ELEA is rated a Centre of Excellence and ranked in the UK’s top 7% of English as a foreign language schools.

Peartree ELEA is a summer residential experience created by Peartree Languages, one of Cardiff’s longest-established English language training (ELT) providers, in partnership with Atlantic Experience. We combine more than 19 years of industry experience in teaching high-quality, accredited English language courses with the spectacular location, facilities, pastoral care and diverse leisure opportunities offered by UWC Atlantic College, home to St Donat’s Castle.

ELEA will take you on an inspirational language-learning journey where you will build lifelong memories. Alongside a network of students from all over the world, you will enjoy challenging lessons, experience action activities, make new international friends and have a fantastic time – and we will help you to do all of this using only the English language.

We offer a full daily schedule combining language classes, physical activities and full-day excursions, developing valuable skills for both your studies in your home country and your future. At Peartree ELEA, you will have the chance to improve your confidence in English and your personal competencies while having the summer experience of a lifetime!

APPLY

If you would like to apply to attend ELEA 2026 please complete the application and assessment forms found at the bottom of this webpage. We recommend you first read the course information pack and terms and conditions to ensure ELEA is right for you. Parents/guardians must complete sections on the application form, which cannot be saved and revisited, therefore, we recommend you also review the summary of the application form questions document to prepare your answers. The participant must complete the assessment.

MEET THE TEAM

Join one of our free ELEA webinars designed for parents, guardians, and participants to discover more about the ELEA programme. These sessions will cover key details, including:

✔️ What ELEA is and who it’s for
✔️ Discover the British Council-accredited English course
✔️ Explore the stunning UWC Atlantic College campus
✔️ Find out about excursions to Bath, Cardiff & cultural sites
✔️ See how ELEA helps young learners build confidence, 21st-century skills & global awareness

Register to attend:

• Wednesday 19th November, 18:00-19:00 GMT
• Wednesday 14th January, 18:00-19:00 GMT
• Wednesday 11th March, 18:00-19:00 GMT

Can’t attend our webinar dates? You can watch our webinar recording here.

2026 Course Information

📅 Date: 18th July – 1st August 2026
📍 Location: UWC Atlantic, St Donat’s Castle, Wales, UK CF61 1WF
🏠 Accommodation: Included
🧑 Ages: 12 – 17 years old
📝English Language Level: B1 to C1
💷 Fee: £2,600 GBP per person
💸 Discounts: £2,500 GBP per person if you apply before 31st January 2026
👫Siblings: Additional discount of £75 GBP per person applies*
🔄 Repeaters: Additional discount of £50 GBP per person applies*
⏳ Applications close 31st May 2026 (spaces on first to apply basis)

*can be used with early bird offer but no other discounts

2026 APPLICATION CRITERIA

ELEA will be held at UWC Atlantic, Wales, UK CF61 1WF for 12-17-year-olds from Saturday 18th July – Saturday 1st August 2026 and participants must commit to the full programme. The lessons and activities are divided into two age groups: Youngers (YOs) ages 12-14 and Olders (Os) ages 15-17. There is an option for students who are aged 14 on January 1st 2026 to request to join the Olders group. These requests will be considered individually and are not guaranteed.

ELEA is joined by a minimum of 60 participants from around the world.

Participants must have a minimum proven language level of B1 and a maximum level of C1 according to the
Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR), including speaking skills. This course is not suitable for participants at beginner or elementary level, first-language English speakers, students who have attended English-
bilingual school or have C2 (near-first language competency) level fluency. Participants must complete an assessment test as part of their application and an online interview may be required.

COURSE FEES

£2,600 GBP per person, including all programme fees, boarding, catering and Guard Me insurance. The fee is also inclusive of optional transfer to/from Heathrow Airport, within the time window specified in the Course Pack. The fee does not include flights or assistance within the airport such as unaccompanied minor services with airlines, participant spending money, visa fees or travel costs outside of the transfers.

DISCOUNTS

• Early booking: £2,500 GBP per person if you apply before 31st January 2026
• Repeater discount: £50 per person (can be used with early bird offer but no other discounts)
• Sibling discount: £75 per person (can be used with early bird offer but no other discounts)

Additional charges that you may incur include:

• If you plan to use the unaccompanied minor airline service with your airline, an additional fee of £150 will
  apply to ELEA
• If you have unexpected changes to travel plans, including flight or meeting delays outside of the specified
  travel window, a fee of £200 GBP per person plus additional costs (i.e. transport) will apply.

HOW TO APPLY

If you’re interested in joining ELEA, please complete the application and assessment forms. Once both have been submitted, these will be reviewed and we will notify you if you have successfully secured a place on the ELEA programme within 5 working days. If your application is approved, an invoice will be sent due for payment within 14 days. If you require a payment plan or to extend the payment deadline this may be possible; please discuss this with us.

Unfortunately, at this time we do not offer scholarships for ELEA. Please only apply if you can cover the full costs of the ELEA programme.

The closing date for applications is 31st May 2026; however, we recommend booking as soon as possible as there is high demand for the ELEA programme and spaces are offered on a first-to-apply basis. Before you apply, please ensure that you have read further information found in the course pack and terms and conditions documents on the webpage below.

WEBINARS

We host regular webinars with Q&A sessions where you can meet our Course Directors and learn more. Webinars for 2026 can be found here.  You can watch a 2025 course webinar here.

CONTACT US

If you need to get in touch, don’t hesitate to contact us by email elea@uwcatlanticexperience.com or call +44 (0)  1446 799 000.

If you are an Education Tour Operator looking to book ELEA, please contact Peartree directly at info@peartreelanguages.com

LOCATION

UWC Atlantic
St Donat’s Castle
Llantwit Major, Vale of Glamorgan
Wales, UK
CF61 1WF

About ELEA

ELEA is an English as a foreign language (EFL) course for 12-17 year olds looking to develop their English language communication skills through an engaging and unique experience. If you want to spend your summer day-in-day-out in a classroom, then this course isn’t for you!

What we offer is a full daily schedule which combines your language classes with action activities. You will develop valuable skills for your studies in your home country, and improve your confidence in English and your personal skills while having the adventure experience of a lifetime!

The Location

Peartree ELEA takes place at UWC Atlantic College, Vale of Glamorgan, UK. This spectacular, 122-acre site is home to its own 12th-century St Donat’s Castle, woodland, farm, valley and seafront with enclosed bay. You will enjoy meals in a magical dining hall, listen to stories and myths about the castle and be in constant contact with nature in this safe, beautiful residential setting.

The Lessons

You will join English language group classes, divided by level according to the Common European Framework of Reference for language competence (B1, B2 etc). Participants must be able to demonstrate a minimum level of B1 (pre-intermediate) and maximum level of C1 (advanced), including speaking skills, to be eligible to join the course.

The ELEA 2026 programme places a strong emphasis on developing communicative English language skills, confidence and fluency in a collaborative, fun and inclusive classroom environment, aligned with British Council standards for the teaching of English. The lessons and workshops focus on five key 21st Century skills: collaboration, leadership, digital literacy, global citizenship and critical thinking. Each skill is linked to a contemporary global issue, while also helping students make connections with the UN Sustainable Development Goals and the UWC Mission and Values. By working on authentic communication, teamwork, and reflection, students gain the language, skills and self-belief to apply their knowledge in a final team task, bringing together all elements of the course.

THE ACCOMMODATION AND MEALS

You will live in houses containing dormitories where up to four students share a room. Houses are allocated by gender, and rooms within the houses are assigned according to age and a deliberate nationality mix. Each house has a common room with plenty of space to relax and a kitchen stocked with daily supplies such as fresh fruit, bread, spreads, biscuits and cereals.

All houses are located within the grounds of the College, with wonderful views of the sea and woodland and are an easy walk to all facilities (dining hall, lessons, activities, pick-up points).

There will be three full meals per day – breakfast, lunch and dinner. Meals will be enjoyed in the spectacular castle dining hall, giving students the feeling of being in a real-life Harry Potter movie! On excursion days a packed-lunch will be provided.

EVENING ACTIVITIES AND FREE TIME

Evening activities provide the chance to speak English while relaxing and having fun. This includes a Gala Dinner, international show, cinema evening (full-sized screen), giant quiz, disco and more, all within the grounds of the College. During free time, students can explore designated areas of the College campus with new friends and use the communal and sporting facilities available to them on site.

The EXCURSIONS

On various days throughout the programme, we will travel away from the campus for full-day excursions to visit new places in the U.K. This includes:

• An excursion to the historical city of Bath in England to visit a popular cultural attraction
• A visit to the capital city of Wales, Cardiff, to explore Welsh culture and enjoy a shopping opportunity in safe pedestrianised malls and historical arcades, including the oldest record shop in the world!
• A full-day cultural or historical excursion in South Wales linked to themes explored as part of the curriculum.

THE ACTIVITIES

There will be a range of activities over the two-week experience, including archery, climbing, pool kayaking and bushcraft. You will enjoy visits to local areas of natural beauty including hiking along the Glamorgan Heritage Coast on which the campus sits. Leisure activities on campus include sports, team games and a tournament challenge.

SAFER SCHOOL 24-HOUR CARE

ELEA is committed to providing the highest standards of pastoral care, including 24-hour supervision. Staff are carefully background checked and selected for their suitability to care for children and young people.

SKILLS DEVELOPMENT

At ELEA our aim is to help you improve your English-language level as you develop important communication skills for your future. Through the wide range of adventures we have planned, you can develop team-building, leadership, and listening skills, along with resilience in an international environment. In the summer months, the UWC Atlantic campus comes alive with a range of groups, young people and other external events that contribute to a global landscape of learning and exploration. Many of your leisure moments will be spent with participants from around the world, giving you the unique opportunity to speak English and make international friends.

GUARDME INSURANCE

As part of ELEA, international students living outside of the UK will benefit from GuardMe insurance as
part of the course fee. The policy provides cover for participants including:

• Extensive medical coverage up to £10,000,000 that includes treatments at any clinics or hospitals – public or private – for any unexpected medical condition.
• Digital Doctor: students will be able to schedule an online appointment with a doctor who will also be
  able to send prescriptions online. This will avoid any long wait for a GP appointment in person.