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Academic / English Summer School in UK

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Bucksmore Education:
Bucksmore Education provides a wide range of summer camps and activity programs for 7-19 year old non-native English-speaking international students from all over the world, as well as American students. Our academic summer courses take place at schools and university campuses throughout the south of England, in cities including Oxford and Cambridge. We focus mainly on classic and advanced English language courses for non-native speakers, but we also offer advanced academic options in Cambridge University for native or bilingual speakers of English (students from the US, Canada, the UK, and more).

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Summer Camp Programmes for International Students Ages 7-19:
In addition to classic English language summer camps for kids and teens, we also provide activity camps, leadership courses, and academic tour camps featuring the best of British education. 

Photo of Academic / English Summer School in UKCambridge Advanced Studies Program
High-Level Tutorial Programme for US & Advanced-Level Students, Ages 16-19
Cambridge Advanced Studies Program (CASP) is a small-group, tutorial based course for high-level international students and American students in Cambridge. CASP is a great Cambridge summer school for older students looking for a challenging vacation programme. Experience an academic and activity programme similar to Cambridge University undergraduates.

Bucky Adventure
Activity / Sports camp, Ages 13-17
Bucky Adventure is the perfect adventure summer school for anyone looking for extra excitement and adventure with their English course! As well as a full English Language programme shared with Bucksmore Summer at Plumpton, Bucky Adventure students also enjoy: horse riding, sailing, mountain biking, wall climbing, kayaking, raft building and the very popular Survival Night where students learn how to survive a night camping in the English countryside.

Bucksmore Young Leaders Course
Intensive Leadership course, Ages 14-17
This is a course designed for ambitious, highly motivated students who are looking for something more than the ‘standard’ English summer school. This course is an investment in the students’ future and also provides them with the opportunity to network with similar-minded young people from all over the world.

Bucksmore Cambridge / Oxford
Intensive city centre-based programme, Ages 14-17
Bucksmore Cambridge / Oxford are classic summer school programmes designed for older teenagers who want more freedom and also want to study in the inspiring surroundings of a Cambridge or Oxford  University college. These summer school courses combine an intensive English Language course with sporting, cultural and fun activities designed for 14-17 year olds. Students socialise with other juniors from many different countries in the unique surroundings of the historic cities of Cambridge and Oxford.

Bucksmore Arts Choice
Visual & performing arts camp, Ages 14-17
Bucksmore Choice is a bespoke English summer school for older teenagers, combining English Language tuition with Visual and Performing Arts. Afternoon Electives are chosen in advance by students and are taught by experts. The Elective sessions will all build towards a weekly Grand Bucksmore Exhibition where students will display their work. Students can choose one of the following five options per week:

- Dance
- Theatre & Drama
- Film Production
- Photography
- Art

Bucksmore Summer
Classic summer camp, Ages 11-16
Bucksmore Summer is our classic English summer camp for junior students aged 11-16, which has been perfected over 33 years. Students live, study and play in an English speaking, multinational environment. The programme includes structured English lessons, varied activities and fantastic excursions.

Bucky Kids Camp
For young students, Ages 7-10
Bucky Kids is our specialised junior English summer camp for younger students aged between 7-10 who might be on their first trip to England. Our themed 1 or 2 week programmes are exciting, fascinating and full of opportunities to practise English in ways that make kids forget that they are using it.

Bucksmore Three Capitals
Academic tour of England, Scotland & Wales
Bucksmore Three Capitals is our unique academic tour of the UK  covering the best sights that Great Britain has to offer. Students visit the capital cities of England (London), Scotland (Edinburgh) and Wales (Cardiff) as well as the historic city of York, the picturesque Lake District and the mysterious Stonehenge. Three Capitals is either a perfect introduction to Great Britain or a great add-on to another Bucksmore programme.

UK University Preparation Course
Short introduction to UK universities for 16-18 year olds
World University Preparation is a 2 week summer course designed to give international students the best possible chance of gaining a place at a leading UK university. The course provides a detailed introduction to UK universities and the British application system. Students receive small group tuition on important subjects including the UCAS application system; succeeding in entrance interviews; and writing personal statements.

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Address: Magdalene College, Magdalene Street, Cambridge, Cambridge, England CB3 0AG, UK / GB
Some interested visitors submitting program inquiries to our school up to 2022-01-23 were from:

Los Angeles, USA; Cambridge; Milano, Italy; and more.
Related Schools & Programs. Inquire to our admissions team today:
Soccer Camps International - Soccer + English Camps
Courses / Programs
• Your talented son, daughter or loved one can experience a prestigious UK soccer football camp with additional English language lessons in London, Manchester, Liverpool or Brighton in summer 2024!

• Soccer Camps International is a top facilitator of UK summer soccer camps in association with Manchester City FC, Liverpool FC, Chelsea FC, Arsenal FC, and Brighton FC. Our program participants stay on campus at top boarding schools and university accommodation.

• These intensive camps allow young players from around the world to develop their football skills and improve their understanding of the English language at the same time.

• Our football camps are run by highly-experienced & certified coaches with many years of experience teaching young soccer players the best soccer drills.

Parent Review:
"My son enjoyed himself very much, managed to have excellent relationships with his coaches notwithstanding very limited language skill, and most important of all thanks to his experience, he decided to continue playing soccer."
- Mother of Enrico, Italy
Manchester City Football Language School:
• 1 or 2-week Soccer + English Program for boys ages 9-17 and girls ages 12-17

Chelsea FC Foundation Soccer Schools:
• 2-week soccer camps for boys ages 9-17 with Optional English classes

Arsenal Football Development Summer Schools:
• 1 or 2-week soccer camps for boys ages 9-17 with Optional English classes

Brighton FC Soccer Schools:
• Weekly summer soccer camp for boys ages 8-17 with Optional English classes
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.”
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
International Summer Camp UK - Camp Cooper
Courses / Programs
• The International Summer Camp UK delivers Camp Cooper, a residential summer camp designed for boys and girls ages 7-17 from the UK and around the world.

• Based in the picturesque village of Crieff, just an hour's drive from Glasgow and Edinburgh, Camp Cooper offers exciting activities, high quality English language tuition and the opportunity to meet new friends. You can choose to stay for 2, 4 or 6 weeks, and transportation is provided from the airport to Camp.

• Our 2018 parents rated Camp Cooper 9.5 out of 10 and 100% of them would recommend us to a friend!

• We ensure that your time at Camp Cooper is an adventure where every day is BURSTING with new and exciting things to do! Campers plan their perfect summer experience with a wide choice of electives, including English language lessons for non-native English speakers.

• Our classes provide maximum opportunities to improve English language confidence. We make learning English fun, through games, journalism, debate, creative writing, planning events, theatre, and creating a camp newspaper.

• During their time at Camp Cooper, we actively encourage campers to develop independence, teamwork and leadership. We focus on forming friendships, inspiring creativity, encouraging learning and having fun.

• Our unique combination of high quality electives, exciting outdoor activities, day trips and evening programmes is exclusive to Camp Cooper, and ensures campers have an exceptional summer experience.
2, 4 & 6-week summer camp for boys & girls ages 7-17:

Elective Activities:
Choose 2 electives per week

• English Lessons - 10 hours per week available
• Football
• Tennis
• Golf
• Other Sports (Rugby, Baseball, Ultimate Frisbee, Swimming..)
• Mountain Biking
• Outdoor Adventure
• Film-Making
• Rockstar (Guitar, Drums, Piano, Singing)
• Art
• Performing Arts
• Creative Superstar (Ice-cream / Smoothie Making, Baking, T-shirt Design, Comic Book Creation, Theatre & Costume Design, Mural Creation)
• Journalism
• Dance (Street, Hip Hop..)
Reach Cambridge - Academic Camps in UK & Online
Courses / Programs
• Reach Cambridge offers UK & international high school students the opportunity to gain an invaluable academic experience through a spring or summer course in one of the top educational facilities in the world.

• We provide unique and academically-rigorous residential programmes for students ages 14-18.

• Located just 60 miles north of London, students stay in one of Cambridge University’s colleges or in our central Cambridge headquarters, "Reach Hall".

• Our challenging and vibrant courses are designed to provide unique introductions to your favourite academic subjects at University level.

• As well as an unrivalled academic environment, students experience British culture in the stimulating and distinguished surroundings of the University City of Cambridge in the south-east of England.

• Reach Cambridge combines classes, lectures and workshops – with a varied program of exciting activities and excursions across Britain.

• Each course is specially designed to complement high school studies, whilst also offering a glimpse of University-style learning.

• Our fun, summer programs help to prepare students for university, and students are encouraged to fully immerse themselves in college life.

• Our programs are tailored to the individual’s study needs and enriched by an extra-curricular program.

• How better for your child to enrich and expand their school curriculum while gaining an insight into life at one of the world's top universities?
2 & 4-week Summer Camps 2023, July & Aug:
•Architecture
•Biotechnology
•Business Management & Economics
•Computer Science
•Engineering
•English Language (ESOL) & Leadership
•English Literature & Creative Writing
•Global Leadership, Journalism & Media
•Law
•Liberal Arts
•Mathematics
•Medicine & Life Sciences
•Philosophy
•Physics & Astronomy
•Politics & International Relations
•Psychology
•Social & Political Sciences
•STEM (science, technology, engineering & maths)
•SAT Prep.

Online Pre-University Courses - Year-Round:
Private one-to-one expert tutoring for students globally via live Zoom video. Group learning also.
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.
ISSOS, Summer School 2026 at St Andrews & Cambridge Universities
Courses / Programs
• ISSOS offers summer school programs for international students aged between 13 - 18 years of age in July and August in St. Andrews University.

• St Andrews is situated on the beautiful east coast of Scotland, approximately 50 miles (80km) north-east of Edinburgh and 80 miles (130 km) north-east of Glasgow. We also run a summer school in Cambridge, England.

• ISSOS offers teenagers a balanced summer experience of academia, fun and culture, where students can learn within an encouraging environment while having fun and making new friends from around the world. Our 3-week summer school programs are all-inclusive.

• We limit the number of students from one nationality to 10% in order to guarantee a truly international experience. International students come from all over the world, representing over 60 nationalities, creating a multicultural atmosphere.

• Students study one academic subject and one elective subject. In addition, we provide a full program of activities, trips, cultural enrichment and the ISSOS Highland Games.

• Students will be picked up by a uniformed member of staff at the selected international airports and accompanied to St Andrews.

Student Review:
"There is one word that describes ISSOS, amazing! ISSOS is an exceptional school and the staff work perfectly together. The social activities are great, a brilliant way of getting to know students from other classes and electives."
- Axel, Finland
Residential summer school programs 2026 for international students aged between 13-18 years combining learning, creative enrichment & adventure:

Academic Summer School programs:
• English Language programs (from beginner to advanced levels)
• Study Skills to prepare for final years of high school and entrance to university / college
• Business Studies & Entrepreneurship
• IB Extended Essay
• Debate
• Youth Leadership
• Creative Writing

Elective programs:
• Art
• Film
• Golf
• Tennis
• Theatre

Activities include:
• Day Trips
• Outdoor Activities
• Evening Entertainment
• Highland Games