What is Samiad Summer School?

What is Samiad Summer School?

Samiad Summer School is an international summer program for children and teenagers, held at some of the most renowned boarding schools in the United Kingdom.

The program combines English language learning with sports, creative, cultural, and social activities. Its aim is to enable students to learn in an international environment, develop independence, and build friendships with peers from different countries. Samiad International Summer School

What does the program include?

During their stay at Samiad Summer School, students follow a structured program that includes:

1. English language lessons;
2. sports activities and team games;
3. artistic and creative programs;
4. leadership and teamwork activities;
5. cultural visits and excursions;
6. daily interaction with students from different countries;
7. accommodation and meals on campus;
8. support and supervision throughout the program.

The programs include at least 15 hours of English language instruction per week. In addition to the activity-packed general program, students can also choose specialized programs based on their interests, such as intensive English, robotics, art, tennis, basketball, golf, or horse riding.

What do students gain?

Samiad Summer School gives students the opportunity to practice English not only during lessons, but also through everyday communication with their peers and international staff.

Participation in the program helps them:

1. improve their English language skills;
2. gain greater independence and self-confidence;
3. develop communication and collaboration skills;
4. discover different cultures and perspectives;
5. explore new interests and abilities;
6. build international friendships;
7. experience life on a British campus firsthand.

Excursions are an important part of the experience. Depending on the program and campus, students may visit cities, universities, historical landmarks, and entertainment destinations across the United Kingdom.

Samiad Summer School and StarBalkans

In the summer of 2026, StarBalkans sent a group of Albanian students to the program held at Trent College, England, from August 16 to August 23.

Trent College is the first campus where Samiad Summer School was established, beginning in 2014. The campus offers residential accommodation, sports facilities, a swimming pool, a theatre, and suitable spaces for learning and activities. The program at this campus is suitable for students aged 11–17. Samiad Summer School at Trent College

During this experience, the Albanian students were accompanied by parents and representatives of StarBalkans. They participated in lessons, sports and creative activities, visited Cambridge and several of its renowned colleges, and also took an excursion to Alton Towers.

The partnership between StarBalkans and Samiad Summer School aims to bring the experience of international summer schools closer to Albanian students and provide them with opportunities that combine education, personal development, culture, and entertainment.

Samiad Summer School is more than just a summer camp. It is an opportunity to learn, grow, gain independence, and create memories that last well beyond the end of the program.