Samiad Summer SchoolNottingham, England UK
- Action-packed activity programme including a party every Saturday night, Murder Mystery, Samiad’s Got Talent and more!
- Top rated school facilities (4.5/5.0)
- Excellent nationality mix. No student nationality makes up more than 15% of students.
- Electronic whiteboards in all classrooms.
Location: Samiad Summer School is in Trent College Independent School throughout the summer holidays. The school is in a small town called Long Eaton, about 8 miles southwest of Nottingham. It backs on to West Park, and is a short walk to the main highstreet. Long Eaton has a number of restaurants, supermarkets, small shops and cafes.
Getting around: South of the town is Long Eaton train station. This is 6 minutes by car or a 30-minute walk from Samiad Summer School. Trains from here reach local stations, Nottingham and cities further afield including Birmingham and Cardiff. Long Eaton is filled with bus stations, and the bus stop directly outside Trent College arrives in Nottingham in 40 minutes.
Intensive English: The school has an intensive summer course for students, who spend the morning in group classes with the rest of the camp, and in the afternoon they continue on with their studies but in smaller groups. This package includes a complete after class social programme and full board accommodation.
Activity package: Students can substitute the afternoon extra English classes for a specific activity including horse riding, golf, performing arts, tennis or a multi-activity programme.
- Legal name / parent company: Samiad Ltd
- Tax registration ID: 8718466
English Courses
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Price in £ | -- | 3150 3072 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
English lessons in the morning and afternoon. Two full day trips a week (Cambridge, Alton Towers, York with an optional London trip with an extra fee) including an overnight trip to Warwick Castle (glamping).
Samiad’s Intensive English Specialism is a great option for those looking to make strides in improving their language ability.
Alongside 15 hours per week of general English, this course offers an additional 12 hours English tuition per week. Their usual English lessons are taught in classes of no more than 15 students, however the additional hours offered in this course are delivered to much smaller groups.
This programme gives students more one-on-one time with teachers, with classes limited to a maximum of five students, which provides a much more intimate learning experience!
The extra hours of tuition are a great opportunity for those looking to fast-track their learning. The school can accommodate requests for specialised sessions in advanced English or IELTS preparation classes.
Morning: 9:15 - 13:00
Afternoon: 14:15 - 17:45
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Price in £ | -- | 2800 2730 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
English lessons in the morning and afternoon. Two full day trips a week (Cambridge, Alton Towers, York with an optional London trip with an extra fee) including an overnight trip to Warwick Castle (glamping).
Samiad’s core programme is the award-nominated English plus Multi-activity programme. This course combines high-quality English Language tuition with a wide range of sporting and social activities! From football to murder mystery games, arts and crafts to swimming and even rock climbing, students will improve their communication and team-building skills whilst also refining their English language ability at the same time. Students will study 15 hours of structured English Language tuition per week.
Classes are delivered by qualified EFL teachers, who are all native English speakers. The exciting afternoon and evening activity schedules are led by experienced Samiad activity leaders with an industry leading staff to student ratio of 1:6.
Morning: 9:15 - 13:00
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Price in £ | 270 257 | 520 494 | 750 713 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
The school offers online courses through their sister-company, Tudor School. Courses are offered in English, maths or science and are delivered by a team of highly qualified, native speaking English teachers.
A Tudor School pre-summer course is great for meeting some of the teachers and improving students English to get a head start before arrival in the summer. Alternatively, a post-summer course can be used for students to continue their English language journey after returning home!
Morning: 9:15 - 13:00
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Price in £ | -- | 3250 3169 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
English lessons in the morning and afternoon. Two full day trips a week (Cambridge, Alton Towers, York with an optional London trip with an extra fee) including an overnight trip to Warwick Castle (glamping).
Samiad’s English plus Horse Riding course is a great way of combining Samiad's English language tuition with professional horse-riding instruction and stable management.
Whether you own your own horse or pony back at home, or you have never ridden before, this specialism caters for every level of ability. In collaboration with professional riding schools, Samiad makes sure that over this 2-week programme, students not only improve their English language and riding ability but will make friends from all over the world.
Student’s on this course will get to experience many things from grooming and mucking out to jumping, as well as countryside hacks. Knowledge of all equipment and tack, plus equine anatomy will all be learnt in English. Safety hats will be provided but if you would like your child to wear a body protector, they will need to bring their own.
Morning: 9:15 - 13:00
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Price in £ | -- | 3250 3169 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
English lessons in the morning and afternoon. Two full day trips a week (Cambridge, Alton Towers, York with an optional London trip with an extra fee) including an overnight trip to Warwick Castle (glamping).
Samiad’s tennis specialism is a fantastic choice for any aspiring young tennis players! Delivered by highly qualified LTA coaches, tennis sessions take place each afternoon, and are designed to improve participants skills in all aspects of the game.
From positional play to technique, and perfecting footwork to playing the killer shot! The coaches work with players of all abilities and tailor the sessions for every level. Students receive 12 hours of coaching per week, alongside 15 hours of quality English tuition and a full schedule of evening activities. Where could be better than here in the UK, home of the worlds most prestigious tennis tournament; Wimbledon, to inspire the next generation of tennis stars!
Morning: 9:15 - 13:00
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Price in £ | -- | 3250 3169 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Samiad Summer School believes that art is a language in itself, and this course offers a fresh and interactive way to enhance your English skills while channelling your inner Picasso. Under the guidance of experienced art instructors, you’ll explore various artistic techniques, delve into the nuances of composition, and ignite your imagination. Whether you’re a seasoned artist or just starting your creative journey, this programme is tailored to nurture your talent. So, get ready to paint, sculpt, and create your way to artistic greatness with Samiad’s Art programme!
Morning: 9:15 - 13:00
Information for all courses offered by Samiad Summer School
Airport transfers are included with all courses if arrival is at either Gatwick or Heathrow and between the times of 09:00 - 18:00 and the departure is from the same airport between 12:00 - 21:00.
One-way transfers (per person):
Heathrow: GBP 125
Gatwick: GBP 145
Stansted: GBP 145
Birmingham: GBP 80
Manchester: GBP 125
East Midlands: GBP 60
01 Jan 2024 - 30 Jun 2024, 01 Sep 2024 - 31 Dec 2024.
Lessons needed per English language level
Our price includes
- INCLUDED Organized activities
- INCLUDED Wireless LAN zone at school
- INCLUDED Free certificate of course attendance
- INCLUDED Language level placement test at first day of classes
- INCLUDED Language level placement test before arrival
Samiad Summer School
General school facilities
Cafeteria
Microwave for student use
Fridge for student use
Snack vending machine
Drink vending machine
Computer lab
Library
Lounge
Auditorium
Garden
Copy machine
Printer for student use
Free water dispenser
Free WIFI
Free parking
Non-smoking (all indoor and all outdoor areas of school)
Classroom equipment
TV in most classrooms
Electronic whiteboard in all classrooms
Air conditioning in all classrooms
Heating in all classrooms
Ample natural light in all classrooms
Number of classrooms: 8
Student Age / Nationality
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Leisure activities
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Examples of leisure activities organized by the school
Adults - Free activities
Adults - Paid activities
Junior - Paid activities
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Student opinions about Samiad Summer School, Nottingham
Questions and answers about Samiad Summer School
- What is the staff ratio at the Samiad Summer School in Nottingham?“Our staff ratio in Nottingham is 1:6 students.”Phil Taylor, Director from Samiad Summer School - Oct 11, 2023
- Are overnight trips included in the program offered by Samiad Summer School in Nottingham?“Yes, overnight trips are included with every course in Nottingham.”Phil Taylor, Director from Samiad Summer School - Oct 11, 2023
- Is there a good mix of nationalities at Samiad Summer School in Nottingham?“We have a good mix of 20 different nationalities on our campus in Nottingham each week.”Phil Taylor, Director from Samiad Summer School - Oct 11, 2023
- Do you have many students of the same nationality in each group at your Samiad Summer School in Nottingham?“We have a maximum of 20% of students with the same nationality in the same group at our campus in Nottingham.”Phil Taylor, Director from Samiad Summer School - Oct 11, 2023
- Are airport transfers included in the package offered by Samiad Summer School in Nottingham?“Yes, airport transfers are included in the package.”Phil Taylor, Director from Samiad Summer School - Oct 11, 2023
FAQ about Samiad Summer School, Nottingham
- Are the students obliged to stay on campus at all times, or is there any free time out?
Are there any activities organized by the school on weekends?
I am 17 years old.“There is a supervision by tutors/teachers during classes and the school still organises activities/excursions on weekends as well, always supervised.
Should you obviously wish to have more freedom, such as an evening outing on your own with other friends, etc., you will have to submit a Parental Consent form. In this, they authorise you, for example, to go out on your own and come back obviously following a scheduled time adopted by the school campus.
”Antonio, Area Manager from LCN - Jun 08, 2022 - Is it possible to stay with a family and not in a residence?“Unfortunately, Samiad School is a full-board residential school only.
”Madly Simba, Language Travel Consultant from LanguageCourse.Net - Feb 09, 2024 - Is it possible to stay with a family and not in a residence?“Unfortunately, Samiad School is a full-board residential school only.
”Madly Simba, Language Travel Consultant from LanguageCourse.Net - Feb 09, 2024 - 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%).
- Is this price lower than booking directly with the school?Yes, there is an exclusive discount that only applies when booking online here.