About us

Vacational Studies Courses have been running for 36 years. We have tried in this time to develop an enjoyable balance between vacation and study.

Vacational Studies aims to create a totally international Course with students from as many different countries as possible. We avoid accepting a large number of students from any particular country. In this way we try to ensure that English is the main medium of communication among the students. By using English not just as a school subject but as a living language, we hope that students will realise better its importance and value. Our students want to use English to make friends. This element of self-motivation greatly increases their fluency. The emphasis on the practical use of English is combined with a full sports, entertainment and excursion programme helping young people to learn English internationally.

Locations

The Mary Hare School
The Mary Hare School is a campus comprising several buildings that we have used since 1982. Various architectural styles are represented. There are formal gardens and woodland and extensive grounds which include several playing fields, a range of tennis courts, a gymnasium and a large indoor swimming pool.

Cheam School
Cheam School is a late nineteenth century mansion that we have used since 1975. A particular feature is the sunken formal garden. The School's large grounds with playing fields, lawns and woods, back onto Watership Down. There is a sports hall/gymnasium and a range of tennis courts. It has an open-air swimming pool.