[2026 Summer School Debut] Step into Darwin's Alma Mater! Shrewsbury School Summer School is open for enrollment, full English immersion + diversified curriculum, grab a rare spot!
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School Introduction
Founded in 1552, Shrewsbury School is one of the famous “Nine Public Schools” in the history of the United Kingdom, and also one of the alma maters of Charles Darwin, the outstanding biologist and founder of the theory of evolution, inheriting the essence of British education for a hundred years and starting the academic tradition.
The school is situated on the picturesque banks of the River Severn, across the river from the vibrant ancient town of Shrewsbury. It is conveniently located only about 1.5 hours drive from Manchester and Birmingham airports, and about 3 to 4 hours to London Heathrow.
The campus is a blend of classical architecture and modern buildings with first-class facilities. Not only do we have sports facilities such as playing fields, artificial turf, tennis courts, squash courts, futsal courts, an indoor gymnasium and a 25m 6-lane swimming pool, but we also have large IT classrooms, professional art studios and a theatre, which provide students with all-rounded space for learning and growth.
Experience a truly British campus at a top public school
The year 2026 is about to begin.
Shrewsbury School Public School Summer School Trip
Full English environment, immersion learning
Learning and exchanging with excellent partners from all over the world
Course Highlights
1. A hundred-year public school with an orthodox heritage
Immersive experience of pure British elite campus life at Shrewsbury School, Darwin's alma mater and one of the UK's top nine public schools.
2. Extremely small class sizes and precise attention
The implementation of small, elite classes of 12 students, with a teacher-student ratio of up to 1:4, ensures that each child receives ample opportunities for personalized instruction and interaction.
3. Pure context, global perspective
Strictly guaranteeing that the percentage of Chinese native speakers is less than 15%, we create a highly internationalized English immersion environment so that children can grow in confidence through communication.
4. Core certification, authoritative recognition
Recognized by the British Council as a “Quality Summer School” and rated “Outstanding” by the English Language Teaching Bulletin, the quality of teaching is guaranteed.
5. Empowerment and confidence in speaking
The curriculum system focuses on the development of communication and leadership, and systematically enhances students' public expression skills and self-confidence through various forms of speech and debate.
6. Scientific assessment with visible results
A placement test is administered upon enrollment to ensure that the course is tailored to the student's needs. At the end of the program, an official certificate of completion and a detailed learning assessment report are issued, giving you extra points for your future education.
At Shrewsbury School we offer 3 courses
1. English learning + club activities
2、English learning + AI robot project-based learning
3. English Learning + Noble Sports
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English Learning + Club Activities
Explore a unique region of England with an intensive program that includes 15 hours of English language instruction as well as an exciting hands-on English language learning trip (20 hours total).
20 hours of English classes per week
Includes English skills, English workshops and practical English
Developing the English Languagetechnical ability
Develop core skills to enable students to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing. The lessons are lively, interactive and fun.
Topics: e.g. taking part in Shrewsbury's “Modern Monuments” competition - researching local attractions and discussing ideas for a new statue in the town square.
English Workshop
Students will explore new subject areas and learn through research, discussion, collaboration and creativity, with a different theme each week, topics include: book design, drama, discovering Darwin, journalism, UK quizzes, coding craftsmen, nature ID challenges, TED talks and more, choosing a topic of interest to students each week.
Practical English
Visit Shrewsbury city center with your teacher. Practice your English with friendly locals and explore British culture. Topics include:
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Scavenger hunt:Visit castles, browse libraries, explore winding medieval streets
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Local Adventure:Explore Darwin's birthplace and learn about architectural styles from Norman times to the present!
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Art and Culture:Visit local gallery exhibitions, compare works, write your own reviews
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Food Lover:Explore supermarkets and plan a British meal using local ingredients
Trinity College Exam
On July 14th and 28th, 2026 there will be a Trinity College Spoken English Examination. The examination is optional but recommended and costs Pound130.
Society Activities
Club activities:4 mornings a week with an activity of your choice according to your interests, such as sports, team challenges, arts and crafts, dance and theater games
sample curriculum
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English Learning + AI Robotics Project Based Learning
The course focuses on real-world applications of artificial intelligence in robotics. By building and programming intelligent robots with their hands on Raspberry Pi 4, students will face cutting-edge challenges such as machine vision and autonomous navigation, and develop engineering thinking and innovative problem-solving skills that are crucial in the AI era in a complete project combining hardware and software.
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morning：12 Hour Course on Artificial Intelligence Coding Techniques
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afternoon: 15 hours of English courses
English Learning
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15 hours of English classes per week
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Includes English skills, English workshops, practical English for coding technology
English skills
Improve core skills, technical accuracy, and oral fluency through engaging and collaborative lessons, e.g., life in a British school - research famous British schools and design your own!
English Workshop
New subject areas will be explored and workshop topics will be learned through research, discussion, collaboration and creativity, with a different theme each week. Such as book design, theater, discovering Darwin, engineering, journalism, video blogging, visual poetry
Trinity College Exam
On July 14th and 28th, 2026 there will be a Trinity College Spoken English Examination. The examination is optional but recommended and costs Pound130.
12 hours of immersive project-based learning per weekFrom the AI fundamentals of programming, robotics and game design, to the higher-order integration of intelligent hardware, this course aims to systematically develop students' computational thinking and engineering skills. Students will face AI challenges head-on through interactive projects based on the Raspberry Pi (4), completing the leap from theory to practice.
Four AI-themed programs (4 to choose from, grouped by level)
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Introduction to AI Visualization Programming (Turtle Graphics)Suitable for beginners, create dynamic art and animations with the Python Turtle module to understand the underlying logic and programming fundamentals of AI algorithms in an intuitive way.
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Intelligent Robot Control (Robotic Arm)Beginner/Intermediate level, delving into the core of robotics, learning mechanical design, electronic circuitry and sensor integration, and utilizing JavaScript programming to achieve precise control and automated operation of robotic arms.
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Interactive AI Terminal (Smart Mirror)Intermediate/Advanced challenges to build a smart mirror with integrated AI services, develop customizable information components (time, weather, news), and experience the complete development process of a multimodal interaction and IoT system.
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AI Home Security System (Home Security System)An advanced integrated project that blends Python development, hardware integration and network security technologies to create a security system with real-time monitoring and intelligent warning functions, and deeply explores the frontiers of home automation and edge AI applications.
sample curriculum
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English Learning + Noble Sports
In this program, students will receive professional training in equestrianism, tennis, golf and adventure sports (archery, rock climbing, etc.) in a fully English speaking environment. Taught by coaches with authoritative qualifications such as LTA, PGA and BHS, the program not only enhances athletic skills and physical fitness, but also cultivates confidence, poise and excellence in the traditions of the aristocracy.
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AM: 12-hour intensive physical training program
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Afternoon: 15 hours of English courses
English Learning
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15 hours of English classes per week
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Includes English skills, English workshops and practical English
English skills
Improve core skills, technical accuracy and increase oral fluency through engaging and collaborative lessons , e.g. Life in a British School Research famous British schools and design your own!
English Workshop
New subject areas will be explored and workshop topics will be learned through research, discussion, collaboration and creativity, with a different theme each week. Examples include book design, theater, discovering Darwin, engineering, journalism, video blogging, visual poetry
Trinity College Exam
On July 14 and 28, 2026, Trinity College will be hosting an oral English exam.The exam is optional but recommended and costs £130.
physical culture
basketball
Suitable objects:Students at any level
Coaching Qualifications:Experienced coaching team, the chief coach has LTA advanced training qualification
Lesson content:Includes specifications, techniques, physical & mental, etc., taught in groups according to level
Sample Curriculum
golf (loanword)
Suitable objects:Students at any level
Class Location:Professional golf club with covered driving range and 18-hole pitching green
Coaching Qualifications:Experienced coaching team, head coach is a member of the Professional Golf Association
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Covering all aspects of golf, video analytics will also be used to improve player skills -
Beginner left side of driving range half the time, court half the time -
Experienced players spend most of their time practicing on the court
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equestrianism
Suitable objects:All levels of riders
Class Location:Taking place at a great local equestrian center
Coaching Qualifications:All trainers are certified by the British Horse Society and have the highest level of professional training qualifications, and many trainers are excellent riders themselves.
Rhythmic content:Head all aspects of horse management. Including riding, jumping, dressage, cross-country, stable management and more to confidently handle your horse.
Sample Curriculum
adventure sports
Suitable objects:All students
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Mentor Qualifications:Mentors are qualified to provide students with safety and protective equipment
Course Content:Rich in content, both fun and challenging, including archery, shooting, mountain skateboarding, Jacob's Ladder, treasure hunt, night line, quad biking, blindfolded 4*4 cross-country driving challenge, rocket launching challenge and more!
Range archery:Archers shooting outdoors at distances of 10 to 90 meters
Long-range archery:Archers shoot arrows at a side's flag from a relatively long distance and score points
Tag Archery:A fast-paced exciting activity! A unique combination of archery, paintball and dodgeball!
Sniper fire:Use an airsoft gun and shoot one-on-one with an instructor
Mountain Skis:Like skis with trail wheels. Start on a very flat and gentle substrate and learn about wheel and body positioning there.
Jacob's Ladder: Climb in groups of 3 and get all the points on the ladder
Nightline:Using intuition and perception to bypass obstacles blindfolded through teamwork
Four-wheeled bicycles:After a brief introduction and training, drive a specially designed route on a quad bike
Blindfolded 4*4 off-road driving challenge:The driver was blindfolded. Their partner was the navigator.
Climbing wall:Testing skills on a 28-foot climbing tower
Rocket Launch Challenge: Work together as a team to build a course for transporting rocket fuel!
Sample Curriculum
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Integrated activities
There are daily brackets of integrated activities, including a variety of popular sports such as volleyball, badminton, and soccer; and creative activities such as painting, art, music, and drama;
Choose an activity each week based on your interests, such as movie animation, cooking, nature exploration, Olympics, etc.
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Evening activities
Exciting fall experiences each evening, such as sports competitions, creative challenges, quiz nights, discos and movies, and campus water play, with a dozen indoor and outdoor activities available
Special events:: Pool party, funfair (traditional dance)
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Immersive Short Trips
2 times per week e.g. Manchester, Chester, Alton Towers Theme Park, Warwick Castle
Student accommodation
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1-4 rooms by school
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Teacher-student ratio of at least 1:4
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Provide three meals a day and snacks
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Cell phone use is restricted and students are encouraged to make new friends and try new activities.
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WiFi available (at certain times)
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Laundry service provided once a week
Fee Includes
- Application and tuition fees
- Meals during summer school
- Accommodation during summer school
- Transportation during summer school
- Out-of-country travel insurance during summer school
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ticket (for theater, cinema etc)
Costs do not include
- airfare
- Visa and all personal expenses
Take an intensive course to explore a unique region of England
[Program includes]: 15 hours of English language instruction and an exciting hands-on English learning journey (20 hours total).
[Age Requirement]: 11-16 years
[English level]: Beginner-Advanced (A1-C1)
[Course Dates]: July 15-July 29, 2026
[Class size]: 12
At Shrewsbury School, we offer 3 programs within a school district:
- English Learning + Club Activities
- English Learning + AI Robotics Project Based Learning
- English Learning + Noble Sports
You can choose a different program each week or stick with one program throughout the summer school year!
[Age Requirement]: 11-16 years old
[Language Requirements]: Beginner - Advanced
