Study and Visit Options - Westonbirt School

Study & Visit Options

At Westonbirt School, we offer a variety of flexible boarding options, whether you’re seeking a short, immersive experience or a longer stay to truly become part of our vibrant boarding community. Set in a breathtaking Victorian mansion in the heart of the Cotswolds, our inspiring environment is the perfect backdrop for young minds to thrive. Our bespoke boarding programmes enable every student to reach their full potential, supported by our expert staff and surrounded by like-minded peers from across the globe. Discover our four Boarding Programmes and explore which is best for you…

Our inclusive programmes provide:
• Full boarding, all meals and laundry
• Excursions and local trips
• Access to over 70 co-curricular activities
• Specialist EAL provision
• LHR Airport transfers for group bookings

Summer School

Summer School:

We offer high-quality summer courses for international students in English, Artificial Intelligence and Leadership, complemented by engaging academic and co-curricular activities led by Westonbirt School’s experienced staff. UK host students join international guests for a fun, enriching experience that includes master classes, project challenges and trips to locations like London, Oxford, Bath and Tetbury. Courses are available from 6 July to 3 August 2025, with weekly costs starting from £1,495.

Immersion Programme

Immersion Programme:

(11-17 years)

Experience the essence of British boarding life in the beautiful Cotswolds. Our supportive environment offers pupils the chance to immerse themselves in the Westonbirt culture, guided by expert teaching staff and improving their English language skills. Join us for one, two or three weeks in the Autumn, Spring or Summer terms.

Limited places available.

Weekly fees: £1,400 (Years 7-8) | £1,500 (Years 9-12).

Short Stay Boarding

Short Stay Boarding:

Enhance your experience by staying at Westonbirt for a full term (approximately three months). Each term offers unique opportunities, with short-stay boarders immersing themselves in the vibrant school life, enjoying trips and excursions to explore local sights. Fully engage with the British curriculum and choose from over 70 co-curricular activities. Join us for a minimum of one term in the Autumn, Spring or Summer terms.

Termly fees: £15,485–£16,065 depending on year group.

Full Boarding

Full Boarding:

Westonbirt School offers a vibrant and supportive boarding community, recently named ‘Co-educational Independent School of the Year’ and featured in the Fortune ‘World’s Leading Boarding Schools’ report. With five beautiful boarding houses, including a Year 13 co-ed house in Tetbury, we provide flexible boarding options and a wide range of activities, from a fitness suite to a golf course. Our outstanding pastoral care, including health and wellbeing services, ensures that every student thrives in a safe, nurturing environment. Explore our tailored curriculum, over 70 co-curricular activities and bespoke experiences for each year group.