Course Format

Footballers share BSS Experience and some cultural excursions with Citizens and Professionals at Uppingham.

Location

Courses take place at Uppingham School, a prestigious senior boarding school with good academic, arts and sports facilities situated in the historic county of Rutland in central England

English Levels

Footballers of the future welcomes students with English levels between A2 Elementary to C2 Proficient. This course is also suitable for native speakers.

Football Levels

Footballers require some previous football training. This course is suitable for players who are passionate about football, for those who play in a school team or for their local football club and for those who compete at town, regional or national level.

Training Kit

All players receive a Nike in-line training kit.

Coaches

All coaches undergo extensive Club training and are FA & UEFA-Qualified and work across both Academy and Player Development Programmes.

Coaching ratio

1 coach per 15 players maximum.

Lessons

There are 30 hours per week:

• Workshops

• Strength & Conditioning

• Technical Training

Technical Training

Technical training consists of 25 hours of football coaching per week and enables students to develop their technical skills and abilities and practise advanced match play strategies.

Stadium / Training Ground visits

Subject to availability and at the discretion of the football club, players may be able to visit the Stadium and/or Training Ground.

Mission: Integration!

This takes place on Sunday evenings and consists of icebreaker and get-to-know-you activities to help new students integrate into school life and meet continuing students.

BSS Experience

This is our evening entertainment programme that consists of a series of fun challenges, games and social events designed to develop students personal and social skills, self-confidence, and authenticity.

Cultural Programme

Saturday and Sunday excursions allow students to visit places of cultural or historical interest or take part in a recreational activity with their friends.

COURSE overview

• Centre: Uppingham

• 12-18 years

• English Levels: from A2 to C2

• 30 hours of lessons per week

• Workshops

• Strength & Conditioning

• Technical Training

• BSS Experience

• True Me

Dates & Fees 2026

Students can stay for any number of weeks. The recommended minimum stay is 2 weeks.

• 28 June - 4 July

• 5-11 July

• 12-18 July

• 19-25 July

• 26 July - 1 August

Residential course: £2,050 per week. Fee includes:

• Accommodation

• BSS Experience

• Excursion Programme

• Lessons

• Meals (full board)

• Sports & Leisure Programme

• Transfers (standard days from selected airports / train stations)

• Travel insurance