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Summer English Schools in England for Juniors / Teens

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Summer Boarding Courses, Oxford:
Accredited by the British Council, Summer Boarding Courses provides high-quality summer school programmes in Oxford, England for international students ages 10-17. Working in partnership with some of Britain's leading boarding schools, our summer courses for juniors combine English language classes with activity programmes that will make an unforgettable summer! Every student can enjoy a truly international experience in fantastic locations in the South-East of England.

English Language Summer Schools in Oxford:
Our Summer Boarding Courses provide a truly international experience, with English language and activity programmes that ensure the students return home after a summer they will never forget. 

Oxford College Summer School (15-17 years)
The Oxford College Summer School offers students aged 15-17 the chance to study a more academically focussed course held at the premises of an Oxford University College. Students choose from a selection of morning Electives and afternoon seminar courses to study.

Morning Electives:
- General English
- English Literature and Creative Writing
- Business and Leadership (4 week course only)

Afternoon Seminars:
- Academic Writing 
- Global Thinking

The courses are coupled with a social programme specifically designed to allow 15-17 year olds to make the most of their time in Oxford.

Headington Oxford International Summer School  (13-16 years) - Oxford:

English Language Lessons:
Five mornings each week are spent focusing on classroom based English learning. The lessons are designed especially for multi-national classes.

Afternoon Activities:
On four afternoons per week the students take part in the multi-activity programme, there will usually be a choice of four activities each afternoon.

English Plus+:
On two afternoons per week, in place of the multi-activity programme, our students can choose to do an English Plus option. The English Plus courses are optional and are not included in the standard course price. All the English Plus courses are led by qualified professionals. The options are Horse Riding, Dance, Adventure Sports, Intensive English and Tennis.

Evening Activities:
Evening activities give the whole school the opportunity to get to know one another in a relaxed, multi-national environment, whilst taking part in varied and fun activities.

London Trips:
Our students get to experience London's famous sights, ride on the London Eye and absorb the atmosphere of one of the greatest cities in the world. There is also our London Cultural Experience with a visit to the world famous Natural History Museum.

Day Trips:
All our students enjoy two excursions every week, with a mixture of cultural trips, historical visits and fun-filled attractions. In addition to the excursion programme is a weekly trip to the centre of Oxford.

SBC Oxford Summer School  (8-12 years) - Oxford:
Held at the world renowned Dragon School in the stunning and historical city of Oxford, SBC Oxford Summer School offers a truly international experience for children from all over the world and a summer they will never forget.

The English Programme:
English Language Lessons - All students receive 15 hours of lessons each week from qualified, imaginative teachers. All the classes are multinational.

- English language lessons
- Intensive English (optional)
- Summer study (optional)

The Activities Programme:
The activity programme takes place during the afternoons and evenings.

Afternoons - Afternoon activities include a mixture of:
- Multi-activity afternoons
- A weekly visit to Oxford
- English Plus Courses

Evenings - Evening activities are fun and varied, giving our international students time to relax, get to know one another and practice their English:
- Evening activities
- Evening trips

The Excursion Programme:
The weekly excursion programme includes full day trips to some of the UK's most famous destinations. At SBC Oxford Summer School we offer a mixture of fun-filled trips as well as visits to more cultural and historical sites.

- Day trips
- London Day

Activies:
Activities, excursions and socialising during meals and free time allows students to practice their English.  Activities include sport, dance, drama, art, a talent show, horse riding, adventure sports or an excursion (including Oxford and London).

Also contact us for details about our Bournemouth Summer School.

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Some interested visitors submitting program inquiries to our school up to 2022-06-12 were from:

Ciudad real, Spain; Kopavogur, Iceland; Liverpool; and more.
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Acorn International Summer School, Bristol
Courses / Programs
Located close to the historic and cultural city of Bristol in South-West England, Acorn International is a unique, family-run summer boarding school for children ages 5-15 years. We offer academic programmes for 2 or 4 weeks, and welcome international students from around the world as well as British children.

Acorn International Summer School provides summer boarding courses designed for Juniors (ages 5-11) and Seniors (ages 11-15). 

International students improve their English by studying a range of primary school subjects, in a fun and friendly environment. They will make lots of new friends, visit different English landmarks and cities, explore British culture and experience the British education system. British children will enjoy action-packed holiday courses.

Situated just 2 hours from London, and 1 hour from Cardiff in Wales, Bristol is the 8th most populous city in the UK, and is the largest center of culture, education and employment in the region.

At AISS, both international and British children can live, learn and play together, benefiting from an exciting Harry Potter-style boarding school adventure - making friends from all over the UK, and across the world, and being part of a truly international experience.

AISS children create memories that last a lifetime!


"I very much enjoy the summer camp at Acorn, the lessons are so interesting because of all the different ones (math, science, art, cooking and more)...I have been to Acorn two years now and I love it." 
- Raul
International Summer School for Children - ages 5-15:

- Our summer courses are held in July and August and students can attend for 2 or 4 weeks

- Summer courses for Juniors (ages 5-11) and Seniors (ages 11-15). 

- Academic English for international students combined with specialist sports tuition, fun activities and excursions

- Academic tuition for British children in subjects from the British Primary Curriculum combined with specialist sports tuition, activities & excursions

- Discounts for siblings and groups are available
Language and Music For Life, Summer Music Camps in UK 2026 - all levels & backgrounds
Courses / Programs
• Founded in 1997, Language and Music for Life (LMFL) offers a unique, tailored 2-week intensive summer music and language courses for British & international students in North Yorkshire, England.

• LMFL provides quality one-to-one training in a wide range of instruments & voice tuition to enthusiastic musicians of all levels & ages (children aged 5+, teenagers & adults). In addition, we offer English and foreign language classes in private lessons or small groups.

• Designed primarily for highly motivated musicians with a willingness to learn; enabling them to derive maximum benefit from high quality tuition, the course is open to musicians preparing for national, international exams or competitions, skilled amateurs and "tourist musicians".

Our Summer Course 2026 will be hosted by Giggleswick School, a co-educational day and boarding school in a beautiful part of North Yorkshire, England. It is accessible from all parts of the UK through excellent road, rail and air links (Approximately 380km from London, 57 km from Leeds, and 100km from Manchester. The closest international airport is Manchester International Airport, just 70 miles away, with direct flights from major cities in UK, USA & Europe).

• During the course, students can take world-recognized Trinity College London exams.

• Trinity College London provides exams & qualifications in over 60 countries, and LMFL provides our students with the opportunity to take Trinity College music qualifications.
Summer Music Camp UK
2 weeks in July 2026

• Musical Tuition & Masterclasses:
Individual tuition in Violin, Viola, Cello, Double Bass, Electric Bass, Guitar (Classical & Jazz), Harp, Bassoon, Clarinet, Flute, Oboe, Saxophone, Trombone, Trumpet & Drums (Jazz & Pop). Orchestra conducting; Composition; Choir; Chamber music; Jazz ensemble.

• Singing / Vocals: Classical Vocals - technique & interpretation of classical songs & arias, Jazz Vocals (individual classes). Opera workshop, Songwriting.

• Languages: English, French, Spanish, Italian & German. IELTS test preparation option (1 -1 or in group tuition).
Reach Cambridge - Academic Camps in UK & Online
Courses / Programs
• Give your teenager an unforgettable experience at the world-famous Cambridge University! Our summer 2024 camps in Cambridge are still scheduled to take place as normal!

• Located approximately 50 miles north-east of London in the East Anglia region in the east of England, Reach Cambridge offers residential spring and summer courses for high school / secondary school students aged 14-18 from the UK and around the world.

• Our summer programs are 2 or 4 weeks long and take place in July & August.

• With highly trained supervisor staff & teaching staff from the University, we guarantee a program run by professionals who care about your child's safety, education & enjoyment whilst on the immersive cultural experience Reach Cambridge provides.

• As well as an unrivaled academic environment, students experience British culture in the stimulating and distinguished surroundings of the University City of Cambridge.

• Students stay in one of Cambridge University’s colleges or in our central Cambridge headquarters, ‘Reach Hall’.

• Our fun, academic programs help to prepare students for university and Reach Cambridge students are encouraged to fully immerse themselves in college life.

• Reach Cambridge combines classes, lectures and workshops – often led by top academics from leading institutions including Cambridge, Oxford and London universities.

• Each course is specially designed to complement high school studies, whilst also offering a glimpse of University-style learning.
Spring Camp in March - April

2 or 4 week Summer Camps in July / August

• Biotechnology
• Computer Science
• Economics & Business Management
• Engineering
• English Language (ESOL) & Leadership
• English Literature & Creative Writing
• Journalism & Media
• Law
• Life Sciences & Medicine
• Maths
• Physics & Astronomy
• Politics & International Relations
• Psychology
• SAT Preparation
• STEM (science, technology, engineering & maths)

Online Pre-University Courses (more to follow shortly)
ISSOS Summer School in Cambridge, England 2026
Courses / Programs
• 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.
Summer 2026 - Residential Programmes for international students ages 13-18:

• 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
ATE Superweeks, Worcestershire
Courses / Programs
Imaginative, fantastic residential adventure holidays for 8-16s, run by The ATE Trust - an Educational Trust and not-for-profit with over 50 years of summer camp expertise.

Our prices include absolutely everything including bed and board, a day trip, equipment, supervision, materials and our prices even include travel to and from the centre from 17 major Uk towns and cities.

Extra services offered include centre stayovers for consecutive Superweeks and Airport Transfers from Birmingham International Airport and Heathrow Airport.
Programme 2015

28th March - 4th April
Easter Egg Stravaganza 8-14 £399 The Tythe Barn

*10% off when you book before 13th March!*

Week 1: 27th Jul - 3rd Aug

The GreATE Escape 8-14 £419 Bredenbury Court

Week 2: 4th - 11th Aug

The Wild Things 10-15 £419 Penn Wood

Week 3: 12th- 19th Aug

UltimATE Fun & Games 8-14 £419 Tythe Barn

(A)TEam Challenge 10-15 £419 Frank's Place

Week 4: 20th - 27th Aug

Team:InvestigATE 8-14 £419 Moor Park

Team:ImaginATE 8-14 £419 Moor Park

The Final Fling 14-16 £419 The Tythe Barn

The Big Bash 10-15 £419 Bredenbury Court
Summer Language Camps, Scotland
Courses / Programs
• Immerse your child or teenager in a second language environment while experiencing the stunning countryside of Scotland in summer 2024.

• Join language summer immersion camps in Scotland for both UK-based and international students aged 6-17.

• Whether you are flying to Glasgow or Edinburgh airports or traveling by train, our team will be happy to arrange a pick-up for you.

Student Testimonial:
“The staff are friendly, cheerful and very organised. I loved the activities like capture the flag, crate building, the water fight and the team-building. I would recommend camp to all my friends.”
Residential, Language Learning Summer Camps in Scotland:

• Participants choose English, French, Spanish, German, or Italian

Launch Camp
• 2 or 4 day camp for young children aged 6-11
• Includes outdoor language learning, raft building, climbing and film-making

International Camp
• 11-day residential summer camp for UK & international students aged 12-17
• 1 hour from Glasgow.
• With digital media projects & outdoor adventure activities