Learn English, Make New Friends, and Discover London
Our summer centre traces its history back to 1751, in St Edmund's School. It is nestled in the historic city of Canterbury and offers an experience that combines both fun with British tradition and is just 55 minutes from London by train.
Located in the southeast of England, Canterbury is a charming city, home to the Archbishop of Canterbury and the city's famous cathedral, which is a masterpiece of Gothic architecture.
Enjoy the Boarding School facilities of St Edmund's, including well-equipped classrooms, comfortable accommodation and large green areas. All part of one secure campus site.
Why study with Twin?
Improve Your English Skills
Our engaging courses are specially designed to boost the abilities of junior learners.
Make New Friends From Around the World
Share opinions, experiences, and explore London with students just like you.
Discover Canterbury
Canterbury offers a great mix of fun and culture!
What's Included?
All packages at our Canterbury Summer Centre include the following:
- Full-board residential accommodation
- 40 lessons / 30 hours of English language tuition in a two-week (13-night) programme
- A placement test for more personalised learning
- Social activities
- A certificate to mark the completion of the course
Available Packages
In addition to the above, choose the right level of activities and excursions to get the most out of summer.
Platinum - £1,083 per week
A two-week (13-night) programme includes
- 3 Full-day excursion to London including *London Eye, Madame Tussauds & River Cruise
- Full-day excursion to the *White Cliffs of Dover and Dover Castle
- Half-day excursion to *Canterbury Cathedral
- Half-day to *Whitsable Beach
- Half-day to *Leeds Castle
- Half-day to Margate
*Entrances Included
Bronze - £1,049 per week
A two-week (13-night) programme includes
- Full-day excursion to London
- Full-day excursion to the White Cliffs of Dover and Dover Castle
- Half-day excursion to Canterbury Cathedral
- Half-day to Whitsable Beach
About The Twin Canterbury Summer Centre
Our Canterbury Summer Centre is located close to the University of Kent, just a 15-minute walk into Canterbury - or a short journey on a local bus - and with easy access to a nearby supermarket.
Our English summer school offers a fantastic learning environment, modern facilities and well-equipped, spacious classrooms.
Nearby cities include London (55min by train) and Dover (1hr by train), , while the closest airports are Gatwick (1hr 15min), Heathrow (1hr 45min), and Stansted (1 hr 45min).
Here at Twin Canterbury Summer Centre, we offer the following:
- Tennis
- Netball
- 20-metre swimming pool
- Astro pitches
- Fitness gym
- Theatre
- Whiteboard classrooms
- Free Wi-Fi
- Common areas
- TV room
- Games room
At Twin, the safety and well-being of our students is our utmost priority.
- 24-hour emergency contact number available.
- Minimum overall adult-to-child supervision ratio of 1:10
- Each student is assigned to a dedicated Twin Staff member.
- A Safeguarding Lead is on duty at all times.
- Staff recruitment is conducted by NSPCC-trained professionals.
- Police checks on all staff members.
Our students, aged 10 to 17, come from different parts of the world. At Twin Canterbury Summer Centre, they will make friends, have exciting adventures, and improve their English skills. Whether it's exploring London's culture or joining our social activities, every student will have a real and enjoyable experience.
Canterbury Summer Centre Overview
Student Age
8-17
Dates
14th July, 28th July and 11th August
Room type
Single/Twin/ Triple rooms with Shared Bathrooms
Class location
On-Site
Meals (On-Site)
Choice of Two Mains + Dessert, Fruit & Drinks
Laundry
On-site (included laundry service)
Canterbury Sample Programme
See What Our Young Learners Have to Say
This course has been an awesome experience. It’s been very important for my future. The classes are very good, and the teachers are very supportive. My favourite thing about the course is that I meet people from all over the world and the classes are very helpful.
Marianna, Brazil
General English
Accommodation in Canterbury Summer Centre
There are two separate areas of the school for boys and girls. Each will have their group leaders overseeing their boarding atmosphere. The range of room sizes, the children enjoy the communal aspects such as the common room, TV room and games rooms.
See Our Canterbury Summer Centre
Exploring from Canterbury Summer Centre
Our Canterbury Summer Centre offers the Discover London programme, offering students daily opportunities to explore the capital.
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Learn MoreFrequently Asked Questions
You’ll enjoy single/twin/ triple rooms, 24-hour internet access, communal indoor and outdoor spaces, and specialty meal options.
For many students, a visa for short stays may not be necessary. However, we recommend you to check your country's specific requirements.
Our summer school warmly welcomes students aged 8-17.
Prepare for the adventure by packing essentials like comfortable clothing, toiletries, and personal items. Don't forget electrical device adaptors to help you stay connected.
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