The Vacational Studies Association (VSA)

Keeping contact with Vacational Studies

Updated on: 13 October 2026

The friendships and experiences formed during the Course don’t end when the summer is over. Ongoing connections with Vacational Studies are important and there are many ways former students can stay connected with us and each other.

Advances in technology and the rise of social media make it easier than ever to maintain these international friendships. Our Facebook page and Instagram account are regularly updated with news and photos.

We now have the Vacational Studies Association for all those connected with us since 1973. The decision to create it was made in Den Haag in October 2025. The Chair is Eyze Eenhorst. The first gathering is in Naples in October 2026. The VSA is on Facebook.

Bursaries

In conjunction with the charitable arm of Vacational Studies - The Vacational Studies Foundation - a registered charity established with the Charities Commission in 2000 - the VSA may, at its discretion, offer an assisted place (bursary) of up to the cost price of the Course to a young person whose parent(s)/guardian(s) is/(are) are connected to Vacational Studies, are unable to afford the full fee, but would benefit from and contribute to our work .

Audience With

Another way we keep connections strong and inspire current students is through our “Audience With” session. We invite interesting former students to talk about their careers. English is a vital international communicative tool. If you are a former student using English in your professional life and would be interested in speaking as part of “Audience With,” please email vacstuds@vacstuds.com.

Visitors During the Course

Every year we receive requests from past students and staff who would like to visit the school during the Course and, of course, it's lovely to see familiar faces. Visitors are welcome to join us for a brief visit. To comply with UK Safeguarding requirements described in our Safeguarding Policy, overnight stays are not permitted. If you would like to visit, please let us know.