QE International Summer School York: Residential Boarding Camp at Queen Ethelburga's

Queen Ethelburga's International Summer School gives children the full British boarding-school summer: a 220-acre private estate in the Yorkshire countryside near York, modern boarding houses, and facilities most schools can only dream of — swimming pool, climbing wall, padel court, running track, a 312-seat theatre and a Sports Village used by professional clubs. Key facts: Ages 7–17 (Juniors 7–12 and Seniors 13–17 taught separately). Dates 2026: 30 June – 21 July with weekly Tuesday arrivals (30 June, 7 July, 14 July; the catalogue lists remaining future starts), followed by an optional specialism week 21–28 July: Football (coached by the Mike Phelan Coaching team), Cricket or Forensic Science (ages 10–17). Prices: £3,100 for 2 weeks, £4,650 for 3 weeks (International Summer School, all-inclusive: at least 10 hours of English per week with experienced teachers, Camp QE afternoon activities, full board boarding, lesson materials, attendance and academic certificate, one included city trip per week — Oxford, York, London, Manchester — and full campus access); specialist camps £1,855 per week residential for international students (UK-passport holders: £1,240 residential / £620 six-day). FREE Manchester Airport transfers on published arrival/departure days (subject to flight times). 24-hour supervision with personal tutors, pastoral and boarding teams, on-site medical centre and daily wellbeing activities. Best for: families who want a prestigious, facility-rich British boarding experience with transparent pricing — and sporty or science-minded kids who can cap the summer with a specialist week. Parents should check: current availability by start date, four-week combination pricing, visa support documents, flight times for the free Manchester transfer, and dietary/medical arrangements. Information checked against official provider sources on 12 July 2026. Dates, prices and availability may change and should be confirmed directly with the camp provider.