ECS - Summer School in Dorset

Residential English Summer School in Dorset
for International Students Aged 8-17

Two weeks of real British boarding school life.

Better English, more confidence, greater independence.

A trusted school | Accredited by the British Council | Member of Young Learners English UK

Why Families Choose Us

Immersive English from morning to night

Making real friends and building fluency through hands-on activities, not just classroom learning.

High levels of care and supervision

1:5 staff-to-student ratio and medical support available at all times.

A genuine, historic British boarding school

We are based at Port Regis School, where two of Queen Elizabeth II's grandchildren were educated.

Students from 20+ nationalities

A maximum of 5 boys and 5 girls per language group: a real English-speaking environment.

All-inclusive programme

Full board, accommodation, daily activities and excursions with transport, packed lunch and entrance fees covered.

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Places are limited for summer 2026.

Dates and Fees

Start date	End date	Duration	Fees
Sunday 5 July	Sunday 19 July	2 weeks	£3,240
Sunday 5 July	Sunday 2 August	4 weeks	£6,420
Sunday 19 July	Sunday 2 August	2 weeks	£3,240

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What Parents Say About ECS

I looked for an English language course for my son. He found so much more: friendship, exciting activities, an opportunity to understand cultures from around the world.

Mother of Andrei, age 16,
from Romania

My daughter really enjoyed herself, came back full of experiences and joy, met new friends, did varied and enjoyable physical activity and will remain with many memories for life.

Father of Zohar, age 16,
from Israel

When I picked up my daughter, she was crying. I thought she might have missed me but she said 'I miss ECS and my friends'.

Mother of Wanru, age 8,
from China

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Why ECS is Right for Your Child

Immersive English all day

Practical workshops in cookery, drama and photography, real friendships across cultures, and a screen-light policy where phones are collected during the day so children build fluency naturally.

A safe, supervised countryside campus

Exclusive use, controlled access, a 1:5 staff-to-student ratio, experienced pastoral staff and medical support available at all times.

All-inclusive package

Full board, 15 hours of English per week, daily sports, activities and excursions, full use of campus facilities, and daily transport, lunch and entrance fees covered. Medical insurance included.

Maximising English speaking

We limit each mother tongue to a maximum of 5 boys and 5 girls per age group, keeping English as the only common language and helping children make international friends quickly.

A historic British boarding school

All in the authentic English countryside, close to a charming hilltop market town, and a school with a genuine royal connection, having welcomed Queen Elizabeth II, Prince Philip, and two of Her Majesty's grandchildren.

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Places are limited for 2026.

Student Success Stories

We've been welcoming students from around the world for decades. Here's what some of them are doing today.

Madalena Costa in Portugal

"I made friends around the world and learned a lot about other people's cultures and languages. Some of them I still talk to once in a while."

Anders Warrer in the UK

"I now live in London, working in communications for a recycling company. Being the only Dane there, it gave my English a massive boost which I use to this day working in London with a broad range of international colleagues."

Beatrice Jurskyte in Ireland

"I'm working as an Account Strategist at Google, helping hundreds of UK businesses grow and succeed with advertising. ECS broadened my cross-cultural mindset and helped me in becoming the open-minded person I am now."

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