often used by Premier League Football Academies, including that of Arsenal FC, for training and matches. The secure and beautifully maintained grounds have clearly defined pathways between boarding houses, football pitches, dining areas, and social spaces. Students have access to a range of on-site facilities designed to support both athletic progression and social engagement.

Exsportise has over 30 years of partnership with Arsenal. The programme is led by an excellent team of UEFA-qualified Arsenal Head Coaches, who adapt the training to each age group and ability level. The coaching follows the Strong Young Gunner model, focusing on four key areas: becoming effective team players, efficient movers, lifelong learners, and developing a champion mentality. The school maintains an industry-leading staff-to-student ratio of one staff member to four students, with dedicated House Parents, on-site Medical Officers, and a specialist Welfare Manager providing 24/7 support. The camp has achieved a British Council area of strength in care of students and safeguarding under 18s, with 5-star Medical care. The Team Orange philosophy underpins the camp experience, focusing on authenticity, resilience, teamwork, and care.