Yes. Southbourne School of English has cared for junior students since 1966. All hosts accommodating under-18s are police-checked and visited by the school’s Accommodation Officer, and the school is accredited by the British Council.
The full package (£825/week) includes 15 hours of tuition, course materials, the sports and activity programme, one full-day excursion per week and full-board homestay. Course + activities without accommodation is £570/week; tuition only is £400/week.
Individual students aged 9–15 are welcome (9–16 in groups with their own group leader); homestay is available from age 10. The 2026 summer season runs 28 June – 23 August with stays of 1–8 weeks.
Special diets such as coeliac or lactose-free can be catered for at extra cost with advance notice. Students should bring travel/medical insurance; the school team supports students throughout their stay.
