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Why students and parents trust Discovery Summer year after year: reviews and testimonials

Choosing a summer school for your child or teenager isn’t easy – there are so many websites with beautiful photos and promises of an amazing educational experience – but hearing real-life testimonials is vital.  Many Discovery Summer clients find us through recommendation by a friend or local representative. But if…

Why we love a spelling mistake in a job application – and other tips on securing a summer job

“Any advice on how to succeed in the Discovery Summer application process?” This was a recent question from a job applicant looking for a short-term summer position with us. At first glance it seemed like a strange question. But then we thought – OK, why not? Instead of spending our…

Why Take a Trinity GESE Exam at a UK Summer School?

1. An introduction to the Trinity GESE Exam A great exam for children and teens at an English summer school Attending an English language camp at Discovery Summer is a wonderful opportunity to spend a few weeks at a top boarding school in the UK whilst learning about British culture…

How Well Do You Know Discovery Summer? Take Our Quiz to Find Out!

Are you looking for a summer course in the UK – or are you already a Discovery Summer expert? Whether you’re an international student, a parent, an English Student Host, or just exploring our website, our quick 10-question Discovery Summer quiz is the perfect way to test your knowledge. The…

Highlights from Discovery Summer 2025: Our UK English Summer Schools

Summer 2025 was one of our most exciting years yet at Discovery Summer. We welcomed hundreds of students from 42+ nationalities to our English summer schools in London, Kent, Shropshire and Winchester, creating an unforgettable season full of learning, adventure, creativity and friendship. 1. New Courses at Benenden and Collingham…

Marymount’s Back! Discovery Summer’s 2026 English + Activity Course for 8–13-Year-Olds in London

Discovery Summer’s much-loved English + activity summer school for 8–13s returns to Marymount London in 2026 Welcome back to Marymount London We’re delighted to announce that Discovery Summer will be back at Marymount International School in 2026. This fabulous day course for 8-13-year-old international students will be running for 5…

Study English at a truly multi-national summer school – 41 nationalities so far

We’re thrilled to announce that we have students from 41 different nationalities booked so far to come to our summer schools in 2025. This is great news as we know it’s best to study English at a truly multi-national summer school where speaking English is encouraged all day long.  In…

Do students need an ETA for UK summer school?

Do students need an ETA for UK summer school? This summer we’re looking forward to welcoming students from all over the world to our UK summer schools.  Until recently many of them could travel to the UK without a visa but this changed on 2 April 2025 when the UK…

The Unseen Advantages of Joining an English Summer School in London

London is undoubtedly one of the most iconic cities on the globe. For those seeking to improve their language skills, combining a summer holiday in London with an English summer school has many advantages.  At Discovery Summer we offer English language courses for the whole family in a traditional building…

Unaccompanied minor travel to UK summer schools

At Discovery Summer we’re often asked for advice about Unaccompanied Minor travel to our UK summer schools. Choosing a summer camp is difficult enough and then you have to work out how your child will get there! So we’ve put together this quick guide to help parents decide the best…