Testimonials
2019
The best part of being at ECS is meeting new people from other cultures and making new friends in safe and fantastic surroundings at Port Regis
Mother of Sindre (16), Sigurd (14) and Storm (14) from Norway
Our son had a great time at ECS, surrounded by wonderful teachers and staff. He enjoyed pretty much each and every activity there. We plan to be back at ECS next year to continue our journey in learning and having fun. Thank you.
Mother of Ali, age 9, from Turkey
Our daughter attended ECS for the 2nd time and returned even more enthusiastic and very happy. Learning, social program, sports and entertainment moving from the junior group to the middles were simply amazing and she spoke very positive about teachers and house parents!
Mother of Karoline, age 11, from Austria
It is now the sixth year that my daughter returns to ECS, and she will be happy to return next summer. ECS is a special brotherhood of happy children and friendly attentive staff and managers.
Mother of Ksenia, age 16, from Russia
ECS The only school I trust in UK to send my child to stay
Father of Faris, age 16, from Saudi Arabia
Even though our daughter was only eleven when she went to ECS she enjoyed her stay very much.
Mother of Lotta, age 11, from Germany
I’ve seen a great improvement in their English and they have had a great time getting to see friends again from all around the world ! They can’t wait to go next summer :))
Mother of Luis (14) and Sofia (12) from Spain
Our son spent 2 weeks in ECS and enjoyed every second of it meeting new friends, discovering new sports, and taking the GESE exam in perfect conditions. He also gained confidence and ease.
Mother of Hadrien, age 16, from France
A good summer camp should make the children happy and let them have fun to learn by doing. ECS did it. My child will come back ECS again and again.
Father of Luise, age 16, from Germany
My twin girls say that ECS is rewarding naming english fluency, making new international friends and having real fun as main reasons. Summer 2019 is their fifth time attending and 2020 can not be missed.
Mother of Cynthia (15) and Sonita (15) from Greece
I looked for an English language course for my son. He found so much more: friendship, exciting activities, so much new information, opportunity to understand cultures from around the world.
Mother of Andrei, age 16, from Romania
My sons improved their English, had fun and became friends with kids from different countries. In addition, they become more independent. They were very happy and want to come back.
Mother of Alexandre (13) and Nicolas (8) from Belgium
Our daughter attended the ECS courses two times and is looking forward to her third time. She is very happy at ECS, she improved her language skills and gained (even more) self-confidence. I have no doubts that ECS is a very positive and well spent time!
Father of Karoline, age 11, from Austria
ECS is a guarantee that your child will be taken care. Pupils live a unique experience which they will never forget
Mother of Elettra (17) and Edoardo (15) from Italy
ECS is the fantastic place where a child can meet new friends from different cultural backgrounds, practice sports, learn English and become more tolerant and independent in the safe and beautiful environment!
Mother of Alina, age 14, from Russia
My son was very excited and returned home with improved knowledge of English and he has become more independent. I would say, he has grown up during these 2 weeks! It was his first time in ECS and I’m sure not the last one!
Mother of Alex, age 10, from Georgia
My children (three) have all had a wonderful stay at ECS, as the previous years. Most impresive is that as soon as they were back home they were already thinking of ECS 2020!
Father of Juan (7), Icíar (16) and Pablo (14) from Spain
2018
Thank you (once again) for the many, many opportunities to learn English as well as non-linguistic things, and for a caring, safe and challenging environment at the same time.
Mother of Jakob 16 from Germany
A place where children have fun, learn to respect other cultures, to improve English and do several diferent and very interesting workshops, make new friends and go visit some places around!
Mother of Maria 15 from Portugual
My daughter returned delighted and excited with the new friendships she had made. She definitely improved the confidence of her speaking English, she enlarged her knowledge of different cultures and habits around the world,
Mother of Ella 11 from Israel
A great experience to improve autonomy and language. She started by asking when she would get back home and finished by asking to come back next year!
Mother of Valentina, age 9, from Italy
My son was happy and improved his English, he makes friends. He was happy and wants to come back. The ECS staff take good care of the children and treat them like a family.
Mother of Antonio 12 Arabic speaker from Switzerland
It has been an amazing experience for my children. Learning through amusing activities in a lovely place
Mother of Elettra 15 and Edoardo 13 from Italy
If the happiness of our children is our most desirable aim then ECS can help
Father of Elena 12 from Bulgaria
We sent our children to ECS to learn English and they returned home speaking English and with lots of friends. The experience has been wonderful. We will repeat.
Mother of Toni 11 and Leyre 9 from Spain
ECS is a good place for kids to improve English and make new friends
Mother of Zifei 14 from China
This is an investment for the future!
Father of Christian 12 from Norway
ECS expands horizons and inspires a more active life encouraging our child to take on new challenges with greater motivation and power. Thank you very much
Father of Izabela 17 from Poland
Our son loved it. He improved his English and made great new friends. He also loved the sport and the staff were great.
Mother of Kristofer 15 from Germany
Sending our children to ECS is safe both for our children and us parents. They improve their English and become more independent.
Father of Agathe 11 and Edvard 14 from Norway
Anna learned a lot, spoke a lot of English and became friends with young people from different countries in Europe. She has also learned a lot about culture in England
Mother of Anna 16 from Sweden
A listening school that promotes learning, self esteem and socialising. Cynthia and Sonita told me ECS is their most rewarding experience and their top choice for the summers to come
Mother of Cynthia and Sonita 13 from Greece
My children have attended ECS for several years and they look forward throughout the year to the next ECS course.
Father of Juan 15, Iciar 14 and Pablo 12 from Spain
The day she left for UK she was not so sure. But when she returned she was so proud, so self confident and so glad that she succeeded. She learned a lot besides the language ... ECS helped her grow so much, thank you!
Father of Karoline aged 10 from Austria
When I picked up my daughter she was crying. I thought she might have missed me but first words she said was "Mam, I miss ECS and my friends... I understood that my daughter must have had a fantastic holiday in ECS. On the way back home, she explained to me FLUENTLY IN ENGLISH what she did everyday in ECS. I was amazed by her progress and I will definitely send again my daughter next summer to ECS!
Mother of Wanru-Apple 8 from China
ECS is very well organized school with very experienced , friendly people.
Father of Michal 15 and Oliwia 11 from Poland
Stephanie has been an ECS student for two years. She enjoyed the summer, as much as she enjoyed the activity programs as well as new friends she met. She wants to repeat the ECS vacation until she turns 17.
Parents of Stephanie 14 from Poland
Thanks for hosting, teaching and entertaining our daughter again this year. She enjoyed her stay so much that she had almost no time to call us. She loved to return to meet her friends and teachers from last year. However she also made new friends and enjoyed everything (even the English lessons!)
Parents of Victoria 15 from Germany
It’s a great camp. Kids make new friends really easily and thus have a wonderful summer.
Mother of Renee 15 and Jochem 12 from Netherlands
Our three boys had a great time at ECS. They improved their English and made new friends. They all want to go back next summer.
Mother of Sindre 14, Storm 12 and Sigurd 12 from Norway
My daughter came back from ECS with better English and more confidence, new friends from different countries. She really had fun and liked the teachers a lot, as well as the sports activities. I can totally recommend this language school which is situated amidst a beautiful park.
Mother of Emma 17 from Austria
Home again she told us that she had such an amazingly fantastic time at Port Regis that she cannot wait for next year to re-attend.
Parent of Victoria, 15, from Germany
2017
There is an atmosphere of goodwill, friendliness, mutual respect, equality and a healthy lifestyle.
Mother of Ksenia, age 14, from Russia
Eleonora loved this experience abroad, the college structure was wonderful. Thanks to the help of the teachers she made friends with everyone and it was really really informative and fun.
Mother of Elenonora, age 16, from Italy
Think of English Country Schools as a small summer's step that could have huge favorable impact concerning the future of your child.
Father of Elena, age 12, from Bulgaria
Top quality class room activities and well balanced sports and other activities. BUT English learning is THE top priority
Father of Rafaela, age 8, from Germany
My daughters had a wonderful time at ECS and they learned a lot of English.
Father of Christel (13) and Elise (11) from Belgium
ECS considerably improved my daughter's independence and self-confidence. Her accent was considerably improved as well as her vocabulary
Mother of Ana Rita, age 14, from Portugal
I greatly appreciate the fact that the school is in the countryside, far from the normal entertainments of town or city, in a safe, healthy environment in a beautiful nature, where the children can improve skills and ways of managing their time in different ways than usual.
Father of Enrico, age 15, from Italy
My sons became more confident with English and learned to organize their things not to lose things. They opened their mind having fun with friends from all over the world, and had unforgettable experiences.
Mother of Enrico (13) and Tommaso (11) from Italy
So much more than just language learning - 'Learning for Life' indeed.
Teacher of Yuki, age 14, from Japan
My kids are more confident and independent. The course is a great experience each year and they have certainly improved their English language skills.
Mother of Ruben (age 9) and Renato (age 11) from Angola
Great experience to grow up while improving his English and making new friends from different countries.
Mother of Adria, age 15, from Spain
Making friends from all over the world in a safe and friendly environment is priceless
Father of Ana Rita, age 14, from Portugal
She had the time of her life! Made great new friends and assured us that she definitely wants to return next year.
Mother of Renee, age 14, from The Netherlands
Our sons enjoyed all sport activities, English lessons and workshops very much. There is a great variety in what is offered during two weeks ECS.
Parents of Alexander (age 15) and Gideon (age 13) from The Netherlands
Jakob returend happy, healthy, excited and full of energy. He has made new friends from all over the world. What an experience!
Mother of Jakob, age 15, from Germany
As parent i feel that ECS is a safe place for my children while they learn English and develop through meeting children from other cultures.
Father of Agathe (11) and Edvard (14) from Norway
Nicolas felt embedded into a group of young adolescents, sharing academics, sports and laughter. Great teachers and staff, we will definitely repeat the experience.
Mother of Nicholas, age 14, from Germany
Lone is more and more confident returning from ECS every summer. Her English is so much better every year, and she has got friends all over the world now
Mother of Lone, age 13, from Norway
They came back with improved self confidence, not only when talking in English but also in their daily life
Father of Juan (15), Iciar (13) and Pablo (12), from Spain
My son is more social, friendly and independent since he started to attend ECS
Father of Tiago, age 15, from Portugal
Gabriel came back with many nice memories . He met friends from different countries that he wants to keep contact with. They have already planned to meet next summer!
Mother of Gabriel, age 13, French
Daphné had a wonderfull time in ECS, and made new friends from various nationalities. She improved her English skills and she is already asking us to go back next year !
Mother of Daphné, age 14, from France
ECS creates a very positive learning environment. My 8-year old daughter came back with more English vocabulary and fluency. Her capacity to follow conversations and understand simple stories in English also improved. She had a great time.
Mother of Karen, age 8, from Italy
2016
Our children said that being at ECS is the best thing they have ever done.
Parents of Louise (13) and Simon (12) from Denmark
Rafaela come home with big smiles, speaking English and having made new friends
Father of Rafaela (7) from Germany
Nico loved the mix of sports, lessons and workshops.
Father of Nicolas (12) from Germany
So rewarding to see your child coming back with this happy face, speaking such nice english and full of stories about their new friends!!
Mother of Eva (14) from The Netherlands