St Edmund's School - Canterbury
Join Twin’s summer centre at St Edmund’s School, set in one of England’s most beautiful and historic cities. Just 55 minutes from London, Canterbury offers the perfect mix of British tradition and modern convenience.
Students enjoy a secure 62-acre campus with excellent sports facilities, forest school, full-board accommodation, and 24-hour supervision. Our programme combines interactive English lessons with exciting excursions to London, Dover, and Canterbury Cathedral. Evening activities help build confidence and friendships, making it a summer of learning, adventure, and personal growth.
What's included
All packages at our Canterbury Summer Centre include the following:
- Full-board residential accommodation
- 40 lessons / 30 hours of English language tuition in a two-week (13-night) programme
- A placement test for more personalised learning
- Social activities
- A certificate to mark the completion of the course
Tiered packages
In addition to the above, choose the right level of activities and excursions to get the most out of summer.
Platinum
A two-week (13-night) programme includes:
- x3 full-day London walking tours, including entry to some free museums
- London Eye and Madame Tussauds
- x3 half-day Canterbury walking tours, including Punting and Canterbury Cathedral
- Half-day to Ashford Shopping Outlet
- Half-day to Dover Castle
- Half-day to Leeds Castle
- Half-day to Whitstable
Bronze - £1,055 per week
A two-week (13-night) programme includes:
- x2 full-day London walking tours, including entry to some free museums
- x3 half-day Canterbury walking tours, including Punting and Canterbury Cathedral
- x1 half-day to Ashford Shopping Outlet
- x1 half-day to Dover Castle
About The Twin Canterbury Summer Centre
Our Canterbury Summer Centre is located close to the University of Kent, just a 15-minute walk into Canterbury - or a short journey on a local bus - and with easy access to a nearby supermarket.
Our English summer school offers a fantastic learning environment, modern facilities and well-equipped, spacious classrooms.
- Tennis and netball courts
- All weather astro-turf pitch
- Cricket pitch
- 25-metre outdoor swimming pool
- Indoor sports hall with a fitness suite
Students will enjoy meals on-campus from a choice of two mains, dessert, fruit and drink.
We can cater to vegetarian, vegan, halal, gluten and lactose free.
All airports listed are approximate timings by train:
- London City Airport (LCY) 1 hour and 11 mins
- London Stansted (STN) 2 hours and 18 mins
- London Gatwick (LGW) 2 hours and 26 mins
- London Heathrow (LHR) 2 hours and 29 mins
Canterbury Summer Centre Overview
Student Age
8-17
Dates
Monday arrivals on either 6th July, 20th July or 3rd August 2026
Room type
Twin, Triple or Multi-bedded rooms with shared bathrooms.
Single rooms available for a supplement fee.
Class location
On-campus
Laundry
On-campus laundry facilities available at a fee
Canterbury Sample Programme
See What Our Young Learners Have to Say
This course has been an awesome experience. Its been very important for my future. The classes are very good, and the teachers are very supportive. My favourite thing about the course is that I meet people from all over the world and the classes are very helpful.
Marianna, Brazil
General English
Accommodation in Canterbury Summer Centre
There are two separate areas of the school for boys and girls. Each will have their group leaders overseeing their boarding atmosphere. The range of room sizes, the children enjoy the communal aspects such as the common room, TV room and games rooms.
See Our Canterbury Summer Centre
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You’ll enjoy single/twin/ triple rooms, 24-hour internet access, communal indoor and outdoor spaces, and specialty meal options.
For many students, a visa for short stays may not be necessary. However, we recommend you to check your country's specific requirements.
Our summer school warmly welcomes students aged 8-17.
Prepare for the adventure by packing essentials like comfortable clothing, toiletries, and personal items. Don't forget electrical device adaptors to help you stay connected.
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