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Bespoke Private Student Custom Travel Short-term Immersion and Summer Programs

Bespoke Private Student Custom Travel Short-term Immersion and Summer Programs

 Imagine your child experiencing the best of a UK or Ireland immersion program with the added comfort of personalized care and attention. Our Bespoke Private Student Package offers a customized, safe, and enriching experience for families who desire an elevated level of service and peace of mind. Your student will immerse themselves in the academic and cultural life of a top British or Irish schools while being supported by a dedicated chaperone for their journey.

These exclusive programs offer a unique opportunity for individual students to live and learn like local British students for 2 to 4 weeks. They are designed in close partnership with top UK schools and go beyond sightseeing to fully integrate your child into the rhythm of daily school life.

Our Chaperone Service

We offer two tailored chaperone options to ensure a seamless and stress-free travel experience, giving you continuous updates and peace of mind.

  • Premium Package: A dedicated professional from the host country will meet your child at their originating airport and travel with them all the way to their destination. This chaperone will provide communication and updates throughout the flight and airport process, ensuring a smooth handoff to the program leader or host family.
  • Standard Package: A pre-vetted and experienced chaperone will meet your child at the originating airport and travel with them to the destination. They will handle the entire flight portion of the trip, communicating with you until your child is safely handed off to the on-site immersion program staff. The program itself then handles supervision on the ground.
Why Choose a UK School Immersion?

This isn’t a tour—it’s a full academic and cultural experience. With our bespoke package, your child will:

  • Attend real lessons alongside British peers
  • Live in school-managed boarding houses with 24/7 support
  • Take part in excursions, clubs, and on-campus activities
  • Develop independence, cross-cultural communication, and adaptability
  • Build meaningful international friendships
  • Receive a certificate of participation and personal feedback from the school

Program Snapshot

Immersion Programs:
  • Location: Select private and state-funded schools across England
  • Length: 2 or 4 weeks
  • Accommodation: On-campus housing arranged by the school (no host families)
  • For: Individual students aged 13-17
  • Start Dates: Available year-round, typically in spring, early summer, and autumn
  • Academic Focus: Integrated classroom experience with core subjects and electives
  • Cultural Add-ons: Excursions to nearby cities, historical sites, and cultural institutions
  • Language Requirement: Intermediate English recommended
Summer Programs:
  • Location: UK or Ireland (Check out our other select countries)
  • Length: 2 or 4 weeks
  • Accommodation: On-site housing arranged by Institutions (no host families)
  • For: Individual students aged 13-17
  • Start Dates: Available all summer
  • Academic Focus: Integrated classroom experience with core subjects and electives
  • Cultural Add-ons: Excursions to nearby cities, historical sites, and cultural institutions
  • Other Options:
    • 🏅 Multi-Sport
    • 🧗 Outdoor Adventurers
    • 🎭 Creative Arts
    • 📚 English Language & Culture

Language Requirement: Intermediate English recommended

Program Dates

  • Offered multiple times throughout the year
  • Entry windows are flexible to accommodate different calendars (typically 2‑4 week blocks).
  • Applications usually open 3- 4 months in advance of each session.
  • Some partner schools may have fixed start dates.

Costs and Inclusions

What’s Included
  • Tuition in local academic or language classes
  • Housing (either in school‑provided dormitories)
  • Meals (often breakfast + lunch + dinner, depending on the placement)
  • Airport pickup / dropoff (within a specified window)
  • Daily cultural programming and excursions
  • Local orientation + on‑site support / supervision
  • Health & safety monitoring and 24/7 emergency support
What’s Typically Not Included
  • International airfare
  • Passport, visa, or immigration fees
  • Personal spending money, souvenirs
  • Some optional excursions not in base program
  • Travel insurance (if not included)

You’ll receive a detailed cost breakdown per program, so you know exactly what is and isn’t included.

Eligibility

  • Generally for students aged 13- 18 (some programs may have narrower age ranges)
  • Intermediate to advanced level of the host country’s language (or English) may be required, depending on program
  • Good academic standing
  • Healthy physical and mental state
  • Willingness to adapt, engage, and respect local norms

We review applications holistically, considering motivation, maturity, and fit with the partner institution.

Academic Info

  • Students are placed in real classes alongside local students whenever possible (language, humanities, electives).
  • We coordinate with partner schools to align curriculum and ensure students are comfortable in their placement.
  • Some light language support or “bridge” classes may be offered to help students adjust.
  • Assessments and feedback are given, but credit granting depends on home‑school policy.

Accommodation

  • Depending on the partner institution and location, accommodation may be:
    1. School-provided housing / dormitories (monitored, safe, on or near campus)
    2. Host family placements (carefully selected and vetted)
  • In all cases, we work with the school to ensure student safety, pastoral care, and a good living environment.
  • Housing options are confirmed ahead of time, with clear guidelines for what to expect (room type, shared bathroom, curfews, etc.).

Activities & Excursions

  • Local cultural experiences, city tours, museum visits, historical sites, local festivals
  • Weekend excursions to notable nearby destinations
  • Workshops, language/culture classes, cooking, arts, sports
  • Opportunities to mingle with local students in school clubs, events, performances

These activities are co‑designed with the school to ensure authenticity and relevance.

Placements

  • Students are placed based on age, language level, interests, and school availability
  • We coordinate with the partner institution to place students into classes that match their level and goals
  • We aim for integration into local student life, while providing support and oversight

Not sure where to start?

Be put in touch with a program expert who can guide you through the process.