Discovery Summer Winchester - Summer Centre

Founded in 1382, Winchester College is one of Britain’s leading independent schools.
Located a short walk from the bustling high street, the campus, with its medieval buildings and courtyards, offers a tranquil environment with extensive grounds and outstanding facilities.

In 2025 we are  offering 3 courses at Winchester:
English Plus  (13-16 year olds)
Global Young Leaders (13-16 year olds)
Pre-University (15-17 year olds)

All programmes run for 2-4 weeks from  4 July – 1 August 2025 and include:

• Choice of afternoon activities - sports, fitness, art & design, drama
• Evening activities - exciting range of entertainments and special events
• 2 excursions per week e.g. London, Oxford, Thorpe Park, Southampton, Porstmouth
• ’English Student Hosts’ of your age take part in the courses so you make friends with English speakers of your own age
• Free airport transfers from/to Heathrow and Gatwick

English Plus  (13-16 years)

• An exciting programme for teens who want to build confidence in English
• For students of elementary to advanced level
  
• 21 hours’ tuition per week including English Skills, English Workshops and end-of-week presentations
  
• Cultural study visits with your teacher
  
• Optional exam: Trinity Graded Exam in Spoken English (at extra cost).
  
  Global Young Leaders (13-16 years)
• A stimulating programme for future young leaders
• For students of an intermediate to advanced level
  
• 21 hours’ tuition per week including English, STEM, Young Entrepreneur and Presentation Skills
  
• Cultural study visits with your teacher
  
  Pre-University (15-17 years)
• A challenging programme for advanced level students (upper intermediate to proficiency) to help prepare for future university and career choices.
• 22.5 hours' tuition per week including Majors, Minors, weekly Masterclasses and end-of-week presentation
• Select one Major and one Minor per week
• Majors: Majors:AI, Business, Drama, Economics, Engineering, , IELTS/Academic English, International Relations, Film Making.
• Minors: Business Studies, GenAI, Film Making, Debate, Digital Photography, STEM, IELTS Speaking & Listening, Cultural English, Philosophy, Politics/Model UN
• Elective Masterclasses: Develop analytical thinking skills, engage in discussions at a pre-university level
• Optional Exam: IELTS (at extra cost)
• Explore university pathways with our supportive staff