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Summer School For 16-Year-Olds

As the UK’s Top-Ranked Multi-Campus Summer School (As Ranked by El Gazette league tables 2018-2024/25 based on British Council Inspections), you can be assured that we will deliver an exceptional summer experience in a multi-national, fun, and secure setting. We are proud to offer students the opportunity to study a wide range of stimulating courses with like-minded people in prestigious academic environments. Students will also enjoy an exciting social programme alongside their studies, including cultural excursions to popular and famous UK destinations, such as London. Our dedicated and expert staff team will be available 24/7, ensuring that students are well-supported throughout their stay with us.

We pride ourselves on delivering the best possible overall experience to students, with courses tailored to age ranges from 6 years old to 17 years old. We are delighted to be recognised as the only Multi-Campus Summer School to hold 15/15 ‘Areas of Strength’ in a British Council inspection, including Teaching, Premises and Facilities, and Leisure Opportunities. This certifies SBC as an industry-leading course provider, with expertise in delivering courses for 16-year-olds.

Browse our courses below

Students can choose from a vast range of exciting academic courses, created specifically for international learners. Alongside 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 Engineering to Law. Learn more about our Course Aims here.

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  • A desk globe turned to show Africa, Europe and the Middle East College Pathways

    Think Global!

    Two weeks building English through current affairs, media and global issues — reading, researching and debating the questions that matter.

    • Location:Earlscliffe
    • Ages:13 – 17
    • Duration:2 weeks
    • English Level:B1+
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    Business: Mini-MBA™

    Two weeks building English through strategy, finance and entrepreneurship, developing ideas with others and presenting them with confidence.

    • Location:Earlscliffe
    • Ages:15 – 17
  • A small coloured world globe resting in long green grass College Pathways

    Global Leadership

    Two weeks building English through leadership, diplomacy and global affairs — practising negotiation and communicating ideas with…

    • Location:Earlscliffe
    • Ages:14 – 17
    • Duration:2 weeks
    • English Level:B1+
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    Future Artists

    Two weeks building English through art, design and creative expression, experimenting with ideas and sharing finished work at Time to Shine.

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

    Two weeks building confidence in English through conversation, projects and roleplay, using the language inside and outside the classroom.

    • Location:Headington Oxford
    • Ages:12 – 16
    • Duration:2 or 4 weeks
    • English Level:All levels
  • A small coloured world globe resting in long green grass Adventure Programmes

    Future Global Leaders

    Two weeks building English through politics and international relations, weighing different perspectives and communicating ideas with…

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

    Two weeks building English through medicine and healthcare, exploring the human body and clinical decision-making through case studies.

    • Location:Headington Oxford
    • Ages:12 – 16
    • Duration:2 or 4 weeks
    • English Level:B1+
  • A person writes on a clipboard beside a cardboard box in a small business stockroom 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+
  • A gloved hand adjusts a microscope beside a petri dish and laptop on a bench Adventure Programmes

    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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    Future Scholars: Humanities

    Two weeks in Oxford building university-level skills through Law, Politics, Literature and History — learning to analyse ideas and argue…

    • Location:Oxford College
    • Ages:15 – 17
    • Duration:2 or 4 weeks
    • English Level:B1+

Residential Summer Camps

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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.