Oxford Spires Junior Centre - Bedford SchoolBedford, England UK
De Parys Ave - MK40 2TU Bedford - see on mapPay less than booking at the school
What we like about the school
- Bedford School is within walking distance to the centre of the old market town of Bedford.
- Spires Plus options available at Bedford School.
- On campus accommodation offered
- Indoor swimming pool
- Lessons are for 60 minutes, much longer than in most schools.
- Tennis courts.
Venue: Oxford Spires Junior Centre - Bedford School is a junior summer camp located in the old market town of Bedford, about an hour from London and Cambridge, and close to most London airports. Bedford School is a historic private school, one of the oldest in the UK, and is considered one of the most prestigious in England. It has an excellent reputation for both its top quality education and its impressive sports programmes.
The programme: During the summer months Oxford Spires Junior Centre at Bedford School provides immersive junior camp programmes as well as day programmes. The programmes include 15 weekly hours of General English tuition. Students on the programmes can also participate in the Oxford Spires’ Plus Options, for an additional fee. All Spires+ options consist of six hours of learning experience per week, whether that be academic, sport, or creative. At Bedford school these options include Entrepreneurship, STEAM, Horse riding, Intensive English, and Public Speaking & Interview Techniques.
Social and cultural: Oxford Spires junior programmes are filled with social opportunities for students to get to know their peers whilst practising English. Activities and outings are a big part of the social programme. These activities can include sports, music, dance, drama, and more, such as karaoke nights, movie nights, talent/fashion shows, and walking tours. All programmes also include one full-day excursion per week to places such as Oxford and London.
Accommodation: Students on the residential programme stay on campus, in Bedford School dormitories and eat in the dining hall. Rooms can be single, double or larger and all have shared bathroom facilities.
English Courses
General Language
Summer Vacation General English Programme: Residence (8 to 17 years old)
Only limited places left for the summer months!
15 lessons per week | 15 students (max)
60 min/lesson
Minimum level: Elementary (A2) or higher
Offer!from
1450£1414£ / week
Includes accommodation
Course Details
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school (£) Our price (£) | 1450 1414 | 2900 2828 | 4350 4242 | 5800 5655 | 7250 7069 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| Price in US$ | 1831 | 3661 | 5491 | 7321 | 9151 |
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Starting dates 2025: 09 Jul 2025, 16 Jul 2025, 23 Jul 2025, 30 Jul 2025, 06 Aug 2025
Prices
Course price includes accommodation
Apartment - shared / Residence, Double room, Breakfast, lunch & dinner
Interested in this course without accommodation? Please contact us.
Price includes
Supervision 24/7
Age range: 
Special note for 2025 holiday season: If you plan to take a course during the high season months of April, June, July or August 2025 we urgently advise you to book as early as possible. In 2024 many schools were fully booked during the holidays, and the situation is unlikely to be different for 2025 due to a current shortage of teachers, which affects most schools.
Additional information for all courses
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Junior
Summer Vacation General English: Day Programme (8 to 17 years old)
15 lessons per week | 15 students (max)
60 min/lesson
Minimum level: Elementary (A2) or higher
Offer!from
640£608£ / week
Course Details
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school (£) Our price (£) | 640 608 | 1280 1216 | 1920 1824 | 2560 2432 | 3200 3040 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| Price in US$ | 788 | 1575 | 2362 | 3149 | 3936 |
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Starting dates 2025: 09 Jul 2025, 16 Jul 2025, 23 Jul 2025, 30 Jul 2025, 06 Aug 2025
This programme is available from Thursday to Tuesday
Spire Plus options can be booked for an additional cost of GBP 395 per week. These optional classes are held in the afternoon, generally just after lunch. Students will still able to participate in organised afternoon activities before dinner.
Options include:
- Entrepreneurship
- STEAM
- Horse riding
- Intensive English
Additional information for all courses
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Our prices for Oxford Spires Junior Centre - Bedford School include
- INCLUDED Organized activities
- INCLUDED Internet access and use of school computers
- INCLUDED Wireless LAN zone at school
- INCLUDED Free certificate of course attendance
- INCLUDED Language level placement test before arrival
Oxford Spires Junior Centre - Bedford School
Accreditations and Quality seals
English teacher qualifications
100% hold a university degree
100% hold a recognised language teaching qualification
Languages spoken by school staff (cannot be guaranteed by school)
Student gender mix
45% male / 55% female
Offer for returning students
You will be refunded/waived the school's administration fee if you already attended previously a course at Oxford Spires Junior Centre - Bedford School and you book here.
General school facilities
Kitchen for student use
Fridge for student use
Cafeteria
Library
Movie room
Lounge
Auditorium
Self-study areas
Indoor swimming pool
Table soccer / football
Table tennis
Tennis courts
Basketball court
Volleyball court
Free water dispenser
Free WIFI
Free parking
Non-smoking (all indoor and all outdoor areas of school)
Classroom equipment
TV in all classrooms
Electronic whiteboard in some classrooms
Heating in all classrooms
Ample natural light in all classrooms
- Number of classrooms: 20
- Number of public PC workstations: 5
Facilities for disabled students
Disabled car park
Wheelchair access to classroom
Accessible Toilet
Wheelchair access to reception
Wheelchair access to cafeteria
Student Age / Nationality
Top student nationalities
| Student Nationality | Percentage of students |
|---|---|
| China | 30% |
| Italy | 20% |
| Turkey | 10% |
| Spain | 10% |
| Japan | 5% |
| Germany | 5% |
| Korea | 5% |
| Other nationalities | 15% |
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: 60
Minimum age of students
8 years for specific Junior courses
Average age of students
In summer: 12 years
Throughout the year: 12 years
Information for all courses offered by Oxford Spires Junior Centre - Bedford School
Lesson duration
60 minutes
Course material
Generally course material is distributed free to students and will stay in student property.
Comments about courses
Arrivals and departures are on Wednesdays.
Additional expenses:
- A supplement of GBP 65 per single journey will apply when students are travelling on an Unaccompanied Minor (UM) service.
- Transfers commencing after 21:00 and before 6:00 are an additional GBP 40 per single journey.
- Insurance: GBP 12 per week.
This programme is a good opportunity for students for whom this may be their first experience abroad. The carefully planned lessons are based on a communicative approach, with student confidence at the core of the syllabus and methodology.
The activity programme makes use of the school’s safe and stunning campus within walking distance to the centre of Bedford and just 60 minutes from London. Bedford School offers extensive sports facilities, including; indoor swimming pool, outdoor sports facilities, sports hall, pavilion, art room, theatre and well-equipped classrooms.
Days without class
In 2025 (including national and regional bank holidays):
01 Jan 2025, 18 Apr 2025, 21 Apr 2025, 05 May 2025, 26 May 2025, 25 Aug 2025, 25 Dec 2025, 26 Dec 2025.
01 Jan 2025, 18 Apr 2025, 21 Apr 2025, 05 May 2025, 26 May 2025, 25 Aug 2025, 25 Dec 2025, 26 Dec 2025.
Level test
A test to assess your exact language level takes place at the school on the first day of the course.
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
Social Activities (PDF)
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Examples of leisure activities organized by the school
Adults - Free activities
Not offered.
Adults - Paid activities
Not offered.
Junior - Free activities
On-site activities such as:
- Arts & crafts
- Swimming
- Football
- Basketball
- Mini Olympics
- Team building games
- Cricket
- Treasure hunts
- Photography
- Nature walks
Evening activities such as:
- Quizzes
- Movie nights
- Discos
- Talent shows
- Team building games.
Students will enjoy one or two full day excursions (London, Oxford, Stratford-upon-Avon, Cambridge), depending on their programme.
- Arts & crafts
- Swimming
- Football
- Basketball
- Mini Olympics
- Team building games
- Cricket
- Treasure hunts
- Photography
- Nature walks
Evening activities such as:
- Quizzes
- Movie nights
- Discos
- Talent shows
- Team building games.
Students will enjoy one or two full day excursions (London, Oxford, Stratford-upon-Avon, Cambridge), depending on their programme.
Junior - Paid activities
There is an option for an additional paid half-day excursion to the surrounding areas of Bedfordshire.
FAQ about Oxford Spires Junior Centre - Bedford School, Bedford
- What is the best price for a course at Oxford Spires Junior Centre - Bedford School, Bedford?English courses at Oxford Spires Junior Centre - Bedford School start at 608 £ for Summer Vacation General English: Day Programme course with 15 lessons per week. When booking here you benefit from an exclusive discount.
- Which countries are students of Oxford Spires Junior Centre - Bedford School from?The highest Nationality percentage at Oxford Spires Junior Centre - Bedford School comes from China with a 30% representation, followed by students from Italy (20%) and Spain (10%).
- Oxford Spires Junior Centre - Bedford School offers courses for which ages?Oxford Spires Junior Centre - Bedford School offers courses from 8 years to 17. Average age is 12 during the summer and 12 for the rest of the year.
Terms of Oxford Spires Junior Centre - Bedford School
First day of course
Written and oral level test is performed. Students should arrive at 9:00
Payment methods accepted for payments made directly to the school
Legal name/parent company
Tax registration ID: 8635559
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 10. 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
Free shipment via regular mail
Yes
Preferential cancellation terms in case of visa refusal
School agreed that students booking online on this site will benefit from preferential cancellation fees in case of visa refusal, and in this case will never exceed EUR 180.
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Spire Plus options can be booked for an additional cost of GBP 395 per week. These optional classes are held in the afternoon, generally just after lunch. Students will still able to participate in organised afternoon activities before dinner.
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