Ministay programme for school groups
Welcome to St Brelade’s College on the island of Jersey
St Brelade’s College in Jersey was founded in 1978, in order to provide quality English courses for international students on the safe and beautiful island of Jersey. The school is British Council accredited and we provide a range of fully inclusive English courses for all ages and interests, as well as accommodation in homestay and residences.
Our ministay programme is available in the spring and autumn and is designed for school groups of 30 students or more, plus teachers. It provides a short immersion into the English language and culture and can be organised to the specific needs of the group.
Only 1 hour and 20 minutes by ferry from St Malo or a 45 minute flight from London, Jersey is easily accessible at all times of year. Students under the age of 18 years travelling as part of the group from the E.U. via St Malo to Jersey can travel using their national I.D. card which helps to minimise costs.
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English tuition
Classes are taught in the mornings by our qualified EFL language teachers. Our one week ministay syllabus is designed with an emphasis on speaking and listening in order to give students an opportunity to practise using the language in an authentic environment. Students are provided with a folder which includes local information, a vocabulary book and a certificate at the end of their course.
Timetable
- Lesson 1*: 9:00 – 10:30
- Break: 10:30 – 11:00
- Lesson 2*: 11:00 – 12:30
- Lunch: 12:30 – 13:30
- Activities: 13:30 – 16:15
* Maximum class size 16 students
Accommodation
Homestay
- Description: The majority of homestay providers are families, although they may also be individuals, couples, single parents or retired people. Homestay provides the opportunity to further both English language and knowledge of the English culture.
- Location: Anywhere on the island
- Board: Breakfast, lunch & dinner included
- Daily transport: Bus pass included
- Availability: 17th March to 13th June & 22nd September to 31st October 2025
Beachside residences No.1 & No.2
- Description: Our Beachside residences are located 50m from the Victorian beachfront ‘Havre des Pas beach’ and a short walk from the town centre & bus station. All rooms have private bathrooms and students can also make use of the communal areas (dining rooms, lounge & games room).
- Location: St Helier
- Board: Breakfast, lunch & dinner included
- Capacity: Up to 55 beds
- Daily transport: Private bus or bus pass included
- Availability: 14th April to 13th June 2025
Activities
We can organise an afternoon and evening programme to suit all budgets and preferences, with transport provided where required. Activities take place from 13:30 to 16:15 from Monday to Friday and are accompanied by one of our teachers. Activities are accompanied by one of our teachers.
Jersey has an abundance of beautiful landscapes and clean beaches, along with a rich heritage so students have a wide range of options for afternoon activities.
Choose from north coast walks, such as Grosnez to Plemont, St Catherine’s east coast walk, St Brelade’s bay to Beauport bay, Val de la Mare reservoir walks. In some cases, it is possible to combine walks or beach visits with activities. If you are interested in doing so, please enquire and we can provide options.
Travel
Many of our groups arrive early on Monday morning and come straight to school and leave on Friday after activities. This maximises the experience, whilst keeping the cost low, as students can participate in 5 mornings of lessons, 5 activities but only require 4 nights accommodation. Please check Condor Ferries arrival times to see what options may be suitable for your group.
Students under the age of 18 years travelling on a school trip from the E.U. via St Malo to Jersey, are also not required to have a passport and can travel using their national I.D. card. This helps to keep costs down for those wishing to take part.
Please note: For groups of under 30 students there is a 10% surcharge.
English tuition costs
| Session | Hours of tuition | Cost per person |
|---|---|---|
| 4 mornings | 12 hours | £144 |
| 5 mornings | 15 hours | £167 |
Accommodation costs
| Accommodation type | Shared room price (per person, per night) |
|---|---|
| Homestay | £37 |
| Student residence | £45 |
Activity costs
| Activity | Cost (per person) |
|---|---|
| Activity A: St Aubin quiz, Walk & Beach games (no transport) | £0 |
| Activity B: Shopping in St Helier, Walk, Beach games (including transport) | £7 |
| Activity C: Jersey museum, Maritime museum, Bowling (2 games), Minigolf & beach, Aquasplash (including transport) | £15.50 |
| Activity D: Jersey zoo, Mont Orgueil castle, Elizabeth castle, Jersey War Tunnels (including transport) | £18.50 |
Extras
| Extra | Cost (per person) |
|---|---|
| Harbour transfer | £6 |
| Extra meal for travel home | £5 |
Teachers
For every 12 students, one teacher receives free accommodation, transport and entrance to all activities. This will usually be a single room with private bathroom at one of our adult residences. Both residences include communal facilities (kitchen, lounge, dining room). Note that meals are not included but a food budget can be added to your invoice.
Example programme
- Monday morning arrival (50 students + 4 free teachers)
- Harbour transfer: £6
- Tuition & transport: 5 mornings = £167
- Activities: 5 afternoons (St Aubin’s quiz = £0, Grosnez to Plemont walk = £7, Aquasplash = £15.50, Mont Orgueil castle & coastal walk = £18.50, Shopping in St Helier = £7)
- Homestay accommodation: 4 nights = £148
- Friday evening departure
Total: £369 per student
Please complete the below form when you have decided on the programme that you would like a quote for. Once your booking has been agreed, we will also require medical details for all students (French medical form / English medical form).