Why Rugby School?
Exceptional facilities. Authentic experience
Students study and live in an historic building
A place where young achievers can thrive
High calibre teaching
An inspiring environment to live, learn & have fun!
About the Course
Established in 1567, Rugby School stands as one of the nation's oldest boarding institutions, boasting a rich history. Over the years, the school has hosted numerous notable individuals, including the renowned author of "Alice's Adventures in Wonderland," Lewis Carroll. However, on an international scale, this location is perhaps most famous for being the birthplace of rugby, thanks to a moment of spontaneous rule-breaking by one of its students, William Webb Ellis, during a football game.
The school, known for its expansive grounds, offers an ideal setting for our summer programme, ensuring safety, a convenient location, and access to excellent facilities.
Package Includes:
Accommodation in school boarding houses on full board basis
Academic Programme
Onsite Activity programme,
Admin and Registration Fees
Uniform elements (RSSC Tie and Polo shirt). Students will be required to pack a white or blue formal shirt to wear with their RSSC tie for formal dinners & assemblies
Comprehensive insurance
Transfers to and from the school via shuttle buses at scheduled times from selected airports.
Applications deadline 30th April 2026
About the School
Applications deadline 30th April 2026
Course dates:
Turn 1: 5th-19th July 2026
Turn 2: 19th July - 2nd August 2026
Turn 3: 2nd-16th August 2026
Bookings will be managed on a first come first served basis and availability may be restricted on the basis of ensuring mixed nationality cohorts.
The School
Rugby School was founded in 1567 by Lawrence Sheriff, a spice purveyor to Queen Elizabeth I. Since the time of Thomas Arnold, the School has embraced a holistic model, integrating academic, artistic, spiritual and sporting pursuits into an indivisible whole.
Rugby’s rich history is reflected in the School’s monuments and buildings. Notably, in 1823, William Webb Ellis, a student, famously disregarded the rules of football by catching the ball and running with it in his arms, thus creating the game of rugby football. As the birthplace of the game, in 2023 the School marked the 200th anniversary of rugby football with a range of prestigious events that attracted a global audience.
Students will reside and learn within the very heart of Rugby School - the original School House building and the iconic quad classrooms where many Rugbean scholars have walked before them.
Tradition, prestige & preparation
Experience the life, heritage, and values of Rugby School – from historic surroundings and world-class facilities to formal assemblies, dinner speeches, and expert guidance on UK school and university pathways.
Academic excellence & blended curriculum
Students learn from both subject specialist teachers and EAL Tutors in streamed classes that are tailored to combine academic rigour with English language development. and enjoy a true UK-style timetable similar to that of Rugby School full time students.
Academic classes approach The Rugby School Short Course doesn’t just offer English Language learning and practice in the academic sessions. Courses are built on a unique collaboration between their Subject Teachers and EAL (English as an Additional Language) teachers, to offer our students traditional subject classes “in” English alongside those classes for the learning “of” English.
Students will be pre-tested for their English Language level and streamed to tailor class content to learner abilities. In addition, we have taken measures to design lesson delivery following CLIL methodology to support comprehension of the subject specific content
Character, virtues & sport
Develop towards leadership, resilience, excellence and understanding through professionally-coached sessions that include: advice on planning your future, sport, community engagement, and authentic social interaction with UK peers.
Exceptional, academically - linked cultural excursions
Explore the UK through premium, themed trips that extend classroom learning. Optional London extensions offer an unforgettable city experience before or after the programme.
