For young learners, some of the most memorable summer programmes are those that allow them to develop more than one skill at the same time. English lessons may be the central reason for travelling to the UK, but combining language learning with a genuine passion can transform a summer course into a much broader experience. Following a successful summer at Epsom College, Wimbledon School of English is already taking bookings for its Tennis Academy for 2027, giving education agents another strong option for students who want to combine English study with focused tennis training.
The Tennis Academy is part of English Study Camps, the young learner division of Wimbledon School of English, and takes place at Epsom College in the London area. The 2027 Epsom College summer programmes will run from 4 July to 7 August and are available to students aged 12 to 17, with stays of between one and five weeks.
The appeal of the Tennis Academy lies in the opportunity for students to continue developing their English while spending a significant part of their summer doing something they genuinely enjoy. For agents advising families, this can be particularly valuable when speaking to teenagers who may be enthusiastic about travelling abroad but want their summer experience to extend beyond the traditional classroom and activity programme.
Tennis training is delivered by professional LTA accredited coaches, with students working on technical and practical aspects of the sport including forehand and backhand technique, serving, returning, rallying, volleying, footwork, match strategy and court positioning. The programme also incorporates areas such as fitness and conditioning, performance analysis, nutrition, recovery, sports psychology and the mental side of competitive sport.
This more structured approach means that tennis is not simply an occasional recreational activity added to an English course. Students are given the opportunity to work seriously on their game while experiencing an international summer environment in the UK.
For education agents, programmes built around a particular interest can often make the conversation with students and parents much easier. Rather than presenting a summer language course in isolation, agents can introduce an experience that connects English learning with an activity the student already enjoys and wants to pursue.
That connection can also encourage students to use English more naturally throughout their stay. Communication takes place not only during lessons, but also during coaching, activities, competitions, excursions and everyday interactions with students from other countries. The result is an environment where English becomes part of the student's daily experience rather than something confined to scheduled classroom hours.
The Tennis Academy is available for students with English levels from CEFR A2 to C2, allowing learners with a broad range of language abilities to participate.
Epsom College provides an impressive setting for a British summer school experience. Residential students stay on site in the college's boarding houses, giving international teenagers an opportunity to experience life within a traditional British boarding school environment while taking part in their English, tennis and social programmes. Day programme options are also available.
For many families, the setting is an important part of the decision when choosing a junior summer programme. Students are travelling not only to improve their English, but also to experience a different way of life, meet young people from other countries and develop greater independence. Combining this with a structured sport programme gives students a clear focus throughout their stay while still allowing them to enjoy the wider social and cultural elements of a UK summer course.
While the Tennis Academy is an attractive option for young players, Wimbledon School of English also offers a wider selection of English Study Camps programmes for students with different interests and objectives. Its 2027 summer provision includes centres at Epsom College, Wimbledon and Lord Wandsworth College, with different English courses, specialist programmes and optional activities available across the locations.
This gives agents useful flexibility when advising families, particularly when working with siblings, groups or students whose interests vary. A student passionate about tennis may be drawn towards the academy at Epsom College, while another may prefer a programme centred around general English, leadership, business, creative activities or a broader programme of excursions and experiences.
Interest based programmes have become an increasingly useful part of the summer school portfolio because they give agents a much clearer story to present to prospective students. Parents can see the educational value of the English component, while students can immediately identify with the activity or subject that accompanies it.
For a teenager who already spends much of the year on a tennis court, the opportunity to train in the UK while improving their English and meeting students from around the world can be significantly more appealing than a standard language course alone. It also allows families to see the summer as an investment in several areas of the student's development, including language skills, sporting ability, confidence and independence.
Following the success of the Tennis Academy this summer, bookings are now open for 2027. Agents working with young learners who are interested in sport and international summer experiences can therefore begin discussing the programme with families planning ahead for next year.
More information about the Wimbledon School of English Tennis Academy at Epsom College is available at: https://www.englishstudycamps.co.uk/tennis-academy-plus
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