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Melton College York · Summer Family Programme
A full study day in York with language lessons, city activities and family accommodation next door. Particularly relevant to primary children who already communicate in English.
- Ages / grades
- 7–10 with parent; older juniors also accepted
- Duration
- 1 or more weeks; Sunday changeover
- Attendance
- Parent accompanies / Day attendance
- Language
- English A2 advised; A1 needs confirmation Teaching language and starting level
Dates published · check places
Summer 2027 is announced for 27 June–29 August. The verified previous season was 21 June–6 September 2026. Available places and the exact weekly timetable need confirmation.
- Announced · 2027 Jun 27–Aug 29; Sunday changeover Sources and official information
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Sources checked ·Who can apply
The official family course accepts visiting international families; prior enrolment at the host school or local residence is not required.
Ages 7–10 must accompany a parent; 11–19 juniors may travel separately under the school’s arrangements. Parent lessons are optional. Younger-parent access to the normally 40+ Gold adult course needs confirmation.
Teaching language and starting level
| Item | Published information |
|---|---|
| Instruction / activity language | English lessons and English-led activities. |
| Required starting proficiency | Plan for A2 English. The 2027 family webpage requires A2 for 7–10; the dated fee brochure’s confident-A1 wording conflicts, so A1 needs written acceptance. |
| Japanese-language support | Japanese-speaking staff or interpretation for this course has not been verified. |
| Chinese-language support | Chinese-speaking staff or interpretation for this course has not been verified. |
| Korean-language support | Korean-speaking staff or interpretation for this course has not been verified. |
A translated website does not establish on-site language support. Reconfirm support tied to particular staff or weeks.
Included costs and the family budget
| Item | Published details |
|---|---|
| Published programme total | GBP 523Approx. ¥109,000 |
| People covered | 1 child; parent costs extra |
| Duration and edition | 1 week · 2027 summer: 27 June–29 August |
| Accommodation | Lodging extra |
| Included in this amount | £440 (Approx. ¥92,000) course+£75 (Approx. ¥16,000) booking+£8 (Approx. ¥2,000) default insurance. Standard programme activities are included unless marked optional. |
| Extra / to confirm | Parent tuition/living costs, lodging, day-student meals unless confirmed, flights, transfers and optional activities. Insurance may change or be replaced with adequate own cover. |
| Fee source | Official 2027 dates and fees2026-10-04 |
Verified refundable deposits are separate from programme fees. They are not the same as booking deposits or non-refundable registration charges.
Additional fee notes
One child for one week in summer 2027:£523 (Approx. ¥109,000)=£440 (Approx. ¥92,000) junior course+£75 (Approx. ¥16,000) booking+£8 (Approx. ¥2,000) default insurance. Parent tuition, lodging, meals for day students and travel are extra. Insurance is supplier-priced and may change; adequate own cover permits opting out.
JPY estimates use 2 October 2026 reference rates, normally rounded to ¥1,000, with whole-yen values near filter boundaries. Payment rates and fees differ. Rates and sources
What the days look like
The 2027 sample has skills lessons 09:30–13:15, lunch, afternoon vocabulary/writing until 15:45 and activities from 16:00. Evening events and Saturday excursions extend practice. These are sample times; some activities such as cinema or bowling cost extra.
Parents, accommodation and transport
Families may share a room in Melton Guest House next door. Its full-board 2027 rate is£644/week for the first guest plus£224 for a second. Book the family room separately; the child day fee does not include it. Tokyo travel requires a long-haul flight and onward travel to York.
Why it is in this guide
A recurring language-school family programme with published 2026 activities and 2027 dates/fees. English practice extends into York visits and shared social time rather than ending with classroom lessons.
Who it may suit
Families with a child who can follow English instructions and enjoys longer study days. A parent may take a separate Gold course, explore York or work remotely while the child attends.
What to weigh up
The family page requires A2 for ages 7–10, but the 2027 fee sheet allows confident A1. Use A2 as the cautious planning threshold and obtain written acceptance for A1. This profile is the accompanied family route; unaccompanied 11+ homestay is a separate arrangement.
Operating history and evidence
Dated commercial-platform reviews from 2023 and 2024 concern ages 13 and 15: positive teaching/activity feedback includes requests for clearer event times and a complaint about crowded rooms. The school publishes undated primary-age family accounts. Recent independent 7–10 parent evidence remains sparse.
Read participant accounts
Commercial / booking platform · Published / experience date: 2023-08-21
Grandparent account for a 13-year-old
A one-week junior account praises teaching, activities and confidence speaking English, while requesting clearer event finish times.
Verified booking on a commercial platform; historical 13-year-old experience, not a primary-age family review.
Read the sourceCommercial / booking platform · Published / experience date: 2024-08-04
Teen review with a classroom caveat
A15-year-old attending three weeks praises level grouping, varied skills and activities but notes crowded classrooms.
A historical teen account on a commission-funded booking site; not direct evidence for 7–12-year-olds.
Read the sourceOperator-published account · Published / experience date: Undated
School-selected primary family accounts
Families mention children aged 8–11, English games, staff support and the convenient guest house and garden.
Undated and selected by the school; useful age-specific context, not independent verification.
Read the sourceBefore you book
Confirm the child’s English level, daily collection times, day-student lunch and 2027 cancellation terms. Under 18 s need the school’s paid transfers unless accompanied or collected by an approved adult; Manchester/Leeds transfers are£85 each way, with possible supplements.
Cancellation and refunds
The current official FAQ is labelled 2026: full payment and written course/accommodation cancellation are required five weeks ahead. Late cancellations may receive another course or a partial refund at the school’s discretion; no guaranteed percentage is published. Obtain 2027 terms.
Sources and official information
Sources checked ·
- Official 2027 summer family programme
- Official 2027 summer junior eligibility
- Official 2027 dates and fee sheet
- Official 2027 family sample timetable
- Official family format and accommodation
- Official booking-conditions FAQ, labelled 2026
- Official historical 2026 dates and fees
- Official 2026 tuition inclusions
- Official actual 2026 summer activity calendar
- Commercial verified-booking reviews
- Operator-selected primary family accounts
An editorial comparison based on official information and attributed agency or media sources, not first-hand reviews, rankings or a safety guarantee. Match the school calendar, language needs, independence and the adults’ plans together.