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The Summer Academy, Sunningdale UK:
The Summer Academy is is a two week residential programme for UK and international students ages 7-14, held at Sunningdale School - a top British boarding school set in the stunning Berkshire countryside, less than an hour east of London. With quintessentially English surroundings, a high ratio of staff to students, low student numbers and an exceptional level of teaching, The Summer Academy is one of the leading UK programmes of its kind.

About The Summer Academy:

"Welcome to The Summer Academy! For years, we had been looking for the right course for our international students, but couldn’t find anything we thought was good enough for them.

So we decided to set up the academy, bringing all of our educational experience, academic expertise, pastoral care and our network of outstanding teachers to create what we think is the best UK based course available.

Why Choose Us?

-  Ideal for International Students
The academy is perfect for students with confirmed UK school places, those preparing for 11+ and 13+ examinations or those looking to improve their English skills.

-  Academic & Life-Skill Benefits
The aim of the programme is to strengthen academic English from literary analysis to oral presentation, whilst fostering independence, lateral thinking, leadership and teamwork skills

-  Fun Activities
There will be a wide range of optional activities arranged at the school. Parents who are in the UK can take out their children if they wish.

2-week Residential Summer Course for Students ages 9-14:

We expect each student to leave the academy with a new confidence in the English language, a greater appreciation for English literature, for their understanding to have been shaped by the historical and cultural perspectives supplied by the course and for their own writing and presentation style to have been developed and honed. 

In-class Activities:
- English language
- Literary analysis
- History
- Writing
- Poetry
- Debating
- Blogging

Outside Class Activities:
- Outward bound
- Field trips & excursions
- Movie making
- Sports
- Camp Activities

English Proficiency Requirements:
All students must have at least an intermediate level of English. Classes will be streamed by age and ability to ensure everyone gains the maximum benefit from the lessons.

Location & Accommodation:

Accommodation at Sunningdale is based on two separate floors of small friendly dormitories, one floor for the girls and one for the boys.

Qualified pastoral staff will be living in quarters close to the dorms to safeguard and monitor the children throughout the night. They will make sure that the children are well looked after at all times and that they get a full nights sleep.

The school is located in the village of Sunningdale, 24 miles west of London and less than an hour by train. It is 25 minutes from Heathrow airport and 45 minutes from Gatwick airport. Students can travel to Sunningdale independently and we can help arrange transport to the school.

Email: Contact Us

Address: Nr London, Berkshire, England , UK / GB
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