Duke of Edinburgh
Gold Residential
Complete your Gold Residential with English Study Camps.
Join us for a memorable residential experience designed for students completing the Residential section of their Gold Duke of Edinburgh’s Award.
Our Gold Residential package gives students the opportunity to live away from home, meet new people, develop confidence and take part in a purposeful programme of learning, activities and residential life.
Students will stay at our English Study Camps residential centre at Lord Wandsworth College, a safe and spacious countryside campus on the Hampshire/Surrey border
Lord Wandsworth College
1h Wimbledon
1h30 Central London
1h30 Oxford
50 mins Windsor Castle
1h Heathrow Airport
1h15 Gatwick Airport
40 mins Southampton Airport
KEY FEATURES:
Dates: 5th July - 8th August 2026
Book 1 week
Sunday arrival / Saturday departure
Ages: 14-17
Residential
Ages: 14 to 17
The full-week Duke of Edinburgh’s Award Gold Residential at English Study Camps combines challenge, discovery and fun in a supportive international camp environment. Students will step into a new setting, meet people they have not met before, and take part in purposeful group activities designed to build confidence, independence, teamwork and communication skills.
Throughout the programme, students will be taught by experienced English Study Camps teachers and supported by our residential and welfare team. They will join lessons, activities and evening events as part of a shared residential experience, helping them take responsibility for themselves, work with others and make lasting memories while completing an important section of their Gold Award.
The DofE describes the Residential section as a chance to challenge yourself, embrace new experiences, have fun with new people, work as a team, develop confidence and independence, and make memories beyond a standard activity week.
Highlights include:
Full-week Duke of Edinburgh’s Award Gold Residential programme with English Study Camps
18 hours per week of class-based lessons
12 hours of Main Study + 6 hours of Plus Courses
Choice of Future Business Leaders or Future Changemakers as your main study course
Choice of an English Study Camps Plus Course to personalise your experience
Purposeful group activities designed to support teamwork, independence, confidence and communication
Shared residential accommodation as part of an international camp community
A full programme of lessons, activities and evening events
Opportunities to meet new people, take on new challenges and experience life away from home
Support from experienced English Study Camps teachers, residential staff and welfare team
A memorable end-of-programme celebration
Confirmation of attendance to support your DofE Gold Residential evidence where required
What is the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award?
The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award is a widely recognised youth achievement programme that helps young people develop confidence, independence, resilience and practical life skills. Through a range of challenges, including volunteering, physical activity, skills development, expeditions and, at Gold level, a residential experience, participants are encouraged to step outside their comfort zone, meet new people and achieve something meaningful.
Fees
Duke of Edinburgh
Gold Residential
1 week - £399
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Choose your programme below. You will be redirected to the booking system on the Wimbledon School of English website. After submitting your booking, our registration team will contact you with the next steps of your booking.
We look forward to welcoming you to English Study Camps!
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