Oxford International Study Centre is a renowned institute of higher education in the centre of Oxford, just one hour north of London. Each Summer during we hold Junior Programmes for UK and international students ages 16+ with a choice of four study options and many memorable excursions and leisure activities.

Each programme consists of a weekly schedule of a minimum of twenty to thirty lessons of tuition with specialist teachers, projects and cultural visits every weekday afternoon, and a full-day weekend excursion. Homestay accommodation is normally with Oxford families, although students over sixteen may choose to reside in the University.

We are accredited by the Accreditation Service for International Colleges, which is one of the professional organisations licensed by the Government (along with the British Council) for approving independent colleges. We are also associate members of the European Council of International Schools.

Academic Summer Programmes including excursions & leisure activities for students ages 16+:

- Language, Culture and Communications
- Academic preparation for school and university students
- Cultural and Business Programmes
- Tailor-made Programmes for groups or individuals

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2. Summer Boarding Courses Limited

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Summer Boarding Courses, in conjunction with leading British boarding schools, operates high quality, accredited UK summer school courses for international students in ideal locations in Bournemouth and Oxford in the South of England. The challenging and stimulating summer boarding courses for children and teenagers provide a truly international experience in fantastic locations. Our unique English language and activity programmes ensure the students return home after an unforgettable summer.

As with UK boarding students during the academic year, international students attending a summer boarding course will enjoy a huge variety of experiences inside and outside the classroom, all shared with other students from around the world.

Boarding is a traditional British experience that brings out the best in children and gives them independence, along with the skills to allow them to embrace life’s challenges.

English Language Summer Schools:

- SBC Oxford Summer School (8-12 years)

- SBC Canford International Summer School (11-15 years)

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

- SBC at Eton College (13-16 years)

- SBC at Wellington College (13-16 years)

- Oxford College Summer School (15-17 years)

- Cambridge College Summer School (15-17 years)

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3. Kings Camps

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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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4. Manor Courses

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Manor Courses is a family-run residential, summer school offering English language courses for young international students. Established in 1970, we are located in West Sussex in the South of England, 10 km from Brighton and 15km from Gatwick. We provide residential English language Summer courses for children aged 8-17, and their families. Students can choose to stay for 1-5 week courses during July and August.

Manor Courses offers a warm and friendly environment in a beautiful location at Hurst College, which is a boarding school set on 130 acres of privately-owned countryside. The exciting range of first class sport, social and residential facilities on campus make Hurst College a safe and healthy environment.

We combine several essential components to provide our students with the ultimate summer school experience, including a dedication to high-quality tuition and stimulating sports and social activities programme with professional supervision. Over the years we have been expanding, welcoming an increasing number of nationalities.

Our family (the Directors) live at the college all summer, and promise 24-hour support for students, parents, agents and teachers.

Boarding English Summer Courses for Young Learners &; Teenagers (ages 8-17), for All Levels:

- 18 hours of English language tuition per week, with an extensive sports and recreational activity programme. Students can choose to stay for 1-5 week courses during July and August.

- We also offer English courses for the parents / younger brothers and sisters of the enrolled student.

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5. International Summer School for Teens in Oxford (Worcester College campus), London & Scotland UK

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Join us for an exclusive pre-university experience in Oxford, UK in summer 2024:
For teenagers of ages 15-18 years old.

ISSFT was born from an admiration of the international school and Baccalaureate system. We are passionate about working with young people of different cultures, to spark their imagination and inspire them for the future.

ISSFT's Worcester College campus is situated in the historic city of Oxford, England, and provides 26 acres of award-winning gardens and woodland, a lake, on-site sports fields, and an historic orchard. Students can socialise and shop in the extensive range of trendy stores and buzzing cafes that make up the city centre.

The University of Oxford is one of the leading and most famous universities in the world. Oxford has educated a wide range of notable alumni, including 28 prime ministers of the United Kingdom and many heads of state and government from around the world.

Airport transfers are included to and from London Heathrow, the third largest airport in the world by international passenger traffic, and operates regular flights for most destinations globally.

Excellent location for a summer camp in the UK:
• World's best university
• Historic central location
• Safe campus
• 24 hour supervision
• Outstanding accommodation and facilities
• 60 minutes from London's Heathrow airport.

3-week Residential Summer Programme, Oxford UK

•Boys & Girls 15-18 years old (British & international)
•Students choose 1 Academic + 1 Elective course
•Social, teamwork & confidence building activities in afternoons & evenings

Academic Courses (39 Hours)
•Intensive English Language
•English Literature with Creative Writing
•English Academic Writing (for Advanced English EFL students)
•Global Leadership (Politics, Philosophy & Economics)
•Study Skills - PRE IB, I-GCSE & SAT exam prep

Sport/Creative Courses
•Tennis
•Photography
•Sports Leadership
•Theatre / Drama / Acting
•Introduction to Coding and Big Data

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6. Oxford Study Courses - World leading educational experiences

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Oxford Study Courses delivers short academic programmes and exam revision courses around the world.

Established in 1990, we have been supporting students at every step of their IB Diploma Programme for the past thirty years, working with experienced teachers renowned within the International Baccalaureate community.

Summer academic programmes and IB Diploma Revision Courses:

Pre-IB Diploma Course
Designed for students who are about to start their IB Diploma.

Mid-IB Diploma Course
For students entering their final year of the IB Diploma Programme. Revision of of the first year material and preparation for the second year.

IB Diploma Revision Courses
Intense courses for Year 2 students about to take final exams in May or November.

Discovery Course in Oxford
For students between 16 – 19 who want a pathway to discover their potential.

Tuscany Visual Art Course
1 or 2 week course for current or future art students.

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7. Brighton Institute of Modern Music

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Situated just two minutes from the beach in Brighton, East Sussex on the south coast of England, the Brighton Institute of Modern Music (BIMM) provides two unique and dynamic summer courses for musicians ages 11+ who are looking to develop their technique and confidence as live performers. Our Music Radar Summer Course is designed for those who love classic rock, while our Metal Hammer Summer Course is for all the metal heads out there.

Each Summer Course is a 5 day week, consisting of dedicated tuition on your instrument (guitar, bass, drums & vocals), followed by a live performance workshop every afternoon to hone your performance skills on a stage guided by your tutors and a different special guest each day.

Our Summer Courses are open to all musicians who are not absolute beginners on their instrument (and ages 11+). We always have a good mix of ages on our Summer Courses, so remember - you're never too old or too young to rock out!

In addition to our superb teaching spaces, with full PA and backline, we have put together a comprehensive collection of pro-vintage and modern equipment for all specialisms, with which the musicians at BIMM are encouraged to develop their own style and innovative approaches.

5-Day Summer Music Courses for Developing Musicians Ages 11+

"Music Radar Summer School" - for fans of classic rock. Modules include:

- Technical Development; Pre Production; Live Performance; Workshop Rehearsals; Final Live Performance

"Metal Hammer Summer School" - for metal lovers. Modules include:

- Technical Development; Pre Production; Live Performance; Workshop Rehearsals; Final Live Performance

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8. Summer Language Camps, Scotland

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• 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

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9. Acorn International Summer School, Bristol

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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

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10. Summer Language Camps, Scotland

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• Located in the stunning countryside of Scotland, a range of residential language camps in summer and during the academic school year for primary & secondary school students from the UK, Europe and around the world (aged 6-17).

• We offer fun, meaningful language immersion programmes in English, French, Spanish, Italian and German, run by qualified language teachers and native speakers.

• Through small, project-based immersion morning classes, campers learn without a classroom atmosphere.

• Afternoons are full of adventure outdoor activities and sport - from climbing and fencing to capture the flag and Highland Games.

• Our International Camp brings together native speakers from across the world so that they make friends and learn from each other.

• Campers share their native languages and make friends with native speakers of the language they are studying. Our staff provide an authentic multilingual and multicultural flare to our camps.

Residential Language Learning Summer Camps in Scotland:

Learn English, French, Spanish, Italian or German.

INTERNATIONAL CAMP
• South Ayrshire
• For UK & international students aged 12-17
• 11 day all-inclusive summer language camps 1 hour south of Glasgow
• Afternoon sport & cultural activities

CAMP
• Glasgow area
• For children aged 6-11
• 2 day or 4 day all-inclusive camp

Academic School Year language immersion residential camps for primary & secondary students.

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