How can I sign up?

To sign up, complete this form. Within a few days we will contct you with more infromation and a booking link for you to secure your place.

When do I need to pay?

Your place is secured by payment of a £250 deposit. The remaining balance is due by 5 Janaury 2027 for Easter and 5 May for Summer.

What is included?

The main programme cost includes supervised accommodaiton in London and York, all meals, all UK transport, teaching and programme activities, free time use of facilities and Bootham School and 24/7 support from our team. If you choose the supported travel option, we will meet you are the colection point in your home country, organise flights and return with you to your home country at the end of the course.

Can we meet in the UK?

Yes. If you wish you can arrange to meet us in the UK and just pay for the main programme. Our UK meeting point will be London Heathrow airport. We expect to confirm meeting times by the end of October. Alternative UK meeting points may be possible, subject to their feasibility.

Can you support travel from other locations?

If you have interest from a group of 10 or more, we will happliy work with you to discuss alternative travel arrangmenets. Get in touch to explore the details.

How will I develop my English knowledge?

You will work in small groups to build confidence understanding. You will also practice using English in the real world. This will include classroom sessions with qualified native speakers, plus additional workshops and challenges that reinforce your learning.

Is the course suitable for those with no English knowledge?

No, you will need a minimum level of English to take part in the course. However, our experience is that anyone who is aged 12-18 and has undertaken regular schooling in their home country will be able to manage the programme just fine. If you are concerned about this, please ask.

Where will I live during the course?

For most of the course you will live at Bootham school in the centre of York. We will stay in the school's boarding houses where you will share a room with between 1 and 3 other participants. It is fine to share with a friend, simply let us know when you sign up who you would like to share with and we will arrange this. In London we will stay in a youth hostel run by the YHA (part of Hostelling International). Again participants will stay in shared rooms, but only with other members of our group with boys and girls in separate accommodation throughout.

Will I get some free time?

Yes, in both York and London you will have some time to explore on your own. At Bootham, you will also be able to use the school's sports and recreational facilities.

What facilities does bootham have?

There is a swimming pool, volleyball court, tennis courts, football pitches, badminton, table tennis, a large common room to relax in, a piano (bring music), cinema room, board games and more.

Can you cater for special diets and those with additional needs?

Almost always, yes. Our team have lots of experience supporting a range of personal needs and we will always work with participants to make reasonable adjustments which help them take part. In very complex cases, we may need to assess the suitability of the course, but will always do what we can, acting in line with UK law.

I am interested in bringing a group of young people on the programme, is the possible?

Yes absolutely, we welcome this and would be very happy to work with you on the details. For example, we can provide bespoke solutions for travel and and very happy for a member of your staff to accompany the group if you wish.

How do you ensure that young people are properly looked after during the programme?

We address this in a number of ways and are always happy to discuss the details should you have questions: All those leading our residential programmes undergo enhance police record checks via the DBS and undertake regular professional training in safeguarding and child protection and additional training/qualifications where required for specific activities (e.g. lifeguard training); all activities are risk assessed in advance and dynamically to ensure that young people are not placed in harm's way; and, in a residential context, we ensure a minimum ratio of 1 adult to 15 young people for those aged under 16 and 1 to 20 for those who are older than this. We work with parents, group leaders and young people to properly understand personal needs and circumstances and will always explore additional measures where required. Further information is available in our Safeguarding and Health & Satey Policies listed here

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