London walking tour
A guided walk past Big Ben, Westminster Abbey, Buckingham Palace and the South Bank.
Agents & group leaders
A flexible partner for summer 2028
Sandbox English Summer School works with agents and group leaders to shape a summer around their students. As a small, founder-led school, we offer a direct line to the person running the course and a programme we can genuinely tailor.
Programme at a glance
15 hours of English
Every week, in small classes grouped by age and level.
Tailored excursions
Two a week, chosen with you, each with free time and a packed lunch.
24/7 on site
Staff on site day and night, with a 24/7 emergency line and at least one member of staff for every 10 students.
Safeguarding
A named Designated Safeguarding Lead, first-aid trained staff and safer recruitment for every team member.
For agents
Working with agents
We aim to be responsive, transparent and flexible, and easy to work with.
- A direct contact: you deal with the founder, Alexander Burns
- Tailored proposals and clear, written quotes
- Excursions and activities shaped around your families' wishes
- Stays of one to six weeks, for students aged 8–18
- Your choice of location: in London or in the area around London
- At least one member of staff for every 10 students
How partnership works
Commission, agent terms, booking deadlines and payment schedules are agreed with each partner during a consultation. We will confirm everything in writing before you promote the programme.
Talk to us about partnering
For group leaders
Bringing a group
We plan your group's stay with you: the English focus, the activities and the excursions your students would enjoy most.
- Students placed in classes that suit their age and English level
- Two excursions a week, chosen with you from a wide range of options
- Free time and a packed lunch on every trip
- 24/7 staff and emergency line, so you are never on your own
Arrangements for group leaders
Leader accommodation, leader places, and how responsibilities are shared between group leaders and our staff are agreed in advance during your consultation, and confirmed in writing.
Plan your group's summer
Excursion options
Destinations your students will love
A selection of popular options. We are happy to plan other destinations on request.
Oxford tour
Historic colleges, the Radcliffe Camera and the city's famous dreaming spires.
Cambridge tour
King's College, the Backs and the riverside of one of the world's great university cities.
Harry Potter Studio Tour
Warner Bros. Studio Tour London: the real sets, costumes and props from the films.
Madame Tussauds London
The world-famous wax museum, with film stars, sporting heroes and royalty.
FAQs
Questions from agents and group leaders
Do you work with agents on commission?
Yes. Commission and agent terms are agreed individually during a consultation and confirmed in writing.
Can you take closed groups?
Tell us about your group in a consultation. We will discuss numbers, ages, dates and excursions, and send a tailored proposal.
How are excursions chosen?
There are two excursions a week. We plan them with you from a wide range of destinations, such as a London walking tour, Oxford, Cambridge, the Harry Potter Studio Tour and Madame Tussauds. Every trip includes free time and a packed lunch.
Where will the course take place?
In London or in the area around London. Both are available, so you can choose what suits your students. We will confirm your venue ahead of summer 2028, and partners will hear first.
Start planning summer 2028
Book a free consultation. We will talk through your students, dates and excursion ideas, then send a tailored proposal.