Ramsgate Homestay Centre
Ramsgate, United KingdomChurchill House4.5(52)
- Dates
- Jun 20 – Aug 21, 2027
- Duration
- 1–9 weeks
- Ages
- 12–17
$992
Course price for 1 week
Activity Programme
Ramsgate, a charming seaside town in Kent, is home to a classic English summer school offering a peaceful coastal setting for language learning. The school is situated in a quiet residential neighbourhood, just a short 10-minute stroll from the bustling town centre, overlooking tennis courts and the harbour from a beautiful nineteenth-century square. Lessons take place in modern, purpose-built classrooms, while the Clubroom serves as the vibrant hub of student life. This social space features a self-service restaurant, pool table, and evening entertainment including discos and karaoke, creating the perfect environment to unwind and practise English. The homestay programme offers students a unique opportunity to experience authentic British life with carefully selected local families, with accommodation conveniently located within a 20-minute walk or short bus ride from the school.
Age
12–17 yrs
Language
English
Program type
Language Camps
Accommodation
Homestay
About
About the Course
The junior English courses in Ramsgate are designed to help students build confidence, improve fluency, and express themselves in English through engaging weekly themes. Classes are taught in small groups, ensuring personalised attention and support from qualified teachers. The curriculum focuses on vocabulary, listening, speaking, and real-world communication, with project-based activities that encourage teamwork, creativity, and cultural learning. All students receive a certificate of completion upon finishing the course.
What’s Included
The programme includes 15 hours of English tuition per week, focusing on vocabulary, listening, speaking, and real-world communication. Students participate in project-based activities that encourage teamwork, creativity, and cultural learning. Accommodation is provided with local host families, offering a warm, supportive home environment. Evening activities include shows, discos, and quizzes, with the emphasis on student participation and enjoyment. Excursions include half-day trips to local attractions and full-day trips to major UK destinations.
Accommodation
Accommodation is provided with local host families, offering a warm, supportive home environment. Most of our hosts welcome students year-round and provide a safe and welcoming environment. Accommodation is within a 20-minute walk or a short bus ride from the school, ensuring convenience and safety for all participants.
Meal Plan
Students eat with their homestay family seven days a week, providing an immersive cultural experience. After school-based evening activities, students return to their homestay on Wednesdays, Saturdays, and Sundays. On activity nights, junior students are walked home by staff, ensuring safety and supervision. Most accommodation is within a 20-minute walk or a short bus ride from the school, ensuring convenience and safety for all participants.
Activities & Excursions
The programme includes one half-day excursion to a local attraction and one full-day trip to a major UK destination each week. Evening social events at the Clubroom include karaoke, discos, and games nights, fostering interaction and real-world application of English. Optional excursions include visits to the London Eye, Thorpe Park, Brighton, London Dungeon, Chelsea Football Stadium, and Madame Tussauds, enhancing students' cultural understanding and enjoyment.
Facilities
The school is set in a beautiful nineteenth-century square overlooking tennis courts and the harbour, creating a calm, welcoming environment for international students. Classes take place in modern, purpose-built classrooms around the square, while the Clubroom is the heart of student life, featuring a self-service restaurant, pool table, and evening entertainment like discos and karaoke.
Camp Experience
With over 50 years of experience, Churchill House has built a strong reputation for offering academically rich and well-structured programmes that provide excellent value for money. The dedicated and qualified academic team works closely with professional, enthusiastic activity leaders to create a vibrant, inclusive environment where every learner can thrive. The school is accredited by the British Council and is a long-standing member of English UK, ensuring high standards and quality assurance in all areas of service.
Language Camp prices
Activity Programme
15 Lessons · 12–17 yrs · A1–C2Dates
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This programme is designed for students who wish to combine English language learning with a varied programme of on-site activities. The Activity Programme offers a balanced experience with daytime and evening activities, allowing students to practise their English in a social and fun environment while making new friends from around the world.
Students receive 15 hours of English lessons per week, delivered Monday to Friday in three 1-hour sessions with breaks. Teaching is communicative and interactive, using group discussions, games, and quizzes. Students take a placement test before arrival and are placed in levels from A0 Beginner to C1 Advanced. Lessons focus on speaking and listening to build confidence, while also covering grammar, vocabulary, and cultural content. The programme includes 4 daytime activities and 4 evening activities per week. Activities range from sports, arts and crafts, and drama to games and social events, all designed to encourage students to use English in a relaxed and supportive environment. Evening activities provide additional opportunities for socialising and practising English with peers from different nationalities.
The course is focused on developing English communication skills through interactive lessons and a varied programme of daytime and evening activities.
Daily Schedule
Breakfast
08:00–08:45
Classes
08:45–12:15
Lunch
12:15–14:00
Activities or excursions
14:00–17:30
Dinner
18:00–19:00
Evening activities
19:00–22:00
Lights out
22:30
Included items
Optional Extras
Recommended for most families
Smooth arrival and fewer surprises.
A bus pass for older students, which also allows unlimited local travel.
25 hours lessons per week
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Churchill House
Churchill House is an independent English language school with over 50 years of experience teaching young learners from around the world. British Council accredited and a long-standing member of English UK, it combines structured English tuition with activities, excursions and supportive accommodation, offering a diverse international environment with strong individual care.
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