Samiad Summer SchoolCaterham, England UK
Caterham School, Harestone Valley Rd - CR3 6YA Caterham - see on mapPay less than booking at the school
What we like about the school
- Unique overnight excursions.
- Action-packed activity programme including sports, excursions and adventures.
- Excellent nationality mix. No student nationality makes up more than 15% of students.
- Indoor swimming pool
- Lessons are for 60 minutes, much longer than in most schools.
Location: Samiad Summer School Caterham is a junior summer language camp located in the countryside of the English town of Caterham. Housed within the Caterham School in Surrey, an award-winning boarding school with outstanding facilities, junior students are given a fantastic base to have an engaging and informative language journey from within an international student community. The closest airport to the school is London Gatwick which is within a 15-minute drive.
Course selection: These junior programmes are all-inclusive of tuition, accommodation (full board), activities, and excursions.
There are 2 programmes available for junior students between 12-17 years, the English + Multi-Activity programme and the London Explorer programme.
School facilities: The school facilities include a swimming pool, state-of-the-art sports facilities, a dining hall and a high-ropes course.
Social and cultural: The London Explorer and Multi-Activity programmes are full of activities, excursions, and ample opportunities for students to socialise with their international peers in English.
Activities can include over 50 activities, such as local walks, sports, capture the flag, movie nights, music video making, dodgeball, yoga, and many more.
Excursions can include trips to London, Brighton, Warwick Castle and Thorpe Park.
Accommodation: Accommodation is on-site in single, twin and shared rooms with en-suite facilities.
All accommodation options are full-board.
All accommodation comes with 24-hour supervision and security.
English Courses
General Language
English + Multi-Activity (12 to 17 years old)
Only limited places left for the summer months!
15 lessons per week | 15 students (max)
60 min/lesson
All levels
Offer!from
1750£1707£ / week
Includes accommodation
Course Details
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school (£) Our price (£) | 1750 1707 | 3500 3413 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| Price in US$ | 2209 | 4418 |
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Starting dates 2025: 07 Jul 2025, 14 Jul 2025, 21 Jul 2025, 28 Jul 2025, 04 Aug 2025
Prices
Course price includes accommodation
Apartment - shared / Residence, Shared room (multiple beds), Breakfast, lunch & dinner
Interested in this course without accommodation? Please contact us.
Price includes
Supervision 24/7, Airport transfer (return trip)
Course specific data
General course schedule
3 daily lessons of 60 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: 9:15 - 13:00
Afternoon: 14:15 - 17:45
Morning: 9:15 - 13:00
Afternoon: 14:15 - 17:45
Possible course durations
1, 2 weeks
Minimum required student age
12 years
Age range: 12 - 17 years
Students per class
Maximum: 15 / Average: 11
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
Easter Programme (7 to 18 years old)
15 lessons per week | 15 students (max)
60 min/lesson
All levels
Offer!from
1498£1461£ / week
Includes accommodation
Course Details
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school (£) Our price (£) | -- | 2995 2921 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| Price in US$ | 3781 |
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Starting dates 2025: 03 Apr 2025
Prices
Course price includes accommodation
Apartment - shared / Residence, Shared room (multiple beds), Breakfast, lunch & dinner
Interested in this course without accommodation? Please contact us.
Price includes
Supervision 24/7, Airport transfer (return trip)
Additional information for all courses
See availability
Intensive English Specialism (12 to 17 years old)
27 lessons per week | 15 students (max)
60 min/lesson
All levels
Offer!from
1925£1877£ / week
Includes accommodation
Course Details
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school (£) Our price (£) | 1925 1877 | 3850 3754 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| Price in US$ | 2430 | 4860 |
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Starting dates 2025: 07 Jul 2025, 14 Jul 2025, 21 Jul 2025, 28 Jul 2025, 04 Aug 2025
Prices
Course price includes accommodation
Apartment - shared / Residence, Shared room (multiple beds), Breakfast, lunch & dinner
Interested in this course without accommodation? Please contact us.
Price includes
Supervision 24/7, Airport transfer (return trip)
Course specific data
General course schedule
5-6 daily lessons of 60 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
Afternoon: 14:15 - 18:30
Morning: 9:00 - 13:00
Afternoon: 14:15 - 18:30
Possible course durations
1, 2 weeks
Minimum required student age
12 years
Age range: 12 - 17 years
Students per class
Maximum: 15 / Average: 11
Additional information for all courses
See availability
London Explorer (12 to 17 years old)
15 lessons per week | 15 students (max)
60 min/lesson
All levels
Offer!from
1950£1902£ / week
Includes accommodation
Course Details
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school (£) Our price (£) | 1950 1902 | 3850 3754 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| Price in US$ | 2462 | 4860 |
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Starting dates 2025: 07 Jul 2025, 14 Jul 2025, 21 Jul 2025, 28 Jul 2025, 04 Aug 2025
Prices
Course price includes accommodation
Apartment - shared / Residence, Shared room (multiple beds), Breakfast, lunch & dinner
Interested in this course without accommodation? Please contact us.
Price includes
Supervision 24/7, Airport transfer (return trip)
Course specific data
General course schedule
3 daily lessons of 60 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
Afternoon: 14:15 - 18:30
Morning: 9:00 - 13:00
Afternoon: 14:15 - 18:30
Possible course durations
1, 2 weeks
Minimum required student age
12 years
Age range: 12 - 17 years
Students per class
Maximum: 15 / Average: 11
Additional information for all courses
See availability
Language Plus Activity
English + Basketball (12 to 17 years old)
15 lessons per week | 15 students (max)
60 min/lesson
All levels
Offer!from
1950£1902£ / week
Includes accommodation
Course Details
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school (£) Our price (£) | 1950 1902 | 3900 3803 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| Price in US$ | 2462 | 4923 |
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Starting dates 2025: 07 Jul 2025, 14 Jul 2025, 21 Jul 2025, 28 Jul 2025, 04 Aug 2025
Prices
Course price includes accommodation
Apartment - shared / Residence, Shared room (multiple beds), Breakfast, lunch & dinner
Interested in this course without accommodation? Please contact us.
Price includes
Supervision 24/7, Airport transfer (return trip)
Course specific data
General course schedule
3 daily lessons of 60 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
Afternoon: 14:15 - 18:30
Morning: 9:00 - 13:00
Afternoon: 14:15 - 18:30
Possible course durations
1, 2 weeks
Minimum required student age
12 years
Age range: 12 - 17 years
Students per class
Maximum: 15 / Average: 11
Additional information for all courses
See availability
English + Performing Arts (12 to 17 years old)
15 lessons per week | 15 students (max)
60 min/lesson
All levels
Offer!from
1950£1902£ / week
Includes accommodation
Course Details
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school (£) Our price (£) | 1950 1902 | 3900 3803 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| Price in US$ | 2462 | 4923 |
See availability
Starting dates 2025: 07 Jul 2025, 14 Jul 2025, 21 Jul 2025, 28 Jul 2025, 04 Aug 2025
Prices
Course price includes accommodation
Apartment - shared / Residence, Shared room (multiple beds), Breakfast, lunch & dinner
Interested in this course without accommodation? Please contact us.
Price includes
Supervision 24/7, Airport transfer (return trip)
Course specific data
General course schedule
3 daily lessons of 60 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
Afternoon: 14:15 - 18:30
Morning: 9:00 - 13:00
Afternoon: 14:15 - 18:30
Possible course durations
1, 2 weeks
Minimum required student age
12 years
Age range: 12 - 17 years
Students per class
Maximum: 15 / Average: 11
Additional information for all courses
See availability
Our prices for Samiad Summer School include
- INCLUDED Organized activities
- INCLUDED Free access to swimming pool
- INCLUDED Wireless LAN zone at school
- INCLUDED Free certificate of course attendance
- INCLUDED Free airport pickup for all junior courses (both ways)
- INCLUDED Language level placement test at first day of classes
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Front of the school2/11![Common room]()
Common room3/11![Dorm room]()
Dorm room4/11![Students climbing exercise]()
Students climbing exercise5/11![Aerial view of Caterham]()
Aerial view of Caterham6/11![Indoor pool]()
Indoor pool7/11![Back view of the school]()
Back view of the school8/11![Lounge room]()
Lounge room9/11![Dining hall]()
Dining hall10/11![School gym]()
School gym11/11
Samiad Summer School
Accreditations and Quality seals
English teacher qualifications
90% hold a university degree
100% 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 Samiad Summer School and you book here.
General school facilities
Cafeteria
Microwave for student use
Gym
Soccer field / football pitch
Table tennis
Indoor swimming pool
Non-smoking (all indoor and all outdoor areas of school)
Free parking (<500m)
Classroom equipment
TV in some classrooms
Electronic whiteboard in some classrooms
Heating in all classrooms
Ample natural light in all classrooms
- Number of classrooms: 15
Student Age / Nationality
Top student nationalities
| Student Nationality | Percentage of students |
|---|---|
| Italy | 14% |
| Spain | 10% |
| France | 8% |
| China | 8% |
| Germany | 7% |
| Saudi Arabia | 6% |
| Israel | 5% |
| Turkey | 3% |
| Switzerland | 1% |
| Other nationalities | 38% |
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: 360
Minimum age of students
12 years for specific Junior courses
Average number of levels
Adult courses In summer: 5
Adult courses Throughout the year: 1
Junior courses In summer: 5
Junior courses Throughout the year: 1
Average age of students
In summer: 7 years
Throughout the year: 7 years
Information for all courses offered by Samiad Summer School
Lesson duration
60 minutes
Course material
Generally course material is distributed free to students and will stay in student property.
Comments about courses
Airport transfers are included with all courses if arrival is at Heathrow airport only and between the times of 09:00 - 18:00 and the departure is between 12:00 - 21:00.
One-way transfers (per person):
Heathrow: GBP 100
Gatwick: GBP 75
Stansted: GBP 200
Birmingham: GBP 275
Manchester: GBP 400
Luton: GBP 150
London City: GBP 125
En-suite supplement: GBP 200 per week.
Days without class
In 2025 (including national and regional bank holidays):
01 Jan 2025 - 06 Jul 2025, 12 Aug 2025 - 31 Dec 2025.
01 Jan 2025 - 06 Jul 2025, 12 Aug 2025 - 31 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.
FAQ about Samiad Summer School, Caterham
- What is the best price for a course at Samiad Summer School, Caterham?English courses at Samiad Summer School start at 1461 £ for Easter Programme course with 15 lessons per week. When booking here you benefit from an exclusive discount.
- Which countries are students of Samiad Summer School from?The highest Nationality percentage at Samiad Summer School comes from Italy with a 14% representation, followed by students from Spain (10%) and China (8%).
- Samiad Summer School offers courses for which ages?Samiad Summer School offers courses from 7 years (Easter Programme, 15 lessons per week) to 18. Average age is 7 during the summer and 7 for the rest of the year.
Terms of Samiad Summer School
First day of course
Written and oral level test is performed. Students should arrive at 8:30
Payment methods accepted for payments made directly to the school
Legal name/parent company
Samiad Ltd | Tax registration ID: 8718466
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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