Frequently Asked Questions
Before your child attends our courses, there may be some questions you want to ask.
Below you can find answers to the most common questions we are asked about our summer courses. If you can’t find the answers to your questions here, the team are available 7 days a week to speak to you personally on the phone or by email to answer any queries you may have.
Please click on relevant question below for detailed answers.
For our all-Inclusive courses and to see our next course dates and prices, please visit our booking page.
Interactive classes, specialised activities, excursions and social events. Language tuition, full board onsite accommodation, 3 meals each day-plus snacks, an exciting social programme of activities, insurance for overseas students, one full day excursion per week, special events e.g. barbecues, shows etc.
Bookings open in October for the following summer. The courses are popular with returning students and the mother tongue quota for some nationalities fills up quickly so early booking is advisable. We also recommend securing flights as early as possible and allowing time for visa applications if necessary. The administrator is always available for questions.
You can book a course by completing our booking form here. You will then be asked to pay a deposit to secure your booking. If your child is accepted, the administrator will contact you with payment confirmation.
Port Regis School
Motcombe Park
Shaftesbury
SP7 9QA
United Kingdom
All European Union citizens require an ESTA visa to enter the UK. We advise all applicants and parents to check the relevant UKBA website https://www.gov.uk/check-uk-visa
Yes. Our priority is to enrol students of as many different nationalities as possible. We limit as much as possible the number of students who share the same mother tongue so that students are motivated to form international friendships.
We do not recommend that students arrive or depart outside the scheduled course dates as it would lead to disruption of both administrative procedures and the students studies during their stay. The courses are designed to begin with a placement test and end with an Awards Ceremony with no interruption.
Several children who attend our courses may be almost bi-lingual, have one or both parents who are English, have had an English au pair or been to school in England etc. The ‘Top Group’ is always of a good Advanced Level and these students can work together on improving fluency, writing, vocabulary, idioms etc.
Yes. Parents can freely contact their children during the day outside classes and activities. The school office can also update you on your child via email and there are regular blog posts during the course.
We place students in bedrooms according to same age and aim to mix nationalities to maximise language exchange and making new friends. Our priority, however, is for students to be happy so requests for sharing are met wherever possible.
Yes. Our staff live on-site for close supervision. The safety of students and peace of mind of parents are our top priority. We have experienced residential Houseparents who oversee the welfare of the students.
Yes. Visitors are welcome provided the Centre Manager has been informed beforehand and has confirmed that it is convenient. If you wish to see a particular staff member, an appointment must be made. All visitors are required to sign in at the school office and wear a visitor’s badge to distinguish who they are.
Yes. The food is cooked on site. There are usually at least two hot choices available for lunch and dinner – one of them is always vegetarian- and there is always a salad bar with bread and fresh fruit available. Special dietary requirements can be accommodated – please inform the office team before the course begins.
Many, many students return each summer. This high return rate makes the course especially friendly and homely.
No. Everything at the school is already paid for – classes, learning materials, activities, food etc. Pocket money is only needed for our on-campus Tuck Shop and for any off-campus shopping trips and optional extra visits or activities we may organise.
We provide free Wifi access during scheduled times for students. This time is restricted so that students make the most of their opportunity to enjoy time mixing and making friends.
