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Summer Boarding Courses Limited:
Summer Boarding Courses, in conjunction with leading British boarding schools, operates high quality, accredited UK summer school courses for international students in ideal locations in Bournemouth, Berkshire, Cambridge and Oxford in the South of England. Our summer boarding courses for children and teenagers provide a truly international experience in fantastic locations, with unique English language and activity programmes that ensure the students return home after an unforgettable summer. As with UK boarding students during the academic year, international students attending a summer boarding course will enjoy a huge variety of experiences inside and outside the classroom, all shared with other students from around the world.

About Us:

Summer Boarding Courses uniquely combines the experience and tradition of our partner boarding schools, often gained over centuries of educating and developing children, with over 20 years of summer school management from the Directors of Summer Boarding Courses. Learning doesn’t stop when lessons finish – activities, excursions and socialising during meals and free time allows students to practice their English while interacting with friends. 

Boarding is a traditional British experience that brings out the best in children and gives them independence, along with the skills to allow them to embrace life’s challenges with confidence. Students will be challenged and stimulated in a fun environment.

Accreditation:
Summer Boarding Courses is accredited by the British Council - In 2018 SBC became the first and only multi-campus summer school to be awarded 15 out of 15 Areas of Strength in a British Council inspection.

English Language Summer Schools:

We provide English Language Summer Schools in fantastic locations in Bournemouth and Oxford in the South of England:

- SBC Oxford Summer School  (8-12 years):  Oxford
- SBC Canford Summer School (11-15): Bournemouth
- SBC Headington Summer School  (13-16 years):  Oxford
- SBC at Eton College Summer Academy (13-16 years): Berkshire
- SBC at Wellington College Summer Academy (13-16 years): Berkshire
- The Oxford College Summer School (15-17 years): Oxford
- The Cambridge College Summer School (15-17 years): Cambridge

Activities, excursions and socialising during meals and free time allows students to practice their English.  Activities include sport, dance, drama, art, a talent show, horse riding, adventure sports. Two excursions every week are included in the course (to destinations including Oxford and London).

Parent Testimonials:

"Our daughter came back not only with excellent English skills but also with many new experiences. She has made new friends and they all want to go back next year. Absolutely perfect organisation and a wonderful team!" 
- Isabel (Parent), Germany.

"My son had an unforgettable experience at the school. Not only did he improve his English, but also had a great time enjoying new friends from all over the world. I fully recommend other parents to let their children join this camp." 
- Erik (Parent), Spain.

"Our daughter enjoyed a wonderful time, expanded her English, grew as a person and wants to go back next year."
- Steffen (Parent), Denmark.

Email: Contact Us
Address: Unit E, Home Farm, The Avenue, Esholt, West Yorkshire, BD17 7RH, UK / GB
Some interested visitors submitting program inquiries to our school up to 2022-06-12 were from:

Ciudad real, Spain; Kopavogur, Iceland; Liverpool; and more.
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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
Language and Music For Life, Summer Music Camps in UK 2026 - all levels & backgrounds
Courses / Programs
• Founded in 1997, Language and Music for Life (LMFL) offers a unique, tailored 2-week intensive summer music and language courses for British & international students in North Yorkshire, England.

• LMFL provides quality one-to-one training in a wide range of instruments & voice tuition to enthusiastic musicians of all levels & ages (children aged 5+, teenagers & adults). In addition, we offer English and foreign language classes in private lessons or small groups.

• Designed primarily for highly motivated musicians with a willingness to learn; enabling them to derive maximum benefit from high quality tuition, the course is open to musicians preparing for national, international exams or competitions, skilled amateurs and "tourist musicians".

Our Summer Course 2026 will be hosted by Giggleswick School, a co-educational day and boarding school in a beautiful part of North Yorkshire, England. It is accessible from all parts of the UK through excellent road, rail and air links (Approximately 380km from London, 57 km from Leeds, and 100km from Manchester. The closest international airport is Manchester International Airport, just 70 miles away, with direct flights from major cities in UK, USA & Europe).

• During the course, students can take world-recognized Trinity College London exams.

• Trinity College London provides exams & qualifications in over 60 countries, and LMFL provides our students with the opportunity to take Trinity College music qualifications.
Summer Music Camp UK
2 weeks in July 2026

• Musical Tuition & Masterclasses:
Individual tuition in Violin, Viola, Cello, Double Bass, Electric Bass, Guitar (Classical & Jazz), Harp, Bassoon, Clarinet, Flute, Oboe, Saxophone, Trombone, Trumpet & Drums (Jazz & Pop). Orchestra conducting; Composition; Choir; Chamber music; Jazz ensemble.

• Singing / Vocals: Classical Vocals - technique & interpretation of classical songs & arias, Jazz Vocals (individual classes). Opera workshop, Songwriting.

• Languages: English, French, Spanish, Italian & German. IELTS test preparation option (1 -1 or in group tuition).
Updated: 2026-05-12
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!
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)
UK Rugby Camps - Summer
Courses / Programs
This listing placement is available to a UK school or club offering rugby summer camps for British (or international) students. 
Summer Rugby Camps for Boys & Girls:

- Residential rugby camps 

- English & Rugby camps 

- Rugby masterclasses
International Summer School for Teens in Oxford (Worcester College campus), London & Scotland UK
Courses / Programs
Join us for an exclusive pre-university experience in Oxford, UK in summer 2024:
For teenagers of ages 15-18 years old.

ISSFT was born from an admiration of the international school and Baccalaureate system. We are passionate about working with young people of different cultures, to spark their imagination and inspire them for the future.

ISSFT's Worcester College campus is situated in the historic city of Oxford, England, and provides 26 acres of award-winning gardens and woodland, a lake, on-site sports fields, and an historic orchard. Students can socialise and shop in the extensive range of trendy stores and buzzing cafes that make up the city centre.

The University of Oxford is one of the leading and most famous universities in the world. Oxford has educated a wide range of notable alumni, including 28 prime ministers of the United Kingdom and many heads of state and government from around the world.

Airport transfers are included to and from London Heathrow, the third largest airport in the world by international passenger traffic, and operates regular flights for most destinations globally.

Excellent location for a summer camp in the UK: 
• World's best university
• Historic central location
• Safe campus
• 24 hour supervision
• Outstanding accommodation and facilities
• 60 minutes from London's Heathrow airport.
3-week Residential Summer Programme, Oxford UK

•Boys & Girls 15-18 years old (British & international)
•Students choose 1 Academic + 1 Elective course
•Social, teamwork & confidence building activities in afternoons & evenings

Academic Courses (39 Hours)
•Intensive English Language
•English Literature with Creative Writing
•English Academic Writing (for Advanced English EFL students)
•Global Leadership (Politics, Philosophy & Economics)
•Study Skills - PRE IB, I-GCSE & SAT exam prep

Sport/Creative Courses
•Tennis
•Photography
•Sports Leadership
•Theatre / Drama / Acting
•Introduction to Coding and Big Data