ILH Summer School Ipswich, England UK
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What we like about the school
- On-site sports hall, theatre hall and dance studio.
- Indoor swimming pool
- Tennis courts.
What we dislike about the school
- Do not offer favourable terms in the case of requesting a cancellation/refund.
- Do not offer favorable cancellation terms in the case of a student getting a visa rejected.
Special Offers
Location: ILH (International Language Holiday) Summer School Ipswich is located in the town of Ipswich, in the district of Suffolk, in eastern England. The school is housed in a historic school building that dates back to 1399, with connections to King Henry VIII and Queen Elizabeth I. It is close to the town centre and has many amenities and attractions within walking distance, such as Christchurch Park, which is opposite the school.
Course selection: Course selection includes fully immersive junior programmes, available to students of all levels, aged between 11-17 years. These courses are available with or without accommodation (Homestay) and include 20 lessons of tuition per week (15 hours), daily afternoon and evening activities, a full-day excursion, and a half-day excursion per week. Full-day outings can include trips to Brighton, Cambridge, London or Norwich.
Getting around: ILH Summer School Ipswich is well situated for arrivals and departures from London, London Stansted, and Cambridge airports. All are within a 70-minute journey of the school via car or train.
English Courses
General Language
Summer Programme - Homestay (11 to 17 years old)
For the summer, only limited places left!20 lessons per week | 14 students (max)Offer!from£850£829 / week Includes accommodationMore
Summer Programme - Homestay (11 to 17 years old)
For the summer, only limited places left!
20 lessons per week | 14 students (max)
Offer!from
£850£829 / week
Includes accommodation
More
FREE changes
FREE cancellation up to 14 days before the start of your course.
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school (£) Our price (£) | 850 829 | 0 | 0 | 3,230 3,150 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Price in US$ | 1,116 | 4,241 |
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- Starting dates
- 2026: 05 Jul 2026, 12 Jul 2026, 19 Jul 2026, 26 Jul 2026
Special Offers:
20.00 % discount: 20.00 % discount on tuition fees only, for enrolments of a minimum of 1 weeks. Only valid for bookings at this website before Aug 17, 2026. Only valid for courses starting from Jun 21, 2026 untill Aug 17, 2026.
When booking here you benefit from this offer in addition to the discounted prices indicated above.
Discount is not calculated automatically but will be applied later.
Discount is not calculated automatically but will be applied later.
Single Room Supplement: GBP 50 per week.
Prices
- Course price includes accommodation
- Homestay, Double room, Breakfast, lunch & dinnerInterested in this course without accommodation? Please contact us.
- Price includes
- Supervision 24/7
Course specific data
- General course schedule
- 4 daily lessons of 45 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 9:00 - 13:00 - Possible course durations
- 1, 4 weeks
- Minimum required student age
- 11 years
- Age range:
- 11 - 17 years
Students per class- Maximum: 14 / Average: 11
Lesson duration- 45 min
Additional information for all courses
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Junior
Summer Programme - Day Camp (11 to 17 years old)For the summer, only limited places left!20 lessons per week | 14 students (max)Offer!from£550£523 / week More
Summer Programme - Day Camp (11 to 17 years old)
For the summer, only limited places left!
20 lessons per week | 14 students (max)
Offer!from
£550£523 / week
More
FREE changes
FREE cancellation up to 14 days before the start of your course.
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school (£) Our price (£) | 550 523 | 0 | 0 | 2,090 1,986 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Price in US$ | 704 | 2,674 |
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Special Offers:
20.00 % discount: 20.00 % discount on tuition fees only, for enrolments of a minimum of 1 weeks. Only valid for bookings at this website before Aug 17, 2026. Only valid for courses starting from Jun 21, 2026 untill Aug 17, 2026.
When booking here you benefit from this offer in addition to the discounted prices indicated above.
Discount is not calculated automatically but will be applied later.
Discount is not calculated automatically but will be applied later.
Course specific data
- General course schedule
- 4 daily lessons of 45 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 9:00 - 12:30 - Possible course durations
- 1, 4 weeks
- Minimum required student age
- 11 years
- Age range:
- 11 - 17 years
Students per class- Maximum: 14 / Average: 11
Lesson duration- 45 min
Additional information for all courses
See Availability
Summer Programme - Residential (Shared Room) (11 to 17 years old)For the summer, only limited places left!15 lessons per week | 14 students (max)Offer!from£1,020£995 / week Includes accommodationMore
Summer Programme - Residential (Shared Room) (11 to 17 years old)
For the summer, only limited places left!
15 lessons per week | 14 students (max)
Offer!from
£1,020£995 / week
Includes accommodation
More
FREE changes
FREE cancellation up to 14 days before the start of your course.
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school (£) Our price (£) | 1,020 995 | 0 | 0 | 3,876 3,780 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Price in US$ | 1,340 | 5,089 |
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- Starting dates
- 2026: 05 Jul 2026, 12 Jul 2026, 19 Jul 2026, 26 Jul 2026
Special Offers:
20.00 % discount: 20.00 % discount on tuition fees only, for enrolments of a minimum of 1 weeks. Only valid for bookings at this website before Aug 17, 2026. Only valid for courses starting from Jun 21, 2026 untill Aug 17, 2026.
When booking here you benefit from this offer in addition to the discounted prices indicated above.
Discount is not calculated automatically but will be applied later.
Discount is not calculated automatically but will be applied later.
Prices
- Course price includes accommodation
- On campus, Double room, Breakfast, lunch & dinnerInterested in this course without accommodation? Please contact us.
- Price includes
- Supervision 24/7
Course specific data
- General course schedule
- 3 daily lessons of 45 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 9:00 - 13:00 - Possible course durations
- 1, 4 weeks
- Minimum required student age
- 11 years
- Age range:
- 11 - 17 years
Students per class- Maximum: 14 / Average: 11
Lesson duration- 45 min
Additional information for all courses
See Availability
Summer Programme - Residential (Single Room) (11 to 17 years old)For the summer, only limited places left!15 lessons per week | 14 students (max)Offer!from£1,095£1,068 / week Includes accommodationMore
Summer Programme - Residential (Single Room) (11 to 17 years old)
For the summer, only limited places left!
15 lessons per week | 14 students (max)
Offer!from
£1,095£1,068 / week
Includes accommodation
More
FREE changes
FREE cancellation up to 14 days before the start of your course.
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school (£) Our price (£) | 1,095 1,068 | 0 | 0 | 4,161 4,057 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Price in US$ | 1,438 | 5,463 |
See Availability
- Starting dates
- 2026: 05 Jul 2026, 12 Jul 2026, 19 Jul 2026, 26 Jul 2026
Special Offers:
20.00 % discount: 20.00 % discount on tuition fees only, for enrolments of a minimum of 1 weeks. Only valid for bookings at this website before Aug 17, 2026. Only valid for courses starting from Jun 21, 2026 untill Aug 17, 2026.
When booking here you benefit from this offer in addition to the discounted prices indicated above.
Discount is not calculated automatically but will be applied later.
Discount is not calculated automatically but will be applied later.
Prices
- Course price includes accommodation
- On campus, Single room, Breakfast, lunch & dinnerInterested in this course without accommodation? Please contact us.
- Price includes
- Supervision 24/7
Course specific data
- General course schedule
- 3 daily lessons of 45 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 9:00 - 13:00 - Possible course durations
- 1, 4 weeks
- Minimum required student age
- 11 years
- Age range:
- 11 - 17 years
Students per class- Maximum: 14 / Average: 11
Lesson duration- 45 min
Additional information for all courses
See Availability
Our prices for ILH Summer School include
- INCLUDED Organized activities
- INCLUDED Internet access and use of school computers
- INCLUDED Free access to swimming pool
- INCLUDED Wireless LAN zone at school
- INCLUDED Free certificate of course attendance
- INCLUDED Language level placement test before arrival
- INCLUDED For junior courses: every afternoon free organized leisure program
ILH Summer School (CESC)
- English teacher qualifications
- 100% hold a university degree100% hold a recognised language teaching qualification
- Languages spoken by school staff (cannot be guaranteed by school)
- Student gender mix
- 50% male / 50% female
- Offer for returning students
- You will be refunded/waived the school's administration fee if you already attended previously a course at ILH Summer School and you book here.
General school facilities
Snack vending machine
Drink vending machine
Computer lab
Games room
Auditorium
Garden
Volleyball court
Basketball court
Soccer field / football pitch
Tennis courts
Table tennis
Indoor swimming pool
Free WIFI
Non-smoking (all indoor and all outdoor areas of school)
Free parking (<500m)
Classroom equipment
Electronic whiteboard in some classrooms
Heating in all classrooms
Ample natural light in all classrooms
- Number of classrooms: 10
- Number of public PC workstations: 15
Student Age / Nationality
Top student nationalities
| Student Nationality | Percentage of students |
|---|---|
| Italy | 30% |
| Spain | 30% |
| China | 10% |
| Saudi Arabia | 5% |
| Turkey | 5% |
| Korea | 5% |
| Brazil | 1% |
| Netherlands | 1% |
| France | 1% |
| Germany | 1% |
| Other nationalities | 11% |
Age of students
| Percentage of students | |
|---|---|
| 1-18 years | 100% |
| 18-24 years | 0% |
| 25-34 years | 0% |
| 35-50 years | 0% |
| >50 years | 0% |
- Average number of students
- Junior courses - In summer: 47
- Minimum age of students
- 11 years for specific Junior courses
- Average age of students
- In summer: 15 years
Information for all courses offered by ILH Summer School
- Lesson duration
- 45 minutes
- School's administrative fee
- £80
- Course material
- Generally course material is distributed free to students and will stay in student property.
- Comments about courses
Airport transfers:
- Stansted Pick up: GBP 145
- Stansted Drop off: GBP 135
- Heathrow Pick up: GBP 210
- Heathrow Drop off: GBP 195
- Gatwick or Luton Pick up: GBP 220
- Gatwick or Luton Drop off: GBP 210
- Unaccompanied Minor service: GBP 40 each way.
- Special Diet: GBP 35 per week.
- Stansted Pick up: GBP 145
- Individual classes
- Single individual lessons of tuition can be reserved at 60 £. The combination of group and individual lessons is highly recommended. Individual lessons will encourage you to actively speak the foreign language and will offer you the opportunity to discuss individual problems and weaknesses.
- Days without class
- In 2026 (including national and regional bank holidays):
01 Jan 2026, 03 Apr 2026, 06 Apr 2026, 04 May 2026, 25 May 2026, 31 Aug 2026, 25 Dec 2026, 28 Dec 2026.If a bank holiday falls on a weekday there is no refund nor are missed lessons recuperated. This is the case for the majority of language schools. - Level test
- A test to assess your exact language level takes place before the start of the course via an online form.
Lessons needed per English language level
Data above gives some guidance. For more details consult our page How long does it take to learn a language or reach a specific level.
Leisure activities
Examples of leisure activities organized by the school
Adults - Free activities
- Not offered.
Adults - Paid activities
- Not offered.
Junior - Free activities
- - Cheerleading
- Photo hunt
- Tennis
- Swimming
- T-shirt painting, and much more... Junior - Paid activities
- Not published.
Questions and answers about ILH Summer School
Can I also book a transfer from Harwich (ferry dock from Hook of Holland) to my host family in Ipswich?
“Yes, for sure! The price is around GBP 85 for a single journey (please check with us the rates of the day). If two students need to be dropped off there is a GBP 5 calculated extra for every drop off. ”
Steve Bull, Marketing & Admissions Officer from International Language Centres - Jun 08, 2022
FAQ about ILH Summer School, Ipswich
What is the best price for a course at ILH Summer School, Ipswich?
“English courses at ILH Summer School start at 523 £ for Summer Programme - Day Camp course with 20 lessons per week. When booking here you benefit from an exclusive discount.”
Which countries are students of ILH Summer School from?
“The highest Nationality percentage at ILH Summer School comes from Italy with a 30% representation, followed by students from Spain (30%) and China (10%).”
Terms of ILH Summer School
- First day of course
- Students should arrive at 8:45
- Payment methods accepted for payments made directly to the school



- Legal name/parent company
- STUDY IN COLCHESTER LIMITED | Tax registration ID: 10330012
Visa Documents
Nationals from USA do not require a visa to study short term courses up to 180 days. A valid passport and an ETA (Electronic Travel Authorization) is required to enter the UK. The application for the ETA is done online https://www.gov.uk/guidance/apply-for-an-electronic-travel-authorisation-eta. The answer is expected within 3 working days, costing GBP 16. The ETA allows multiple entries in the country for up to 6 months for a maximum of 2 years or until the passport used when applying expires.
Check visa requirements for nationals from other countries.
Nationals from countries that require a visa will receive documents from the school, related to booking confirmation, which is required for the visa application.
- Full payment of all fees required before school dispatches documents required for visa application
- No
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The programme includes all course materials, supervised afternoon and evening activities, 1 full-day and 1 half-day excursions each week and end of course certificate.