Nant-y-Cwm Summer School
Steiner-Waldorf
Summer School
Wales, Uk
Steiner Waldorf English Language Summer School 2025
Age range: 12-16 years old
Course dates: 09/08/2025 – 23/08/2025
Location: Nant-y-Cwm Steiner School, Pembrokeshire, Wales, UK.
Available to: Any students wishing to learn English.
Välkomna! Willkommen! Tervetuloa! Bienvenu! Benvenuto! Velkomst! Bienvenido!
Give your child a summer to remember, with our Steiner Waldorf English language school, in Wales, United Kingdom.
Our special programme is designed for students from around the world, who want to improve their English and learn through their head, heart and hands.
Located in the beautiful Welsh countryside, near the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park, this two-week course combines English language learning with exciting afternoon activities and hands-on creative projects.
“Immerse. Learn. Live the language.”
This programme helps children build confidence and natural fluency in English within a Steiner-Waldorf environment.
In the mornings, students take part in English language workshops with native English teachers, to develop their language skills. In the afternoons, they enjoy hands-on activities such as art, music, crafts, outdoor adventures, and exploration, and find a variety of opportunities to practice their new language skills.
By living and learning together with students from other countries, children develop cultural awareness and make new friendships that last a lifetime. As the common language is English, it is practiced and applied to real life encounters.
Children can join the programme on their own, with our dedicated team providing full care, or with their parents.
We warmly welcome your child to Nant-y-Cwm Steiner School for a meaningful summer filled with learning, creativity, and adventure – and leave with a deeper grasp of the English language!
Learn by Living the Language
Language Lessons
Every day, children take part in English lessons led by experienced, native English teacher, using Steiner-Waldorf methods. The lessons are adapted to each child’s level and focus on fun, interactive activities that help build both confidence and fluency in English.
Pembrokeshire: A Natural Wonder
Our summer school is set in beautiful Pembrokeshire, home to the Pembrokeshire National Park. Children will have the chance to explore beaches, walk woodland trails, visit nearby islands, and discover the natural beauty of the area. Not only beautiful, Pembrokeshire is one of the safest places in the UK. On all excursions, children take the opportunity to practice their English.
Accommodation
We’re pleased to partner with the Penquoit Centre for our summer school lodging situated on ‘Little Pencoed Organic Eco Farm’. Nestled in the scenic Pembrokeshire countryside, the Penquoit Centre is a Steiner inspired 16th Century Welsh Longhouse. It offers a welcoming and homely setting that complements our approach. Children will stay in same-sex shared dormitory-style accommodation, with staff on hand at all times to ensure their safety and comfort. We encourage all children to communicate in English throughout their stay, ensuring they get plenty of time to practice the language.
Wales: Ancient Land Full Of Culture
Wales is full of ancient sites and cultural heritage. The children will visit standing stones, dolmans, ancient forests and Castell Henllys – an Iron Age fort. These opportunities will allow the children to practice their English in different settings, whilst giving them a deeper understanding of Wales and it’s Celtic past.
Friends For Life
Learn and speak English with other children from different countries, and make beautiful memories and lasting friendships. Everyone is encouraged to speak English at all times, with friends supporting each other in learning!
Child-Centred English Tutoring
Separate classes for Beginner & Elementary/Intermediate
– Meeting each child where they are –
- Our teachers are native English Speakers, trained to deliver ‘English as a Foreign Language’.
- We deliver a varied programme of study covering key elements for children at Beginner, Elementary, and Intermediate levels. Lessons are tailored to each group’s ability, ensuring steady progress in reading, writing, listening, and speaking.
- We use Steiner Waldorf methods and the children will experience storytelling, drama and interactive discussions.
- We offer opportunities for conversation sessions with older students from Nant-y-Cwm.Our experiential approach encourages a deeper understanding of the language, building confidence and fluency.
Typical Daily Schedule
9:00 – 12:00 – English Language Workshops
Small-group lessons with native English speaking teachers, using Steiner Waldorf methods.
12:00 – 13:00 – Lunch
Students and staff share a relaxed mealtime, followed by free play or quiet reflection. All communication is encouraged and supported in English, to help students absorb the language.
13:00-17:00 – Activities
Beach visits, surfing, hiking, farm experience, cultural visits, arts, crafts. These provide great opportunities for students to practice their English with other people.
17:00 – 20:00 – Free & social time
Social gathering including board games, campfires, star gazing, all while practicing English skills.
Activities & Excursions
These varied activities foster teamwork and provide real-life contexts for practicing English skills. The children don’t just learn the English language, they live it.
Outdoor Adventures
Experience the beauty of Pembrokeshire through forest walks, beach days, surfing lessons, and coasteering. Children connect with nature and practice their English in real-world situations.
Creative & Cultural Sessions
Afternoon workshops in art, crafts, music, and games reinforce language learning in a hands-on manner, reflecting the Steiner ideal of engaging head, heart, and hands.
Excursions & Day Trips
Twice during the programme, we venture off-campus for a full day—examples include boat trips around Skomer Island to spot wildlife including Puffins, or coasteering along the rugged Welsh coastline.
Accommodation
We’re pleased to partner with the Penquoit Centre for our summer school lodging situated on Little Pencoed Organic Farm. Nestled in the scenic Pembrokeshire countryside, the Penquoit Centre is a Steiner inspired 16th Century Welsh Longhouse. It offers a welcoming and rustic setting that complements our approach. Children will stay in shared dormitory-style accommodation, with staff on hand at all times to ensure their safety and comfort.
Facilities
- Communal dining area and kitchen
- Comfortable sleeping arrangements
- Spaces for relaxation and socialising
- All meals are provided, using fresh, locally sourced ingredients from the organic “Pencoed Community Garden”. We accommodate all dietary requirements.
“The overall experience was incredible. We would re-do the exact same decisions again, and are very happy that everything went so smoothly and so well. We are very happy that the school management, all the teachers, the children and the whole community was so very welcoming towards us!”
– Rene & Sophia Surber, Switzerland, July 2024
Fees
Unaccompanied
£2,350 for 1st child
£2,150 for siblings
All care and supervision provided by our dedicated staff.
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All meals (Organic)
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Accommodation on Eco-Farm
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Transport
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Airport transfers from Cardiff & Bristol airports
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English language lessons
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All activities
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Coasteering adventure day
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Surfing lessons
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Nant-y-Cwm community event
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Personal development plan
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1:1 English language tutoring
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English language resources to take home
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Farm experience
Fees must be paid in advance by 01/05/2025
Accompanied
£1,850 for 1st child
£1,650 for siblings
Parent(s) to accompany child
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Lunches
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English Language lessons in Steiner -Waldorf methods
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Private English language coaching
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Personal development plan
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All activities
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Coasteering adventure day
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Surfing lessons
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Nant-y-Cwm community event
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English language resources
Fees must be paid in advance by 01/05/2025
Fees
Airport Transfers:
- We offer supervised transport for unaccompanied children arriving at Bristol or Cardiff included within the package.
- Children will be met by our staff and transported safely to the Penquoit Centre, where our summer school accommodation is located.
- For flights arriving in to other UK airports: Transfers will need to be arranged privately.
Booking Procedure:
- Submit an application form, or book a phone call with our course manager to have your questions answered (see below)
- You submit an application form on behalf of your child.
- We send you a ‘Provisional Booking Confirmation’ and ‘Deposit Invoice’.
- You pay the deposit.
- Once we receive your deposit, we send you a receipt and the full booking confirmation documents.
- The full payment is due on 1 May 2025. Flights and transport can be booked at this stage once we have reached ‘minimum numbers’ for the programme.
- You send us the transport details so that we can arrange the transfer from the airport or train station to the school. The transfer is included in the fees for selected airports / train stations for all residential courses.
- The deposit payment is fully refundable in case of cancellation before 1 May 2025.
Click here to find the Summer School Policies & Admissions Documents
“Bringing language to life through experience.”