Learn English at British Boarding Schools Holiday Language Programmes, Immersions and Foundation Courses

Whether during the holidays, the school year or after graduation – our programmes combine language learning with life and learning in a vibrant community.

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.

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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For young adults who weren’t able to spend time abroad during school, we offer a carefully curated selection of high-quality foundation programmes – from 14-week subject-specific courses in English to full-year university preparation. Whether it’s language training combined with academic subjects like Business, Law or International Relations, or targeted preparation for studying in English: we help find the right course to match your child’s level, goals and timeframe.

Our partner colleges offer small class sizes, close individual support and a safe, structured environment – ideal conditions for a well-rounded gap year with real academic value.

Courses take place in small groups of no more than twelve students at private colleges in popular university cities such as Cambridge, Oxford or London. Accommodation is provided either in single or twin rooms in student residences or with carefully selected host families – depending on individual preference.

Whether you're looking for university guidance (in Germany or abroad), personalised gap year planning, in-depth aptitude assessments or academic programmes overseas – we’ve been working for many years with trusted partner organisations we know both professionally and personally.

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For students and families looking for guidance after school, we hosted our first Glasmacher Career Day in early July 2025. Click here to learn more.
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