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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
• Give your teenager an unforgettable experience at the world-famous Cambridge University! Our summer 2024 camps in Cambridge are still scheduled to take place as normal!• Located approximately 50 miles north-east of London in the East Anglia region in the east of England, Reach Cambridge offers residential spring and summer courses for high school / secondary school students aged 14-18 from the UK and around the world.
• Our summer programs are 2 or 4 weeks long and take place in July & August.
• With highly trained supervisor staff & teaching staff from the University, we guarantee a program run by professionals who care about your child's safety, education & enjoyment whilst on the immersive cultural experience Reach Cambridge provides.
• As well as an unrivaled academic environment, students experience British culture in the stimulating and distinguished surroundings of the University City of Cambridge.
• Students stay in one of Cambridge University’s colleges or in our central Cambridge headquarters, ‘Reach Hall’.
• Our fun, academic programs help to prepare students for university and Reach Cambridge students are encouraged to fully immerse themselves in college life.
• Reach Cambridge combines classes, lectures and workshops – often led by top academics from leading institutions including Cambridge, Oxford and London universities.
• Each course is specially designed to complement high school studies, whilst also offering a glimpse of University-style learning.
Spring Camp in March - April
2 or 4 week Summer Camps in July / August
• Biotechnology
• Computer Science
• Economics & Business Management
• Engineering
• English Language (ESOL) & Leadership
• English Literature & Creative Writing
• Journalism & Media
• Law
• Life Sciences & Medicine
• Maths
• Physics & Astronomy
• Politics & International Relations
• Psychology
• SAT Preparation
• STEM (science, technology, engineering & maths)
Online Pre-University Courses (more to follow shortly)
2 or 4 week Summer Camps in July / August
• Biotechnology
• Computer Science
• Economics & Business Management
• Engineering
• English Language (ESOL) & Leadership
• English Literature & Creative Writing
• Journalism & Media
• Law
• Life Sciences & Medicine
• Maths
• Physics & Astronomy
• Politics & International Relations
• Psychology
• SAT Preparation
• STEM (science, technology, engineering & maths)
Online Pre-University Courses (more to follow shortly)
Acorn International Summer School, Bristol
Courses / Programs
Located close to the historic and cultural city of Bristol in South-West England, Acorn International is a unique, family-run summer boarding school for children ages 5-15 years. We offer academic programmes for 2 or 4 weeks, and welcome international students from around the world as well as British children.Acorn International Summer School provides summer boarding courses designed for Juniors (ages 5-11) and Seniors (ages 11-15).
International students improve their English by studying a range of primary school subjects, in a fun and friendly environment. They will make lots of new friends, visit different English landmarks and cities, explore British culture and experience the British education system. British children will enjoy action-packed holiday courses.
Situated just 2 hours from London, and 1 hour from Cardiff in Wales, Bristol is the 8th most populous city in the UK, and is the largest center of culture, education and employment in the region.
At AISS, both international and British children can live, learn and play together, benefiting from an exciting Harry Potter-style boarding school adventure - making friends from all over the UK, and across the world, and being part of a truly international experience.
AISS children create memories that last a lifetime!
"I very much enjoy the summer camp at Acorn, the lessons are so interesting because of all the different ones (math, science, art, cooking and more)...I have been to Acorn two years now and I love it."
- Raul
International Summer School for Children - ages 5-15:
- Our summer courses are held in July and August and students can attend for 2 or 4 weeks
- Summer courses for Juniors (ages 5-11) and Seniors (ages 11-15).
- Academic English for international students combined with specialist sports tuition, fun activities and excursions
- Academic tuition for British children in subjects from the British Primary Curriculum combined with specialist sports tuition, activities & excursions
- Discounts for siblings and groups are available
- Our summer courses are held in July and August and students can attend for 2 or 4 weeks
- Summer courses for Juniors (ages 5-11) and Seniors (ages 11-15).
- Academic English for international students combined with specialist sports tuition, fun activities and excursions
- Academic tuition for British children in subjects from the British Primary Curriculum combined with specialist sports tuition, activities & excursions
- Discounts for siblings and groups are available
The Ingenium Academy International Summer School for Music
Courses / Programs
• The Ingenium Academy summer music courses for high school students & young adults aged 13 to 21: Choose from 6 exceptional week-long programmes and experience online one-to-one lessons with top musicians.• Located just one hour south-west of London, The Ingenium Academy provides annual residential summer music courses for young musicians from all over the world.
• Our 1, 2 and 3-week programmes in summer 2024 will again take place in the beautiful and historic city of Winchester, and aim to provide a specialised musical education of the highest calibre combined with an immersive cultural experience for talented teenage instrumentalists and singers.
• Seven exceptional musical programmes are offered at our international summer music camp: Orchestral, Piano, Saxophone, Vocal, Composition, Chamber Music, and Conducting programmes.
• The heart of The Ingenium Academy lies within our distinguished faculty, which comprises some of the UK's finest teachers and musicians with extremely high standards of musicianship and expertise.
• Within our environment of creative excellence, you will experience exclusive tuition from world-renowned musicians, performances in top British venues and the opportunity to meet like-minded friends from all over the world.
Student Review:
"The Ingenium Academy was amazing, unforgettable and incredible - the happiest three weeks of my life!"
- Anna, Cello Student, UK
Online Summer School 2022:
Piano, Saxophone, Composition, Conducting, Vocal, Orchestral.
International Summer Music Camp 2022:
1 week, 2 week or 3 week residential programmes
• Piano: Improve all aspects of piano playing
• Saxophone: Improve all aspects of playing and gain ensemble experience
• Conducting: Gain hands-on experience & tuition in conducting
• Orchestral: Form orchestral & chamber ensembles
• Chamber Music: For musicians with a passion for small ensemble playing
• Composition: For those with a passion for writing new music
• Vocal: Sing with the Ingenium Youth Choir
Piano, Saxophone, Composition, Conducting, Vocal, Orchestral.
International Summer Music Camp 2022:
1 week, 2 week or 3 week residential programmes
• Piano: Improve all aspects of piano playing
• Saxophone: Improve all aspects of playing and gain ensemble experience
• Conducting: Gain hands-on experience & tuition in conducting
• Orchestral: Form orchestral & chamber ensembles
• Chamber Music: For musicians with a passion for small ensemble playing
• Composition: For those with a passion for writing new music
• Vocal: Sing with the Ingenium Youth Choir
Chelsea FC Foundation Soccer Schools, Nike Soccer Camps with Chelsea FC Foundation & Arsenal Football Development Summer Schools
Courses / Programs
• Soccer Camps International is a UK soccer schools specialist provider. We offer access to some of the most prestigious summer football camps in the London area, including Chelsea FC Foundation Soccer Schools and Arsenal Football Development Summer Schools.• Chelsea FC Foundation Soccer Schools offers 2-week soccer camps in London for boys ages 9-17 which can be combined with optional quality English language classes.
• Chelsea camps are held at Chelsea FC's training ground in Cobham (1 hour south-west of London), with accommodation in Roehampton University, just 7 miles south-west of Central London.
• Nike Soccer Camps with Chelsea FC Foundation offers weekly football camps in London for boys 9-17 & girls 12-17 which can be combined with optional quality English language classes.
• Arsenal Football Development Summer Schools provides residential football camps for boys ages 9-17 at 4 convenient locations in London and Southern England.
Participant Testimonial:
"I made some good friends at the camp. The Chelsea camp improved my speed, focus and decision making. This helped me to progress in my confidence level as a person on and off the pitch."
- Jervay, Bermuda, 13
Residential Summer Soccer Camps for Boys & Girls:
Arsenal Football Development Summer Schools:
• 1 or 2-week summer soccer camps for boys ages 9-17. English language lessons optional
Chelsea FC Foundation Soccer Schools:
• Weekly summer soccer camps for boys ages 9-17 (with optional English classes)
Nike Soccer Camps with Chelsea FC Foundation
• Camps for boys 9-17 & girls 12-17
We also work in association with:
• Manchester City Football Language School
• Manchester City Football Performance Program
• Liverpool FC International Academy
• Brighton FC Soccer Schools and Language Camp
Arsenal Football Development Summer Schools:
• 1 or 2-week summer soccer camps for boys ages 9-17. English language lessons optional
Chelsea FC Foundation Soccer Schools:
• Weekly summer soccer camps for boys ages 9-17 (with optional English classes)
Nike Soccer Camps with Chelsea FC Foundation
• Camps for boys 9-17 & girls 12-17
We also work in association with:
• Manchester City Football Language School
• Manchester City Football Performance Program
• Liverpool FC International Academy
• Brighton FC Soccer Schools and Language Camp
Summer Language Camps, Scotland
Courses / Programs
• Immerse your child or teenager in a second language environment while experiencing the stunning countryside of Scotland in summer 2024.
• Join language summer immersion camps in Scotland for both UK-based and international students aged 6-17.
• Whether you are flying to Glasgow or Edinburgh airports or traveling by train, our team will be happy to arrange a pick-up for you.
Student Testimonial:
“The staff are friendly, cheerful and very organised. I loved the activities like capture the flag, crate building, the water fight and the team-building. I would recommend camp to all my friends.”
• Join language summer immersion camps in Scotland for both UK-based and international students aged 6-17.
• Whether you are flying to Glasgow or Edinburgh airports or traveling by train, our team will be happy to arrange a pick-up for you.
Student Testimonial:
“The staff are friendly, cheerful and very organised. I loved the activities like capture the flag, crate building, the water fight and the team-building. I would recommend camp to all my friends.”
Residential, Language Learning Summer Camps in Scotland:
• Participants choose English, French, Spanish, German, or Italian
Launch Camp
• 2 or 4 day camp for young children aged 6-11
• Includes outdoor language learning, raft building, climbing and film-making
International Camp
• 11-day residential summer camp for UK & international students aged 12-17
• 1 hour from Glasgow.
• With digital media projects & outdoor adventure activities
• Participants choose English, French, Spanish, German, or Italian
Launch Camp
• 2 or 4 day camp for young children aged 6-11
• Includes outdoor language learning, raft building, climbing and film-making
International Camp
• 11-day residential summer camp for UK & international students aged 12-17
• 1 hour from Glasgow.
• With digital media projects & outdoor adventure activities
ATE Superweeks, Worcestershire
Courses / Programs
Imaginative, fantastic residential adventure holidays for 8-16s, run by The ATE Trust - an Educational Trust and not-for-profit with over 50 years of summer camp expertise.Our prices include absolutely everything including bed and board, a day trip, equipment, supervision, materials and our prices even include travel to and from the centre from 17 major Uk towns and cities.
Extra services offered include centre stayovers for consecutive Superweeks and Airport Transfers from Birmingham International Airport and Heathrow Airport.
Programme 2015
28th March - 4th April
Easter Egg Stravaganza 8-14 £399 The Tythe Barn
*10% off when you book before 13th March!*
Week 1: 27th Jul - 3rd Aug
The GreATE Escape 8-14 £419 Bredenbury Court
Week 2: 4th - 11th Aug
The Wild Things 10-15 £419 Penn Wood
Week 3: 12th- 19th Aug
UltimATE Fun & Games 8-14 £419 Tythe Barn
(A)TEam Challenge 10-15 £419 Frank's Place
Week 4: 20th - 27th Aug
Team:InvestigATE 8-14 £419 Moor Park
Team:ImaginATE 8-14 £419 Moor Park
The Final Fling 14-16 £419 The Tythe Barn
The Big Bash 10-15 £419 Bredenbury Court
28th March - 4th April
Easter Egg Stravaganza 8-14 £399 The Tythe Barn
*10% off when you book before 13th March!*
Week 1: 27th Jul - 3rd Aug
The GreATE Escape 8-14 £419 Bredenbury Court
Week 2: 4th - 11th Aug
The Wild Things 10-15 £419 Penn Wood
Week 3: 12th- 19th Aug
UltimATE Fun & Games 8-14 £419 Tythe Barn
(A)TEam Challenge 10-15 £419 Frank's Place
Week 4: 20th - 27th Aug
Team:InvestigATE 8-14 £419 Moor Park
Team:ImaginATE 8-14 £419 Moor Park
The Final Fling 14-16 £419 The Tythe Barn
The Big Bash 10-15 £419 Bredenbury Court