Kingsley School


Location: Bideford, Devon

 

Summer Fields

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.

Kingsley, Devon

 

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

Read more about our accommodation options.

 

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