SBC Summer Centre - Earlscliffe Folkestone, England UK
29 Shorncliffe Road - CT20 2NB Folkestone - see on mapPay less than booking at the school
What we like about the school
- Located a few minutes’ walk of the elegant Leas Promenade.
- Unique specialised courses.
What we dislike about the school
- Some courses require students to bring their own laptop.
Earlscliffe is proud to be a UNESCO school and is a leading contributor to European collaborative projects.
Location: Earlscliffe Junior Centre Folkstone is an English language school located in the port town of Folkstone, on the English Channel. The school campus is housed between eight renovated Victorian and Edwardian buildings in the West End of Folkestone. Within walking distance of the school, students have several links to public transport, many eateries, several attractions, and sites of social and cultural interest, including Folkestone Beach!
Course selection: The school offers a range of fully immersive programmes throughout the summer months and the easter holidays. These courses are tailored to the needs of younger learners who may be looking towards studying in further education or broadening their knowledge on topics such as sustainability and society. These programmes include Think Global!, Mini MBA, Sustainable Futures, and Uni Prep.
Social and cultural: The activities and excursions in each course depend on the course chosen, as they are tailored to specific ages and necessities. All programmes will include a good balance of sports, cultural events, arts and crafts, fun games, walks and much more.
Accommodation: All courses include accommodation in a student residence or shared dormitories, all meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner), tuition, activities and excursions.
Getting around: The school has various bus routes and bus stops close by, and is a 10-minute walk from Folkestone Central train station, ensuring that trips to London can be achieved within 90 minutes via train.
English Courses
General Language
Think Global (13 to 17 years old)
For the summer, only limited places left!20 lessons per week | 12 students (max)Offer!from£1,675£1,634 / week Includes accommodationMore
Think Global (13 to 17 years old)
For the summer, only limited places left!
20 lessons per week | 12 students (max)
Offer!from
£1,675£1,634 / week
Includes accommodation
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FREE changes
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school (£) Our price (£) | 1,675 1,634 | 3,495 3,408 | 5,243 5,112 | 6,990 6,816 |
| Price in US$ | 2,191 | 4,572 | 6,858 | 9,144 |
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- Starting dates
- 2026: 29 Jun 2026, 06 Jul 2026, 13 Jul 2026, 20 Jul 2026, 27 Jul 2026, 03 Aug 2026, 10 Aug 2026
Prices
- Course price includes accommodation
- Apartment - shared / Residence, Double room, Breakfast, lunch & dinnerInterested in this course without accommodation? Please contact us.
- Price includes
- Airport transfer (return trip)
Course specific data
- General course schedule
- 4 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 - 15:00 - Possible course durations
- 1, 2, 3, 4 weeks
- Minimum required student age
- 13 years
- Age range:
- 13 - 17 years
Students per class- Maximum: 12 / Average: 8
Lesson duration- 60 min
Additional information for all courses
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Junior
Easter Course (8 to 17 years old)16 lessons per week | 12 students (max)Offer!from£1,790£1,746 / week Includes accommodationMore
Easter Course (8 to 17 years old)
16 lessons per week | 12 students (max)
Offer!from
£1,790£1,746 / week
Includes accommodation
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Price at school (£) Our price (£) | 1,790 1,746 | 2,685 2,618 |
| Price in US$ | 2,342 | 3,513 |
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- Starting dates
- 2026: 28 Mar 2026, 04 Apr 2026
Optional add-ons:
4 hours of English (small group lessons):
weekly cost GBP 195
4 hours of English (one-to-one lessons):
weekly cost GBP 325
Prices
- Course price includes accommodation
- On campus, Double room, Breakfast, lunch & dinnerInterested in this course without accommodation? Please contact us.
- Price includes
- Airport transfer (return trip)
Course specific data
- General course schedule
- 3-4 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 - 15:00 - Possible course durations
- 1, 2 weeks
- Minimum required student age
- 8 years
- Age range:
- 8 - 17 years
Students per class- Maximum: 12 / Average: 8
Lesson duration- 60 min
Additional information for all courses
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Global Leadership (14 to 17 years old)For the summer, only limited places left!20 lessons per week | 12 students (max)Offer!from£1,898£1,851 / week Includes accommodationMore
Global Leadership (14 to 17 years old)
For the summer, only limited places left!
20 lessons per week | 12 students (max)
Offer!from
£1,898£1,851 / week
Includes accommodation
More
FREE changes
| Weeks | 2 |
|---|---|
| Price at school (£) Our price (£) | 3,795 3,701 |
| Price in US$ | 4,964 |
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- Starting dates
- 2026: 29 Jun 2026, 13 Jul 2026, 27 Jul 2026
Prices
- Course price includes accommodation
- Apartment - shared / Residence, Double room, Breakfast, lunch & dinnerInterested in this course without accommodation? Please contact us.
Course specific data
- General course schedule
- 4 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 - 15:00 - Possible course durations
- 2 weeks
- Minimum required student age
- 14 years
- Age range:
- 14 - 17 years
Students per class- Maximum: 12 / Average: 8
Lesson duration- 60 min
Additional information for all courses
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Mini MBA (15 to 17 years old)For the summer, only limited places left!20 lessons per week | 12 students (max)Offer!from£1,898£1,851 / week Includes accommodationMore
Mini MBA (15 to 17 years old)
For the summer, only limited places left!
20 lessons per week | 12 students (max)
Offer!from
£1,898£1,851 / week
Includes accommodation
More
FREE changes
| Weeks | 2 |
|---|---|
| Price at school (£) Our price (£) | 3,795 3,701 |
| Price in US$ | 4,964 |
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- Starting dates
- 2026: 29 Jun 2026, 13 Jul 2026, 27 Jul 2026
Students must bring their own laptops.
The programme includes:
All accommodation, meals, lessons, sports, activities and events, excursions including admissions costs, Wi-Fi, weekly laundry service, travel insurance, airport transfers, Earlscliffe water bottle and T-shirt.
Prices
- Course price includes accommodation
- Apartment - shared / Residence, Double room, Breakfast, lunch & dinnerInterested in this course without accommodation? Please contact us.
- Price includes
- Airport transfer (return trip)
Course specific data
- General course schedule
- 4 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 - 15:00 - Possible course durations
- 2 weeks
- Minimum required student age
- 15 years
- Age range:
- 15 - 17 years
Students per class- Maximum: 12 / Average: 8
Lesson duration- 60 min
Additional information for all courses
See Availability
Sustainable Futures (14 to 17 years old)For the summer, only limited places left!20 lessons per week | 12 students (max)Offer!from£1,898£1,851 / week Includes accommodationMore
Sustainable Futures (14 to 17 years old)
For the summer, only limited places left!
20 lessons per week | 12 students (max)
Offer!from
£1,898£1,851 / week
Includes accommodation
More
FREE changes
| Weeks | 2 |
|---|---|
| Price at school (£) Our price (£) | 3,795 3,701 |
| Price in US$ | 4,964 |
See Availability
- Starting dates
- 2026: 29 Jun 2026, 13 Jul 2026, 27 Jul 2026
The student needs to bring their own laptop.
The programme includes:
All accommodation, meals, lessons, sports, activities and events, excursions including admissions costs, Wi-Fi, weekly laundry service, travel insurance, airport transfers, Earlscliffe water bottle and T-shirt.
Prices
- Course price includes accommodation
- Apartment - shared / Residence, Double room, Breakfast, lunch & dinnerInterested in this course without accommodation? Please contact us.
- Price includes
- Airport transfer (return trip)
Course specific data
- General course schedule
- 4 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 - 15:00 - Possible course durations
- 2 weeks
- Minimum required student age
- 14 years
- Age range:
- 14 - 17 years
Students per class- Maximum: 12 / Average: 8
Lesson duration- 60 min
Additional information for all courses
See Availability
Uni Prep (16 to 18 years old)For the summer, only limited places left!20 lessons per week | 12 students (max)Offer!from£1,898£1,851 / week Includes accommodationMore
Uni Prep (16 to 18 years old)
For the summer, only limited places left!
20 lessons per week | 12 students (max)
Offer!from
£1,898£1,851 / week
Includes accommodation
More
FREE changes
| Weeks | 2 |
|---|---|
| Price at school (£) Our price (£) | 3,795 3,701 |
| Price in US$ | 4,964 |
See Availability
- Starting dates
- 2026: 29 Jun 2026
Students must bring their own laptops.
The programme includes:
All accommodation, meals, lessons, sports, activities and events, excursions including admissions costs, Wi-Fi, weekly laundry service, travel insurance, airport transfers, Earlscliffe water bottle and T-shirt.
Prices
- Course price includes accommodation
- Apartment - shared / Residence, Double room, Breakfast, lunch & dinnerInterested in this course without accommodation? Please contact us.
- Price includes
- Airport transfer (return trip)
Course specific data
- General course schedule
- 4 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 - 15:00 - Possible course durations
- 2 weeks
- Minimum required student age
- 16 years
- Age range:
- 16 - 18 years
Students per class- Maximum: 12 / Average: 8
Lesson duration- 60 min
Additional information for all courses
See Availability
Our prices for SBC Summer Centre - Earlscliffe include
- INCLUDED Organized activities
- INCLUDED Language level placement test before arrival
SBC Summer Centre - Earlscliffe
- Accreditations and Quality seals
Ofsted- 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
- When you book here, you will be refunded/waived the school's administration fee if you have already attended a course previously at SBC Summer Centre - Earlscliffe.
- Year of school foundation
- 2002
General school facilities
Games room
Lounge
Volleyball court
Basketball court
Table tennis
Table soccer / football
Free WIFI
Non-smoking (all indoor and all outdoor areas of school)
Classroom equipment
TV in all classrooms
Heating in all classrooms
Ample natural light in all classrooms
- Number of classrooms: 16
- Number of public PC workstations: 10
Student Age
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: 125
- Minimum age of students
- 13 years for specific Junior courses
- Average age of students
- In summer: 15 years
Information for all courses offered by SBC Summer Centre - Earlscliffe
- Lesson duration
- 60 minutes
- Comments about courses
Transfers are included in the course fees for flights scheduled to arrive and depart between 9:00 and 15:00.
Out-of-hours transfer service (each way):- London Heathrow: GBP 140
- London Gatwick: GBP 140
Unaccompanied minor check-in service: GBP 75.
- London Heathrow: GBP 140
- Days without class
- In 2026 (including national and regional bank holidays):
01 Jan 2026 - 11 Apr 2026, 26 Apr 2026 - 28 Jun 2026, 17 Aug 2026 - 31 Dec 2026. - Level test
- A test to assess your exact language level takes place before the start of the course via email.
Lessons needed per English language level
The 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 SBC Summer Centre - Earlscliffe, Folkestone
What is the best price for a course at SBC Summer Centre - Earlscliffe, Folkestone?
“English courses at SBC Summer Centre - Earlscliffe start at 1634 £ for a Think Global course with 20 lessons per week. When booking here you benefit from an exclusive discount.”
Terms of SBC Summer Centre - Earlscliffe
- First day of course
- Students should arrive at 9:00
- Payment methods accepted for payments made directly to the school
- Legal name/parent company
- Earlscliffe Limited | Tax registration ID: 04091830
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 20. 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
- 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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The programme includes:
All accommodation, meals, lessons, sports, activities and events, excursions including admissions costs, WiFi, weekly laundry service, travel insurance, airport transfers, Earlscliffe water bottle and T-shirt.