Kingsley School

Location: Bideford, Devon

Situated in the UNESCO biosphere. North Devon has been designated as World Surfing Reserve (WSR) being recognised as having outstanding waves, surf zones and surrounding environments.

The school location is ideal for both interested and keen surfers alike who want to learn more about surfing and improve their surfing skills. Located on the edge of the National Parks of Exmoor and Dartmouth and just moments from stunning beaches, Kingsley is the perfect location for our residential summer surf courses.

Check out our residential 12-night Surf n' English Academy for international surfers, or our 5-night residential Surf Academy for both UK- based and international surfers from across the world.

Location: Bideford, Devon

Located in Bideford on the banks of the River Torridge in North Devon
Just a 15 minute walk to Bideford town and the seafront
Kingsley is set in 25 acres of playfields and woodland, surrounded by stunning countryside, and just five minutes from popular surfing beaches.
London Heathrow Airport 3 hours
Bristol Airport 2 hours
North Devon World Surfing Reserve
Surfing beaches a short ride away in the school buses

International surfers can join either our 12-night Surf n' English Academy or our 5-night Surf Academy.

UK surfers are invited to check out our 5-night Surf Academy

12-night residential Surf n' English Academy: 10 July - 22 July, 2023 for surfers aged 12-17

What's included?

12-nights of full board residential accommodation at the school's own on-campus boarding accommodation
30-hours of Off-Beach surf-inspired English language learning
40-hours of On-Beach / Surf Experience
One full day trip to Bristol
Local walks to the beach and into Bideford - the local town
An entrance English level check
All learning materials
Surf passport and certificate
Evening activity programme
Wi-FI
A sustainable surf skin
Return airport transfers to and from London Heathrow and Bristol Airports on the arrival and departure days
Travel and medical insurance

5-night Residential Surf Academy: 24 July - 29 July, 2023 for surfers aged 12-17

What's included?

5-nights of full board residential accommodation at the school's own on-campus boarding accommodation
On-Beach/ Surf Experience
One full day trip to Bristol
Local walks to the beach and into Bideford - the local town
All learning materials
Surf passport and certificate
Evening activity programme
Wi-FI
A sustainable surf skin
Return airport transfers to and from London Heathrow and Bristol Airports on the arrival and departure days (for international students)
Travel and medical insurance

Residential – twin, triple, and larger bedrooms with shared bathroom facilities:

Twin, triple and larger rooms available with shared bathroom
Three boarding houses. Belvoir, Longfield and Carisbrooke
Houses are well equipped with communal areas, games room, café and kitchen
Located within 25 acres of playfields and woodland, surrounded by stunning countryside
Sociable common rooms
Laundry facilities available
Bed linens provided and changed weekly (towels not provided)
All meals prepared and served in the school dining hall
Free wifi on campus