Whether for a few weeks during the school year, an intensive language course during the holidays, or targeted preparation for university after graduation – our programs offer tailored opportunities to learn English and experience life at a British boarding school.
Many of our partner schools offer international students the opportunity to immerse themselves in British school life for a limited time. These short-term stays (typically 2–8 weeks) are an excellent way to experience boarding school life, improve language skills, and gain valuable international experience—without permanently leaving school in Germany.
During their stay, students are fully integrated into both academics and boarding life: they attend subjects such as Mathematics, Sciences, or Literature, participate in sports and music, and engage in various clubs. This program is ideal for families seeking a temporary international experience or considering a longer boarding school stay in the UK, offering a first taste of life at a British school.
We provide personalized guidance to help you choose the right school and the ideal time for your stay.
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An intensive language course at a British boarding school is a great way for your child to experience boarding life without changing schools. Alongside improving their English, they will get to know the country and its people and meet other students from around the world. Many summer schools offer specialized programs, such as Mini-MBA, Sustainability, or Digital Communication.
Courses typically include 15 to 20 hours of English lessons per week in small groups of 8 to 12 students. Outside the classroom the many extra-curricular and recreational activities ensure there’s a good combination of “work hard, play hard”. Most courses are designed for students aged 12 to 17.
With over 50 courses in our portfolio, we have been collaborating with leading providers for decades. If you're interested, simply email us at info@glasmacher.de with your preferred dates, your child’s age, any specific interests in sports or music, and the planned duration of the stay. We will send you a selection of high-quality, tailored course options that we have vetted for quality.
A thought from our parents: "Our daughter is having so much fun at St Edmunds College that she is extending and will now stay for 3 weeks after all."
Finished school? Missed out on a stay abroad? Too young to go to university? There are interesting courses for young adults (aged 17 and over) who have already finished school and now want to improve their English in England.
The options are very diverse: from a few weeks of intensive tuition to a stay of a few months to a whole school year. There are many ways of acquiring language and subject knowledge at the same time in a Foundation Course - everything is possible. This time out between school and university is perfect for broadening your personal and academic horizons. Travel broadens the mind!
Courses are offered in small classes of a maximum of twelve students at private colleges in popular university cities such as Cambridge, Oxford or London. Accommodation is in single or double rooms in "student residences" or with host families, whichever is preferred.
The application process is the same as for a regular boarding school stay. More on the application process
Call us on: ++49 89 384054-0 (all our staff members are fluent English speakers) or send us an email to: info@glasmacher.de or fill out our contact form.
Our in-depth initial consultation – available in person or online – is always complimentary. During our first meeting, we will develop an understanding of your child’s academic strengths and extra-curricular interests and explore the optimal timing and duration of their stay, in order to develop a bespoke recommendation for the most suitable program and school.
