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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2. 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

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3. 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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4. 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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5. Sunshine Studios - Hip Hop Dancing Summer School

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• Sunshine Dance Studios is one of the UK's largest Dance & Arts Studios, with dance courses and classes in various locations in northwest England including Manchester City Centre, Blackburn, and Blackpool.

• We are also offering summer dance programs in Los Angeles, Norway, China, and Egypt for children, teens, and young adults in their 20's.

• At our Hip Hop Dancing Summer Schools in Manchester, Blackpool and Bolton, we offer 2-week Hip Hop intensive summer school programmes for locally-based students and international students.

• This course consists of Hip Hop, Street, Locking, Popping and Break Dancing, as well as English Language and Culture Classes.

• We provide dance courses for children, with camps for 3-6 and 6-12 year olds, as well as courses for teens and young adults ages 12+.

• We have different levels within our camps: beginners, intermediates and advanced (serious dancers or pros) so you can learn at your own pace. Our groups are divided by ability rather than age group.

• In addition, we offer an intense international dance camp for hard core dance training with all the best overseas choreographers. This course is for serious dancers who are wanting to push themselves to their maximum potential.

Hip Hop Dancing Summer Courses:

• 2-week Hip Hop Intensive Summer School for both local and international students at beginner, intermediate & advanced levels. (Ages 12+)

• Intense International Dance Camp (for Advanced / Professional dancers)

• Under 12's Hip Hop Summer School

• House Dance International (HDI) Summer Camp

• 3-6 Years Dance Summer School

• Optional English Language Classes

Specific contact pages

For International Students

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6. Chelsea FC Foundation Soccer Schools, Nike Soccer Camps with Chelsea FC Foundation & Arsenal Football Development Summer Schools

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• Soccer Camps International is a UK soccer schools specialist provider. We offer access to some of the most prestigious summer football camps in the London area, including Chelsea FC Foundation Soccer Schools and Arsenal Football Development Summer Schools.

• Chelsea FC Foundation Soccer Schools offers 2-week soccer camps in London for boys ages 9-17 which can be combined with optional quality English language classes.

• Chelsea camps are held at Chelsea FC's training ground in Cobham (1 hour south-west of London), with accommodation in Roehampton University, just 7 miles south-west of Central London.

• Nike Soccer Camps with Chelsea FC Foundation offers weekly football camps in London for boys 9-17 & girls 12-17 which can be combined with optional quality English language classes.

• Arsenal Football Development Summer Schools provides residential football camps for boys ages 9-17 at 4 convenient locations in London and Southern England.

Participant Testimonial:
"I made some good friends at the camp. The Chelsea camp improved my speed, focus and decision making. This helped me to progress in my confidence level as a person on and off the pitch."
- Jervay, Bermuda, 13

Residential Summer Soccer Camps for Boys & Girls:

Arsenal Football Development Summer Schools:
• 1 or 2-week summer soccer camps for boys ages 9-17. English language lessons optional

Chelsea FC Foundation Soccer Schools:
• Weekly summer soccer camps for boys ages 9-17 (with optional English classes)

Nike Soccer Camps with Chelsea FC Foundation
• Camps for boys 9-17 & girls 12-17

We also work in association with:

• Manchester City Football Language School
• Manchester City Football Performance Program
• Liverpool FC International Academy
• Brighton FC Soccer Schools and Language Camp

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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. Hakeem Olajuwon City of Birmingham Basketball Summer Camp

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Be part of NBA Legend, MVP and Champion, Hall of Famer, and Olympic gold medallist, Hakeem 'The Dream' Olajuwon's, ground breaking Summer Basketball Camp in Birmingham on July 25th-29th.

With residential and non residential options available, this camp is the first of its kind in the City of Birmingham, and will be for all players.

In addition to the presence of NBA 'Hall of Fame' inductee Hakeem, the organisers have engaged Coaches from Houston recommended by Hakeem, including Donte Mathis and Kenneth Gamble, together with some of the UK's leading Coaches in basketball development.

Hakeem Olajuwon's City of Birmingham Basketball Summer Camp

- For boys & girls of all ages - up to 18 and beyond
- Residential & non-residential options

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9. 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.

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10. Hua Hsia Chinese School, North London

Courses / Programs

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• Since 2001, we have taught more than 2,000 children and adults aged between 3 and 90 to speak and write Mandarin.

• Hua Hsia Chinese School is one of the UK's leading Chinese language schools, with branches in Hampstead in the borough of Camden in North Central London, and Southgate in the borough of Enfield in North London.

• This summer, Hua Hsia is offering fantastic week-long Chinese activity and culture camps for children ages 3 and up.

• All of our summer activities place an emphasis on the learning of Chinese language and culture. Our camp uses innovative teaching methods and fun activities to generate children’s interests in learning Chinese.

• Our experienced teachers with CRBs will help the children to explore Chinese language and culture, and even gain some Chinese learning methods.

• We are partially-funded by the Taiwanese government, so experienced Chinese Masters from Taiwan will guide our students to explore Chinese art, practice their physical strength, and practice the Chinese language through fun activities.

• We believe that learning Mandarin cannot be separated from learning Chinese culture, so our dedicated kids summer camp offers students the ideal opportunity to practice their Chinese and experience Chinese culture.

• Chinese Summer Camps (ages 3+)
Duration: 1-week. Activities include: Brush painting, Calligraphy, Chinese Arts & Crafts, Chinese Cookery course, Rhymes and Songs & more.

• Easter Camps (ages 3+)
Our 1-week Easter camps aim to use innovative teaching methods and fun activities to generate children’s interests in learning Chinese.

• Year-round Chinese classes for children
Ages 5-12 / weekdays with activities

• Private Chinese Lessons during Summer holidays
For children, teenagers & adults at a location that suits you