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Academic Summer School in South-West England
Academic Summer Limited:
With three locations across England, Academic Summer provides residential academic summer school programs in July and August for students ages 13-18. We run quality International Baccalaureate, GCSE and A-level preparation and revision courses, and welcome both British and international students. For summer 2013, Academic Summer will be located at Cambridge Tutors College in London; Sidcot School near Bristol; and Liverpool College in Liverpool.
Residential Academic Summer School Programmes for UK & International Students:
Academic Seniors Programme - Suitable for students ages 13 to 18 studying towards the following:
- GCSEs
- A levels
- International Baccalaureate Diploma
25 different academic subjects offered including English, Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Geography, History, Economics, the Arts, Sports & more.
Our Philosophy:
The philosophy of the course is based on Theory of Knowledge as studied in the International Baccalaureate. The areas of knowledge explored are: Sciences, Mathematics, Individuals and Societies, Literature, the Arts and ethics. The course is delivered by subject specialist teachers with additional training and qualifications in teaching English.
Our Teaching Approach:
The approach to the learning and teaching of English is communicative and follows the 'can do' skills descriptors of the Common European Framework. Preparation for IELTS gives a structure and internationally recognised outcome to the English language element of the course.
Academic Summer School:
Academic Summer offers up to 4 weeks of Content and Language Integrated Learning (CLIL) for students aged 7 to 18, in the months of July and August. The philosophy of the course is based on Theory of Knowledge as studied in the International Baccalaureate. The areas of knowledge explored are: Sciences, Mathematics, Individuals and Societies, Literature, the Arts and ethics. The course is delivered by subject specialist teachers with additional training and qualifications in teaching English, the language of tuition.
English is developed through preparation for the IELTS and City & Guilds Exams and through being the medium of instruction of other curriculum subjects. Social interaction is encouraged by academic and social activities during and after the school day, thus incorporating aspects of the Creativity, Action and Service strand of the IB Diploma.
Administratively, the curriculum is organised into three blocks, each of ten hours a week:
- Theory of Knowledge and Sport
- Exam Preparation
- Academic subjects
For seniors, there is a choice of up to four subjects a week. We currently offer over 20 different subjects for students to study.
Leisure Programme:
Academic Summer offers structured leisure programme including sports and weekend excursions to encourage cultural awareness and social interaction in English. We offer a wide variety of excursions and activities throughout the programme.
Examples of excursions:
- London
- Bournemouth
- Oxford
- Bath
Residential Life:
Students live in separate boys and girls' boarding accommodation on the school campus. They are looked after by specialist teachers and experienced members of staff. The Principal lives on the school campus and is on call 24 hours a day.
* Boarding accommodation in single and mixed nationality bedrooms
* Supervision by experienced staff
* Caring and supportive environment
* Three meals a day
* Structured leisure programme including sports and weekend excursions to encourage social interaction in English
* Excellent facilities
Address:
Oakridge Lane, Winscombe, BS25 1PD, Bristol, England , UK / GB
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Reach Cambridge - Academic Camps in UK & Online
Courses / Programs
• Reach Cambridge is a well-established residential school based in the prestigious university city of Cambridge, 50 miles north-east of London in the East Anglia region in the east of England. • We provide residential spring and summer courses for high school / secondary school students ages 14-18 from the UK and around the globe. Students learn in the historic colleges of Cambridge University, and meet students from all over the world.
• Students stay in one of Cambridge University’s colleges or in our central Cambridge headquarters, ‘Reach Hall’.
• Our challenging and vibrant spring and summer courses have multiple start dates for greater flexibility.
• All Reach Cambridge courses are designed to provide unique introductions to favourite academic subjects at University level.
• Taught by experts in the field through interactive lessons & workshops, they make the most of what Cambridge University has to offer.
• We combine excellent academic courses with a university preparation program, including evening lectures, workshops on life skills & mentoring from our excellent team of supervisors.
• Courses also include excursions to places of cultural interest around the UK, in the past these have included London, Oxford, Warwick, Brighton & Stratford-upon-Avon.
Review:
"The Reach Cambridge program provides a unique learning experience with small classes, great excursions and a taste of University life. It is one of the greatest summer programmes available."
- Reach Cambridge Student
2 or 4 week Summer Camps in July / August 2024
- For students ages 14-18
• Law
• ESL
• Maths
• Philosophy
• Psychology
• Engineering
• Biotechnology
• SAT Preparation
• Computer Science
• Journalism & Media
• Physics & Astronomy
• Physics & Engineering
• Life Sciences & Medicine
• Drama & Performing Arts
• Social & Political Sciences
• Politics & International Relations
• English Literature & Creative Writing
• Economics & Business Management
• STEM (science, technology, engineering & maths).
Online Pre-University Courses (more to follow shortly)
- For students ages 14-18
• Law
• ESL
• Maths
• Philosophy
• Psychology
• Engineering
• Biotechnology
• SAT Preparation
• Computer Science
• Journalism & Media
• Physics & Astronomy
• Physics & Engineering
• Life Sciences & Medicine
• Drama & Performing Arts
• Social & Political Sciences
• Politics & International Relations
• English Literature & Creative Writing
• Economics & Business Management
• STEM (science, technology, engineering & maths).
Online Pre-University Courses (more to follow shortly)
Summer Language Camps, Scotland
Courses / Programs
• Located in the stunning countryside of Scotland, a range of residential language camps in summer and during the academic school year for primary & secondary school students from the UK, Europe and around the world (aged 6-17).
• We offer fun, meaningful language immersion programmes in English, French, Spanish, Italian and German, run by qualified language teachers and native speakers.
• Through small, project-based immersion morning classes, campers learn without a classroom atmosphere.
• Afternoons are full of adventure outdoor activities and sport - from climbing and fencing to capture the flag and Highland Games.
• Our International Camp brings together native speakers from across the world so that they make friends and learn from each other.
• Campers share their native languages and make friends with native speakers of the language they are studying. Our staff provide an authentic multilingual and multicultural flare to our camps.
• We offer fun, meaningful language immersion programmes in English, French, Spanish, Italian and German, run by qualified language teachers and native speakers.
• Through small, project-based immersion morning classes, campers learn without a classroom atmosphere.
• Afternoons are full of adventure outdoor activities and sport - from climbing and fencing to capture the flag and Highland Games.
• Our International Camp brings together native speakers from across the world so that they make friends and learn from each other.
• Campers share their native languages and make friends with native speakers of the language they are studying. Our staff provide an authentic multilingual and multicultural flare to our camps.
Residential Language Learning Summer Camps in Scotland:
Learn English, French, Spanish, Italian or German.
INTERNATIONAL CAMP
• South Ayrshire
• For UK & international students aged 12-17
• 11 day all-inclusive summer language camps 1 hour south of Glasgow
• Afternoon sport & cultural activities
CAMP
• Glasgow area
• For children aged 6-11
• 2 day or 4 day all-inclusive camp
Academic School Year language immersion residential camps for primary & secondary students.
Learn English, French, Spanish, Italian or German.
INTERNATIONAL CAMP
• South Ayrshire
• For UK & international students aged 12-17
• 11 day all-inclusive summer language camps 1 hour south of Glasgow
• Afternoon sport & cultural activities
CAMP
• Glasgow area
• For children aged 6-11
• 2 day or 4 day all-inclusive camp
Academic School Year language immersion residential camps for primary & secondary students.
Let Me Play Sports Camps
Courses / Programs
• Let Me Play are leading specialists in hosting sports camps and sports tours. We provide residential summer sports camps in Loughborough University, Leicestershire in the East Midlands of England.• We offer Soccer Football, Basketball, Athletics & English Language Camps.
• Each year, we provide summer camps for UK-based and international students (ages 10-18) that include accommodation & meals. We also offer non-residential camps for local students.
• Our Soccer, Basketball, Athletics & English Language Camps are a great way to meet new friends, build self-confidence, develop skills, and learn new ones from industry professionals.
• Coming from overseas? We offer English lessons alongside all of our camps, as well as a dedicated English Camp! Just ask and we can create a custom English program just for you so you can learn a new language as well as a new sport!
• Best of all, we offer competitive prices too. Group discounts are available. Sightseeing tours are also available with each camp as an extra.
• Our sports camps are situated just 160km / 100 miles north of London, and within comfortable reach from London, Leicester, Nottingham, Derby, Birmingham, Coventry, Wolverhampton.
Student Review / Testimonial:
“Every single day was action packed with sport and sessions challenged our technical ability but were always great fun. The experience was worth every moment.”
- Football Camp Participant, UK
Sports Summer Camps for ages 10-18
For pupils from primary school to secondary school.
• Athletics Camp: Coaching in all track & field events.
• Soccer / Football Players Camp: Strategically designed to educate players on what it takes to be a professional footballer.
• Basketball Camp with international coaches.
Language Camps & Academic
• English Language Camp (run alongside sports camps)
Optional English lessons are available alongside all our sports camps!
For pupils from primary school to secondary school.
• Athletics Camp: Coaching in all track & field events.
• Soccer / Football Players Camp: Strategically designed to educate players on what it takes to be a professional footballer.
• Basketball Camp with international coaches.
Language Camps & Academic
• English Language Camp (run alongside sports camps)
Optional English lessons are available alongside all our sports camps!
UK Film School - Residential Summer Filmmaking Course
Courses / Programs
UK Film School provides a residential, 5-day summer filmmaking course for students aged 12-15 and 16-19 years at Garden House in the historic market town of Stamford, Lincolnshire is a fantastic location conveniently situated in the heart of England and only 1 hour by train from London's King's Cross Station (Our summer base has plenty of interesting locations for filmmaking).Over the course of a week, students have the opportunity to make a film from start to finish using broadcast quality equipment and under the guidance of film and TV professionals.
Students will experience all aspects of filmmaking - including script development, casting, location scouting, cinematography, sound recording, and more.
Our 1-week Filmmaking summer program includes all activities, boarding and meals.
5-Day. Residential Summer Filmmaking Course:
- For students aged 12-15 and 16-19 years old.
Students will experience all aspects of filmmaking including:
- Script Development
- Casting
- Location Scouting
- Cinematography
- Sound Recording
This course fulfills the criteria for a residential for the Duke of Edinburgh Gold Award.
- For students aged 12-15 and 16-19 years old.
Students will experience all aspects of filmmaking including:
- Script Development
- Casting
- Location Scouting
- Cinematography
- Sound Recording
This course fulfills the criteria for a residential for the Duke of Edinburgh Gold Award.
Hua Hsia Chinese School, North London
Courses / Programs
• Since 2001, we have taught more than 2,000 children and adults aged between 3 and 90 to speak and write Mandarin.• Hua Hsia Chinese School is one of the UK's leading Chinese language schools, with branches in Hampstead in the borough of Camden in North Central London, and Southgate in the borough of Enfield in North London.
• This summer, Hua Hsia is offering fantastic week-long Chinese activity and culture camps for children ages 3 and up.
• All of our summer activities place an emphasis on the learning of Chinese language and culture. Our camp uses innovative teaching methods and fun activities to generate children’s interests in learning Chinese.
• Our experienced teachers with CRBs will help the children to explore Chinese language and culture, and even gain some Chinese learning methods.
• We are partially-funded by the Taiwanese government, so experienced Chinese Masters from Taiwan will guide our students to explore Chinese art, practice their physical strength, and practice the Chinese language through fun activities.
• We believe that learning Mandarin cannot be separated from learning Chinese culture, so our dedicated kids summer camp offers students the ideal opportunity to practice their Chinese and experience Chinese culture.
• Chinese Summer Camps (ages 3+)
Duration: 1-week. Activities include: Brush painting, Calligraphy, Chinese Arts & Crafts, Chinese Cookery course, Rhymes and Songs & more.
• Easter Camps (ages 3+)
Our 1-week Easter camps aim to use innovative teaching methods and fun activities to generate children’s interests in learning Chinese.
• Year-round Chinese classes for children
Ages 5-12 / weekdays with activities
• Private Chinese Lessons during Summer holidays
For children, teenagers & adults at a location that suits you
Duration: 1-week. Activities include: Brush painting, Calligraphy, Chinese Arts & Crafts, Chinese Cookery course, Rhymes and Songs & more.
• Easter Camps (ages 3+)
Our 1-week Easter camps aim to use innovative teaching methods and fun activities to generate children’s interests in learning Chinese.
• Year-round Chinese classes for children
Ages 5-12 / weekdays with activities
• Private Chinese Lessons during Summer holidays
For children, teenagers & adults at a location that suits you
ISSOS Summer School in Cambridge, England 2027
Courses / Programs
• Based in Cambridge in south-east England, approximately 50 miles (80 km) north-east of London, ISSOS offers all-inclusive 3-week summer school programs for international students aged 13-18 years. • Our all-inclusive, residential summer school takes place in July & August in Queen's College, a world-famous Cambridge university.
• We provide a balanced summer program of academia, fun & culture, through a combination of learning, creative enrichment and action-packed adventure.
• All students will be picked up by a uniformed member of staff at the selected international airport and accompanied to Cambridge.
• Our international teenage students can learn within an encouraging and supportive environment while having fun and making new friends from around the world.
• Our international students represent over 100 nationalities, creating a dynamic, multi-cultural atmosphere.
Summer 2027 - Residential Programmes for international students ages 13-18:
• 3-week summer programs all-inclusive
• Students study 1 academic subject + 1 elective subject.
Academic programs
• English Language
• Advanced English
• Debate
• Journalism
• Business Studies & Entrepreneurship
• Study Skills (for students preparing for final years of high school & entrance to university / college)
Elective programs: Outdoor Leadership, Theatre, Tennis & Photography
• 3-week summer programs all-inclusive
• Students study 1 academic subject + 1 elective subject.
Academic programs
• English Language
• Advanced English
• Debate
• Journalism
• Business Studies & Entrepreneurship
• Study Skills (for students preparing for final years of high school & entrance to university / college)
Elective programs: Outdoor Leadership, Theatre, Tennis & Photography
Updated: 2026-10-05