Prestigious boarding schools
Academically
ambitious
professional Sports Training
50+ Different Nationalities*
98% Student
Satisfaction**
Our diverse range of courses gives students aged 6-17 years the opportunity to improve their English language skills, explore specialist subjects or develop their sporting abilities, while pursuing their interests and talents. We aim to help students become future ready by developing their knowledge, language skills, life skills and personal qualities.
Focused English Courses
For students who want to improve language skills.
Explorers | Adventurers | Citizens
English courses with a focus on Exploration, Adventure and Communication, helping students develop fluency, confidence, and communication skills while engaging with topics that motivate them.
Specialist Courses
For students who want to deepen their academic knowledge & artistic skills.
Artists | Academics | Professionals
Study specialisms such as art, business, dance, drama, engineering, leadership, media & communications, music, science and more while developing critical thinking, problem-solving, and real-world understanding.
professional Sports Courses
For students passionate about Basketball, Football, Tennis and Volleyball..
Footballers | Champions
Elite sports training in partnership with Tottenham Hotspur, Active Away, and Leicester Riders. Train in a professional sports environment that builds performance, discipline, focus, teamwork, resilience, and confidence on and off the field.
Courses suitable for high level & native speakers
The following courses are suitable for students with a high level of English and native speakers:
Champions (15 hours per week of sports training in basketball, tennis or volleyball)
Citizens (with Community Projects)
Footballers (15 or 22.5 hours of football training per week and includes sports science workshops)
Professionals (focus on Entrepreneurship, International Relations, Leadership or Media & Communications and choose your preferred Electives)
What Parents and Students Say
What Students Take Home
At British Summer School, students gain far more than improved English — they leave with skills, confidence, qualifications, and friendships that stay with them long after summer ends.
Greater accuracy & fluency in English
More in-depth academic knowledge
Essential soft skills & personal growth
Improved sports technique
Greater cultural awareness
Recognised English language qualification***
Attendance Certificate & Teacher’s Report**
A stronger CV & academic profile
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.
WORTH
SCHOOL
6-15 years
Safe first time boarding experience
Oundle
School
12-17 years
Academic challenge and enrichment
UPPINGHAM
SCHOOL
13-17 years
Leadership and pre-university skills
Who Is British Summer School?
British Summer School offers immersive summer programmes in the UK for international students aged 6–17, hosted at respected British boarding schools. We provide a range of English language, sports, and specialist courses, alongside cultural activities and excursions, allowing students to learn, stay active, and explore their interests. With a strong focus on quality teaching, student wellbeing, and authentic British experiences, we aim to make every summer both enjoyable and meaningful.
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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 coursetion text goes here
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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)
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True Me is an internal philosophy that underpins everything that we do at British Summer School.
True Me is a feeling, a message, an ambition, a vibe and a place of safety and mutual respect to allow students to express themselves, understand themselves, be themselves and live confidently and authentically.
True Me allows students to:
Improve communication
Improve self-confidence
Enhance creativity
Accept others
Develop critical thinking skills
Respect diversity
Understand the importance of collaboration
Celebrate difference
Increase flexibility and adaptability
Live authentically
The Full Programme
Our full programme is 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.
Academically ambitious
British Summer School offers a range of courses, some with a stronger academic focus designed to expand academic knowledge, develop professional skills with improve language skills.
Through interactive lessons, projects, and real-world scenarios, students develop the language, independence, and critical thinking skills needed to become future ready.
Some courses allow students to customise their learning experience to their individual interests, ambitions, and future pathways.
Sports & Leisure
All Focused English & Specialist Courses include a diverse sports & 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.
professional SPORTS TRAINING
British Summer School offers specialised sports courses focusing on technical training.
Football with Tottenham Hotspur
Tennis with Active Away
Basketball with Leicester Riders
Volleyball
Students develop their technical skills, build strength and resilience, improve game strategy and gain real competitive experience.
Cultural excursions
Excursions add a further cultural and recreational dimension to British Summer School. They are an important part of our courses. They enable students visit places of cultural and historical interest and provide an opportunity for recreational activities and shopping. On excursion days, students spend time with their new friends away from the classroom in a natural, relaxed and authentic setting.
Discover Something New
Choose from a variety of specialisms that align with your interests and aspirations.
* Total number of students who have attended British Summer School.
** From Summer 2025 student feedback.
*** Depending on the course selected.
