About the school

Walhampton is a private day and boarding school set in 100 acres of beautiful ancient woodland on the edge of the New Forest near Lymington in Hampshire. The country setting features trees, lawns, and lakes with stunning views across fields towards the Solent sea crossing to the Isle of Wight. Students experience authentic British countryside life in a safe, peaceful environment while maintaining excellent transport connections to major cities for excursions, perfectly balancing natural beauty with accessibility to iconic destinations.

Academic Excellence

ILC Walhampton delivers 15 hours of high-quality English tuition weekly for students aged 9-14. Small classes of 10-14 students ensure personalized attention from experienced, qualified teachers. Lessons run Monday to Friday, focusing on practical communication skills through engaging, interactive activities. Students are placed at appropriate levels from elementary (A1) upwards following initial assessment. All teaching materials are included, and students receive a certificate upon completion recognizing their achievements and language level attained in this beautiful.

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Residential Accommodation

Students stay in Walhampton School’s modern, shared dormitory rooms with shared bathrooms, ranging from 3-6 beds per room. All accommodation is on the beautiful school grounds, close to classrooms and leisure facilities. Boys and girls are housed in separate sections with well-equipped common rooms for relaxation. Each student has a single bed and storage space for belongings. Full-board accommodation includes breakfast, lunch, and dinner daily, with special dietary requirements including halal, vegetarian, and gluten-free options catered for throughout their stay.

Activities and Excursions

Students enjoy five supervised afternoon and evening activities weekly, plus exciting excursions. Each week includes one half-day trip to attractions like Bournemouth or Winchester, and one full-day excursion to major destinations including London and Oxford. These trips provide opportunities to explore iconic British landmarks, experience different cities, and practice English in authentic settings while creating memorable experiences with new international friends under professional 24/7 supervision and security.

Outstanding Facilities

The stunning 100-acre campus features exceptional facilities including an outdoor swimming pool, sports hall, outdoor sports pitches, tennis courts, professional theatre, dining hall, and modern well-equipped classrooms. Set in beautiful ancient woodland on the edge of the New Forest near Lymington, the campus offers lawns, lakes, and woodland by the sea with views across fields towards the Solent and Isle of Wight. Free Wi-Fi available throughout, with common areas featuring TV and games for student relaxation.

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