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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2. Royal Conservatoire of Scotland, Glasgow

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Located in Glasgow City Centre, The Royal Conservatoire is Scotland's national centre of professional vocational training in performance arts. We provide a range of Short Summer Courses in a range of performing and production arts disciplines (Dance, Drama, Music, Production, and Screen) designed for children and young adults ages 1-17 from all over the world.

Each summer we present a packed programme of performing arts classes for young people (and adults). The wide variety of these summer courses are distinctive in the way that we use performing arts to allow our students to share their views, ideas and passions with each other.

Our summer schools are specialist courses designed and delivered by the Royal Conservatoire’s tutors, lecturers and professors who teach our undergraduate and postgraduate students. For the majority of our courses we have an open access policy. We welcome learners at all levels of experience and are committed to reducing barriers to participation in the arts.

The ethos of our work is built upon the belief that the arts can contribute to the development of the whole person. We value inter-disciplinary working, use traditional and contemporary practices to inform our teaching, and support the principle of access to excellence for all.

Short Summer Courses in the Performing Arts:

Music courses:
- Early Years Music (Ages 1-4)
- Guitar (12-17)
- Percussion (12-17)
- Junkyard Jam (8-11)
- How does your Garden Grow? (5-7)
- Music (14-17)

Drama courses:
- The Ghost Ship (9-11)
- Time Capsule (12-14)
- Drama (15-17)
- Devised Theatre (15-17)
- Musical Theatre (15-17)
- Acting with Text (15-17)...

Dance courses:
- Dance Technique (11-14)
- Modern Ballet (10-14)

Screen / Production Courses:
- Performance and Film (15-17)
- Stage Production (13-17)

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3. The Cambridge Centre for Languages

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Established in 1982, The Cambridge Centre for Languages in Cambridge, Southeast England, has an international reputation for providing quality English language summer courses and is accredited by the British Council. Our summer courses are held the magnificent campus of The Perse Centre in Union Lane, just minutes from Cambridge city centre.

Our courses are designed for 12-16 year old students, and we put special emphasis on communicative skills. Students can avail of 6 different start dates for summer 2024, and can choose 2,3,4 or 6-week courses.

Our purpose is to to create an international environment where students from all over the world may learn about the lanugage, life and cultural heritage not only of Britain, but also of other countries. We also offer students the chance to take Trinity College London Exam in Spoken English.

English & Activity Summer Courses for Students Ages 12-16:

- 2,3,4 or 6-week study options

- 18 hours language instruction per week plus activities & excursions to historical & cultural places

- Small class sizes (max 15 students)

- Focus on listening, reading, writing and speaking English

- Classroom activities such as role-play, simulated situations and language games give students practice in communicative language skills.

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4. 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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5. ACCORD International Summer Schools

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ACCORD International Summer Schools welcomes children, teenagers, and young adults from all over the world to its four centres on the South Coast of England. We provide supervised English summer camp programs for non-native English speaking students ages 8-17 that includes an enjoyable English language learning experience - together with organised sports, activities and excursion programme. Our summer courses contain 15 hours of English lessons per week, with 7 levels of English from beginner to proficient learners.

Students can register by the week, and our courses are personal and of high quality. Students can be assured of an exciting and enjoyable experience while improving their English at the same time. The price includes 15 hours of English lessons, full-board residential accommodation, afternoon and evening sports and activities, 1 half-day excursion per week and 2 full-day excursions per week. Full-board residential accommodation is available for all students.

Camp locations include:
- Moira House in Eastbourne for children ages 8-17 & Family Programme
- Rossall School in Fleetwood for children ages 8-17
- Barnard Castle School in Barnard Castle for children ages 8-17

English Language Summer Camps for Students - Ages 8-17:

- 15 hours of English lessons per week in groups of a similar age and level (max. 12 students per class).

- 7 levels of English from beginner to proficient learners.

- Fully qualified teachers with experience teaching a younger age group and a passion for their job. Students are encouraged to get involved in class and talk as much as possible in English

- Sports, activities and excursions

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6. UK Film School - Residential Summer Filmmaking Course

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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.

5-Day. Residential Summer Filmmaking Course:
- 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.

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7. St Clare's Oxford

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St Clare's is a private, residential English language school in the centre of Oxford, England. We provide short summer courses (2-6 weeks) for juniors, teens, and IB students from around the world.

We have a high reputation for excellent teachers, quality student accommodation, a wide number of activities and excursions. Our summer courses give international students the opportunity to live and socialise with native English speaking students.

St. Clare’s seeks to nurture in our students a life-long passion for learning and an enduring commitment to global citizenship. We welcome students of all nationalities and cultures who will benefit from, and contribute to, our learning community.

As well as academic English lessons, an exciting range of sports, cultural and social activities keeps your child busy all day – around the playing fields, tennis courts, sports hall and heated outdoor pool of the campus.

Summer Courses for Juniors (ages 10-15)
- 18 English lessons per week
- Elementary to Advanced levels
- Duration: 3 or 6 weeks

Summer Courses for Teens (ages 15-17)
- English Language Courses at all levels
- Duration: 2-4+ weeks
- College residence or homestay
- Activity and excursion programme

Summer IB Introduction Course (ages 15+)
- Duration: 3 weeks
- Week 1: Language and Literature
- Week 2: Science and Arts
- Week 3: Mathematics and Humanities

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8. Reach Cambridge - Academic Camps in UK & Online

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• 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)

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9. Samiad Summer School, Nottingham

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Samiad is a summer school provider that offers residential English summer courses to children (ages 8-12) and teenagers (ages 13-17) from around the world.

Combining quality English language classes with fun excursions and activities, we give our junior students the opportunity to improve their English, whilst enjoying the history and culture that the United Kingdom has to offer.

Our residential English courses take place in Trent College, a quality-approved boarding school just 8 miles from Nottingham City Centre and less than 2.5 hours drive north of London. Children will sleep in shared or dorm style rooms. Boys and girls are separated and children will be placed in groups of a similar age range.

Our summer English camps are two weeks duration in the months of July and August, incorporating English language tuition, exciting educational trips to historical places in the UK and an action-packed activities schedule. You will have the opportunity to try new experiences and meet new people from all over the world.

2-week summer English courses for children (ages 8-12) and teenagers (ages 13-17)

- English Language Summer School: Includes 20 hours of English classes & 2 excursions per week as well as a full activity programme.

- English Language Summer School with Horse Riding: Also includes 2 hours per week of private horse riding lessons (additional hours can be purchased). 1 day per week of hands-on learning about looking after horses at the stables.

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10. University of St Andrews - Hockey and Rugby Summer Camp

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The University of St Andrews is offering a week-long summer hockey and rugby programmes for students ages 12-17 in July on the beautiful east coast of Scotland, UK.

Our week long summer programme is all-inclusive. It takes place at the world-famous University of St. Andrews and gives the student the chance to experience University life and take full advantage of the facilities, culture and history it has to offer.

There is the potential for a 2 week option, please get in touch for further details.

Week-Long Summer Camp for Boys & Girls:

Residential Hockey and Rugby Camps:
- For students ages 12-17

Camps will be supported by coaches with international experience.