Welcome to Bedford School, Bedford

Coming summer 2025


About Bedford School

One of the oldest schools in the UK founded in 1552.

Bedford school takes great pride in it's history and their traditions established over the years continue to shape their approach today - creating a school that's mission is to teach students to think intelligently, act wisely and be fully engaged in a challenging and changing world.

The whole campus gives the aura of a school offering roundedness in the purest sense of the word. 

We are excited to offer this fantastic venue in our 2025 summer vacation courses.

 

Main building

 

 

 

Courses

Summer Vacation courses: 9 July - 13 August 2025 for ages 8 - 17 years.

Start dates (7 nights):  9 July, 16 July, 23July, 30 July & 6 August 2025. 

Combine learning English with activities and excursions. This course is suitable for international students who wish to have a taste of life in a British school, and who are academically driven and ambitious. 

 

 

 

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Location: Bedford, Bedfordshire 

Bedford School is within walking distance to the centre of the old market town of Bedford. 

  • Within walking distance to the centre of Bedford - a charming town in the heart of England. 
  • Located on the River Ouse. 
  • A British school surrounded by heritage, culture and nature. 
  • Located halfway between Oxford and Cambridge.
  • Close to the Milton Keynes. 
  • Close to most London airports, and less than an hours drive from the college of Cambridge. 

 

 

 

 

Accommodation and Facilities

When you join us for the summer vacation course at Bedford School, you'll experience a true 'home from home' feeling as you immerse yourself in campus life by staying in one of our six houses.

 

  • Single, twin and  larger en-suite rooms. 
  • Sociable common rooms. 
  • Laundry facilities available. 
  • Bed linens provided (towels not provided).
  • All meals provided at school.  
  • Access to: Indoor swimming pool, squash courts & a sports centre. 

 

 Common room Canteen

 

Spires Plus

Spires Plus Options at Bedford School gives students the opportunity to benefit from six hours per week of additional learning opportunities across a range of academic, sporting and creative areas, including: STEAM, Intensive English and more! 

All our Spires Plus Options take place in the afternoon during the hours of 2pm - 4pm. 

 

 

 

 

Secure your place on the Bedford School 2025 summer vacation course today!

 

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