Our Cultural Immersion and Taster Programme offers international students the opportunity to experience studying and living in a traditional British, Catholic, boarding school, for two to four weeks during term time.
20+
Nationalities
Tailored Taster Experiences
20+
hours of EAL lessons
Weekly Excursions
Immersive Lessons
Experience British Heritage and Culture
Experience a Ratcliffe Education
With flexible options to join us during the Autumn, Spring, or Summer terms, our uniquely designed Immersion Programme offers a leading UK study and boarding experience with years of expertise delivering high-quality international education.
Recognised as a popular UK immersion programme with years of experience, the course combines full immersion in our school curriculum with enriching British cultural experiences and specialist English language lessons designed to develop all key skills in reading, listening, speaking, and writing.
If you are interested in attending the Ratcliffe College Immersion Programme, please contact us at [email protected].
£1,422.00 {Incl. VAT} per week, per student.
No formal entry test or interview is necessary. International students must submit a recent study report that details their current academic standing and achievements.
We encourage students to send a short self-recorded welcome video before arrival to help us get to know them better ahead of joining the programme.
This all-inclusive programme includes:
- Personalised student timetables for the duration of their stay.
- Peer mentors available to help Immersion students settle in to student life.
- A balanced schedule of academic study and English Language lesson support (EAL).
- All study materials and personalised academic support.
- Full-board accommodation in our boarding houses on campus.
- A wide range of weekly boarding activities and local visits.
- Twice-weekly cultural and educational trips.
- School Uniform - can be arranged upon request with our second-hand uniform shop or purchased directly through our official online uniform suppliers prior to arrival.
- Airport transfers (complimentary to and from London Heathrow and Birmingham International Airport only - each Sunday).
Immersion Programme Dates (2026-2027)
Live and study alongside British students
At Ratcliffe College, our international immersion experience offers students the opportunity to live and study alongside British students in a traditional boarding school setting with over 175 years of history.
Immersion students follow the British curriculum, take part in co-curricular activities, and enjoy full access to our facilities and pastoral care. Living in the boarding house, they build global friendships, develop independence and confidence, and gain a true understanding of life at a UK independent school.
More than just an academic opportunity, it’s an unforgettable cultural experience that leaves students with skills, friendships, and memories to last a lifetime.
At Ratcliffe College, our Immersion experience gives international students the opportunity to live and study alongside British students in a traditional boarding school with decades of history. They experience the British curriculum first hand, build global friendships, develop independence, and leave with memories that last a lifetime.
Immersion Programme Overview
As part of the Immersion Programme, students take part in tailored English Language lessons (if needed), academic classes with expert subject teachers, and daily activities alongside Ratcliffe students from over 20 nationalities. On arrival, students are assessed to ensure appropriate English support, with a minimum of 20 hours of EAL teaching each week across reading, writing, speaking, listening, grammar, and vocabulary.
Outside the classroom, students enjoy access to over 100 co-curricular activities and take part in twice-weekly excursions to historic towns and cultural sites - enhancing both their language skills and understanding of British life.
Tailored programmes are also available, including our Pre-University Immersion Programme, designed to prepare older international students for Sixth Form study.
Read our Immersion Programme Brochure
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