Why Summer Is the Best Time to Learn English with ILH

Looking for a safe, fun and effective way for your child to improve their English? ILH (International Language Holidays) summer schools in the UK combine expert teaching with activities, excursions and a real experience of British life.

1. Focused learning without school pressure

With no school timetable or homework, summer is the ideal time for focused English learning. Students have English lessons every weekday in classes grouped by level, with a strong focus on speaking and building confidence.

2. Choose homestay or residential

• Homestay: live with a carefully selected local host family and practise English every day over meals and at weekends.
• Residential: live on the campus of a boarding school, with lessons, meals, activities and accommodation all in one place.

3. Activities and excursions

Afternoons and evenings are full of sport, creative activities, games and social events, and weekly excursions take students to famous places such as London and Cambridge. Every activity is a chance to use English in real situations.

4. Safe and supported

Experienced staff, clear supervision and welfare support mean parents can relax while their children enjoy their independence. Read more about student welfare.

5. Friends from around the world

Students meet young people from many countries, so English becomes the language they share, and many friendships last long after the summer ends.

6. Long, bright summer days

British summer brings long daylight hours and warmer weather, perfect for outdoor activities and exploring.

Find the right programme

Explore all our English summer schools in the UK for ages 5–17, or read our guide: how parents should choose an English summer camp.