UK Immersion

Morning

Students start their day with breakfast with their host family before travelling to school, either by local bus or on foot. Private daily transport is available at an additional cost. The morning is spent attending lessons alongside British classmates, following the same timetable and curriculum. Breaks between lessons provide opportunities to relax, socialise and spend time with their school “buddy”. At lunchtime, students use their daily lunch allowance to purchase a hot or cold meal from the school canteen.

Afternoon

After lunch, students continue with their academic timetable and attend a range of subjects. Depending on the school, they may also participate in physical education, sports and other activities. This combination of academic study, social interaction and sport provides a well-rounded and authentic British school experience.

Evening

At the end of the school day, usually around 4:00pm, students return to their host family, either independently or using local transport. The evening provides time to relax, complete homework and share their experiences with the host family. Dinner offers an opportunity to enjoy family life, unwind and prepare for the following school day.

Who can attend this programme: Groups & individuals

Age range: 7-18 year olds

Locations: Bournemouth, Brighton, Croydon, Eastbourne, London, Maidenhead, Swansea, Tunbridge Wells & Worcester

Duration: Between 1 and 7 weeks

typical school day

sample timetable

Weekly schedule grid with days of the week and activities: mornings for arrivals or visits, afternoons for school, and evenings for family time or departures, with specific notes for each day.

What’s Included

Accommodation

Students are placed with carefully selected, welcoming host families who provide a safe, supportive and comfortable home-away-from-home experience. All host families are carefully screened and Enhanced DBS checked in accordance with UK safeguarding requirements.

  • Breakfast and evening meal provided by the host family on weekdays

  • Full board, including breakfast, lunch and dinner, at weekends

  • Students experience everyday British family life and have the opportunity to develop their English in a natural environment

School Placement

Students are placed in a UK state school and fully integrated into the school community.

  • Students attend school alongside local British pupils

  • £5 per student per school day lunch allowance included

  • Each international student is introduced to a local “buddy” who can help them settle into school life

  • Students follow the same timetable and curriculum as their British classmates

  • Full participation in lessons, school activities, sports, and the wider school community

  • An authentic opportunity to experience the British education system first-hand

Included Services & Support

Students and their families benefit from a comprehensive support package throughout the programme, including:

  • Official school tie

  • The services of an PT Education Pathways Local Guardian, providing local support and assistance

  • Ongoing support from the PT Education Pathways Head Office Team

  • Regular communication with students, host families and schools to help ensure a positive programme experience

  • 24-hour emergency support

Additional Services Available on Request

To create a programme tailored to each student’s individual needs, the following services can also be arranged at an additional cost:

  • Airport transfers to and from international airports

  • Local bus pass or private daily transportation

  • After-school activities and sports

  • Weekend excursions and cultural activities

  • English as a Foreign Language (EFL) lessons

  • Additional pastoral or educational support