University Preparation at Earlscliffe
Earlscliffe | Ages 16-17+
Are you considering applying to universities either in the UK or back home?
As a member of the Dukes Education family, we are pleased to offer course units in conjunction with our specialist partner organisations: Oxbridge Applications, the Medic Portal, and The Lawyer Portal.
Our higher level skills-based university preparation course is designed to focus on all the independent learning skills required of an ambitious undergraduate.
Prepare for University at Earlscliffe and discover what unique qualities create a UNESCO School. Not far from the world-famous White Cliffs of Dover, Earlscliffe Summer School is located in the charismatic English coastal town of Folkestone.
With there being over 50,000 undergraduate courses, across 395 providers in the UK, it is vital for students to understand how to choose the university and course that is most suitable for them. At Earlscliffe we help you to consider entry requirements, rankings, reputation, and location to help find the perfect course for you.
A big challenge for new undergraduates is adapting to the features of academic writing, by learning how to use academic references, and understanding some of the common referencing methodologies including Harvard, RPS, and Vancouver, you will be able to hit the ground running as an undergraduate with our marked essay assignment task.
With our Earlscliffe admissions advisors having many years experience in preparing international students for entry into some of the world’s top institutions such as Oxford, Cambridge, Stanford, UCL, LSE, Imperial, Durham and St Andrew’s…we can say with confidence that our University Preparation course will help you get your first choice.
| Start Date | End Date | Duration | Think Global! Price* | Mini-MBA™ Price* | Sustainable Futures Price* | Breaking Digital Price* | Uni Prep Price* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sunday 30th June 2024 | Saturday 13th July 2024 | 2 Weeks | £3,190 | £3,490 | £3,490 | £3,490 | £3,490 |
| Sunday 13th July 2024 | Saturday 27th July 2024 | 2 Weeks | £3,190 | £3,490 | £3,490 | £3,490 | - |
| Saturday 20th July 2024 | Saturday 3rd August 2024 | 2 Weeks | £3,190 | - | - | - | - |
| Saturday 27th July 2024 | Saturday 10th August 2024 | 2 Weeks | £3,190 | £3,490 | £3,490 | £3,490 | - |
| Saturday 3rd August 2024 | Saturday 17th August 2024 | 2 Weeks | £3,190 | ||||
| Sunday 30th June 2024 | Saturday 17th August 2024 | 1-7 Weeks | £1,595 per week | - | - | - |
View the sample timetable here.
*Earlscliffe fee includes return transfers to/from London Heathrow and London Gatwick for flights/trains scheduled to arrive/depart between 9am-3pm on published arrival and departure day.
For other locations, we provide all our students with the option of using our Shared Transfer Service from/to London Heathrow Airport and St. Pancras International. The fees are:
| Campus | Single (one-way) | Return |
|---|---|---|
| SBC at Twyford School | £130.00 | £250.00 |
| SBC Canford | £130.00 | £250.00 |
| Headington | £130.00 | £250.00 |
| Eton | £85.00 | £160.00 |
| Oxford College | £130.00 | £250.00 |
| Cambridge College | £130.00 | £250.00 |
| Earlscliffe | Included in fees* | Included in fees* |
When a student arrives, an SBC staff member wearing a bright yellow t-shirt will be waiting to greet her/him and accompany them to our Welcome Club. At our Airport Welcome Club, she/he will have the chance to meet other students arriving, have some light refreshments and relax. After a little rest, students will be accompanied by students and SBC staff to board the coach and be taken directly to the school in a private coach.
The Shared Transfer Service can be used by students using the following flight and train times:
Flight lands on arrival day: 06:00-17:00
Flight take-off time on departure day: 08:00-18:00
The times outlined above also apply to students arriving and departing from Kings Cross St. Pancras train station.
If you book a flight outside of these times or to/from another UK airport, we can look at sending a staff member in a taxi to collect or drop off your child, but it will cost more than the Shared Transfer Service. Quotes are available upon request.
If you book a train or flight outside of these times or from another London airport, please contact your Admissions Manager for a private taxi quote. Please note this will cost more than our Shared Transfer Service from Heathrow, Kings Cross St. Pancras (& Gatwick for Earlscliffe students)
Important:
Flights must be booked on the arrival and departure dates so that all students can arrive and depart the course at the correct times.
Despite the course being academically rigorous, the teacher can adjust it so that each student feels engaged in the lesson. At SBC, we take great satisfaction in providing a University Preparation course that meets the needs of students with a variety of skill levels.
A B2 level is required at a minimum to fully benefit from the University preparation programme.
To mark the end of the program we perform a graduation ceremony where each student receives a certificate of completion.
Throughout each course, our mentors give students their own materials.
Students should come with their own pens to class, but don’t need to worry about folders and notebooks.
Despite the fact that pre-reading is not necessary to participate in the course, it would be great for students to review what they have learned this year to feel even more confident with their English.
Very professional experience – highly recommended.
Give your higher education journey the smoothest possible path with a first class preparation course. Look back on a great adventure during your time preparing to be an undergraduate. Begin securing your place today by completing the enquiry form below.
