exsportise

What exsportise does

Exsportise Limited is a UK private limited company headquartered in Haywards Heath, West Sussex, operating since 1988 as a residential English-language-plus-activity summer school for international children aged 9-17. The company serves over 1,000 students each summer from more than 85 nationalities, delivering its programmes at four UK boarding school venues: Haileybury (near London), Oundle (near Cambridge), Seaford College (near Brighton), and Worth School (in Sussex). Its core product is the English Plus Programme, which combines accredited English language instruction (CEFR A1-C2) with professional sports, music, or dance coaching across eleven sub-products including Football (delivered with Arsenal Football Development), Tennis, Basketball, Dance (with Acosta Dance Foundation), Golf, Hockey, Horse Riding, Rugby, Volleyball, Multi-Sports, and Music. A new Sport Only Programme is announced for 2026, allowing students to learn English through sports workshops without traditional classroom lessons.

The operating model is asset-light: Exsportise leases UK boarding school facilities during the summer window and relies on seasonal staff to deliver a 1:4 staff-to-student supervision ratio with 24/7 on-site medical and welfare support. Technology is entirely third-party, with course bookings managed through Language School 360, appointment scheduling via Microsoft Bookings and Calendly, payments via Flywire, and the website hosted on Framer; no proprietary platform or AI capabilities are disclosed. The business holds the English UK Young Learners accreditation, British Council accreditation, BAPA membership, and ICO registration (ZA66115227), forming the regulatory foundation required to serve international minor students residentially. Travel insurance through Royal & Sun Alliance is bundled into the package.

Revenue is generated primarily from per-week residential camp fees with a £350 deposit per week and balance due by 1 May, plus supplements for premium activities (notably horse riding at +£350/week) and ancillary fees for non-standard airport transfers and extra nights. Distribution is dual-track: direct-to-consumer booking through the website supplemented by a global network of educational agents and representatives promoting courses across Europe, the Middle East, and beyond. The business is privately held with no disclosed institutional investment, no public revenue figures, and a reported permanent headcount of 1-10 staff, with the operational workforce scaling seasonally to deliver the camp programmes.

Name

exsportise

Legal name

Exsportise Limited

Website

https://exsportise.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1988

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Summer Camp Education

NAICS

Sports and Recreation Instruction (611620), Recreational and Vacation Camps (except Campgrounds) (721214)

SIC

Hotels, Rooming Houses, Camps & Other Lodging Places (7000), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Multi-Activity Enrichment Camps (Academic + Arts + Sports) (EDAMALAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Language Immersion & ESL Camps (EDAMALAG), Youth Multi-Sport Camps (General Athletics, Summer Camps) (MPAKAJAA)

Keywords

• Summer language camps
• English language programs
• Sports academy camps
• Residential summer schools
• Youth education programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Haywards Heath

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Residential Summer Camp Fees: Core revenue from residential summer camp courses combining English language lessons with sports, music, or dance coaching. Fees are charged per week with deposits and balance payments. Additional supplements apply for horse riding and other premium activities.
2. Supplementary Activity Fees: Additional charges for optional activities including horse riding (£350 per week supplement), late transfer arrangements (£100+), out-of-hours transfers (£100+), out-of-day transfers (£150+), and irregular airport transfers (£250+). Extra night accommodation available for £305.
3. Transfer Services: Airport and train station transfer services included in standard package for flights arriving/departing between 09:00-17:00 on specified days. Non-standard transfers billed separately.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Exsportise operates residential UK summer camps that combine accredited English language instruction with professional sports coaching (football, tennis, basketball, dance, golf, hockey, horse riding, rugby, volleyball, multi-sports) and music programmes for international students aged 9-17. Programmes are delivered at four UK boarding school venues with full residential accommodation, meals, airport transfers, 24/7 welfare and medical support, and supplementary activities.

Product overview

Exsportise is a residential UK summer school provider established in 1988, offering English Language + Sports programmes for international students aged 9-17. The company operates two core programme types: (1) English Plus Programme - combining accredited English Language lessons with professional sports coaching (Football, Tennis, Basketball, Dance, Golf, Hockey, Horse Riding, Rugby, Volleyball, Multi-Sports, Music), and (2) Sport Only Programme (new for 2026) - where students learn English through sports and workshops. The company partners with Arsenal Football Club and Acosta Dance Foundation for specialist coaching. Programmes are delivered at four UK boarding school venues: Haileybury School (London), Oundle School (Cambridge area), Seaford College (Brighton), and Worth School (Sussex). All programmes include residential accommodation, meals, airport transfers from major London airports, 24/7 welfare support, medical facilities, evening entertainment, and weekend excursions. Travel insurance through Royal & Sun Alliance is included with all bookings.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• English Through: Teaching methodology combining English language learning with sports, music, and dance activities.

Products and services

• English Plus Programme Core residential programme that combines accredited English language lessons (CEFR A1-C2) with professional sports coaching, music, or dance instruction for international students aged 9-17. Includes accommodation, meals, activities, evening entertainment, weekend excursions, and airport transfers.
• Sport Only Programme New for 2026, this programme enables students to learn English through sports-focused activities and workshops without traditional classroom-based language lessons, targeting those who want immersive English via sports programmes.
• English + Arsenal Football Academy Football coaching programme delivered in partnership with Arsenal Football Development. Students receive professional coaching from Arsenal-qualified coaches combined with English language lessons, plus behind-the-scenes tours of the Emirates Stadium.
• English + Tennis Academy Professional tennis coaching programme for students with minimum one year's prior experience, delivered on grass and indoor courts at partner boarding school venues alongside English language lessons.
• English + Basketball Academy Basketball coaching programme with professional instructors, developing skills at indoor basketball facilities at UK boarding schools alongside English language lessons.
• English + Dance Academy Dance programme delivered in partnership with the Acosta Dance Foundation, offering professional dance instruction in various disciplines alongside English language lessons.
• English + Golf Academy Golf coaching programme using nine-hole golf courses at partner venues, for students with minimum one year's prior golf experience, combined with English language lessons.
• English + Hockey Academy Hockey coaching programme for students with prior hockey experience, delivered at UK boarding school facilities alongside English language lessons.
• English + Horse Riding Academy Horse riding programme delivered by external vetted providers for students with minimum one year's prior riding experience, with an additional £350 per week supplement, alongside English language lessons.
• English + Rugby Academy Rugby coaching programme for students with prior rugby experience, delivered at UK boarding school grounds alongside English language lessons.
• English + Volleyball Academy

Quantifiable outcome

• 30,000+ students have attended since 1988
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and support.

• Arsenal Football DevelopmentcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerExsportise has an official partnership with Arsenal Football Development for professional football coaching at their summer camps. Students receive coaching from Arsenal-qualified coaches and participate in behind-the-scenes tours of the Emirates Stadium, home of Arsenal Football Club. This is a flagship partnership providing exclusive access to professional football instruction.
• Acosta Dance FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Acosta Dance Foundation provides professional dance instruction at Exsportise camps. The foundation delivers dance programs taught by qualified instructors, offering students expert guidance in various dance disciplines.
• English UKcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerExsportise is accredited by English UK, an organisation affiliated with The British Council. English UK operates an independent student complaints procedure and provides quality assurance for English language courses.
• British CouncilcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerExsportise is accredited by the British Council, which inspects and accredits their courses. The British Council also provides regulatory oversight and quality standards for English language teaching.
• British Activity Providers Association (BAPA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerExsportise is a member of BAPA, which regulates and inspects their courses alongside the British Council. BAPA ensures quality standards for activity providers in the UK.
• Royal & Sun Alliance InsurancesupportOthersTravel insurance is provided through Royal & Sun Alliance for all Exsportise students. The policy covers emergency medical expenses, cancellation protection up to £8,000, baggage loss/damage, and travel delays. This is a standard included insurance benefit for all bookings.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Kaplan International Languages: Major global English language school operator offering junior summer programmes in the UK and other destinations. Much larger scale and broader portfolio but competes for international junior English learners.
• St Giles International: Well-established UK-based English language school group offering junior summer courses combining English with activities and excursions. Targets similar international junior student market with broader geographic reach than Exsportise.
• British Study Centres: UK English language school operator with junior summer programmes combining language learning with sports, activities, and excursions. Direct overlap in target customer (international junior students) and product offering (English + activities).
• Bell Educational Services (Bell English): Established UK-based English language school operator offering summer programmes for juniors combining English with sports and activities at UK boarding schools. Larger and more diversified than Exsportise but operates in the same English + summer camp category.
• EC English Language Centres: Global English language school chain offering junior summer programmes in the UK combining language learning with activities and excursions. Significantly larger scale and broader geographic footprint but competes for the same international junior student segment.

Direct peers

• Camp Beaumont: UK operator of multi-activity day and residential summer camps for children aged 3-15. Competes for UK and international family summer camp spending with similar sports, activities, and supervision model, though focused more on UK-domestic families.
• PGL Travel: UK-based operator of residential activity holidays and summer camps for children and school groups. Competes for similar target families and uses similar UK venue infrastructure with sports and activity-focused programming.
• Oxford Summer Courses: UK provider of residential academic summer schools for international students aged 13-24 at Oxford, Cambridge, and other UK universities. Competes for the same international parent segment seeking UK residential summer education experiences.
• Buckswood Summer School: UK residential summer school offering English language courses combined with sports, activities, and excursions for international students aged 10-17. Operates as a boarding school venue in Hastings with a similar integrated English + activities model.

Emerging players

• DLD College London: UK college offering summer programmes for international students combining academic subjects with activities. Smaller-scale competitor targeting premium international families seeking UK summer residential experiences.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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