Giggleswick School
Giggleswick School

Senior Immersion Programme

The Senior Immersion Programme returns to Giggleswick School in 2025.

International students aged 11-15 can join us in the stunning Yorkshire Dales to improve their English, make friends, have fun, and immerse themselves into life at one of the UK's leading boarding schools.

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“I always wanted to experience life in a boarding school in England, which is why Giggleswick’s Senior Immersion Programme caught my attention. It offers the perfect opportunity to meet new people and to make friends, to get to know a new culture and traditions and to improve your English skills."

What to expect

The Senior Immersion Programme will be open to international students in Years 7-10. Each student will be placed into one of Giggleswick’s boarding houses and will study, socialise, and thrive alongside the rest of our Giggleswick cohort of students.

Students will take part in a series of introductory sessions and immersion during their first week. They will then be placed and ‘fully immersed’ into classes and activities with other Giggleswick students within their year group for the remainder of their stay. They will also enjoy excursions, a variety of British sports, in-house social activities and expeditions through the beautiful Yorkshire Dales.

Dates and fees

Our Senior Immersion Programme will run from Sunday 1 June (arrivals from 14:00) to Friday 27 June 2025. The £6,000 fee includes:

  • An organised welcome and airport transfer* 
  • All tuition costs with qualified Giggleswick members of staff
  • Accommodation in the school’s traditional boarding houses 
  • A personalised programme for each pupil
  • Orientation week with a Giggleswick member of staff
  • All food - three meals each day and refreshments 
  • Full laundry service 
  • All travel arrangements on trips, and to and from activities
  • 24-hour supervision and security from Giggleswick staff

*Inclusive airport pick-up from Manchester (MAN) on Sunday 1 June 2025 and drop off on Friday 27 June 2025. Other airports and dates may incur an additional fee. 

Fees do not include flights.

Students may wish to bring a small amount of spending money for souvenirs.

"We were introduced to the Duke of Edinburgh's Award expedition. It was so cool…I´ve never done this. I really enjoyed seeing the school grounds. I wouldn’t have expected it to be this big, there were large fields with so many sweet sheep."

two boys outside reading a map and compass

“I did an orienteering race with a friend from my boarding house. The goal was to practice reading a map for the final trail. We were first on the first stage of the race!"

How to apply

1. Apply

The first step is to complete the application form ‘Apply Now’ below. You should also send a copy the pupil’s most recent school report, and a copy of their passport to jgreenway@giggleswick.org.uk.

Apply Now

2. Entrance test

Students must complete our entrance test in English. This test must be taken under strict standards of supervision at the student’s present school, or at the offices of an agent/representative, or at Giggleswick during a visit to the school.

3. Visit or interview

Most interviews will take place via video call with a member of our International Admissions Team. However, we do also welcome pupils to visit Giggleswick in person for interview if this is the preferred option.

4. Place offered

Once a student’s school reports, test and interview have been assessed, an offer of a place can be made. Acceptance of the place should be made within 2 weeks of the date of the offer letter. On acceptance of a place, an entry deposit of £750 is required to secure the place. The remaining amount will be due by 1st May 2025.  

Payment

Giggleswick School has partnered with Flywire to streamline the fee payment process for our international students and parents. Flywire offers multiple payment options, excellent foreign exchange rates and allows you to pay from almost any country. They will ensure that your payment arrives safely and accurately.

Any questions?

Please do get in touch if you need any help or further information. Simply complete and submit our enquiry form or contact us by email: jgreenway@giggleswick.org.uk or phone: +44 (0)1729 893029