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At SBC we are very much aware of the challenges students face when writing essays, and although the content and language can differ between them, there are always several key pointers which can help you along the way. Whether you are refining your essay writing technique in preparation for your GCSES or are much further down the line with your AS and A2s, here is a list of our top tips to support you in your essay writing skills!

Summer Schools have been around for many centuries all across the globe, they’re often very popular with parents and students who want to develop their academic learning in preparation for further study and careers.

However, many people do not know what a Summer School is or what the benefits are! This article will help you to find out a bit more about what Summer School involves and some of the reasons why many students find Summer Schools a fantastic experience socially and academically!

Encouraging your child to focus on their goals this year, no matter how small, can support their confidence and motivation for the year ahead. At SBC we’ve put together a SMART goals template to get your child on their way to achieving their goals!

Welcome to Summer Boarding Courses! We’re excited to see you here and help you discover our residential English Summer School courses in Oxford and Bournemouth. We are passionate about helping students aged 8 to 17 skyrocket their English speaking, whilst living and studying in one of our prestigious UK University towns.

What are the 500 most common words in English today? We investigated surveys looking at all the English resources around us! This includes newspapers, books, online magazines and TV and radio shows. We also included the language we use in our English Summer Schools for our essential common words of English list.

Are you interested in attending a summer school in Oxford? If so, read on! There are many reasons why Oxford is the perfect place to spend your summer. From studying in a world-famous university city and exploring its many museums to its fascinating courses and fun summer activities. Here are our top seven reasons to attend a summer school in Oxford.