Duke of York School

Duke of York School is a large campus in the countryside just outside the historic port town of Dover and within sight of the famous Norman castle that protects the port. The school is 200 years old but has extremely modern facilities including the new junior accommodation buildings and a state-of-the-art theatre. There are also huge playing fields, a beautiful Edwardian swimming pool and a terrific sports hall.

This centre is perfect for younger students, allowing them to feel comfortable in the multi-bedded dorms making new friends and learning from each other from different cultures. Older students will also benefit from the wide range of facilities the school has to offer. 

The programme takes full advantage of the superb facilities while offering weekly full day excursions to popular destinations in the area such as London and Brighton. Half day excursions allow customers the opportunity to visit a wide range of local attractions.

Our standard accommodation is within two buildings Junior Boarding House and the Crescent Houses. The Junior boarding houses were opened in 2014 and provide a purpose-built boarding environment. Accommodation in these houses offers spacious, comfortable dormitories, each with a common area and shared bathroom. Each boarding house also has a large common room equipped with sofas, TVs and study areas.

Accommodation is also available within the Crescent Houses. These recently refurbished houses each provide 3 to 6 students sharing a room with shared bathrooms and a large and comfortable common room between wings, so they are perfect for groups that would prefer to stay together.

FREE CLIMBING

Try climbing for the first time or conquer a new wall at Duke of York. Learn the ropes with a professional instructor and experience new heights.

CLASSIC COURSE OVERVIEW – ALL PROGRAMMES

Our summer English courses are designed to give students the opportunity to practise their English in a friendly, multicultural environment. Students are actively encouraged to practise their English with students from other nationalities, both in class and outside. We concentrate on raising their confidence and fluency, and bringing out the English they already know, but can’t yet use.

About our courses:

• Six levels from A1 to C2
• All students are tested on arrival to grade their spoken and written English to place them in the class of the correct level
• 15 hours of teaching per week from qualified teachers including project work to allow them to use their English creatively and learn more about British culture and history
• A certificate on completion of their course
• Full activity programme including 5 afternoon activities and 7 evening activities
• One half day excursion to local towns and cities
• One full day excursion to more prominent towns and cities further away

All courses include the above.

EXCURSIONS

Half Day excursions may include: Canterbury, Dover Castle, Margate

Full day excursions may include: London, Brighton, Cambridge

Optional excursions may include: Leeds Castle, London, Brighton

SAMPLE ACTIVITY PROGRAMME

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ST. LAWRENCE COLLEGE

• Great Value
• Single room option
• Seaside Location

RAMSGATE HOMESTAY

• Our year-round school
• Great Value
• Close to Beach