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Ages 8 – 17

London Summer Schools

Residential summer courses at prestigious boarding schools and university colleges, within easy reach of London. Your child lives on campus, studies in small classes and makes friends from around the world.

  • Highest-ranked UK summer school (EL Gazette 2026–27)
  • British Council accredited
  • 39+ nationalities in 2026

At a glance

Fees from
£2,995 2-wk day programme · Residential from £4,095 (Subject to campus)
Ages
8–17 varies by school
Start dates
June – August Summer 2027 sessions
Class size
12-15 max students per class
English level
Varies see each course
Academic hours
15–25 hrs academic content per week
Location
7 campuses within reach of London

What’s included: tuition, accommodation, meals, excursions, social programme, student report, certificate and student insurance. Transfer service available for an additional fee.

 

Summer Boarding Courses is independent of, and not affiliated with or endorsed by, the University of Oxford or the University of Cambridge.

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Prestigious campuses, within easy reach of London

Our summer schools take place at famous boarding schools and university colleges in London and the south of England. At each campus, your child studies, sleeps and spends free time in one place, with our staff on site day and night.

  • Seven campuses, from south London to Oxford and Cambridge
  • Airport transfers from London Heathrow
  • Boarding accommodation, meals and activities included
Red brick Victorian school building at Dulwich College with lawns and trees in front

Choose your London summer school

Seven schools for ages 8 to 17. Dulwich College is in London. The other six are a short trip away, in Windsor, Cambridge and Oxford.

  • Red brick Victorian school building at Dulwich College with lawns and trees in front Adventure Programmes

    Dulwich College

    Career Discovery, English Adventures or the QPR Pro Football Club Experience in south London. Career Discovery students spend a day at UCL.

    Popular
    • Location:London
    • Ages:12–16
    • Duration:2 weeks · starts 12 Jul, 26 Jul or 9 Aug
    • Price:From £4,495
    • English Level:B1+

Close to London

Schools in Windsor, Cambridge and Oxford, shown from nearest to furthest.

  • Eton College courtyard with a red-brick clock tower and a statue on a plinth Adventure Programmes

    SBC at Eton College

    Leadership and academic study at Eton College, around 15 minutes from Heathrow Airport.

    • Location:Windsor · 35 mins from London by train
    • Ages:12–16
    • Duration:2 weeks · starts 5 or 19 Jul
    • Price:From £5,995
    • English Level:B1+
  • Cambridge-College-SBC-London-summer-schools-uk College Pathways

    Dukes Cambridge

    Study a subject in depth and gain professional experience in the heart of Cambridge.

    • Location:Cambridge · 45 mins from London by train
    • Ages:14–17
    • Duration:2 weeks · starts 28 Jun, 12 Jul or 26 Jul
    • Price:From £4,495
    • English Level:B1+
  • Red flowers on the lawn in front of the red brick main building at Headington School Adventure Programmes

    Headington Oxford

    Study your favourite subjects with friends from around the world, on a leafy campus in Oxford.

    • Location:Oxford · 45 mins from London by train
    • Ages:12–16
    • Duration:2 weeks · starts 12 or 26 Jul
    • Price:From £4,295
    • English Level:B1+
  • Brick school buildings and green lawns at the Headington campus on a sunny day Adventure Programmes

    Camp Headington

    STEM and outdoor adventure for younger students, at Headington Prep in Oxford.

    • Location:Oxford · 45 mins from London by train
    • Ages:10–14
    • Duration:2 weeks · starts 28 Jun or 12 Jul
    • Price:From £4,295
    • English Level:A2+
  • Oxford Radcliffe, Oxford college, Oxford summer school College Pathways

    Oxford College

    Pre-university subject study and professional experiences for older students, in the city of Oxford.

    • Location:Oxford · 45 mins from London by train
    • Ages:15–17
    • Duration:2 weeks · starts 5 or 19 Jul
    • Price:From £6,295
    • English Level:B1+
  • A school building with a round tower and blue window frames behind green trees Explorer Programmes

    Camp Dragon

    Learning through play and outdoor adventure for children aged 8–12, at the Dragon School in Oxford.

    • Location:Oxford · 45 mins from London by train
    • Ages:8–12
    • Duration:2 weeks · starts 19 Jul or 2 Aug
    • Price:From £4,095
    • English Level:A2+

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The UK's No.1 Multi-Campus Summer School

The UK's highest-ranked summer school — inspected, ranked and reviewed to prove it.
  • 10/10

    Top mark in the UK Language Centre Rankings

    El Gazzette 2018-2027

  • 155+

    Student nationalities welcomed

    Since 2008

  • 21,000+

    Student alumni since 2008

    SBC enrolment data

  • Great

    Rated by parents and students

SAFEGUARDING & WELFARE

Safe days, settled nights

Sending your child abroad is a big decision. So we start with your child’s wellbeing, and build everything else — lessons, activities, boarding life — around it.

Pastoral campus life at Summer Boarding Courses
Students eat a meal at long tables in a dining hall hung with bunting
Students smiling together on campus
  • 24/7 on-site pastoral support
  • 1:6 staff-to-student ratio
  • 100% DBS-checked, trained residential staff

QUESTIONS

Frequently asked questions

Courses run in June, July and August 2027. Each school has its own dates — enquire and we will send the full list.

To secure your place, please fill out an enquiry using the form below or by visiting www.summerboardingcourses.com/contact.  Our Student Experience team will then contact you to help you choose a course and book a place.

Students live on campus in boarding houses or university college rooms, depending on the school. Our residential staff look after them, and all meals are included.

Yes. Transfers from London Heathrow are available. Ask us for more information when you enquire.

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Student Success team member
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IGNITE YOUR SPARK

A friendly team, no pressure — ever

Our Student Experience team are happy to answer any questions, big or small, and help you find the best summer experience for your child.

What happens after you enquire

  1. Step 1

    We read it personally.

    A member of our Student Experience team reviews your enquiry.

  2. Step 2

    You're matched with an advisor.

    Someone who knows these schools and can answer your specific questions.

  3. Step 3

    We arrange a call.

    Phone or video, at a time that suits you, to talk through dates and options.

  4. Step 4

    You decide — no pressure.

    We help you find the right fit. You book when you're ready.

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