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Oxford International Study Centre, Oxford:
Oxford International Study Centre is a renowned institute of higher education in the centre of Oxford, just one hour north of London. Each Summer during we hold Junior Programmes for UK and international students ages 16+ with a choice of four study options and many memorable excursions and leisure activities. Each programme consists of a weekly schedule of a minimum of twenty to thirty lessons of tuition with specialist teachers, projects and cultural visits every weekday afternoon, and a full-day weekend excursion. Homestay accommodation is normally with Oxford families, although students over sixteen may choose to reside in the University.

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Acaemic Summer Programmes for Students Ages 16+:
All programmes consist of a weekly schedule of:
- A minimum of twenty to thirty lessons of tuition with specialist teachers, depending on the chosen course
- Projects and cultural visits every weekday afternoon (optional but recommended)
- A full day weekend excursion (optional but recommended)
- The opportunity to have lunch in a College of the University of Oxford

Language, Culture and Communication:
Photo of Academic Summer Courses in Oxford, UKThis programme is for those learning English. It is a combination of classroom teaching and activities which make learning the language fun. Participants are grouped according to age and level. The activities for younger people include producing a scrapbook about the city, finding out about where Harry Potter was filmed and Alice in Wonderland was written, or following a treasure trail to find out about the history and culture of the city. 

For adults activities include taking part in a play with professional actors, making presentations, or visiting companies. If they wish, students can be entered for the Trinity or IELTS examination (advance notification is required). Current Affairs Discussion Groups .

Academic Preparation for School & University Students
This programme is intended to combine a period of academic enhancement with the opportunity to experience the culture and history of one or both of Britain's most fascinating cities. Students choose two subjects , which can be changed after a minimum period of two weeks. English as a Second Language can be included as one subject choice. Over twenty subjects are offered, at a variety of levels. Participants can also join the Current Affairs Discussion Groups. We can help students prepare for the following examinations:

- A Level and (I)GCSE
- International Baccalaureate
- Oxford and Cambridge Entrance
- American examinations(AP; SAT; TOEFL)
- IELTS, and Cambridge examinations
- Pre-University programmes
- Pre-Boarding School programmes

Cultural and Business Programmes:
Image of Academic Summer Courses in Oxford, UKThese programmes are intended for those who are fluent in English. They include seminars, projects and visits to places connected with the chosen subjects. For example, if you are studying Business in London, you might visit one of the financial institutions in the City. If you are studying Art History in Oxford you would visit the Ashmolean Gallery and Museum, which is the oldest in Europe. Participants can also join the Current Affairs Discussion Groups

Participants choose two subjects , which can be changed after a minimum period of two weeks. The subjects need not be from the same subject group.

- Arts and Humanities: Literature, History, Art History, Languages.
- Social Sciences: International Relations, Politics, Law, Media Studies
- Business and Economics: Finance, General Business Studies, Marketing, Economics

Tailor-made Programmes for Groups or Individuals:
We are often asked to design a programme for the specific requirements of a school or university group, a company, or an individual. These have included programmes for Teachers, Lawyers, Health Care Professionals and Company staff. Both Oxford and London offer an enormous range of expertise.

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Address: 7 St Aldates, Oxford OX1 1BS, Oxford, England , UK / GB
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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
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!
ISSOS, Summer School 2026 at St Andrews & Cambridge Universities
Courses / Programs
In 2026, ISSOS will again offer stimulating, all-inclusive 3-week summer courses for UK and international students aged 13-18 years old:

St Andrews, Scotland Session 1:  Sun 28 June- Sun 19 July 2026
St Andrews, Scotland Session 2:  Wed 22 July- Wed 12 Aug 2026
Cambridge, England:  Wed 8 July - Wed 29 July 2026.

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 80 nationalities.
Summer 2026 - 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.
Reach Cambridge - Academic Camps in UK & Online
Courses / Programs
• Get a unique introduction to your favourite academic subject at University level in the prestigious environment of Cambridge University!

• Reach Cambridge provides residential spring and summer courses for UK & international high school students ages 14-18 years old.

• With a wide range of academic subjects to choose from, our spring and summer camps are taught by experts in the field through interactive classes, lectures and workshops.

• Located just 50 miles north of London, students stay in one of Cambridge University’s colleges or in our central Cambridge headquarters, ‘Reach Hall’.

• Our fun, spring and summer programs give you the opportunity to experience an academically-rigorous summer program in one of the top educational facilities in the world.

• Our challenging and vibrant summer courses are specially designed to complement high school studies, whilst also offering a glimpse of University-style learning.

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

• Your studies will be combined with a varied program of exciting activities and excursions across Britain.

Student Review:

"I had exceptionally high expectations for the Reach Cambridge Course, and I happy to report they were all reached and surpassed. The University is absolutely beautiful, the staff is incredible, and the experience was perfectly unique.'
2 & 4-week Summer Camps 2023 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
• Philosophy
• Psychology
• SAT Preparation
• Social & Political Sciences
• STEM (science, technology, engineering & maths).

Online Pre-University Courses (Contact us for a full online course list).
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
• 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.
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.