Action in English

Action in English is a new Summer School based in the idyllic setting of Pocklington School, 15km from the historic Roman City of York in the North of England. We offer 1-3 week all inclusive residential summer camps for young people aged 8-16 and can cater for all diets. Providing high quality English language courses and the very best in sports tuition from professional coaches, the focus is on enjoyment, making new friends and developing  confidence in the use of English in a relaxed and fun environment. We have a small friendly atmosphere and as a family business, offer an extremely personal service, where the safety and security of all children is of the upmost importance.

Pocklington School is a traditional English private school set within its own 65 acres of grounds on the edge of the town. Accommodation: Students are accommodated onsite in single or shared rooms.  Boys and girls are in separate buildings.  There is a shared kitchen, common-room with a flat-screen TV and comfortable seating.  All bedrooms are fitted with a study desk and personal storage space.  Cleaning and change of linen is carried out once a week. Facilities: All classrooms are fully-modern having interactive whiteboards and computers. This allows the use of a number of interactive media when teaching. Students have access to a swimming pool (under the supervision of a life-guard), tennis courts, a gym, basketball courts, cricket nets, football pitches, golfing facilities and a fully equipped theatre. Students have access to table tennis, pool/snooker and table football.

Extra services 

- Arrival and departure transfers free of charge (restrictions apply)

- Optional half-day and full-day excursions 

- Optional evening activities (eg. cinema, theatre, bowling etc)