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15 Day English Language & Horse Riding Holiday at Box Hill School in Surrey, UK for Beginner Riders
Box Hill School, London Road, Dorking RH5 6EA, Surrey
UK Horse Riding Holiday for Kids Ages 7 - 18 Years
This listing has one of the 10 most popular offers available in the United Kingdom
Students on this course will get to experience many things, from grooming and mucking out to jumping as well as countryside hacks. In collaboration with professional riding schools, Samiad will make sure that over the course of this programme, students not only improve their English language and riding ability but will make friends from all over the world.
Highlights
- 15 hours of English language per week
- Up to 12 hours of horse riding coaching and stable management per week
- Full schedule of activities
- 14 nights residential accommodation
- Full-board
- 24-hour supervision with 1:6 staff-to-student ratio
- Two excursions per week
- An overnight excursion
Skill level
- Beginner
Styles
7 days with instruction in English
Group size: Maximum of 15 participants
Airport transfer included:
Gatwick Airport
Airport transfer included:
Heathrow Airport
Accommodation
Check-in Time:
15:00
Check-out Time:
09:00
Facilities
- Swimming pool (outdoor)
- Dining area
Box Hill School
Samiad has a well-established partnership with Box Hill School. They regularly welcome students from over 40 different countries to this school.
The beautiful main school building dates back to 1883, and the traditional buildings are matched with state-of-the art modern facilities. Located in rural Surrey, Box Hill School is ideally located between Heathrow and Gatwick airports, just 30 minutes or so from both major airports!
Recent developments at the school have included a brand new sports centre, as well as newly refurbished accommodation blocks.
There will be twin, triple, and quad rooms, with the same price regardless of room type. The room is equipped with bedding, single beds, wardrobe, bin, desk and chair, and a lamp. Students are housed by gender and, if sharing, will be with someone around their age.
Facilities:
- Swimming pool
- State of the art sports facilities
- Dining hall
- High ropes course
- Bedroom options: Single, twin and shared
- Bathroom facilities: Shared or en-suite
Program
English plus horse riding specialism
Saddle up for an unforgettable adventure with Samiad's Horse-Riding specialism, where they blend top-notch English language tuition with professional horse-riding instruction and stable management.
In collaboration with renowned equestrian centres, Samiad has crafted a 2-week journey that not only hones your English language skills but also forges global friendships. For this program, Samiad collaborates with The Holistic Horse & Pony Centre, about a 15-minute drive from Box Hill campus.
At Samiad, students embark on a multifaceted equine journey, from the gentle art of grooming and tacking up to the adrenaline-pumping thrills of show jumping and countryside hacks. Gain proficiency in English as you master the intricacies of equipment, tack, and equine anatomy.
Rest assured, safety is paramount. Samiad provides safety hats, but if you prefer your child to wear a body protector, kindly bring your own. Join this holiday for an equine odyssey that combines language, friendship, and the sheer joy of riding.
Giddy up!
Take part in every aspect of working at stables, from catching the horses, washing, and cleaning them to going on countryside hacks or even learning to jump for the first time. This programme is tailored to your ability while giving you the chance to socialise with other horse-loving students every afternoon.
English lessons
Immerse yourself in classes taught by a team of 100% native, TEFL qualified teachers.
The programme is designed to help students improve their English language proficiency through a variety of engaging activities and lessons. The experienced and qualified teachers will guide students through a carefully crafted curriculum that emphasises real-world communication skills, grammar, vocabulary, reading, writing, and listening comprehension.
Samiad understands that learning a new language can be challenging, which is why they strive to create a supportive and friendly environment that encourages students to take risks and make mistakes. The teachers provide individualised attention and feedback to help each student achieve their language learning goals.
For all ages
As well as the dedicated horse riding and stable management time, students will also take part in a whole host of activities on campus.
See the sights
Samiad is most well-known for the exclusive excursions they offer as part of the programmes. They have carefully chosen the excursions to provide a blend of history, culture, and entertainment. Go home with memories that you can’t wait to talk about.
English plus horse riding specialism itinerary 2025
Sunday
- 08:30 - 09:00 Breakfast (choice of breakfast options)
- 09:15 - 13:00 Student arrivals
- 13:00 - 14:00 Student arrivals
- 14:15 - 17:45 Ultimate Frisbee / Zapp / Ice-breaker games
- 18:00 - 19:00 Dinner (choice of three dinner options)
- 19:30 - 21:30 Picture Challenge / Benchball / International Club / Dodgeball / Yoga
- 22:00 Lights out
Monday
- 08:30 - 09:00 Breakfast (choice of breakfast options)
- 09:15 - 13:00 English lesson
- 13:00 - 14:00 Lunch (choice of three lunch options)
- 14:15 - 17:45 Horse riding - introduction and tour of the yard + 1 hour riding lesson
- 18:00 - 19:00 Dinner (choice of three dinner options)
- 19:30 - 21:30 Quiz Night / Football / Question Time / Swimming / Music Video Making
- 22:00 Lights out
Tuesday
- 08:30 - 09:00 Breakfast (choice of breakfast options)
- 09:15 - 13:00 Full day trip
- 13:00 - 14:00 Lunch (packed lunch)
- 14:15 - 17:45 Full day trip
- 18:00 - 19:00 Dinner (choice of three dinner options)
- 19:30 - 21:30 Trashion Show / Pamper Party / Movie Night
- 22:00 Lights out
Wednesday
- 08:30 - 09:00 Breakfast (choice of breakfast options)
- 09:15 - 13:00 English lessons
- 13:00 - 14:00 Lunch (choice of three lunch options)
- 14:15 - 17:45 Horse riding - mucking out / feeding and yard duties + 1-hour riding lesson
- 18:00 - 19:00 Dinner (choice of three dinner options)
- 19:30 - 21:30 Trashion Show / Bracelet Making / Basketball / Dance
- 22:00 Lights out
Thursday
- 08:30 - 09:00 Breakfast (choice of breakfast options)
- 09:15 - 13:00 English lesson
- 13:00 - 14:00 Lunch (choice of three lunch options)
- 14:15 - 17:45 Horse riding - theory lesson + countryside hack
- 18:00 - 19:00 Dinner (choice of three dinner options)
- 19:30 - 21:30 Murder Mystery - Showtime
- 22:00 Lights out
Friday
- 08:30 - 09:00 Breakfast (choice of breakfast options)
- 09:15 - 13:00 Full day trip
- 13:00 - 14:00 Lunch (packed lunch)
- 14:15 - 17:45 Full day trip
- 18:00 - 19:00 Dinner (choice of three dinner options)
- 19:30 - 21:30 Team vs Team
- 22:00 Lights out
Saturday
- 08:30 - 09:00 Breakfast (choice of breakfast options)
- 09:15 - 13:00 English lesson
- 13:00 - 14:00 Lunch (choice of three lunch options)
- 14:15 - 17:45 Horse Riding - grooming + 1-hour riding lesson
- 18:00 - 19:00 Dinner (choice of three dinner options)
- 19:30 - 21:30 Graduation / Talent Show / Party
- 22:00 Lights out
Sunday
- 08:30 - 09:00 Breakfast (choice of breakfast options)
- 09:15 - 13:00 English workshop
- 13:00 - 14:00 Lunch (choice of three lunch options)
- 14:15 - 17:45 Team vs Team
- 18:00 - 19:00 Dinner (choice of three dinner options)
- 19:30 - 21:30 House games / Team Building
- 22:00 Lights out
Monday
- 08:30 - 09:00 Breakfast (choice of breakfast options)
- 09:15 - 13:00 English test + tour + ice-breaking game
- 13:00 - 14:00 Lunch
- 14:15 - 17:45 Horse riding - mucking out, feeding and yard duties + 1 hour riding lesson
- 18:00 - 19:00 Dinner (choice of three dinner options)
- 19:30 - 21:30 Letter Challenge / International Club / Badminton / Zumba
- 22:00 Lights out
Tuesday
- 08:30 - 09:00 Breakfast (choice of breakfast options)
- 09:15 - 13:00 English lesson
- 13:00 - 14:00 Lunch (packed lunch)
- 14:15 - 17:45 Overnight trip
- 18:00 - 19:00 Dinner (All you can eat buffet dinner)
- 19:30 - 21:30 Overnight trip
- 22:00 Lights out
Wednesday
- 08:30 - 09:00 Breakfast (All you can eat breakfast buffet)
- 09:15 - 13:00 Overnight trip
- 13:00 - 14:00 Lunch (packed lunch)
- 14:15 - 17:45 Overnight trip
- 18:00 - 19:00 Dinner (choice of three dinner options)
- 19:30 - 21:30 Challenge time
- 22:00 Lights out
Thursday
- 08:30 - 09:00 Breakfast (choice of breakfast options)
- 09:15 - 13:00 English lesson
- 13:00 - 14:00 Lunch (choice of three lunch options)
- 14:15 - 17:45 Horse Riding - grooming + 1 hour lessons
- 18:00 - 19:00 Dinner (choice of three dinner options)
- 19:30 - 21:30 Karaoke / Pamper Night / Football
- 22:00 Lights out
Friday
- 08:30 - 09:00 Breakfast (choice of breakfast options)
- 09:15 - 13:00 Full day trip
- 13:00 - 14:00 Lunch (packed lunch)
- 14:15 - 17:45 Full day trip
- 18:00 - 19:00 Dinner (choice of three dinner options)
- 19:30 - 21:30 Music Bingo
- 22:00 Lights out
Saturday
- 08:30 - 09:00 Breakfast (choice of breakfast options)
- 09:15 - 13:00 English lesson
- 13:00 - 14:00 Lunch (choice of three lunch options)
- 14:15 - 17:45 Horse riding - competition and games
- 18:00 - 19:00 Dinner (choice of three dinner options)
- 19:30 - 21:30 Graduation / Talent Show / Party
- 22:00 Lights out
Sunday
- 08:30 - 09:00 Breakfast (choice of breakfast options)
- 09:15 - 13:00 Student departure
- 13:00 - 14:00 Student departure
Included excursions
With two excursions per week, students have the chance to go off site to see some of the most famous landmarks and fun-filled days out that the UK has to offer:
- London sightseeing + river cruise
- Thorpe Park
- Warwick Castle – overnight stay
- Brighton – i360 Tower + Brighton Pier
(Trips subject to change).
Location
The Surrey countryside
Box Hill School is located just 18 miles from Westminster and near the beautiful town of Kingston on Thames. The campus is surrounded by rolling countryside in one of the greenest and most beautiful parts of England. Although remote and rural, this campus is actually only 40 minutes from both Heathrow and Gatwick airports.
Food
Meal times at Box Hill
Sit back and enjoy food from around the world in the brand new state of the art dining hall. All programmes include three buffet style meals each day, with multiple delicious main meals, numerous sides and a salad bar.
The following meals are included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
The following dietary requirement(s) are served and/or catered for:
- Vegetarian
- Vegan
- Gluten Free
- Regular (typically includes meat and fish)
- Hallal
- Lactose Free
If you have special dietary requirements it's a good idea to communicate it to the organiser when making a reservation
What's included
- Full board accommodation at the beautiful boarding school (14 nights)
- 15 hours of English language tuition per week, taught by native speakers, with materials (all levels)
- Up to 12 hours of horse riding instruction and stable management per week
- A high-quality and action-packed activity and events programme
- 2 full day excursions per week
- An overnight excursion
- 24/7 supervision of all students by the dedicated team
- FREE return airport transfers for Heathrow or Birmingham airport but MUST be within sociable hours
- Samiad bottle and rucksack
- Lots of photos posted on Samiad's social media accounts throughout the summer months
What's not included
- Airfare
- Airport transfers outside the scheduled time (extra cost)
- Visa costs
- Insurance
How to get there
Recommended Airports
LGW
Gatwick Airport
16 km
Transfer included
LHR
Heathrow Airport
25 km
Transfer included
Arrival by airplane
Please book your flight to land at Heathrow Airport (LHR) or Gatwick Airport (LGW). Pick-up at the airport is provided within a specific schedule: Landing between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. and departing between 12 p.m. and 9 p.m. Extra charges apply for different airports and/or outside these hours. If you require a private transfer or a transfer outside these hours, the below charges will apply.
- Heathrow: 85 GBP
- Gatwick: 80 GBP
- Stansted: 175 GBP
- Birmingham: 300 GBP
- Manchester: 400 GBP
- Luton: 150 GBP
- London City: 125 GBP
Airport: Gatwick Airport
Airport transfer included: Gatwick Airport
No additional charges. You can request this in the next step.
Airport: Heathrow Airport
Airport transfer included: Heathrow Airport
No additional charges. You can request this in the next step.
Cancellation Policy
- A reservation requires a deposit of 15% of the total price.
- The deposit is non-refundable, if the booking is cancelled.
- The rest of the payment should be paid 30 days before arrival.
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