Academic Summer Courses Age 12-17

This course is suitable for  international students who are looking for a fun and stimulating academic programme in preparation for joining Year 9 or 10 in the UK educational system. 

Academic Summer is ideal for learners of English at intermediate level or higher who wish to improve their language skills through content-based learning, which is interesting and relevant to the subjects they are studying.   

The course includes a wide range of social and cultural activities. London needs no introduction. Come to Academic Summer and let London introduce itself to you.  Academic Summer is located at DLD College in London. The College overlooks Westminster and the River Thames so you cannot get a better London location. We are close to some of the most prestigious and historical buildings in London. Accommodation is in single or twin study bedrooms or students can attend on a non-residential basis.

Located in beautiful parkland, just 30 minutes from Central London, Mill Hill’s Short courses in in both spring and summer provide the perfect setting for learning and enjoyment. 

Our courses are aimed both at students who will be joining British Boarding Schools and at those who wish to sample British education.

We offer courses to international boys and girls aged 12-17. Our courses combine English learning with Mathematics and Science or Sport. These core elements are complemented by a varied programme of creative activity classes including Music, Dance, Drama and Art.

Although the focus of our courses is on academic progress, the varied social programme and the exciting range of activities and excursions ensure that students find their time at Mill Hill both stimulating and rewarding.

Set within the campus of internationally renowned Mill Hill School, we are able to offer first rate facilities, including an indoor heated swimming pool, recently refurbished classrooms, comfortable and homely boarding houses, and extensive sports facilities.

The safety and wellbeing of our students is of paramount importance and our suitably trained staff ensure welfare of students from the moment we meet them at the airport to the final farewell on departure.

Summer Courses at Concord College aim to provide students with the foundation for academic success. With access to a state of the art 21-science laboratory, purpose-built English teaching facility and a wide range of sports, outdoor and arts activities, Concord is the ideal place for students to spend their summer.  

The courses aim to increase students’ confidence and independence, develop skills, enhance subject knowledge, improve academic ability, experience the British way of life and make lasting friendships from around the world. 

Lessons are timetabled between 09:00 and 15:00, except for Wednesdays when lessons finish at 12:30. There are 27 hours per week tuition with students benefiting from combining their main subject with up to four additional activities for extended learning opportunities. 

All English, Science & Maths lessons are taught by qualified teaching staff. Other subjects are taught by qualified teachers or instructors in each discipline.  

All students receive a certificate of attendance, plus an academic and pastoral report. Some students may also receive individual subject awards. Students will also receive a whole school souvenir photograph. 

A Summer at Concord, a Lifetime of Memories 

This programme is for students looking for an inspirational, ambitious and relevant course which gives them the perfect introduction to the exciting and productive world of business management and administration.

The experienced and dedicated academic staff of Earscliffe College introduce the essentials of business management on this intensive two week course.

This course is ideal for committed students looking for a very different kind of summer course, who want to boost their CV and university application by completing this rigorous and challenging programme.

Also, for students considering studying business, finance, management, economics or accounting at A-level, IB or undergraduate level, the Mini-MBA™ provides an intensive and comprehensive introduction. Some work is completed out of class.

Mini-MBA™ students are integrated in the afternoon programme with students on our other Earlscliffe summer courses and the normal sports, cultural activities and excursion programme is offered, including a special visit to the Bank of England Museum.

This course is Ideal for those who are interested in modern technology.

With a maximum class size of 15 students, this two-week programme offers a really exciting opportunity for girls and boys, aged 13 – 17, who are interested in modern science and technology.

Three hours of English lessons take place each day, designed to develop students’ proficiency in all four skills areas of the English language: reading, writing, listening and speaking are all afforded appropriate teaching and learning time, along with vocabulary and pronunciation development.

Complementing the English lessons, students have two hours each day of highly practical and hands on tuition in Science, Technology & Engineering. During their studies, students will investigate, experiment, design and even construct a product, thus following a process from an initial idea to its final completion. For example, they may design and build an app, develop a programme, design a product or explore robotics.

Students are able to use the fantastic facilities at Taunton School to support their learning, including a state of the art IT suite, large and well-equipped science labs and outstanding DT workshops with laser cutters and 3D printers.

The Global Space Design Challenge Summer School is an intensive academic programme designed to stretch and stimulate high-achieving students. It is run by Imperial College, the UK's top science university and brings together experts from the world of academia and business to provide an exciting range of sessions focussing on cutting-edge space and science topics, and culminating in a competitive Space Design Challenge with the opportunity for winning students to attend the world finals at NASA. The course also includes visits to the universities of Oxford and Cambridge and guidance for students wishing to apply to these and other top universities. 

Accommodation is in Imperial College's London residences and students will have plenty of opportunities to enjoy all the capital city has to offer with supervised excursions and activities.

The residential course runs from 9-22 July

Submit an Enquiry for more details and see our webinar video at https://youtu.be/DJpHRU15UkE

Earlscliffe is a college located in the coastal town of Folkestone at Earlscliffe.   The recently refurbished campus provides students with excellent accommodation and classroom facilities. 

This highly relevant course offers an exciting and thought-provoking mix of theoretical and practical activities designed to encourage responsibility, commitment and purpose in its participants through self-reflection. Case studies will consist of both global and local
initiatives and their interaction with the United Nation’s Sustainable Development Goals.

Modules

• Sustainable development
• Climate change
• Our oceans
• Sustainable cities
• The economics of sustainability
• Global leadership

Delivered through classes, workshops, discussions and debates.

Young Professionals combines classroom-based theory and language lessons with practical sessions across a range of careers in an English-speaking environment. It is ideal for students looking for an insight into future career paths with a ‘hands-on’ learning experience. Each week, students go on a ‘Study-in-Action’ excursion, to a destination related to their chosen career. In addition, there are excursions for students to visit famous landmarks and attractions with the whole group.

At Tonbridge School the professional options are:

• Business & Enterprise
• International Relations & Law
• Digital Marketing & Communications
• Forensic Science & Criminology
• Sport Science & Nutrition

Tonbridge School was founded in 1553 and is one of the most exclusive schools in the UK. It is part of the elite Eton Group of schools. This prestigious school is surrounded by large sprawling playing fields and boasts state-of-the-art sports facilities and high-quality classrooms to match.

Eton College is one of the most famous schools in the world, founded in 1440, and the school attended by 20 British Prime Ministers as well as numeroud scientists, explorers and Olympians. This is a fantastic academic programme consisting of 20 hours tuition each week and students can choose four subjects to study - General English, Business, Mathematics and STEM. There is an exciting scial progamme and classes in leadership, public speaking and critical thinking. Excursions to Oxford and London are also included.

Located in beautiful grounds, just 30 minutes from Central London, Mill Hill's short courses in both spring and summer provide the perfect setting for learning and enjoyment. Our courses are aimed both at students who will be joining British Boarding Schools and at those who wish to sample British education.

We offer courses to international boys and girls aged 12-17. Our courses combine English learning with Mathematics and Science or Sport. These core elements are complemented by a varied programme of creative activity classes including Music, Dance, Drama and Art.

Although the focus of our courses is on academic progress, the varied social programme and the exciting range of activities and excursions ensure that students find their time at Mill Hill both stimulating and rewarding.

Set within the campus of internationally renowned Mill Hill School, we are able to offer first rate facilities, including an indoor heated swimming pool, recently refurbished classrooms, comfortable and homely boarding houses, and extensive sports facilities.

The safety and wellbeing of our students is of paramount importance and our suitably trained staff ensure welfare of students from the moment we meet them at the airport to the final farewell on departure.

Academic summer courses at Kensington Park School give students aged 14 to 17 a unique pre-university experience which will equip them with the knowledge and confidence they need to prepare for their future. Specialising in one of five exciting academic pathways, our summer students not only benefit from lectures, workshops, and seminars with subject experts and professionals in their field, but visit top universities and world-leading companies; enjoy subject-specific excursions in and around London; and develop the critical thinking, leadership, and communication skills which are vital to success in the 21st century. Students are guided on their university and career choices, while outside the classroom, our programme of social activities and excursions gives summer students the chance to explore everything London has to offer, and build lasting friendships with like-minded students from every corner of the globe.

For summer 2022, there are five pathways on offer:

1. Art and Design
2. Business and Entrepreneurship
3. Drama and Theatre Studies
4. Law, Politics, and International Relations
5. Medicine

For the duration of the two-week summer programme, students have the option of residing in our state-of-the-art boarding residence located within easy reach of the school, allowing them to enjoy maximum comfort and security whilst studying in London.

Drawing on Sedbergh’s wealth of experience teaching leaders of the future, the Sedbergh Leadership & International Relations Academy is a new educational experience for older pupils. Thought provoking, fully interactive and taught in conjunction with a team of subject matter experts, pupils will develop those higher cognitive skill sets seen within Industry as being increasingly important to the work force of the future.

Pupils will focus on developing self-awareness, self-confidence, initiative and resilience whilst improving their critical thinking, communication and teamworking skills. The international relations element of this course examines how our global society influences the way in which people, teams, organisations and countries interact with one another.

Pupils will gain a better understanding of how to appreciate and learn from diversity to facilitate success in our multi[1]cultural world. Featuring a combination of classroom-based seminars and workshops with presentations and practical activities delivered by subject matter experts, this 2-week programme will enable pupils to excel not only in the next stage of their educational journey, but in their future careers.

Global Young Leaders is a premium debate and communication course for students aged 14 to 17. 

The skills learned can be applied to wider academic study, and careers in business, the Law and leadership in general. Annually, participants from various countries are coached and mentored by staff recruited from elite academic institutions. Small class sizes allow Global Young Leaders to emulate the formula of Oxford and Cambridge supervisions and empower students to make enormous progress within two engaging weeks. The course includes a varied social programme and 2 full day excursions per week to London, Oxford and Cambridge. 

Sevenoaks School Summer Programme is a two-week academic enrichment course for ambitious students aged 13-17. The academic side of the course involves four modules: Critical Thinking, Social Leadership, Creativity and Digital Skills. Each module is a 10-hour course and is designed and taught by Sevenoaks School teachers. All co-curricular activities are planned and delivered by trained staff and coaches. Students choose one activity per week and they take part in a total of 12 hours of activities during the two-week session. With such an enviable location, students can make the most of being close to London by going on three excursions in each session to places in and around the capital city.

Sevenoaks School is one of the world’s leading IB schools and this Summer Programme gives students the ideal opportunity to get a taste of what life is like here for Sevenoaks School students. Since starting in 2019, they have welcomed students from over 40 different countries and anticipate even more diversity in 2022.

The Senior Academic course is aimed at all those aspiring and motivated students who want to be challenged and have a deeper learning experience.

Each day in classes, students are taught three hours of intensive English with two hours of other academic subjects and we expect our students to be ambitious and willing to work hard.

Students benefit from small class sizes (maximum 10 students per class), with many of our year-round subject-specialist teachers providing the highest quality education. Students will receive 15 hours of English plus 10 hours of other academic subjects per week. Classes focus on academic rigour and are complemented by lessons and lectures involving motivational speakers and study skills practice.

In the evenings, students enjoy a full and varied recreational timetable with sports and activities to complement their learning. Excursions are seen as an integral part of the Summer School programme and are included at weekends. Our trips are designed to extend the classroom curriculum and to provide exciting and enriching cultural experiences.

These 10-day courses are designed to provide that all important boost for international students before joining a GCSE, A Level or IB (International Baccalaureate) Diploma programme in the UK.

For many international students, particularly for those whose proficiency in English is not as high as might be desired, it can be a very daunting task stepping into a British independent boarding school for the first time.  Without the necessary linguistic skills and cultural awareness, getting off to a flying start can be extremely challenging.

By attending one of our pre-sessional courses, not only are students able to improve their proficiency in English, but they are also able to develop key academic skills which will equip them well for their onward educational journey.

Pre-sessional courses run for 10 days, in maximum class sizes of 12, with three hours of intensive academic English each morning, followed by two hours of other academic preparation, including lessons, lectures and workshops focusing on the following areas:

                Acquiring, recording and learning new vocabulary

                Increasing effectiveness in listening skills

                Improving academic writing skills (including extended essay writing support)

                Developing reading techniques, such as skimming and scanning

                Effective pronunciation, enunciation and debating

                Understanding the meta language of examination papers

                Broadening study skills and getting the most out of your revision

                Wellbeing and dealing with examination stress

                Answering examination questions in full

Students are also expected to complete set assignments during the evenings in order to maximise the effectiveness of these courses.

Upon completion of one of our pre-sessional courses, students are far more focused, prepared and able to cope with the demands of the GCSE, A Level or IB programme they will move on to, enabling them to hit the ground running and providing them with the necessary academic skills to make the most of their education in the UK.

At Haileybury International Summer School, we believe that young people learn best when they are fully immersed in the target language and engaged in activities that naturally promote communication, confidence and discovery – inside and outside the classroom. This is why we create a language-rich environment.

During the course you will:

• Improve subject knowledge and understanding, learn new skills and become a confident, independent learner who is prepared for studying in an English-speaking environment.
• Develop transferable academic and life skills such as researching planning, developing projects and ideas, comparing, evaluating, presenting, collaborating, discussing and debating.
• Extend these 21st-century skills outside the classroom during activities, excursions and daily routines.
• Take part in many exciting activities with new friends
• Enjoy inspiring cultural excursions to famous destinations and engage in hands-on workshops with museum professionals
• Reflect on progress with CEFR mapped journals for academic and activity programmes
• Take an internationally-recognised exam (Trinity GESE)
• Receive an end of course certificate and report with recommendations for future study

Courses include:

20.5 hours of CLIL and project lessons per week

8 hours per week of Focus Activities (choose from Hockey, Tennis, Krav Maga, Football, Drama, Singing, Street Dance, Baking and Arts and Crafts)

Four excursions per two-week course

Young Professionals combines classroom-based theory and language lessons with practical sessions across a range of careers in an English-speaking environment. It is ideal for students looking for an insight into future career paths with a ‘hands-on’ learning experience. Each week, student go on a ‘Study-in-Action’ excursion, to a destination related to their chosen career. In addition, there are excursions for students to visit famous landmarks and attractions with the whole group.

At d’Overbroeck’s the professional options are:

• Architecture
• Business & Enterprise
• Digital Marketing & Communications
• Engineering
• Medicine
• Software Development

d’Overbroeck’s modern sixth form centre, completed in September 2017 boasts high-quality facilities perfect for summer school. It is ideally located just a 15-minute journey away from Oxford City Centre to enable students to explore Oxford and the surrounding areas.

This is a well-established summer school which offers young people the chance to study English through an exciting academic programme for 15 hours per week. Options include Academic Discovery, STEM Explorers, Future Business Leaders, an Introduction to International Relations or General English. The idyllic grounds and impressive facilities of Canford School give students a traditional British boarding school experience. Outside of the classroom, an exciting programme of activities and events are planned every day. These include football, arts and crafts, music and swimming as well as whole school events such as discos, sports tournament and film making.