Pear Tree Education offers residential summer ESL programs in the UK, Canada and USA for school groups and individual students (ages 10 to 18 years). Our programs allow international students who are not native English speakers to combine English language study with cultural trips abroad during the summer holidays.

Our UK locations include London, Oxford, Cambridge, Horsham, Canterbury, Guildford and Royal Holloway. We also provide camps in New York, Boston, Los Angeles and San Diego, USA, as well as Vancouver and the Rockies in Canada.

ESL Summer School (July & August):

- For students ages 10-18 who aren't native English speakers. Combine ESL studies with cultural trips to England’s most famous landmarks.

- Sample Activities include Performing arts classes, Mini Olympics, Sports tournaments, Tennis, Cricket, Rugby, Academic project clubs

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2. HG Education and Robotics, South Hertfordshire

Courses / Programs

HG Education and Robotics provide LEGO robotic workshops and summer camps in the Elstree area of South Hertfordshire for children and teenagers ages 6-18. Elstree is situated only 20km from Central London and easily accessible by road and rail. We team up with local schools to offer fun and educational activities for UK and international children across all six weeks of the summer holidays.

Our summer camp for kids is available on a Day Pass basis. HG Education allocates the passes daily so that each child / parent can select from a number of different LEGO activities to do on the day. The LEGO themes we offer are run over a 3 or 5 day course.

Our LEGO summer camp for kids are a great mix of children’s educational activities and interaction – with a real emphasis on having fun! It provides an opportunity for your child to build on their learning via a mix of LEGO related programs. Allowing children to think for themselves, learn and pick up new skills in a great environment and share the experience with friends is a winning formula for all. All HG Education staff are routinely CRB checked and cleared for working with children.

Summer Courses for Children & Teenagers (Ages 6-18)

- LEGO robotic workshops for kids and camps during holiday time

Year-Round Courses:
- After school activities and after school clubs for kids in Herts (primarily in St.Albans and Hatfield), Bucks, Beds and NW London (Barnet)
- LEGO-based children’s birthday parties for 4-16 year olds

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3. Arts University Bournemouth - Summer Courses

Courses / Programs

• 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

2 Week Creative Arts Summer School:
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

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4. Strings & Piano UK International Summer School

Courses / Programs

William Bruce, Head of Strings at Junior Guildhall School of Music and Drama, will be delivering the Strings & Piano UK International Summer School at Claremont School in East Sussex, in the south of England.

A two-week residential course focusing on String, Piano, Choral and Kodály aural training.

Our 2018 Summer School is set to be an exciting year! Maksim Stsura, Vanessa David, Hugh Molloy, Gonzalo Acosta, Esther Hargittai and Sebastian Muller will all be joining William Bruce to lead chamber groups, choral workshops, specialist theory classes, orchestral performances and Kodály method teaching.

To complement the daily tuition, students will have the opportunity to see a musical on London's West End and tour the Royal Academy of Music.

The Strings & Piano UK International Summer School is for students aged 10 - 17 who are Grade 3 to Grade 8 plus in their chosen instrument (or ABRSM equivalent) and will take place from the 23rd July - 6th August 2018 at Claremont School.

"You've learned the rest, now learn from the best"

Two-week residential music course for students aged 10 - 17 who are Grade 3 to Grade 8:

String Course - Dedicated string programme for Violin, Viola, Cello and Double Bass players.

Piano Course - Dedicated piano programme for enthusiastic pianists.

Both courses, include kodály choral technique training to complement student's chosen instrument.

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5. Young Film Academy

Courses / Programs

Based in Central London, Young Film Academy (YFA) is the UK’s leading filmmaking provider for children & teenagers ages 5-17. We run practical filmmaking courses and workshops for young people that focus on completing a film – from planning to titling. Each year we work nationwide to help 7,500 young people complete their first digital films, from West End-premiered movies to curriculum-linked film projects in schools.

Young Film Academy is a hub partner for the British Film Institute (BFI) Film Academy Network, designing and delivering bespoke educational film projects for the UKʼs largest arts institutions, right down to small groups of kids who just want to have fun making movies at home...

Our workshops use digital filmmaking technology readily available to young people and teaches them how to become filmmakers in their own right from a younger age than many would think.

Founded in 2004, YFA is the education arm of Magma Pictures. For the first time, Young British filmmakers have a unique opportunity to study along side Magma’s professionals through YFA’s practical filmmaking programs.

Filmmaking Courses for Children & Teenagers Ages 6-17:

- Live Remote Filmmaking Courses (Online)
- Residential Summer Camp - 1 or 2 weeks
- 10-week BFI Film Academy course
- One Day Film School Courses
- One Day Filmmaking Courses
- 4-Day Filmmaking Courses
- "Rough Cut" Workshops
- Fast Track Courses
- Arts Festival Courses
- Movie Parties

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6. Reach Cambridge - Academic Camps in UK & Online

Courses / Programs

• Give your teenager an unforgettable experience at the world-famous Cambridge University! Our summer 2022 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)

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7. ISSOS, Summer School 2022 at St Andrews & Cambridge Universities

Courses / Programs

• GREAT NEWS! For summer 2022, campus programs Return for both UK and international students: St Andrews Session 1: 29 June - 20 July 2022
St Andrews Session 2: 24 July - 14 August 2022
Cambridge: 13 July - 3 August 2022
Yale, USA: ISSOS at Yale will return in 2023.

• ISSOS will again offer stimulating, all-inclusive 3-week summer courses in 2022 for international students aged 13-18.

• The programs will be held in July and August in St. Andrews in Scotland and Cambridge in England - university towns that provide a stunning, unique and safe location.

• Both UK summer schools operate from the world-famous universities and take full advantage of their fantastic facilities.

• Our residential summer schools aim to offer a balanced experience of academics, fun and culture.

• ISSOS are proud to provide high quality academic programs which attract students from all over the world, representing over 80 nationalities.

• ISSOS will also provide a 3-week residential academic summer camp at Yale University in USA for international students in 2022.

Summer 2022 - Residential Programmes:

Academic Program options - St. Andrews:
• English Language
• Study Skills
• IB Extended Essay
• Debate Program
• Youth Leadership
• Creative Writing

with 1 Elective: Film, Art, Theatre, Golf, or Tennis.

Academic Program options - Cambridge:
• English Language
• Study Skills
• Debating
• Journalism
• Business Studies & Entrepreneurship

with 1 Elective: Photography, Outdoor Leadership, Theatre, or Tennis.

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8. Kings Camps

Courses / Programs

Kings Camps is part of the Kings Foundation, a UK registered charity that’s dedicated to helping young people reach their potential. We provide sports and activity camps at over 50 locations across the UK to children ages 4-17 during school holidays and in the summer months.

Our summer camps are available to kids and teens from the UK and around the world. Our camps take place in cities and towns across the UK including London, Birmingham, Manchester, Bristol, Sheffield, Newcastle, Glasgow, Cardiff, and more.

Kings Camps equip children with essential life skills and an understanding that being active is essential to health and well-being. We provide inclusive sports programmes to engage and inspire.

Parent Testimonial:
“Thanks to the team at Kings Camps for a great week – my son cannot wait to go again! Super leadership, great discipline and a lot of fun – the best of its kind around."
- Lee Edwards, Leeds Met Carnegie

Camps / Sports Camps for Kids & Teens Ages 4-17:

- We bring together the best elements of sports and holiday clubs to provide friendship, fun and exciting adventures for young people

Camps include:
- Multi-Active
- Rookie Sports Leadership Award
- International Soccer Schools (ISS)
- International Cricket Schools
- Splash Swimming
- Movement and Dance
- Team Challenge

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9. Language and Music For Life, Summer Music Camps in UK

Courses / Programs

• Language and Music for Life (LMFL) is committed to providing quality training in classical music, brass, jazz, voice tuition, English and foreign languages to students of all ages through our unique summer music and language courses in Llandovery, south-west Wales, UK.

• We offer intensive 2 or 3-week (if you take the optional intensive pre-course) summer music and language courses in to highly-motivated musicians (children aged 5+, teens & adults).

• LMFL courses are designed primarily for highly motivated musicians with a level of musical knowledge enabling them to derive maximum benefit from high quality tuition.

• Courses are open to musicians preparing for national, international exams or competitions, skilled amateurs and "tourist musicians".

• During the course, students have the opportunity to take world-recognized Trinity College London exams in music.

• The classes take place on campus at Llandovery College, a co-educational day and boarding school in Llandovery, a market town in Carmarthenshire, approximately 5 hours by train from London, 1.5 hours from Swansea, & 45 minutes from Cardiff International Airport.

• Young musicians under 12 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. However, we will accept unaccompanied children from the age of 11, but they must be at an advanced level and known to us from attending a previous LMFL course.

• We also offer a music summer camp in the south of France for adults, youth (aged 18+) at advanced level or professional musicians.

2 weeks or 3 weeks with optional intensive Pre-Course

• Musical Tuition / Masterclasses:
Orchestra conducting; Composition; Choir; Chamber music; Violin, Viola, Piano, Recorder, Harp, Flute & Piccolo; Saxophone, Clarinet, Brass, Oboe, Guitar (acoustic & electric), Cello, Drums & Voice classes.

• Classical Singing:
Vocal technique & interpretation of classical songs & arias.

• Languages: English, French, Spanish, Italian & German.

• Optional 1-week Pre-Course in English, French, German or Spanish + music tuition (chamber music & choir)

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10. Acorn International Summer School, Bristol

Courses / Programs

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.

International Summer School for UK & International Children - ages 5-15:

- 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

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