Our schools
At LINES, you can learn English at Stowe School and Swanbourne School in the UK and learn French at our centre in Valbonne.
We work closely together with all three schools to ensure the highest standards for students, including safety, accommodation and facilities.
All schools are set in their own grounds offering a safe and secure environment for all students.
Stowe
Stowe is one of England’s most prestigious schools. Well situated close to both London and Oxford, Stowe is just over an hour from Heathrow Airport.
Stowe School is set in 750 acres of outstanding parkland with excellent sports facilities including baseball and football pitches, an athletics track and an indoor 25m swimming pool.
Stowe was named Best Public School in the country by the prestigious Tatler Schools Awards in 2023.
Age Groups
Teens (10-12)
Juniors (13-15)
Seniors (16-18)
Course
Learn Today: 12hrs EFL lessons
Lead Tomorrow: 12hrs workshops
Location
Buckingham: 4 miles
Oxford: 25 miles
London: 60 miles
Capacity
120
Class size
7 on average (max 10)
Residence
Singles and doubles en suite
Level
From Intermediate
to Advanced
Closest Airport
London Heathrow:
55 miles
Facilities
Indoor swimming pool, football
pitches, tennis courts, gym.
Swanbourne Stowe’s Prep School
Swanbourne House School is a prestigious preparatory school in England and part of the renowned Stowe Group. Conveniently located near London and Oxford, Swanbourne is just over an hour from Heathrow Airport.
Nestled in beautiful countryside, Swanbourne offers outstanding facilities designed for younger learners, including spacious classrooms, a football pitch, a sports centre, and a swimming pool. The extensive grounds provide the perfect environment for both learning and play.
Since its acquisition and refurbishment by Stowe in 2021, Swanbourne has been revitalized to offer a top-tier educational and residential experience, making it the ideal venue for our Little Explorers Programme.
Age Groups
Little Explorers (7-11)
Location
Milton Keynes: 10 miles / Oxford : 30 miles / London: 50 miles
Capacity
50
Class size
7 on average
Residence
From Quads to Sextuples
Level
All levels
Closest Airport
London Heathrow: 40 miles
Facilities
Indoor swimming pool, football pitches, tennis courts, indoor sports hall
Valbonne
Valbonne is LINES’ centre on the Côte d’Azur for students who want to learn French in France. LINES Valbonne is based on the French Riviera, close to St Tropez, Cannes, Grasse and Nice.
LINES Valbonne is part of a beautiful campus.
Valbonne is approximately 35 minutes from Nice Int’l Airport and 30 minutes from Cannes. The school has private access and is set in idyllic surroundings.
Le Centre International de Valbonne (CiV) is a recognised Centre d’Excellence in France.
Age Groups
Juniors (10-14)
Seniors (15-17)
Course
12hrs FLE lessons
12hrs Workshop
Location
Cannes 12 kms
Nice 28 kms
Capacity
60
Class size
7 on average (max 10)
Residence
Singles and Doubles en suite
Level
From Beginner
to Advanced
Closest Airport
Nice Int’l Airport
Facilities
Outdoor swimming pool, football pitches,
tennis courts, beach volley
