AT A GLANCE
Ages: 12 to 15
Length of study: 2 or 4 weeks
Location: Rochester,
Kent
Tuition Hours: 20 Hours of English Through Academic Subjects Tuition per week
English Level: B1 or Above
Courses: General English | Social Sciences | Art & Design
Certification: Academic Progress Report & Certificate
Included in course fees:
Comfortable accommodation and three meals per day
20 hours English Tuition per week
End-of-course certificate and report
2 full day trips per week (excl. departure week where there is 1 trip) with transport and entrances included
Afternoon and Evening Activity Programme
Laundry Service
UK SIM Card
Comprehensive Travel Insurance
Contact Details
E: info@summerboardingcourses.co.uk
T: +44 (0)1943 496084
Floor 3, 6 Wellington Place, Leeds, LS1 4AW
United Kingdom
SBC is the first and only multicentre summer school to be awarded the maximum number of 15 Strengths in a British Council inspection. We are EL Gazette’s #1 Summer School in 2019, 2019, 2020, 2021, and 2023 based on British Council reports.
Rochester Independent College Summer School
For students aged 12-15
One of the UK’s most well-established independent colleges, are proud to offer a range of refreshingly distinctive summer courses. Building on the College’s reputation for both academic excellence and mind-blowing creativity.
At RIC the focus is on individuality, diversity and flexibility, values we’ve woven into our courses. We are looking forward to welcoming young people from all over the world to Rochester from July to August to improve their English, develop their passions and have a taste of life at a British boarding school.
Rochester Independent College (RIC) and SBC are both part of the Dukes Education family of schools.
All students receive 20 hours of lessons per week (additional lessons are available), specially designed by our academic team for international students. RIC students have a range of courses to study, including General English, Art & Design and Social Sciences. As part of our Time to Shine programme, our students get to draw on the breadth of knowledge they have been studying each week, to create engaging and thought-provoking presentations.
Students at Rochester Independent College are accommodated on-site in secure and comfortable boarding facilities during their stay. Rochester offers a safe and welcoming environment, making it an ideal setting for a relaxed and enjoyable summer experience. All summer students will reside in comfortable single rooms, with many featuring en-suite bathroom facilities. Each room is equipped with Wi-Fi access, ensuring students can stay connected throughout their stay.
The campus also includes common rooms, study areas, and access to the college’s sports pitch and art studios, providing a well-rounded and engaging environment for students.
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Dates and Fees
Travel and Transfers
Summer Boarding Courses offers an Airport Transfer Service to Rochester for any flights to and from Heathrow Airport. This will be in operation throughout the scheduled arrival and departure days and available for all flights between 09.00 and 17.00 at a cost of £130 per journey. For any queries about flights scheduled outside these times, please speak with your Admissions Manager before finalising transfers.