Join our award-winning school in West Sussex for a three-week immersion programme; an unforgettable, informative, fun experience in a British boarding school for students wanting to learn English.
Welcome to Westbourne House School
We are a coeducational day and boarding prep school for children up to age 13 (Year 8). The school is situated in over 40 ha of beautiful parkland just outside the historic city of Chichester, which has a notable cathedral, vibrant theatre, prestigious art gallery and bustling shops.
2026 Dates
- Monday 26 January - Friday 13 February
- Monday 9 March - Friday 27 March
- Tuesday 5 May - Friday 22 May
- Monday 1 June - Friday 19 June
- Monday 7 Sept - Friday 25 Sept
Location
Westbourne House has a vibrant boarding community of local children and your child will immediately feel at home here.
- 90 minutes from Heathrow
- 60 minutes from Gatwick
- Direct train to London Victoria
- Sunniest area of the UK
- 40 ha of stunning English countryside
- City, seaside, beaches and countryside a few minutes away
“I joined Westbourne House School in 2024, and it is my paradise. I have so much fun every single day”
Julie, Year 6 boarder
Fees
Only £3,600 including VAT Fees include:
- Pick up and drop off from Gatwick/Heathrow airport
- A six-day school timetable (Monday to Saturday)
- Extra-curricular activities in the evenings and at the weekends
- Three meals a day and snacks at breaktime
- All laundry costs
- Trips which support curriculum learning every weekend
- Books
- Stationery
Fees Exclude:
- Weekend Pocket Money
- Optional individual music lessons
A deposit of £500 is required. You are required to pay in full three months ahead of the trip. If you cancel two months in advance, you will receive a 50% refund. There is no refund if you cancel with less than one month’s notice. Your deposit will be returned in full once your child has returned to you, providing there are no damages.
Safe and Sound
A member of our staff will meet your son or daughter at the airport and drive them to school.
Your child will have a friendly ‘boarding buddy’, a fellow pupil who will show them around and help look after them. Our school staff will care for and support your child during their stay at Westbourne House and ensure they feel safe, happy and secure.
The boarding houses are laid out like a family home with bedrooms, bathrooms, sitting rooms and gardens. Each boarding house is run by houseparents, who are always there to help and spend time with the children each morning and evening.
Varied and Unique Learning
Our children enjoy a varied curriculum delivered by specialist teachers and have lessons in maths, English, science, languages, geography, history, art, music, drama and one of the following depending on the time of year: ceramics, robotics, food technology and design technology.
We will give your child a laptop or tablet, which will be used occasionally in lesson time. This must be returned at the end of their stay.
We ask that your child has a B1 level of English (or higher) to take part in this experience to ensure that they benefit as much as possible from their lessons.
Typical Day
- 7.45am: Breakfast
- 8.30am: Registration & Discussion
- 9.00am: Maths
- 10.00am: History
- 11.00am: Breaktime
- 11.30am: Sport
- 12.30pm: English
- 1.00pm: Lunchtime
- 2.00pm: English
- 2.30pm: Robotics
- 3.30pm: Breaktime
- 3.45pm: Science
- 4.45pm: Homework
- 5.30pm: End of School Day
- 6.00pm: Supper
- 8.30pm-9pm: Bedtime
Trips and Excursions
Our boarding team is comprised of talented, specialist teachers, and your child will have privileged access to their expertise in art, drama, sport and music. The team puts on an array of weekend trips and evening activities, such as outings to London, Brighton, Arundel Castle and Portsmouth’s historic dockyard. Evening activities include karaoke, outdoor sports, games and movie nights.
Good To Know
- We have an on-site nursing team
- There is no access to personal electronic devices during the school day. Our boarders’ devices are looked after by staff and they are given scheduled access to phone home and connect with you
- In the unlikely event that your child needs to see a doctor, the nearest medical surgery is only 1km away and the nearest hospital is 2km away
- Our school is the winner of a national 'Kindest School’ Award
- We have an exceptional pastoral care team
- We are experienced at helping children overcome homesickness
Latest news
Old Westbournian News
15/12/2025
Year 7 Robotics
Meet: The Destroyer! which was created for Year 7's Robot Wars. The Destroyer has four motors - two driving the back wheels, one
15/12/2025
Christmas Festive Fun!
The magic of Christmas began with our much-loved Westbourne House tradition - the Christmas Feasts. Our pupils across the ages and
12/12/2025
Music round-up - December 2025
Whilst September was spent getting everything up and running again, with new ensembles forming and music practice becoming 'the