Academic Summer Courses for Juniors & Teens in Bristol Area
Academic Summer Limited:
With three locations across England, Academic Summer provides residential academic summer school programs in July and August for students ages 13-18. We run quality International Baccalaureate, GCSE and A-level preparation and revision courses, and welcome both British and international students. For summer 2013, Academic Summer will be located at Cambridge Tutors College in London; Sidcot School near Bristol; and Liverpool College in Liverpool.
Residential Academic Summer School Programmes for UK & International Students:
Academic Seniors Programme - Suitable for students ages 13 to 18 studying towards the following:
- GCSEs
- A levels
- International Baccalaureate Diploma
25 different academic subjects offered including English, Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Geography, History, Economics, the Arts, Sports & more.
Exam Preparation:
The following skills will be practised in preparation for either IELTS or City & Guilds ESOL examinations. The topics chosen will complement others areas in the curriculum; in particular, the written work will be on topics relevant to wider issues in society from the Theory of Knowledge module.
- Reading skills
- Listening skills
- Speaking skills
- Writing skills
Experimental Sciences:
In keeping with the CLIL spirit of the course, the
science options aim not only to give students a foundation in the subject areas but also in their lexis and language patterns.
Biology:
- Microscopy
- Simple Maths
- Basic Chemistry as it relates to Biology (bonds etc)
- Natural History / classification / diversity and cell biology
- The use of experimental apparatus
Physics:
- Forces and Motion (to include vectors resolution and components)
- Electricity (Kirchoffs laws at a basic level)
Chemistry:
- Atomic Structure
- Chemical Bonding
- The Periodic Table
- Acids and Alkalis
Mathematics:
The following topics are covered in the Mathematics option. These topics are common areas where international students have gaps and a good foundation will help the students when they go on to study the IB Diploma or A levels:
- Algebra
- Geometry
- Statistics
Individuals and Societies:
The humanities curriculum aims to
benefit from the international nature of the student body and encourages the students to explore these concepts in the light of the locality of the school and their own cultures and experience.
Geography:
- Population and development
- Coasts
- Climates
- Settlements
History:
- Project on history of the area
- Historical investigation
- 20th Century world history topics such as World Wars, Cuba, Korea etc
Economics:
- Macro and Micro Economics
- Economics of the area / How the credit crunch is affecting the area?
- International Economics
Creativity, Action and Service:
The IB Diploma encourages students to be involved in artistic pursuits, sports and community service work, thus fostering students’ awareness and appreciation of life outside the academic arena. Academic Summer’s programme includes the following academic options alongside an end-of-course talent show, trips and a charity event.
The Arts:
- History of Art – development from cave paintings to graffiti
- Encourage students to experiment with a range of materials
- Explore a variety of cultures and their attitude to the Arts
In the evenings there will also be art and craft activities offered to allow students to experiment with and develop their creative sides.
Sport:
- Encourage students to reach their personal best
- Set and achieve targets
- Work as a team
- Demonstrate sportsmanship
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• Based in Cambridge in south-east England, approximately 50 miles (80 km) north-east of London, ISSOS offers all-inclusive 3-week summer school programs for international students aged 13-18 years. • Our all-inclusive, residential summer school takes place in July & August in Queen's College, a world-famous Cambridge university.
• We provide a balanced summer program of academia, fun & culture, through a combination of learning, creative enrichment and action-packed adventure.
• All students will be picked up by a uniformed member of staff at the selected international airport and accompanied to Cambridge.
• Our international teenage students can learn within an encouraging and supportive environment while having fun and making new friends from around the world.
• Our international students represent over 80 nationalities, creating a dynamic, multi-cultural atmosphere.
• 3-week summer programs all-inclusive
• Students study 1 academic subject + 1 elective subject.
Academic programs
• English Language
• Advanced English
• Debate
• Journalism
• Business Studies & Entrepreneurship
• Study Skills (for students preparing for final years of high school & entrance to university / college)
Elective programs: Outdoor Leadership, Theatre, Tennis & Photography
• Are you a UK secondary school student or international high school student, or college student with an interest in creative arts and design?• If so, earn a Certificate this summer from the UK’s leading arts university!
• Access world-class facilities and a highly-acclaimed teaching staff, and create a valuable network of new friends and expert tutors. Benefit from an educational and cultural summer experience to remember with AUB.
• Situated less than 2 hours south of London by train, the University provides a range of 2 and 3-week specialist summer courses to British and international students ages 13+.
• Our comprehensive summer programs include Animation, Adobe Packages, Digital Photography, Drawing, Illustration, Mixed Media, Print Making, Graphic Design, Fashion, and more.
• When you join one of our summer courses, you will have access to the university's state-of-the-art facilities, modern equipment and one of the largest art and design libraries in the south of England.
• All Summer Course students receive an official AUB Certificate of Attendance upon successful completion. University accommodation is available if required.
Student Review:
“Brilliant course, fast-paced with an amazing amount of information and skills shared, which has resulted in a marked improvement in my techniques and understanding of garment construction.” - Vicky, USA
All-inclusive residential course for students of ages 13-16 years old
Sessions / topics include:
• Drawing, Illustration, Graphic Design, Fashion, Digital Photography, Animation, Mixed Media, Animation...
Specialist 2-3 Week Summer Courses:
In June / July / August
For UK & international students of ages 15+ and 18+ years
• Graphic Design and Visual Communication
• British Architecture and 3D Design
• Animation
• Drawing and Illustration
• Fashion and Textiles
• Studio Photography
• Filmmaking
• Creative Makeup
• Portfolio Preparation for the Arts
UK Film School provides a residential, 5-day summer filmmaking course for students aged 12-15 and 16-19 years at Garden House in the historic market town of Stamford, Lincolnshire is a fantastic location conveniently situated in the heart of England and only 1 hour by train from London's King's Cross Station (Our summer base has plenty of interesting locations for filmmaking).Over the course of a week, students have the opportunity to make a film from start to finish using broadcast quality equipment and under the guidance of film and TV professionals.
Students will experience all aspects of filmmaking - including script development, casting, location scouting, cinematography, sound recording, and more.
Our 1-week Filmmaking summer program includes all activities, boarding and meals.
- For students aged 12-15 and 16-19 years old.
Students will experience all aspects of filmmaking including:
- Script Development
- Casting
- Location Scouting
- Cinematography
- Sound Recording
This course fulfills the criteria for a residential for the Duke of Edinburgh Gold Award.
Acorn International Summer School provides unique academic summer camps for both international and British students in Tockington, just 10 miles north of Bristol in the South-West of England.Based on the campus of an authentic British boarding school, we provide exclusive programmes for children ages 5-15. We are one of the few summer schools in the UK tailored entirely for the junior camp market, and offer academic programmes for 2 or 4 weeks.
Our school is situated in the countryside, on a beautiful self-contained campus which is safe and secure.
Acorn International is owned and run by a real family. We all have our own children, and when you arrive at Acorn International you will be greeted by three generations of our family!
Acorn International had a very successful inspection in 2014, and is now fully accredited by the British Accreditation Council.
- Summer courses for Juniors (ages 5-11) and Seniors (ages 11-15)
- Held in July and August
- Students can attend for 2 or 4 weeks
- Academic English for international students
- Academic tuition for British children in subjects from the British Primary Curriculum
- Courses are combined with specialist sports tuition, activities & excursions
• Your talented son, daughter or loved one can experience a prestigious UK soccer football camp with additional English language lessons in London, Manchester, Liverpool or Brighton in summer 2024!• Soccer Camps International is a top facilitator of UK summer soccer camps in association with Manchester City FC, Liverpool FC, Chelsea FC, Arsenal FC, and Brighton FC. Our program participants stay on campus at top boarding schools and university accommodation.
• These intensive camps allow young players from around the world to develop their football skills and improve their understanding of the English language at the same time.
• Our football camps are run by highly-experienced & certified coaches with many years of experience teaching young soccer players the best soccer drills.
Parent Review:
"My son enjoyed himself very much, managed to have excellent relationships with his coaches notwithstanding very limited language skill, and most important of all thanks to his experience, he decided to continue playing soccer."
- Mother of Enrico, Italy
• 1 or 2-week Soccer + English Program for boys ages 9-17 and girls ages 12-17
Chelsea FC Foundation Soccer Schools:
• 2-week soccer camps for boys ages 9-17 with Optional English classes
Arsenal Football Development Summer Schools:
• 1 or 2-week soccer camps for boys ages 9-17 with Optional English classes
Brighton FC Soccer Schools:
• Weekly summer soccer camp for boys ages 8-17 with Optional English classes
• Leading specialists in summer sports camps and sports tours, Let Me Play provides quality sports camps in Loughborough University, Leicestershire, in the East Midlands of England.• Our residential and non-residential summer camps are open to boys and girls. Camps include Basketball (ages 10-21), Football, and Athletics (ages 10-18).
• We also provide optional English language lessons alongside the sports camps, as well as a stand-alone English language camp for juniors and international high school teenagers.
• As well as sports and language camps, we also offer a summer transition camp for pupils moving from primary into secondary school.
• We take sport seriously and our coaches are there to help each individual develop, enjoy and reach his/her maximum potential. Our camps are a fantastic experience for young people of all ages and all abilities.
Parent Review:
“This is just a short note to say a big BIG thank you to the whole team, for your time, effort, warm and fun approach, engagement, humour, and professionalism. My son had a wonderful time”
- Parent of Basketball Camp Participant, France
• Athletics Camp (Coaching in all track & field events)
• Football Players Camp (offers you the chance to train with professional football players)
Sports Summer Camps for ages 10-21:
• Basketball Camp (with international coaches)
Also available:
• English Language Camp for juniors and international high school teenagers
• Optional English lessons
• Summer Transition Camp (for pupils moving from primary into secondary school)
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