We welcome students who wish to study multiple courses, however, each course can only be taken once per summer. If a student would like to complete two courses at Oxford College, please discuss this with your Admissions Manager.

You have a right to cancel your booking within 14 days from the date of the Confirmation (the “Cancellation Period”) without giving any reason.

All cancellations must be made in writing and take effect from the date we receive such notice. Where a cancellation is made more than 30 days prior to the Arrival Date, there will be a refund of all Course Fees paid, minus the Deposit.

The quickest and easiest way to find out whether you need a Visa is to check via this link here.

EU, EEA and Swiss citizens can travel to the UK for holidays or short trips without needing a visa. This applies now, after Brexit.

For those that do require a Visa, the application that you will need to apply for is the Standard Visitor Visa.

It is important to note that, depending on the country, applications can take around 20 working days (or 3-4 weeks) to process. You are advised to begin the application process as early as possible. Once the Visa is obtained, we will need to receive a scanned copy of the student’s passport and the Visa by email. SBC International reserves the right to cancel a booking, if a copy of the Visa has not been received 4 weeks before the course arrival date.

If you have any queries regarding the application process, please contact your local embassy who should be able to offer you the correct support and guidance.

Yes, if you would like to make any amendments to your booking then you can do so by contacting your Admissions Manager. All amendments are subject to availability.

At the end of the programme, all students receive a certificate of attendance from their College Principal at their graduation ceremony.

At Oxford College the minimum level of English language required is intermediate (B1+) or above.

We provide students with an online test to complete prior to arriving at Oxford College Summer School. We will use the results to confirm their suitability for the course. In the case that a student does not meet the required level on the test, we will conduct an academic consultation to assess the next best step.

We have an extremely high ratio of staff to students throughout the summer. At each Campus, we have a Welfare Manager who oversees the welfare and safety of the students and deals with any pastoral issues.

We also have a team of College Mentors who are responsible for the day-to-day care of the students and are the first point of contact for students who need assistance. Alongside these members of staff, all employees are trained before the summer in Safeguarding and each site has designated first aiders.

There will also be a dedicated Admissions Manager for each Campus who will be the main point of contact for families with any issues or concerns. Our friendly and supportive staff team are available 24 hours per day to support students. We pride ourselves on offering the best possible care to students, and achieved British Council area of strength in ‘care of students’ and ‘safeguarding under 18s’.

The safety and wellbeing of our students is always our top priority. All staff, volunteers, visitors, and contractors follow our strict Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy, with every team member receiving thorough training to create an environment where students feel safe, supported, and respected.

During their stay, students are accommodated in secure and comfortable residences, with Oxford – regularly ranked as one of the UK’s safest cities – providing the perfect backdrop for their college experience.

At Oxford College, dedicated College Mentors and caring staff are on hand 24 hours a day to offer pastoral support and ensure every student has the best possible experience.

During excursions and local visits, all students with parental consent are allowed free time for up to 2 hours. Students must stay in groups of at least 3, during free-time. Staff will make students aware of the designated meeting place and time, with a designated member of staff who will be given a fixed location so that in the event of needing support, they know where to go.

Students with parental consent Can also sign out of the site campus during designated free-time for up to 2 hours to explore the city.

All students will be given an SBC Gold Card which they must carry with them when offsite. Gold Cards have details of the emergency number to call in the event of a student becoming separated from their group.

Our dedicated team of teachers all have relevant experience in the subject they are leading.  Working with our in-house syllabus, they deliver a series of engaging topic-based lessons.

Safety and Welfare

The safety and well-being of students is our number one priority. We have a comprehensive Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy and procedures in place to which all employees, volunteers, visitors, and contractors are obligated to adhere to.

All staff are given the tools through their training to guarantee that all students feel safe, secure, valued and respected whilst studying with SBC. Students are accommodated in secure and comfortable boarding houses, which are managed by a dedicated team of residential staff.

Our Earlscliffe site is composed of dedicated and experienced Activity Leaders and Welfare Managers to ensure that students have the best possible experience during their time with us.

Our staff teams are always available to provide high-quality pastoral support and remain on call 24 hours per day.

Free Time & Supervision

For some off-site trips, students ( aged 12+) are permitted short ‘free time’ in groups of at least three, where they can independently explore in areas we’ve approved.
Students must have consent from their parents/guardians to be allowed unsupervised free time.

All students will be given an Earlscliffe wristband which they must wear at all times when on and off-site. The wristband states the 24-hour emergency number to call or message in the event of a student becoming separated from their group or is needing support. Students wear these for the entire duration of their stay.

Student Feedback

Student voice also features heavily in our student’s experience. We empower our students to shape their own experiences by championing that voice. SBC is committed to our response to student feedback and welcomes student-led initiatives which help us to continue to provide excellent service.

Within 14 days of the Confirmation date (the “Cancellation Period”), you have the right to cancel your reservation without providing a reason.

Any cancellations must be communicated to us in writing and become effective as of the day the notice is received. If a cancellation is made more than 30 days before the arrival date, all course fees will be refunded, except the deposit.

The quickest and easiest way to find out if you need a visa is to check this page.

EU, EEA, and Swiss nationals do not need a visa to travel or do brief business in the UK. This remains the case even after Brexit.

If you require a visa, you must apply using the Standard Visitor Visa form.

Yes, contact your admissions manager if you need to make any changes to your reservation.

Each student receives a certificate of attendance from their director of studies during their graduation ceremony at the end of the programme.

English language proficiency required at Earlscliffe depends on the programme offered. Courses start from A1+ for the Easter English Language programme and B1+ for Summer programmes.

Before the summer break, we give students an online test to complete. The results will be examined to confirm that they are appropriate for the programme. We’ll arrange an academic consultation to decide the best course of action if a student doesn’t achieve the necessary test score.

The safety and well-being of students is our number one priority. We have a comprehensive Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy and procedures in place to which all employees, volunteers, visitors, and contractors are obligated to adhere to.

All staff are given the tools through their training to guarantee that all students feel safe, secure, valued and respected whilst studying with SBC. Students are accommodated in secure and comfortable boarding houses, which are managed by a dedicated team of residential staff.

Our Earlscliffe site is composed of dedicated and experienced Activity Leaders and Welfare Managers to ensure that students have the best possible experience during their time with us.

Our staff teams are always available to provide high-quality pastoral support and remain on call 24 hours per day.

During some off-site activities, students aged 12 and over are permitted ‘free time’ where they can independently explore a designated area in groups of at least three, for a set amount of time. Students must have consent from their parents/guardians to be allowed unsupervised free time.

All students will be given an Earlscliffe wristband which they must wear at all times when on and off-site. The wristband states the 24-hour emergency number to call or message in the event of a student becoming separated from their group or is needing support. Students wear these for the entire duration of their stay.

The quickest and easiest way to find out whether you need a Visa is to check via this link here.

EU, EEA and Swiss citizens can travel to the UK for holidays or short trips without needing a visa. This applies now, after Brexit.

For those that do require a Visa, the application that you will need to apply for is the Standard Visitor Visa.
It is important to note that, depending on the country, applications can take around 20 working days (or 3-4 weeks) to process. You are advised to begin the application process as early as possible. Once the Visa is obtained, we will need to receive a scanned copy of the student’s passport and the Visa by e-mail. SBC reserves the right to cancel a booking, if a copy of the Visa has not been received 4 weeks before the course arrival date.

If you have any queries regarding the application process, please contact your local embassy who should be able to offer you the correct support and guidance.

All lodging, meals*, teaching, academic supplies, common sports, social events, and all regular excursions, including entry prices, Wi-Fi, weekly laundry services, graduation certificate, academic progress report, and travel insurance are all included in the fee. We will make every effort to accommodate all dietary restrictions, such as vegetarian, vegan, halal, etc. Airport transfers from/to London Heathrow Airport on Start/End Dates start at £85.00 each way.

*Please let us know any requirements in advance so we can try to accommodate them.

Each academic course lasts a minimum of two weeks, but if you’d want to sign up for another one, you can do so once the first one is over.

We offer courses at a range of other campuses, including Oxford, Earlscliffe, and Canford, so book today for a location that suits you. We also offer a range of summer day programmes for you to choose from.

The “Cancellation Period,” which runs for 14 days starting from the date of the Confirmation, gives you the freedom to terminate your reservation with no explanation.

Every cancellation must be made in writing, and it becomes effective as of the day we receive the notice. All course fees that have been paid, will be refunded in cases where cancellations are made more than 30 days before the scheduled arrival date, but minus the deposit.