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Summer School For 13-Year-Olds

We understand that preparing for a 13-year-old to study away from home can be both exciting and daunting. As the UK’s Top-Ranked Multi-Campus Summer School (As ranked by EL Gazette, 2019 – 2023), you can trust us to deliver a truly memorable summer experience in a multi-national, fun, and secure setting. The balance of support, supervision, and mentoring from our expert staff ensures that students will have an unforgettable experience during their stay with us.

Our range of innovative programmes offers students a combination of award-winning academic courses, with exciting cultural excursions and activities. We pride ourselves on delivering the best possible overall experience to students in our summer courses, tailored to age ranges from 6 years old to 17 years old. We are proud to be the only Multi-Campus Summer School to hold 15/15 ‘Areas of Strength’ in a British Council inspection, including Care of Students, Teaching, and Leisure Opportunities.

Browse our courses below

Students can choose from an exciting range of courses, created specifically for international learners. As well as our General English course, suitable for Beginner level (A1) or above, we offer several courses through which students learn the English language through the study of a subject. Suitable for Intermediate level (B1) or above, such courses range from Global Young Leaders to Mini-MBA™. Learn more about our Course Aims here. 

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  • Adventure Programmes

    Future Entrepreneur

    Two weeks building English through the world of business — entrepreneurship, marketing and money — developing and presenting ideas of…

    • Location:Headington Oxford
    • Ages:12 – 16
    • Duration:2 or 4 weeks
    • English Level:B1+
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    Future Scientists

    Two weeks building English through the language and ideas of science, exploring themes from biology, chemistry and physics.

    • Location:Headington Oxford
    • Ages:12 – 16
    • Duration:2 or 4 weeks
    • English Level:B1+
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  • Adventure Programmes

    Wild Science

    Two weeks building English through science, adventure and the natural world at Camp Headington in Oxford.

    • Location:Camp Headington
    • Ages:10 – 14
    • Duration:2 Weeks
    • English Level:A2+
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Carlos

Tremendous development in their English

Our children have attended the Summer Boarding Courses for two consecutive years and we (parents) have witnessed a tremendous development in their English command and, more importantly, their confidence and happiness to experience the program again. It is a very satisfying and rewarding adventure for children willing to improve their language abilities and meet different cultures.

Carlos

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Residential Summer School & Day Camps

The beautiful grounds to SBC Canford for a Summer Boarding Courses

Ages 11-15

SBC at Canford School

SBC Canford Summer School takes place at Canford School, ‘Independent Boarding School of the Year’ (2018) and ‘Tatler Public School of the Year’ (2019). The idyllic grounds and impressive facilities give students a traditional British boarding school experience. Students will join an engaging academic programme of their choice. Outside of the classroom, an exciting programme of activities and events are planned every day.
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Eton College Building

Ages 12-16

SBC at Eton College Summer School

Summer Boarding Courses at Eton College provide our students with the opportunity to study at one of the world’s most famous schools. Founded in 1440 by King Henry VI, Eton College has educated 20 British Prime Ministers as well as numerous authors, scientists, actors, Olympians and explorers. The historic and prestigious venue offers a truly inspiring learning environment for our students to study a variety of exciting courses. Close to London, Eton College provides the perfect location for a summer school experience.
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Ages 13-16

Headington Oxford Summer School

Headington Oxford Summer School (Ages 13-16) is located in the beautiful city of Oxford, just a 30-minute walk from the city centre. Headington School provides students with an idyllic setting in which to study and meet other students from around the world. The programme offers teenage students a great combination of English language learning, cultural excursions and activities; providing a truly memorable summer experience.
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Ages 13-17

Earlscliffe Summer School

A UNESCO school situated in the coastal town of Folkestone in the county of Kent, ‘The Garden of England’, Earlscliffe is ideally located for both access to London and to a variety of local attractions.  The Earlscliffe campus is composed of seven Victorian and Edwardian buildings, all recently renovated to provide high-quality teaching and residential facilities.
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Arrange a Free Consultation with Our Admissions Team

We’re here to help you choose the ideal summer experience. Schedule a no-obligation call with a member of our friendly team to explore your options, ask questions, and receive expert guidance tailored to your child’s interests and goals.