Introduction
Visitor Information
This year Marlborough College Summer School will once again welcome visitors to weekly courses of learning at leisure in the idyllic setting of one of England's most beautiful and prestigious independent schools. Situated in 180 acres of grounds, and close to the centre of the historic market town of Marlborough, the fine College buildings are cradled comfortably in the valley of the River Kennet between a landscape of ancient forest and rolling downland.
The Summer School formula makes for a perfect family holiday, where parents can choose their own courses and entertainment knowing that the children are blissfully happy, but never far away.
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Summer School Courses
Courses run from Monday until Friday each week and offer flexibility in choice between a full day, two half days or simply coming for the mornings or afternoons alone. The scope and breadth of the courses is unusually wide and designed for both adults and young people. We aim to satisfy all ages, interests and abilities and it is because we offer so much to so many that we boast a programme that truly has "Something for Everyone".
Families at Summer School
The Summer School formula makes for a perfect family holiday, where parents can choose their own courses and entertainment knowing that the children are blissfully happy, but never far away. Families can enjoy as much or as little independence as they choose but, above all, no one has to be restricted by what the others want to do. It is the blend of young and old that makes the atmosphere at Summer School so vibrant and all encompassing.
Evenings can be spent together or, if preferred, taking part in the numerous entertainments on offer. Summer School is about being independent together, where the problems of pleasing all the family are sorted out for you.
Overseas Visitors
The Summer School affords a warm and friendly welcome to many overseas visitors. Lasting friendships between children and adults of different nationalities are made each year; whilst the opportunity to improve their command of the English language arises from mixing and mingling with English friends and acquaintances. This year English language courses for adults and young people will be offered during the mornings for those who wish to advance their skills with more intensive study. English language courses use audio-visual and computer technology as teaching aids to ensure rapid progress with the students' language skills.
Teenagers (13-16 years old) and Young Adventurers (10-12 years old) have their own dynamic evening programme five2seven supervised by experienced and qualified tutors (see page 37) Each evening our residential children are invited to visit ‘The BASE' providing a supervised social club including a games room, TV, DVD, internet and docking station. 
Young people and children (3-16 years old)
This year the young peoples' programme includes several exciting new courses to add to the rich variety available in Art, Music, Sport and Outdoor Activities. For the majority of courses we aim to offer the youngsters opportunities that they may not easily find as part of their school curriculum or extra-curricular activities. Four age bands allow parents the maximum choice for their children. Full details of Young Peoples' Activities can be found on page 31 of the brochure.
