Clifton College
English & AI Summer School
EnglishRobotics, coding & AI
2027 dates confirmed
- Ages
- 11–18
- Dates
- 12 Jul – 30 Aug · Summer 2027
- Course length
- 1 week, 2 weeks, 3 weeks, 4 weeks, 5 weeks, 6 weeks
- Fees
- £1,125 per week
- English level
- A1 or above
- Tuition
- 20 hours/week
English & AI Summer School at Clifton College is a residential summer course for ages 11–18, running 12 Jul – 30 Aug 2027. Fees: £1,125 per week. Lengths: 1 week, 2 weeks, 3 weeks, 4 weeks, 5 weeks, 6 weeks; lessons: 20 hours/week; minimum English level A1.
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A 20-hour-a-week English course at Clifton College, Bristol, for ages 11–18, where students learn to use AI tools for creative projects, problem-solving and presentations while building their English.
English & AI combines 15 hours of morning English lessons with two afternoon workshops a week, for 20 hours in total. AI is taught as a practical tool for creativity, problem-solving and self-expression, and every workshop is run in English.
Students gain confidence in speaking, presenting and debating in English; hands-on experience with AI tools on real projects; and skills they can take back to school, university applications and future careers.
Everything else is as on the Junior English Summer School at Clifton College: boarding-house accommodation, full board, afternoon and evening activities, and weekly trips to London, Bath or Cardiff plus two half-day trips around Bristol.
Parents of under-18s sign a consent form before arrival. Every student gets an induction on centre rules and a lanyard with emergency contacts, worn at all times. All staff hold an enhanced DBS check and at least Level 1 safeguarding training; a Centre Manager and Director of Studies are on site, and staff are on call 24 hours a day. There is 24-hour CCTV and security staff on site.
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Sample timetable
| Morning | Arrivals |
|---|---|
| Afternoon (from 14:00) | Arrivals and campus tour |
| Evening (20:00–22:00) | Welcome evening |
| Morning | English lessons |
|---|---|
| Afternoon (from 14:00) | Induction and sports |
| Evening (20:00–22:00) | Scavenger hunt |
| Morning | English lessons |
|---|---|
| Afternoon (from 14:00) | Half-day excursion |
| Evening (20:00–22:00) | Karaoke |
| Morning | English lessons |
|---|---|
| Afternoon (from 14:00) | Sports, arts and crafts |
| Evening (20:00–22:00) | Murder mystery |
| Morning | English lessons |
|---|---|
| Afternoon (from 14:00) | Half-day excursion |
| Evening (20:00–22:00) | Zombie night |
| Morning | English lessons and certificates |
|---|---|
| Afternoon (from 14:00) | Sports and T-shirt design |
| Evening (20:00–22:00) | Trashion show (recycled fashion show) |
| Morning | Full-day excursion (for example London) |
|---|---|
| Afternoon (from 14:00) | Full-day excursion |
| Evening (20:00–22:00) | Talent show |
A typical General English week. Lessons run 09:00–13:00 on weekdays. English & AI, Young Entrepreneurs, English & Sport and Tennis Academy students have their workshops or sessions on set afternoons. Timetables vary by week.
What the fee includes
- Full-board accommodation, bed linen and towels changed weekly
- Afternoon and evening activities every day
- 1 full-day and 2 half-day excursions a week, with transport
- Online placement test before arrival, study materials and end-of-course certificate
- Staff on call 24 hours a day; 1 teacher and 1 activity leader for every 15 students
Not included
- Airport transfers (quoted on request)
- Flights, visas and travel insurance
£1,125 a week, full board, including excursions and activities. Airport transfers quoted separately.
More at this school
2027 dates confirmed
Clifton College
Junior English Summer School
- Ages
- 11–18
- Course length
- 1 week – 6 weeks
£1,085 – £1,125 per week
