Amazing UK boarding school campuses
44+ different nationalities welcomed
98% of students report having a positive experience
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Our portfolio consists of 8 challenging, innovative and inspiring courses for 6-18 year old students designed to improve their English level or sports skills, and their ability and confidence to communicate and operate in the 21st century.
Business, Engineering, Humanities, Science and Maths
Entrepreneurship, International Relations, Leadership and Media & Communications
Artists course specialising in art, dance, drama, and music
Young adult career and university preparation
Cambridge Exams and IELTS preparation
Residential & Day summer courses for international students
English language, multi-sports and activity camps in June, July and August
Professional sports courses including Football in partnership with Premier League FC and Tennis.
21st century skills to prepare students for future adult life
Full leisure programme with sport, dance, & music
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Our Schools
British Summer School courses are hosted at selected boarding schools in England to provide students with immersive and exciting residential experiences, all within easy reach of London’s main airports and international train station.
Brambletye
School
6-11 years
WORTH
SCHOOL
11-16 years
Oundle
School
12-17 years
UPPINGHAM
SCHOOL
12-18 years
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Our objectives
Our portfolio is carefully designed to deliver the following objectives:
To improve students’ English, no matter what their level, to help them communicate more freely, accurately and confidently
To increase students’ knowledge in various school and university subjects
To develop students’ 21st century skills to help them succeed in all aspects of their lives (personal, social, academic and professional)
To help students improve their authenticity and self-confidence (BSS Experience featuring True Me) enabling them to become happy, confident and successful global citizens
To encourage students to learn to respect difference and diversity by living in a multi-cultural environment
To allow all students to play sport, try new recreational activities and have fun
To improve students’ knowledge of the British culture and way of life
To prepare students for a global, competitive and fast-changing world.
To motivate students to carry on learning English and learning about the UK after they leave the course
Our programme
Our programmes are designed to offer a complete summer school experience, combining different elements depending on the course. Options may include academic study or professional sports training, and may include a full leisure programme and exciting excursions to explore the UK.
Academic
British Summer School offers a range of courses, some with an academic focus designed to enhance learning and challenge students. On these courses the syllabus follows the 21st century learning curriculum and is tailored to each age group. All English lessons are designed to improve students’ English abilities in each of the 4 skills (listening, speaking, reading and writing).
SPORTS TRAINING
British Summer School also offers specialised courses focusing entirely on professional sports training. Courses include expert coaching in football or tennis, with technical drills, skill-building workshops, and high-level practice sessions led by experienced instructors. Students develop their skills, build strength and strategy, and gain real competitive experience.
Leisure
Some courses include a diverse leisure programme with sports like athletics, badminton, basketball, football, tennis, volleyball and more, plus creative activities such as art, drama, dance, swimming, yoga, and countryside treks. At British Summer School, we believe learning thrives through natural interaction and active participation.
Cultural
Excursions adds a further cultural and recreational dimension to all British Summer School courses. They are an important part of the programme and enable students to enjoy their new friendships in a more informal, genuine and relaxed setting. Excursions enable students to visit places of cultural and historical interest and provide an opportunity for recreational activities and shopping.
Developing 21st Century Skills
Developing 21st century (transferrable) skills is an integral part of all British Summer School courses and is crucial for students to succeed in the future:
Life and career skills (responsibility, leadership, adaptability, initiative, social skills)
Learning and Innovation (creativity, critical thinking, collaboration and communication)
Information, Media, and Technology Skills (media literacy, information literacy, technology literacy)
Core Subjects and 21st Century themes (environmental literacy, global awareness, health, citizenship)
