Creative & Arts

The 500 year old Sedbergh School's traditions and ethos inspire, empower and develop their students throughout the Summer School courses.

The English language courses support everyone from the most fluent of English speakers to the least proficient and with an ambitious activity programme, alongside exciting excursions and an engaging evening social programme, pupils are encouraged to take full advantage of the wealth of opportunities available to them.

The Creative Arts course let students embark on an exhilarating journey into the realms of theatre, media and film.

Tailored for pupils of all ages and language abilities, English + Creative Arts offers a minimum of 15 hours of English each week alongside 4 afternoons of action-packed workshops and expert-led sessions including, stage combat, puppetry, circus skills and dance. Pupils explore the secrets of the stage culminating in a short performance/showcase at the end of the week where they can demonstrate all they have learned.

For 2025 Sedbergh offers a London Experience trip that includes the opportunity to visit lots of great attractions and then on to Harry Potter World.

Suitable for all levels of learners from Beginner to Advanced.  NOT suitable for native English speakers

This two-week programme helps students to develop their dance technique and repertoire, as well as giving them invaluable experience of performing to a live audience. Dancers join English Plus students for their English lessons, which consist of 12½ hours per week of English Skills. The evening entertainment programme provides an opportunity for recreation and fun and is designed to immerse students in the English language and culture in a stimulating and innovative way. Weekend excursions enable students to visit places of interest. These can include a cultural visit to a castle, museum or popular tourist attraction such as the Tower of London or something more recreational such as a shopping trip or visit to a theme park.

On the last Friday, students will perform a demonstration of the work covered in both Classical Ballet and Contemporary training sessions in front of an audience. The performance will include new choreography, created in participation with the students during the course. All dance training is delivered by the ex-ballet dancer and industry professional, Mr Paul Liburd MBE.

• Outside the classroom, the co-curricular programme is designed to challenge students and introduce them to new skills. Alongside a team of expert instructors and professional coaches, students have access to a range of state-of-art facilities to develop their strengths and enjoy the wealth of co-curricular opportunities on offer.
• The Sevenoaks team is proud of the diversity in the programmes. Last year, 60 countries were represented across the student body. Sevenoaks School Summer Programmes mirrors the ethos of Sevenoaks School and its students – to be inquisitive, internationally-minded, and forward-thinking. Courses are divided by age, nationality and ability. At the end of all courses, parents receive a detailed report from their child’s teachers.

English Level B1 required.  This course is suitable for native English speakers

This is an ideal course for students interested in theatre, media and film studies.  Students take part in a number of theatre workshops in characterisation, conveying emotion, comedy, stage combat, body language, voice projection, stage craft and timing.  Students have the opportunity to be part of short productionsperformed to an audience and to try lead and supporting roles.  

They have the opportunity to write and perform their own scripts and screenplays, study set and costume design and the useof visual and audio effects.  They have the opportunity to visit and perform on stage at a theatre in the world famous Stratford-upon-Avon, birthplace of William Shakespeare, and will see a professional show or production.