Hampshire
Lord Wandsworth College
This lovely boarding school is situated on the border of Hampshire and Surrey, an hour and 30 minutes from Central London, and is surrounded by 500 hectares of beautiful English countryside.
1h Wimbledon
1h30 Central London
1h30 Oxford
50 mins Windsor Castle
1h Heathrow Airport
1h15 Gatwick Airport
40 mins Southampton Airport
KEY FEATURES:
Dates: 6th July - 2nd August 2025 (1 to 4 weeks)
Sunday arrival / Saturday departure
Ages: 8-17
Levels: A2-C2
Maximum class size: 16
Centre Capacity: 280
Residential
Why this programme?
Good nationality mix – 27 countries represented in 2024
Action-packed sports and activity programme
LWC Explorers (ages 8-11)
15 hours per week of class-based lessons
LWC Flyers (ages 12-17)
18 hours per week of class-based lessons
Course includes 3 full-day excursions per week (for those staying 2 weeks or more):
One learning excursion (Wednesdays)
One extended sightseeing and shopping excursion (Saturdays 08:30 to 19:00)
One slightly shorter local excursion (Sundays)
Beautiful location close to London
Safe, self-contained campus
Student mentors from the UK
Outstanding sports and leisure facilities
25-metre heated indoor swimming pool
Rugby and football pitches
All-weather astroturf pitches
Tennis courts
2 well-equipped indoor sports halls
Purpose-built theatre
2024 Nationality Mix
Learn, connect, be anything you want to be…
Our Courses
Main Study
Ages: 8 to 17
English Levels: CEFR A2 to C2
Ages: 12 to 17
English Levels: CEFR B1 to C2
Ages: 12 to 17
English Levels: CEFR B1+ to C2
Ages: 12 to 17
English Levels: CEFR A2 to C2
LWC Explorers & Flyers
Ages: 8 to 17
English Levels: CEFR A2 to C2
LWC Flyers
Ages: 12 to 17
English Levels: CEFR A2 to C2
LWC Explorers
Ages: 8 to 11
English Levels: CEFR A2 to C2
LWC Explorers
Ages: 8 to 11
English Levels: CEFR A2 to C2
LWC Flyers
Ages: 12 to 17
English Levels: CEFR A2 to C2
LWC Flyers
Ages: 12 to 17
English Levels: CEFR A2 to C2
LWC Explorers & Flyers
Ages: 8 to 17
English Levels: CEFR A2 to C2
LWC Explorers & Flyers
English Levels: CEFR A2 to C2
LWC Explorers & Flyers
English Levels: CEFR B1 to C2
Please note: No optional sports academies available when doing Football Academy as main study course
Hampshire Sample Timetables
Accommodation & Welfare at Lord Wandsworth College
THE HOUSES
Students get a genuine British boarding school experience by staying on-site in bright and spacious houses. On warm summer evenings, they can enjoy the gardens or make use of the large and well-equipped common areas. We encourage cultural exchange by mixing the nationalities of students in their bedrooms.* Our houses:
• Are all within easy walking distance of the classrooms, dining rooms, and sports facilities
• Each have a designated House Parent
• Shared Rooms (2-6 beds), to suit every need
• Feature common areas with TVs, sofas, and games
• Include a kitchen for students to make snacks and hot drinks
• Provide a personal laundry service for machine-washable clothes
• Have free, monitored WiFi in every room
Student Welfare
The safety and well-being of our students is central to everything we do at English Study Camps by Wimbledon School of English.
We ensure student welfare with:
Caring and dedicated staff
A designated Welfare Manager at each centre
First aiders at each centre and on excursions
An average ratio of 1:8 staff to students on excursions ensures our students are well looked after
Dedicated accommodation staff who liaise with students and hosts to ensure students are happy and comfortable in their homestay accommodation
House Parents and residential staff in every residence
Level 3 safeguarding training for all our senior managers
DBS checks for all our staff and host families
First aiders on site at the residential centres and links with local doctors’ surgeries and hospitals
Meals
We know the importance that good quality food plays in learning and development, and we work with the Lord Wandsworth team to ensure a balanced and varied diet of traditional English and international dishes.
All students receive:
• Breakfast, lunch, and dinner throughout their stay
• Snacks in their houses
• Options of vegetarian, halal, dairy-free, and gluten-free meals
• Packed lunches for excursion days
• The option to buy extra refreshments and snacks at an on-site Tuck Shop
UK Student Mentor Programme
Our UK student mentors are invited to become cultural ambassadors while taking part in our Hampshire programme. As members of the student body, they assist students from around the world in learning about British culture. The programme offers a rich multicultural experience while bridging the gap between UK students and their international peers.
Last year, we welcomed 27 different nationalities at Lord Wandsworth College, and for UK student mentors, they have the opportunity to make friends and learn about different cultures. Our mentors will live on campus in our residences with other international students and will participate as students in our Future Business Leaders course and in activities with the rest of the students. This unique platform not only cultivates cultural exchange but also nurtures leadership skills and a global mindset among our UK student mentors.
Learn more about becoming a UK student mentor here:
Student Mentor Testimonial
“I was a British student mentor, I thoroughly enjoyed my experience helping the international kids improve their English and understand British culture. I've made many friends that I'm still in contact with to this day”
Ella - UK
Excursions & Clubs at Lord Wandsworth College
Britain is rich in cultural attractions and world-famous cities, and at Lord Wandsworth College we give our students a taste of these destinations with three full-day trips per week. Our Wednesday excursions are built around a language focus to extend the learning environment outside the four walls of a classroom. On Saturdays, our Activities Leaders take students on an excursion to a different destination, with a tour around a city or entry to a famous attraction, and on Sundays students go on a shorter, more local excursion.
Full-day Wednesday and Saturday excursion destinations may include:
London
Oxford
Stonehenge and Salisbury Cathedral
Brighton
Windsor Castle
Portsmouth
Legoland (LWC Explorers)
Thorpe Park
Sunday Excursions may include:
Bowling followed by a visit to a shopping centre
Shopping followed by a film at a local cinema
SPORTS AND CULTURAL CLUBS
On certain afternoons after class, students choose activities from a range of sports and cultural clubs. In order to give students the widest possible experience, the choice of activities varies every day, and can include any of the following:
Cultural Clubs
Arts and Crafts, including: Clay Modelling & Jewellery Making
Board Games
Explore the Environment
Singing
Cookery
Sports
Football
Tennis
Basketball
Volleyball
Dance and Fitness
Recreational swimming
Table Tennis
Rounders
Badminton
Dodgeball
Softball
Tag Rugby
Yoga
Evening Entertainment
Evening Entertainment
Every evening, students from across the school come together for an engaging programme of entertainment.
Activities include some of the following:
Talent Show, Welcome Party, Selfie Scavenger Hunt, Treasure Hunt, Ceilidh (Scottish dancing), End of Week Disco, Trashion Shows, Murder Mysteries, International Parties, Casino Night, Film Night or Mini Olympics.
Optional Sports Academies
TENNIS ACADEMY
Our optional tennis academy gives students the chance to follow one of their passions and learn new skills.
Students receive training in group classes from a professional (LTA) tennis coach
Duration: 2 x 90 minute lessons per week
GOLF ACADEMY
Unleash your golf potential!
Join our golf academy designed to cultivate your golf skills and elevate your game. It will take place at nearby Alton Golf Course. The course has 18 holes and will be coached by the local PGA golf pro.
Duration: 4 hours per week
Airport Transfers
Shared transfer
Sharing with 1 to 7 students
Supervised wait time 1 to 2 hours
Arrive Sunday 09.00-18.00
Depart Sunday 09.00-18.00
Heathrow | Gatwick | St.Pancras
Private transfer
For students travelling outside the shared transfer times or for students who would prefer to travel on their own with a WSE staff member
Fees
LWC Explorers (8-11)
Residential Shared Room
1 week - £1220
2-4 weeks - £1195 per week
LWC Flyers (12-17)
Residential Shared Room
1 week - £1470
2-4 weeks - £1400 per week
LWC Football Academy (12-17)
Residential Shared Room
1 - 4 weeks - £1530 per week
Day Programme - 5 Days - Mon to Fri
1 - 4 weeks - £995 per week
Please see the 2025 Info & Fees document below for optional extras and private airport transfer fees
