“Saddle up for an unforgettable adventure”
15 Day English Language and Horse Riding Holiday at Trent College, Long Eaton, Derbyshire
Trent College, Derby Road, Long Eaton, Derbyshire, NG10 4AD, UK
UK Horse Riding + Study Holiday for Kids Ages 7 - 18 Years
This is a unique fusion of morning English language learning and horse riding with stable management! Whether you own your own horse or you have never ridden before, this specialism caters for every level of ability. 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
- 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
- Intermediate
- Advanced
Styles
7 days with instruction
Group size: Maximum of 15 participants
Airport transfer included:
Birmingham Airport
Airport transfer included:
Heathrow Airport
Airport transfer included:
East Midlands Airport
Accommodation
Check-in Time:
15:00
Check-out Time:
09:00
Facilities
- Gym
- Swimming pool (indoor)
- Table tennis
- Tennis court
- Dining area
- Garden
- Kitchen
- Lobby
- Lounge
- Luggage room / storage
- Smoke-free property
- Free Wi-Fi
- Laundry
- Library
- Meeting room
- Parking lot
Trent College
Since the summer of 2014, Trent College has been the original home of the Samiad Summer School, hosting students from around the world.
Renowned for its modern boarding facilities and outstanding sporting amenities, the college boasts spacious sports fields, including both grass and all-weather pitches, which allow students to participate in a variety of sports and social activities.
Moreover, located just a stone’s throw away from the vibrant cities of Nottingham and Derby, the college offers excellent opportunities for older students to explore and shop to their hearts’ content
There will be single and twin rooms with the same price regardless of room type. The room is equipped with bedding, single beds, a wardrobe, bin, desk and chair, and a lamp. Students are housed by gender and, if sharing, will be with someone around their age.
- Capacity: 140 students
- Bedroom options: Single and twin
- Bathroom facilities: Shared
- Age range: 7 - 18 years
- Staff to student ratio: 1:6
Facilities
- Swimming pool
- State-of-the art sports facilities
- Theatre
- Dining hall
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. Whether you're a seasoned equestrian with your own trusty steed back home or a total newcomer to the world of riding, Samiad has programmes to cater to all skill levels.
In collaboration with renowned equestrian centres, they've crafted a 2-week journey that not only hones your English language skills but also forges global friendships. For this holiday, Samiad works with St. Leonards Riding School, about a five-minute drive from Trent College 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:
- Cambridge sightseeing + boat tour
- Alton Towers
- London overnight stay x 2 full days
- York sightseeing + Viking Centre
(Trips subject to change).
Location
Explore Nottingham
Home to the legend of Robin Hood, visit the Castle and dungeons from the famous story or take in all the high street shops. Nottingham is the perfect blend of old an new. Trent College, located just a 20-minute drive from Nottingham, offers students the opportunity to explore the city’s attractions and enjoy some leisure time.
Distances
- East Midlands airport: 15 minutes
- Birmingham airport: 50 minutes
Food
Meal times at Trent College
Indulge in a range of delectable international cuisines, expertly crafted by the specialist catering team. The dining hall provides the perfect setting for every meal, with stunning views of the expansive grounds that surround Trent College.
The following meals are included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
The following dietary requirement(s) are served and/or catered for:
- Gluten Free
- Regular (typically includes meat and fish)
- Hallal
- Lactose Free
- Other dietary requirements on request
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, Birmingham, or East Midlands 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
BHX
Birmingham Airport
58 km
Transfer included
LHR
Heathrow Airport
167 km
Transfer included
EMA
East Midlands Airport
8 km
Transfer included
Arrival by airplane
Please book your flight to land at East Midlands Airport (EMA), Birmingham Airport (BHX), or Heathrow Airport (LHR). 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: 275 GBP
- Gatwick: 375 GBP
- Stansted: 275 GBP
- Birmingham: 150 GBP
- Manchester: 150 GBP
- Luton: 250 GBP
- London City: 125 GBP
Airport: Birmingham Airport
Airport transfer included: Birmingham 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.
Airport: East Midlands Airport
Airport transfer included: East Midlands 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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