About Farlington Summer School

Farlington Summer School provides a traditional British boarding school experience with a modern curriculum, for international students aged 13 to 16 looking for a short-term English language immersion and cultural experience in the UK.

Our language courses include specialist workshops and teaching in Design & Technology, Computer Science and entrepreneurism. Students will have the opportunity to share social and sporting activities with students attending Farlington School.

Attending Farlington Summer School might be a stepping stone towards seeking a permanent place at Farlington School as a full-time student; a way of improving language skills and qualifications; or simply the opportunity to experience studying at one of the UK’s leading boarding schools. 

Farlington School enjoys a strong reputation for its academic excellence and welcoming community. Farlington students are happy, fulfilled young people, fully engaged in the life of the school community, aspirational and committed to their studies. We are proud of the pastoral care we provide for our students, and we believe happy children who feel safe succeed in their learning and personal development. The school is set in 33 acres of beautiful parkland, and is located 20 minutes from Gatwick Airport.

Farlington Summer School seeks to provide a broad curriculum experience (representative of what our normal school offers) and a range of activities and trips that are specifically aimed at supporting students wishing to study in the UK or have a taster experience. Having attended Farlington Summer School, students may be eligible for fast-track entry to Farlington as a permanent, full-time boarder.

Accommodation & Food

Accommodation is provided within our boarding house, the Mansion House. Rooms are between two and four beds, and bathrooms are shared. Boys’ accommodation is separate from girls' accommodation, although shared communal facilities, including common rooms and a kitchen, are available for boarders to use at any time.

WiFi is available within the boarding house, allowing boarders to make video calls home. All phones, tablets and laptops are taken in before bedtime and returned in the morning, so that students get a good night’s sleep.

Breakfast, lunch and dinner are served in our main dining room. Snacks are also provided in the boarding house at evenings and weekends.

Safeguarding 

Bellevue Summer Schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and we realise that it is often a difficult time for children and parents alike to be far from each other. Our comprehensive Safeguarding & Child Protection Policy and extensive procedures ensure that we keep children safe and families comfortable. The points below are some highlights from our safeguarding and welfare measures.

Trained & Approachable staff

All our staff members participate in safeguarding training specifically for our Summer Schools. They are supported by a highly trained and experienced safeguarding team. Students are looked after by Houseparents and dedicated welfare support staff. In addition, they can always approach any of our friendly staff members if they need help.

We follow safer recruitment processes to ensure that all staff members that work with us are suitable for working with children; this includes conducting appropriate background checks and following up on references for everyone. We also require external suppliers (e.g. transfer providers) to do the same.