English courses for families combine holiday and English courses for each member of the family: young children, adolescents and parents. Each family member attends classes tailored to their age, level and specific needs. Many programs include a choice of afternoon social activities and full-day excursions at the weekend, allowing everyone to discover a new city, region and culture and at the same time.
Key benefits of family language travel courses
- Customised Learning: Each family member joins a class suited to their age and/or level, ensuring everyone learns at their own pace.
- Shared Activities: Social activities provide time to explore the local culture as a family while practising English in real-world contexts.
- Accommodation Options: Many schools offer homestay family accommodation and the option to stay in a hotel or apartment near to the school.
- A Holiday with Added Value: Families get the joy of a shared holiday experience while learning English together, creating lasting memories and new skills for everyone.
If you're interested in arranging a family language holiday, email us at The Language House, and we’ll help you find the best program for your family. Contact us here or email
Our recommended family courses
Torquay seaside UK: IH Torquay Family Course (all year round)
This year-round family course in Torquay offers a relaxed, seaside setting perfect for families with children from age 6 upwards who prefer a quieter experience. Classes focus on practical English, with plenty of time for optional afternoon family activities around the beautiful English Riviera and weekend excursions. Accommodation options with family homestay, apartments or in their partner hotel across the road from the school.
London central: Frances King Family Course (spring, summer, autumn and winter): Frances King School of English offers a family-focused English course in London. Parents and children (age 6-16) attend classes tailored to their respective age and/or levels in the morning, and the afternoons are filled with family-friendly activities that allow everyone to practise English while exploring the city together. Homestays, studios and apartments are available
City of Bristol: ELC Bristol Family Courses (Spring and Summer only)
ELC Bristol school partners with Clifton College's Holiday Club to provide a family-friendly option during spring and summer holidays. (ELC Bristol is the joint number 1 English school in the UK according to the EL Gazette rankings based on British Council inspections). Parents can attend English classes at ELC Bristol, while children aged 4-13 join the Holiday Club, enjoying a range of activities with British and international peers. The club runs from 8:30 am to 5:00 pm, offering a full day of supervised fun. Families arrange their own accommodation, with local options including Airbnb, spareroom.co.uk, and short-term lets.
Brighton, Cambridge, London: St Giles Family Courses (summer only)
Available in three vibrant UK cities, the St Giles family courses allow parents and children (age 5-15) to learn in the same school environment, with activities that make the most of each location. The program runs during the summer holidays. Accommodation is with a homestay family.
Wild Ireland countryside: Killarney School of English Family Courses (summer only)
Killarney School of English offers family courses over the summer where adults and children aged 3-17 can learn simultaneously. Adult classes are held in the main school building, while children's classes take place in the 'Kidzone' on the same site. Teenagers attend classes at a nearby location. The program includes morning classes and optional afternoon activities, with accommodation options available to suit families.
Contact us at The Language House, and we’ll help you find the best program for your family. Contact us here or email