Spanish Courses for British students
CLAC is a family-run International Summer School established in 1985 with the idea of bringing British and overseas students together in a learning and fun environment. The overseas students learn English whilst the British students learn Spanish.
British students attend the course to learn Spanish, enhancing the international atmosphere and creating the opportunity for natural language exchange and friendships.
The Spanish class timetable runs alongside the English class timetable so that all students are in class at the same time and then all join together for break times, meal times and the afternoon and evening social programme.
The course takes advantage of the native Spanish teacher to focus on fluency and confidence in speaking through engaging classes of role-plays, projects, language games, cookery and media as well as more formal language skills.
The small classes optimise personal attention and student participation.
15 hours timetabled classes each week:
- 5 x 90 minute grammar classes
- 10 x 45 minute skills classes (speaking, writing, listening reading)
- Qualified native Spanish teacher
- Max 12 students per class
- Pre-course questionnaire to personalise language needs
- Opportunity for individual tuition
- GCSE and A-level practice on request
- Hand-written report and Certificate
Why study Spanish at CLAC:
- Improve Spanish language skills in a fun way
- Mix with Spanish students for natural language exchange
- Make friends from all around the world
- Learn about other cultures
- Improve in confidence and social skills
- Experience an international camp on home ground
- Weekly themed social & activity programme packed with
- a wide variety of sports, games, trips, parties and more…
If a place is available an administrative deposit must be made via the online booking form to secure the booking. The full fees are payable before course commencement.
On acceptance of the booking, parents will be sent an invoice for the balance of fees, a Pre-course Handbook with useful information about the course and a Travel Information Form to complete and return to the CLAC office when the child’s travel details are known.
On payment of full fees, overseas students will receive a Travel Authorisation letter and students requiring a visa will be provided with a Certificate of Enrolment and other visa supporting documents. Prior to the course, parents will also be required to complete a Medical Information form, which will be sent to them by the Housemother.
Weekly 11 July – 25 July 2026
| Course Period | Weeks | Fees | Availability |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saturday 11 July – Saturday 18 July | [ 1 Week ] | £1,200 | Available |
| Saturday 18 July – Saturday 25 July | [ 1 Week ] | £1,200 | Available |
| Saturday 11 July – Saturday 25 July | [ 2 Weeks ] | £2,400 | Available |
CLAC has a longstanding reputation for outstanding levels of welfare and care for its students. As a family business, CLAC understands the value of parents knowing their children will be looked after as only a family knows how. It takes very seriously its responsibility to look after all the students in its care and protect them from harm.
CLAC staff are carefully selected and must verify with certificates their safety to work with children. All staff live on site during the course and CLAC is proud to boast a 1:4 ratio of staff to students.
A dedicated CLAC Housemother personally looks after each student and is available 24 hours a day for children to go to if they feel unwell, need help or just someone to talk to.
CLAC keeps students’ personal items such as passports, pocket money and credit cards safe in the course office, which is always open to help students.
Mobile phones and any other electronic devices are also stored in the CLAC office and can be accessed at allocated times. Mobile phones must be handed in each evening and can be collected from 8am each morning.
Mobile phones must also be handed in during meetings, classes and certain activities and students are requested to turn off their mobile phones during mealtimes to be sociable and make conversation with their friends.
Parents can always contact the CLAC office in an emergency and talk with their children throughout the day at set times, when they are not in lessons or activities.
Parents are required to complete a Personal Medical Information Form for their child with their own contact details.
This information is kept confidential but it vital in order for CLAC to provide the necessary in loco parentis care for their child while away from home.
The after-class CLAC Social Programme is that golden time on the course when students can enjoy spending quality time together, have fun, relax and make friendship bonds and memories that will last a lifetime….
CLAC’s dedicated Social Team is young and vibrant and full of energy and enthusiasm to provide students with a Social Programme that motivates and encourages participation from each and every student. They make full use of the wonderful range of facilities at OBH, from sports and games to drama, art, cookery, and the fresh outdoors of the beautiful surrounding grounds and woodland. There is something for everyone and the Social Team ensure that no-one is bored or left out.
SPORTS AND ACTIVITIES AT CLAC: 9-hole golf course – outdoor heated swimming pool – tennis and basket ball courts – spacious playing fields – indoor sports hall – drama hall with stage – art and craft studio – cookery room – camp fire woodland challenge trail
SPORTS: Golf – Swimming – Tennis – Badminton – Football – Volleyball – Basketball Handball – Cricket – Rounders – Team Tournaments – Yoga – Fitness Circuit Training – Woodland Challenge
ARTS AND CRAFTS: Painting – Sketching – Jewellery-making – Face painting – Stage props design – Costume making Glass painting – Friendship bracelets
DAY ACTIVITIES: Drama – Dance – Cookery – Debating – Chess – Nature Walks and Pamper Time
EVENING ACTIVITIES: Team Competitions and Quizzes – CLAC Special Games – Mystery Walk Live-Cluedo – Casino – Discos – Karaoke – Film Nights – Camp Fire – Themed Parties
LOCAL TRIPS: Trampolining – Cinema – 10-Pin Bowling – Paintballing – Town Trail – Projects
WEEKLY FULL DAY EXCURSIONS: Each Thursday by coach, typically to London and Cambridge allowing students to experience some of the magic of these two iconic UK cities.
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