Schools (Ages 8-16)

SBC’s Summer School programmes take place across many campuses: Camp Dragon (Ages 8-12), Canford School (ages 11-15), Headington Oxford School (Ages 13-16), and Eton College (ages 12-16). The programmes, designed specifically for each age range, are focussed on giving students the opportunity to develop their English language skills whilst making friends from around the world. Students from beginner through to fluent bilingual speakers enjoy learning in our supportive and immersive English environment. All courses offer a mix of lessons, fun and exciting activities, and full-day excursions. Courses include General English, and a variety of ‘Introduction To’ and ‘Future’ courses.

Dukes Colleges Summer Colleges (Ages 12-17)

SBC works in partnership with sister Colleges to deliver quality summer programmes. Firstly, Earlscliffe (13-17), where courses are designed by college staff to reflect the strengths of the institution. These programmes are ideal for students seeking a realistic experience of studying in a UK School or College throughout the year. Courses include The Mini-MBA™, Uni Prep, and Art & Design, with each offering a balanced combination of academic learning, social activities, and excursions.

We also collaborate with Rochester Independent College (12-15), where students can immerse themselves in a creative and academically focused environment. Rochester offers courses in Art & Design, General English and Social Science, allowing students to explore their interests in a setting that encourages both academic growth and creative expression. The programme is complemented by a range of social activities and local excursions, providing a well-rounded summer experience.

Colleges (Ages 15-17)

Oxford College (15-17) and Dukes Cambridge (15-17) are designed for aspiring students seeking to combine subject-specific study with professional experiences whilst developing key skills to benefit future prospects. Students will explore their chosen subject through 50 hours of engaging lectures, tutorials, and industry workshops in two of the most famous University cities in the world. We offer a wide range of exciting 2-week courses, including Business, Engineering and Medicine, among other choices.

 
 
 

The UK’s number one multi-campus summer school

Lead an extraordinary life through education. Summer courses for children aged 6-17.

Since 2008, SBC has united students from across the world through education. We will unlock your child’s potential and set a foundation for long-term success through our multinational, fun and immersive learning environments. Our students learn, live and make friends in the UK’s most prestigious academic locations, including the University of Oxford. Our inspiring academic courses are complemented by an exciting social programme, including a wide range of carefully selected activities and full-day cultural experiences.

Why choose SBC?

  • Excellence: we are 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 based on British Council reports.

  • Family Care: from the moment you enquire to the end of your child’s stay, your own Admissions Manager will provide expert support and guidance. We achieved 99% Customer Support Satisfaction in 2022.

  • Prestigious Location: students learn, live on-site and make friends in the prestigious academic locations, including the University of Oxford.

  • International Environment: we have welcomed students of 155 different nationalities since 2008 — we are one of the most multinational learning environments in the UK.

  • Academic Enrichment: our exciting range of courses enable students to gain English language skills, subject-specific knowledge and 21st Century Skills, enriching their future.

 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, 2022 and 2023 based on British Council reports.

 

Other summer schools by Dukes Education

Dukes Education hosts residential English language summer and Easter programmes for international students aged 8-17. Our summer schools are run in a number of prestigious British boarding schools and at the University of Oxford.