High Performance
For club players and highly skilled participants: technical and tactical work, team preparation, performance analysis, mental development and injury prevention with Foundation staff.
Boys and girls 12 – 17International football camp in London with West Ham United Foundation's UEFA-qualified coaches: High Performance, Development, Standard and Goalkeeping, with optional British Council accredited English.
Every summer the West Ham United Foundation opens its international academy in east London. Players train at the Bobby Moore Sports Hub and the Foundation's training complex, following the same methodology the club uses with its own academy, widely recognised as one of the best in the UK.
Each week combines 19 hours of football with Pro-Experience seminars, video analysis and a personal player assessment, plus an optional 8 hours of British Council accredited English lessons. Residential students stay in en-suite rooms at UCL University with 24-hour supervision.
12 – 17
years of age
19 h
of football per week
8 h
of optional English
1 – 4
weeks in length
Four official West Ham United Foundation programmes in London
For club players and highly skilled participants: technical and tactical work, team preparation, performance analysis, mental development and injury prevention with Foundation staff.
Boys and girls 12 – 17Designed for players at a standard level aiming to break into high performance: technical, physical and psychological development inside a pro-club environment.
Boys and girls 12 – 17For those who want to learn and practise football: agility, positioning, ball control, passing and moving, formations and tactics, attacking and defending with UEFA coaches.
Boys and girls 12 – 17Specialist goalkeeper training in small groups: handling, footwork, distribution and the psychological side of the position. Available 4–30 July 2027.
Boys and girls 12 – 17Choose between the football-only programme or football plus English
A residential programme focused 100% on football: 19 hours of weekly training with the Foundation's UEFA coaches, Pro-Experience seminars, video analysis, en-suite accommodation at UCL University and 24-hour supervision.
The same residential football programme plus 8 weekly hours of British Council accredited English lessons, taught in small groups with a communicative approach.
London as home for the summer
The Foundation's training complex in London, home to the daily sessions and the Pro-Experience seminars delivered by club staff.
View locationGrass and artificial pitches in east London, the main training base for the international summer camp.
View locationUniversity residence with en-suite rooms, full board, supervised internet access and staff on site 24 hours a day.
View locationWest Ham United's stadium at the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, with a half-day tour included in the programme.
View locationFive reasons that set the club's international academy apart
Sessions delivered by UEFA-qualified West Ham United Foundation coaches using the club's academy model.
All inclusive in London: en-suite accommodation, full board, 19 hours of football, seminars, training kits, London Stadium tour, excursions, transfers and permanent supervision.
1 week
2.250 €
per player · +€175 registration fee
A residential week with 5 nights of en-suite accommodation, full board, 19 hours of football and the London Stadium tour.
2 weeks
4.450 €
per player · +€175 registration fee
A 12-night residential stay with two full-day London excursions on top of the complete football programme.
Prices shown for the High Performance football-only residential programme. Add British Council English lessons: €175 per week or €350 for two weeks. Extra night: €145. Check conditions with your Ertheo advisor.
At Ertheo we make it easy, with interest-free financing: no bank paperwork and complete peace of mind.
Booking
A €500 payment towards the programme to confirm the place. This amount is refundable for any reason until 28 February.
1 March
Payment of 50% of the total programme price, with no interest and no bank paperwork.
1 June
Payment of the remaining 50%, deducting the initial €500 booking amount.
Booking
A €500 payment towards the programme to confirm the place. This amount is refundable for any reason until 28 February.
1 March
Payment of 50% of the total programme price, with no interest and no bank paperwork.
1 June
Payment of the remaining 50%, deducting the initial €500 booking amount.
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A company specialised in sports programmes, with over 20 years of experience and more than 11,000 students. Our exclusive programmes are designed for families looking for unique experiences that drive their children's sporting, academic and, above all, personal development.
Support in your language throughout the process, from the first enquiry to the return home.
Escorted flights with our staff (*depending on the city of origin), flight advice, health and cancellation insurance and transfers.
Personalised documentation and guides for complete peace of mind before and during the programme.
Free access to our continuous learning platform for players and families.
A permanent, exclusive point of contact for any issue, twenty-four hours a day.
Payment split into three instalments, interest-free, with no bank paperwork and complete confidence.
Every week covers the complete London experience
UCL University residence in London: secure, supervised en-suite rooms with free supervised internet access.
All meals included. Allergies and special diets are catered for.
Five days of training per week at West Ham United Foundation facilities, with matches and competition.
Two West Ham United Foundation training kits included in the programme price.
Half-day London Stadium tour, half-day shopping and karting, daily private coach transfer and a London tour for 2-week students.
West Ham United Foundation certificate, coach progress report, personal football assessment and medical insurance.

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The West Ham United Foundation Academy of Football gives international student-athletes the chance to train and play under the tutelage of the club's coaching team. Every player is profiled and analysed — physique, pace, attitude, technical ability and game intelligence — to build a personal development plan, supported by wearable tracking, performance testing and professional video analysis.
“The coaches knew how to get the best out of every player. Marta improved her directional control and her leadership on the pitch.”
Marta R.
“Beyond football, the international atmosphere was incredible. Leo made friends from other countries and came back much more confident.”
Leo M.
“The final report with strengths and areas to work on gave Nina a clear roadmap to keep training at home.”
Nina P.
“Hugo had never travelled alone before. The residential experience taught him to be more independent and responsible, and we noticed it a lot at home.”
Hugo V.
Transfers, dates, health and the booking process
Optional meet-and-greet service from any London airport: Heathrow €180, Gatwick €195, Luton and Stansted €200, London City and St. Pancras €150 each way.
Images from the West Ham United Foundation camp in London: training, matches, facilities and life at the residence.
Boys and girls aged 12 to 17 on the residential programme, either football only or football plus English.
It is the official international academy of the West Ham United Foundation, with UEFA-qualified club coaches, Pro-Experience seminars, video analysis and British Council accredited English lessons.
€2,250 for the residential week and €4,450 for two weeks, plus a €175 registration fee. English lessons are optional: €175 per week or €350 for two weeks. Interest-free financing in three payments with Ertheo.
Morning training at the Foundation facilities, lunch, an English lesson or Pro-Experience seminar, a second football session and evening activities in a safe environment.
Book with Ertheo
Choose the option that suits you best. A personal Ertheo advisor will accompany you from your first enquiry until your return home.
Ertheo Education & Sports manages the booking, personalised advice and programme follow-up before, during and after the stay.