Courses cover all levels:
Beginner/Elementary
Pre-Intermediate
Intermediate
Upper Intermediate/Advanced

On arrival at camp students are assessed and placed into groups according to age and ability. Later, as progress is made, students may be upgraded as continuous assessment is reviewed. The York language camp consists of 15 hours lesson time each week, including a 10-minute mid-morning break between each lesson. The carefully targeted language instruction, usually in groups of 8-10 campers takes place from Monday to Friday from 9.00 am to 12.00 pm. There are no classes on weekends. Students learn language basics by practicing speaking together, using a range of specially chosen, interesting subjects, which become short but engaging projects that include role play, developing ideas and discussing them with campers always using their improved English.

The work is serious but instruction is light and informal, always aimed at retaining students' interest. Individual groups often move outdoors for lessons in stimulating open-air settings around the campus. The campers are challenged with fun questions in friendly competition and the results are discussed and reinforced constantly during the week between the teaching staff and students. At the end of camp each student is awarded a certificate and a detailed progress report is sent independently to each family.

As a break from the structured lessons, the English campers enjoy a half-day excursion to the magnificent Georgian Mansion, Harewood House less than an hour’s drive from Camp. Amongst the highlights are the magnificent State Rooms, the Old Kitchen, the Servants’ Quarters and a world-renowned art collection. In the beautiful grounds are 100 acres of parkland, formal gardens, a Victorian walled garden with its famous ‘Fairy Tree’, a lake and interesting trails and walks.