Since 1969, Abbey College has been running high-quality, all inclusive Summer English Language holiday courses.

Our 70 acre campus in central England is ideal for holiday courses as it has everything a student needs in one of the safest locations in the country. All students receive over 16 hours per week of general English tuition from qualified EFL course teachers. The exciting and varied vacation course programme ensures students have something to do from when they wake up until they go to bed.

It is our intention to provide every student attending our holiday courses with everything essential to their stay on-campus in one package price. We take care of students from the moment of arrival to the moment of departure. Some additional options are available which do cost extra, such as room upgrades, private lessons and alternative excursions.

An excellent opportunity to combine learning English with the benefits of various activities on offer at the college - including regular cultural excursions and sports tuition - in a fun, residential environment.

The course fees include:

    • Group tuition
    • Standard accommodation on campus
    • All on-campus meals (lunch is not provided on full day trips)
    • Excellent pastoral care
    • Weekly laundry
    • All course materials
    • Internet, library and self-access facilities
    • All mainstream on-site activities and social events
    • End-of-course certificate and teacher’s report
    • Two full day excursions per week (on Wednesdays and Saturdays)

 

Transfers

Airport transfers for students on vacation courses can be arranged from most airports. Please see our fees 2026-2027 for details and prices.

Excursions

Excursions are prepared and supervised by our staff with under 16’s always being accompanied. Students receive a briefing from teachers during the week about the cities they will visit. In addition to the included excursions on Wednesdays and Saturdays, optional excursions are offered on Sundays for an additional charge. See our list of Activities and Excursions for an idea of what will be on offer.

Please click here to view the Abbey College In Malvern Summer School brochure.

 

Dates

Arrival and departure is on Sundays. The dates for Summer School 2027 are as follows:

Week 1: 13/06/27 – 20/06/27

Week 2: 20/06/27 – 27/06/27

Week 3: 27/06/27 – 04/07/27

Week 4: 05/07/27 – 11/07/27

Week 5: 11/07/27 – 18/07/27

Week 6: 18/07/27 – 25/07/27

Week 7: 25/07/27 – 01/08/27

Week 8: 01/08/27 – 08/08/27

Week 9: 08/08/27 – 15/08/27

Week 10: 15/08/27 – 22/08/27

Week 11: 22/08/27 – 29/08/27

 

Key Facts

Age: 8-17*

Hours per week: 16+ in class

Maximum class size: 16. Average 12

Course Content: General English lessons plus a strong focus on sports, activities and excursions

Appropriate for: students looking for a holiday-style course in the summer who want to have fun outside the classroom as well as in it.

 

*We may be able to offer places to older students on request

How to Apply

For Groups, please complete our Group Application Form and send it to millad@abbeycollege.co.uk .

Individual applicants can complete our online Summer School application form by clicking here.

Axelle Rath - 13 Years Old - Germany
Attended Summer School 2026
“I went to Abbey College in Malvern Summer school with my best friend.  I really enjoyed that my friend and I could meet other teens from the world while still learning English and doing activities.  I think my favourite excursion was when we visited Cadbury’s World, an immersive exposition about the famous chocolate factory Cadbury.  We tasted chocolate, learn the backstory of it and buy some to eat later. I loved the way that the teaching lessons were interactive too.  We could talk with the teacher or with the students about the lessons, and ask question even if our English is terrible.  I made a lot of friends there. Because of all the activities in common and the college that encouraged us to go talk with each other.  My favourite memory from Abbey College in Malvern so far was the friends I made.  All the moments I’ve spent with them, whether it be during classes, activities, lunch or even chilling in the dorms made my stay.”