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Haileybury Summer Camp: English and Arsenal Football Camp for Boys

Hertford, United KingdomExsportise Summer Schools

Latest published dates
Jul 4 – 17, 2026
Duration
1 or 2 weeks
Ages
9–15
2026 price

$2,419

Course price for 1 week

English + Football

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Set in the picturesque Hertfordshire countryside, Haileybury School offers a secure and inspiring environment for students aged 9 to 15. The English + Arsenal Football camp combines accredited English language lessons with professional coaching from Arsenal Football Development, providing a unique opportunity to enhance language skills while developing football techniques. The program emphasizes teamwork, discipline, and personal growth, fostering lasting friendships among peers from around the world.

Language

English

Program type

Language Camps, Sport Camps

Accommodation

Campus

About

About the Course

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.

What’s Included

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.

Accommodation

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.

Meal Plan

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.

Activities & Excursions

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.

Facilities

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.

Camp Experience

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.

Language Camp prices

English + Football

30 Lessons · 9–15 yrs · A1–C2

2026 price

The English + Football programme offers students the opportunity to combine structured English language learning with professional football coaching. The main goal is to improve both linguistic fluency and football skills while developing confidence, teamwork, and a champion mentality. The unique approach integrates classroom-based English lessons with on-pitch training in the Arsenal way, using the Strong Young Gunner model that focuses on becoming effective team players, efficient movers, and lifelong learners.

Students receive 15 hours of classroom-based English lessons per week, taught by qualified EFL teachers in modern classrooms equipped 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, practical grammar, and everyday communication through group projects and real-life language use. The Step-Up English Pathway for levels B2 to C2 develops skills for real-world academic, professional, and leadership settings through seminars, presentations, debates, and projects inspired by real industries. Lessons use authentic, up-to-date materials rather than textbooks, reflecting how English is used in life beyond the classroom. On arrival, students are placed into the appropriate pathway based on their level, maturity, and speaking confidence, and can move between pathways if ready. Students also receive 15 hours of football coaching per week, delivered by an excellent team of UEFA-qualified Arsenal Head Coaches. The coaching follows the Arsenal Football Development philosophy and recreates the all-round experiences of professional players. Through tailored drills, small-sided games, and match play in ability groups, students learn and progress in the same techniques, skills, and Game IQ taught at Arsenal's Hale End Academy. All sessions are adapted to each age group and ability level, ensuring every player is challenged at the right pace and builds confidence. Students are placed in suitable training groups based on their current level after a skills assessment on arrival.

The course is focused on improving both English language fluency and football skills through structured classroom lessons and professional coaching.

Daily Schedule

  1. Breakfast

    07:00–08:00

  2. Classes

    08:30–12:30

  3. Lunch

    12:30–13:30

  4. Dinner

    18:30–19:30

  5. Evening activities

    20:00–22:00

  6. Lights out

    22:30

Included items

  • 24/7 supervision
  • Daily progress
  • Small groups
  • Disco
  • Drama Workshop
  • Excursions
  • Football
  • Cafeteria
  • Games area
  • Laundry room
  • Medical Centre

Optional Extras

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Recommended for most families

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Late Transfer Arrangement

Late Transfer Arrangement (details received or changed within 28 days): from £100

Irregular Airport Transfer

Irregular Airport Transfer: from £250

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School

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Exsportise Summer Schools

Exsportise Summer Schools, established in 1988, offers immersive English language programs combined with professional coaching in sports, music, or dance for students aged 9 to 17. With over 30,000 students from more than 85 countries, Exsportise provides a multinational environment that promotes cross-cultural learning, self-development, and lasting friendships. The camps are hosted at leading UK boarding schools, ensuring a safe and inspiring setting for skill development and personal growth.

Location

Map showing camp locationSG13 7NU, Hertford, Hertfordshire, England, United Kingdom, Hertford

Frequently Asked Questions

Exsportise is the UK's number-one residential summer camp for English plus Sports, as ranked by El Gazette and The British Council. We put students first with a 1-to-4 staff-to-student ratio, individualised learning, and accredited English teachers alongside professional sports coaches. Students join an Olympic Village-style community of over 85 nationalities, with on-site medical officers and a dedicated welfare manager ensuring student wellbeing.

All of our residential UK summer camps are fully inclusive, with tuition, sports coaching, accommodation, meals, standard transfers, and full welfare support all covered in one weekly fee with no hidden costs.

The majority of our UK summer school camps require an intermediate level of English language experience. However, we offer one programme with two dynamic, active English Language Pathways that are designed to support students at all language levels from A1 to C2, from complete beginners through to advanced learners. Each pathway aims to help students achieve their academic goals.

Our English + Sport programme combines 15 hours of accredited English Language tuition with 15 hours of sports coaching per week. Our Sport Only programme combines 30 hours of coaching and sports workshops per week. Students can choose to do either one sport for 30 hours or combine two sports with 15 hours each per week.

Haileybury School is a prestigious independent school set within 500 acres of picturesque parkland in Hertfordshire, just 20 miles north of Central London. It is our specialist Arsenal Football Development venue, known for its academic heritage and elite sports facilities. Due to its immaculate football pitches, the school is often used by Premier League Academies, including Arsenal FC, making it an ideal choice for our Arsenal UK Soccer Camps during the summer.

Haileybury School offers two Arsenal Soccer camp options. The English + Arsenal Football option includes 15 hours of English tuition per week with British Council accreditation and 15 hours of Arsenal Football Development coaching per week, typically with English in the morning and football in the afternoon. The Football Only option is designed for students passionate about a single sport and includes 30 hours of intensive football coaching per week, with additional workshops and analysis sessions.

The programmes at Haileybury School are designed for boys aged 9 to 15. It is a boys-only venue

At the heart of the Arsenal Football summer camp programme is the Strong Young Gunner model, focusing on four key areas: becoming effective team players, efficient movers, lifelong learners, and developing a champion mentality. All sessions are led by UEFA-qualified Arsenal Head Coaches who adapt the programme to each age group and ability level. Through tailored drills, small-sided games, and match play in ability groups, students learn the same techniques, skills, and Game IQ taught at Arsenal's Hale End Academy.

Students stay in high-quality student residences in secure on-site boarding houses with a dedicated house parent to look after their wellbeing. Most rooms have one or two beds, with a few rooms of four to eight beds for younger students, and shared bathrooms. All boarding houses have comfortable social spaces and common rooms where students can relax during free time and in the evening.

This campus has excellent sports facilities including extensive grass football pitches, a sports centre with a double sports hall, and two floodlit Astroturf pitches. Alongside the high-quality sports facilities, there is a spacious EFL centre featuring modern classrooms with interactive whiteboards, a modern theatre, a grand dining hall in the historic main school, and a social centre for relaxation. Wi-Fi is available in some communal areas across the campus.

A two-day cultural excursion package is included in the summer school fee for students staying two or more weeks. Saturday recreational excursions include a behind-the-scenes guided tour of the Emirates Stadium, home of Arsenal Football Club. Sunday cultural excursions consist of a London walking tour where students can experience famous landmarks including Big Ben, Buckingham Palace, Piccadilly Circus, and Trafalgar Square. All excursions are fully supervised by experienced staff.

At Exsportise, student safety is the top priority. We maintain an industry-leading staff-to-student ratio of one staff member for every four students. Dedicated House Parents oversee the daily care and well-being of every student, supported by on-site Medical Officers and a specialist Welfare Manager. All staff are trained in Safeguarding, police checked, and many are trained in first aid. We have achieved a British Council area of strength in care of students and safeguarding under 18s, with 5-star Medical care.

More about this camp

Haileybury Summer Camp takes place at Haileybury School in the Hertfordshire countryside, north of London. It is a residential English and Arsenal Football camp, and it is for boys only. Please read this first. Unlike the academic Haileybury International Summer School on the same campus, this camp accepts boys only and combines English with football. Families with a daughter should look at the academic programme or elsewhere in the catalogue; families with a son interested in football will find this the relevant Haileybury option. Programme and activities. The English and Arsenal Football camp combines English tuition with football coaching delivered under the Arsenal banner. It is a sports-focused camp, so it suits a boy who plays football or wants to commit to it. Families should ask the provider what the Arsenal partnership involves in practice, as such arrangements vary. Accommodation and supervision. The venue offers high-quality student residences in secure on-site boarding houses, for boys only. The secure on-campus setting suits a younger boy, though parents should still ask about staff-to-child ratios and supervision, particularly at the younger end of the range. Ages, dates and duration. The camp accepts boys aged 9 to 15. Six sessions are listed, beginning in early July, a good spread of dates. Location and travel. Haileybury is near Hertford in Hertfordshire, north of London, within reach of Stansted, Luton and Heathrow. Transfer arrangements are not published. Who the programme may suit. This camp may suit families with a son who wants to combine English with football coaching in the Arsenal programme, in a secure boarding-school setting, and who is comfortable in a boys-only environment. It does not suit girls, who are not accepted. Families wanting an academic rather than sports focus should look at the Haileybury International Summer School on the same campus, which is co-educational.