Discovery Summer – Benenden

Summer Centre
About

About

This prestigious, traditional school is situated in 250 acres of beautiful parkland in Kent.
It is a magnificent, safe campus, just an hour from the seaside, with outstanding facilities. Benenden village, within walking distance, is quintessentially English with a cricket green, ancient church and village shop.

The outstanding sporting facilities include an impressive indoor 25m 6-lane swimming pool, a first-rate sports hall, a dance studio, a modern gym, all-weather astro, a 400-metre athletics track, football pitches and 11 tennis courts. There is also a 500-seat theatre, state-of-the-art music hall and drama studio.
Free airport transfers from Heathrow, Gatwick and Eurostar St Pancras.

Courses last for 1-4 weeks from 10 July – 7 August 2026
Young Learners (8-12 years)
Teens (13-16 years)


Accommodation and supervision

  • Accommodation in traditional boarding houses with bedrooms of 2 – 6 beds, shared bathrooms
  • 3 meals a day
  • Staff: student ratio at least 1:4

Teaching programme:

  • 20 hours’ English tuition per week including English Skills, English Workshops, end-of-week presentations
  • Trinity Exam in Spoken English (optional and at extra cost)

 Activity programme:

  • Wide choice of afternoon activities including sports, arts & crafts, drama, nature walks
  • Evening activities include team challenges, quiz nights, mystery shows, talent shows, traditional British games, discos and relaxed nights in houses
  • Special events: Pool parties
  • 2 excursions each week e.g. London, Thorpe Park, Leeds Castle, Canterbury, Rochester Castle
  • PLUS: Lots of opportunities to practise English with English children of your age – our English Student Hosts
  • Optional extras: Professional group instruction in Trampoline, Horse-riding and Tennis (2 sessions per week)
Courses at this school

Courses at this school

  • English for Specific Purposes
  • General English
  • Young Learner Courses
    • Residential
    • Summer vacation
Location

Location

Kent, often referred to as “The Garden of England,” is a picturesque county in the southeast of the UK, known for its rolling countryside, historic landmarks, and charming coastal towns.

Home to iconic sites like Canterbury Cathedral and the White Cliffs of Dover, Kent blends rich heritage with natural beauty. With excellent transport links to London and Europe, it’s a popular destination for both visitors and students seeking a peaceful yet connected place to live and learn.

Location

Location

Benenden School
Cranbrook
Kent
United Kingdom

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