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Academic Summer Courses for Juniors & Teens in Bristol Area
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.
Exam Preparation:
The following skills will be practised in preparation for either IELTS or City & Guilds ESOL examinations. The topics chosen will complement others areas in the curriculum; in particular, the written work will be on topics relevant to wider issues in society from the Theory of Knowledge module.
- Reading skills
- Listening skills
- Speaking skills
- Writing skills
Experimental Sciences:
In keeping with the CLIL spirit of the course, the
science options aim not only to give students a foundation in the subject areas but also in their lexis and language patterns.
Biology:
- Microscopy
- Simple Maths
- Basic Chemistry as it relates to Biology (bonds etc)
- Natural History / classification / diversity and cell biology
- The use of experimental apparatus
Physics:
- Forces and Motion (to include vectors resolution and components)
- Electricity (Kirchoffs laws at a basic level)
Chemistry:
- Atomic Structure
- Chemical Bonding
- The Periodic Table
- Acids and Alkalis
Mathematics:
The following topics are covered in the Mathematics option. These topics are common areas where international students have gaps and a good foundation will help the students when they go on to study the IB Diploma or A levels:
- Algebra
- Geometry
- Statistics
Individuals and Societies:
The humanities curriculum aims to
benefit from the international nature of the student body and encourages the students to explore these concepts in the light of the locality of the school and their own cultures and experience.
Geography:
- Population and development
- Coasts
- Climates
- Settlements
History:
- Project on history of the area
- Historical investigation
- 20th Century world history topics such as World Wars, Cuba, Korea etc
Economics:
- Macro and Micro Economics
- Economics of the area / How the credit crunch is affecting the area?
- International Economics
Creativity, Action and Service:
The IB Diploma encourages students to be involved in artistic pursuits, sports and community service work, thus fostering students’ awareness and appreciation of life outside the academic arena. Academic Summer’s programme includes the following academic options alongside an end-of-course talent show, trips and a charity event.
The Arts:
- History of Art – development from cave paintings to graffiti
- Encourage students to experiment with a range of materials
- Explore a variety of cultures and their attitude to the Arts
In the evenings there will also be art and craft activities offered to allow students to experiment with and develop their creative sides.
Sport:
- Encourage students to reach their personal best
- Set and achieve targets
- Work as a team
- Demonstrate sportsmanship
Address:
Oakridge Lane, Winscombe, BS25 1PD, Bristol, England , UK / GB
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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.
ISSOS, Summer School 2027 at St Andrews & Cambridge Universities
Courses / Programs
In 2027, ISSOS will again offer stimulating, all-inclusive 3-week summer courses for UK and international students aged 13-18 years old:St Andrews Session 1: Wed 30 June - Sun 21 July 2027
St Andrews Session 2: Sun 25 July - Sun 15th Aug 2027
Cambridge Session 1: Mon 5 July - Mon 19 July 2027.
Cambridge Session 2: Thurs 22nd July - Thurs 5th Aug 2027
The programs will be held in July and August in St. Andrews in Scotland and Cambridge in England - university towns that provide a stunning, unique and safe location.
• Both UK summer schools operate from the world-famous universities and take full advantage of their fantastic facilities.
• Our residential summer schools aim to offer a balanced experience of academics, fun and culture.
• ISSOS are proud to provide high quality academic programs which attract students from all over the world, representing over 100 nationalities.
Summer 2027 - Residential Programmes:
Academic Program options - St. Andrews:
• English Language
• Study Skills
• IB Extended Essay
• Debate Program
• Youth Leadership
• Creative Writing
with 1 Elective: Film, Art, Theatre, Golf, or Tennis.
Academic Program options - Cambridge:
• English Language
• Study Skills
• Debating
• Journalism
• Business Studies & Entrepreneurship
with 1 Elective: Photography, Outdoor Leadership, Theatre, or Tennis.
Academic Program options - St. Andrews:
• English Language
• Study Skills
• IB Extended Essay
• Debate Program
• Youth Leadership
• Creative Writing
with 1 Elective: Film, Art, Theatre, Golf, or Tennis.
Academic Program options - Cambridge:
• English Language
• Study Skills
• Debating
• Journalism
• Business Studies & Entrepreneurship
with 1 Elective: Photography, Outdoor Leadership, Theatre, or Tennis.
Updated: 2026-10-05
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
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
Arts University Bournemouth - Summer Courses
Courses / Programs
• Are you a UK secondary school student or international high school student, or college student with an interest in creative arts and design?• If so, earn a Certificate this summer from the UK’s leading arts university!
• Access world-class facilities and a highly-acclaimed teaching staff, and create a valuable network of new friends and expert tutors. Benefit from an educational and cultural summer experience to remember with AUB.
• Situated less than 2 hours south of London by train, the University provides a range of 2 and 3-week specialist summer courses to British and international students ages 13+.
• Our comprehensive summer programs include Animation, Adobe Packages, Digital Photography, Drawing, Illustration, Mixed Media, Print Making, Graphic Design, Fashion, and more.
• When you join one of our summer courses, you will have access to the university's state-of-the-art facilities, modern equipment and one of the largest art and design libraries in the south of England.
• All Summer Course students receive an official AUB Certificate of Attendance upon successful completion. University accommodation is available if required.
Student Review:
“Brilliant course, fast-paced with an amazing amount of information and skills shared, which has resulted in a marked improvement in my techniques and understanding of garment construction.” - Vicky, USA
2 Week Creative Arts Summer School:
All-inclusive residential course for students of ages 13-16 years old
Sessions / topics include:
• Drawing, Illustration, Graphic Design, Fashion, Digital Photography, Animation, Mixed Media, Animation...
Specialist 2-3 Week Summer Courses:
In June / July / August
For UK & international students of ages 15+ and 18+ years
• Graphic Design and Visual Communication
• British Architecture and 3D Design
• Animation
• Drawing and Illustration
• Fashion and Textiles
• Studio Photography
• Filmmaking
• Creative Makeup
• Portfolio Preparation for the Arts
All-inclusive residential course for students of ages 13-16 years old
Sessions / topics include:
• Drawing, Illustration, Graphic Design, Fashion, Digital Photography, Animation, Mixed Media, Animation...
Specialist 2-3 Week Summer Courses:
In June / July / August
For UK & international students of ages 15+ and 18+ years
• Graphic Design and Visual Communication
• British Architecture and 3D Design
• Animation
• Drawing and Illustration
• Fashion and Textiles
• Studio Photography
• Filmmaking
• Creative Makeup
• Portfolio Preparation for the Arts