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English / Culture · York · United Kingdom

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.

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.

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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

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.

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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.

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Commercial / 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.

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Operator-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.

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Age, language and eligibility

International visitors aged 7–10 attend with a parent;11–14 juniors require at least A2 in the 2027 tariff. No regular school admission is needed. Adult Gold courses normally target 40+, although parents are also named; confirm suitability for a younger parent.

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.

Included costs and the family budget

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.

Published fee examples

Reference fee · 2027 summer: 27 June–29 August

GBP 523Approx. ¥109,000

1 child; parent costs extra · 1 week · Lodging extra

Junior course + booking + insurance

Included in this amount
£440 course+£75 booking+£8 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 · 2026-10-04

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

Before 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

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