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Summer English Courses in UK for International Students
ISSOS, Summer Schools at Cambridge and St Andrews Universities:
Give your teenager the opportunity to improve their English language skills this summer while enjoying an unforgettable holiday in the UK! ISSOS provides three-week residential summer courses to international students (ages 13-18) in the world-famous Cambridge and St. Andrews Universities. Our all-inclusive summer school programs take place in July and August.
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Beautiful & Historic University Towns:
• Cambridge and St Andrews are university towns that provide a stunning, unique and safe location for our students.
• St Andrews is located on the beautiful east coast of Scotland, approximately 50 miles (80km) north-east of Edinburgh and 80 miles (130 km) north-east of Glasgow.
• The city of Cambridge in England is situated approximately 50 miles (80 km) north-east of London.
Quality Summer Schools:
• Our residential summer schools aim to offer a balanced summer experience of academics, fun and culture.
• Students choose one academic subject and one elective subject to study during their 3-week stay. Academic subject options include English language courses for beginner to advanced students.
• We attract students from all over the world, representing over 80 nationalities. We offer limited places to guarantee small class sizes and individual attention.
• We also offer a full program of activities, trips, cultural enrichment and the ISSOS Highland Games allowing students the unique opportunity to combine learning, creative enrichment and action-packed adventure.
Choice of Academic Programs:
Students choose one academic subject and one elective subject. We offer limited places in order to guarantee small class sizes and individual attention. Classes meet daily for 2.5 hours.
Academic Programs in St. Andrews:
• English Language Course (from beginner to advanced)
• Business Studies & Entrepreneurship
• Study Skills to prepare for final years of high school and entrance to university / college
• IB Extended Essay
• Creative Writing Program
• Debating Program
• Youth Leadership Program
Academic Programs in Cambridge:
• English Language Course (from beginner to advanced)
• Advanced English with IELTS Preparation: This program is designed to give students an overview of the IELTS Academic exam (International English Language Testing System), which is aimed for those who want to study or train in an English-speaking university or Institutions of Higher and Further Education.
• Study Skills to prepare for final years of high school and entrance to university / college
• Business Studies & Entrepreneurship
• Debating Program
• Journalism Course
Choice of Elective Subjects:
Scheduled four afternoons per week, these fun-filled and action-packed elective courses will enable students to discover and experience exciting subjects while gaining new skills and expertise.
Electives available in St. Andrews:
• Film, Art, Theatre, Golf, or Tennis.
Electives available in Cambridge:
• Photography, Theatre,, Outdoor Leadership, Tennis.
Testimonials from Parents:
• "Our son has attended ISSOS for two summers. We couldn’t have chosen a better school! Our son returned home much more mature and self-confident and we could not believe how much he had improved his English skills. ISSOS has excellent academic standards as well as highly qualified teaching staff; we met them at the parents reception and were very impressed."
Laura, Italy• "WOW! What more can I say, my daughter loved the summer school and talks about nothing else. She has made amazing friends from all over the world and learned so much."
Father, Germany
• "Our son can’t think of a better place to go, a first-rate summer enrichment program, and he applied again immediately after his return. ISSOS brings a truly international mix of students together, in an exceptional and very rewarding way, to maximum benefit of all students."
Dagmar, Germany
• "My daughters had a fantastic time this summer and we hear daily more about "when I was in St Andrews...". They have both had a fantastic time and have made many new friends. Both are hoping to return next year."
Mother, Kuwait
• "Your program is one of the best I could wish for my daughter. From my point of view it has a perfect balance of learning and fun."
Mother, Russia
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Lines, Cold Ash Thatcham in Berkshire
Courses / Programs
Downe House is one of the most prestigious boarding schools in England, located in Cold Ash Thatcham in Berkshire, 45 minutes away from Heathrow International Airport, one hour from Central London and half an hour from Oxford. LINES has an exclusive let of these premises during the months of July and August. Our teachers are all qualified, enthusiastic and professional. We are British Council accredited. Our concept is "Immersion in English at all times."
Highly intensive, but fun! Students are placed into different groups according to age, from beginner to advanced levels. Max. of 10 students/class (average 7)
Heritage English
Courses / Programs
Heritage English is an exclusive English language school situated on the beautiful South Coast of England near Bournemouth. We provide intensive summer holiday English language homestay courses for children and teenagers, and combine top professional teaching standards customised to your needs, with a quality homestay.
Heritage young learner's English courses are designed for juniors who want to improve their English language skills in a relaxed friendly environment during their summer holidays.
Our younger students get the opportunity to live in a friendly, comfortable, caring family environment, and speak / listen to and learn English from morning to night.
Our principal teachers are Gail Steggell and Celia Lincoln, who are both fully Cambridge qualified and are highly experienced in hosting and teaching students of all ages and levels of English.
Heritage English tutors arrange a programme of lessons, excursions and activities to match students’ interests so that young learners are having fun and learning English during their stay.
Our school is located in Lymington in Hampshire in the south of England, approximately 25 km east of Bournemouth and 17 km south-west of Southampton.
English language summer homestay courses for children & teenagers of all levels:
- One-to-one total immersion English language courses for juniors who would like to improve their English language skills in a fun & friendly environment during their holidays
- Students stay in the home of their tutor or in friendly family homes nearby
- English language homestay courses for academic / exam preparation purposes: FCE, CAE, CPE, IELTS, TOEFL & TOEIC
- Afternoon activities, sports & cultural visits
- One-to-one total immersion English language courses for juniors who would like to improve their English language skills in a fun & friendly environment during their holidays
- Students stay in the home of their tutor or in friendly family homes nearby
- English language homestay courses for academic / exam preparation purposes: FCE, CAE, CPE, IELTS, TOEFL & TOEIC
- Afternoon activities, sports & cultural visits
Target English International
Courses / Programs
Target English International is a British Council-accredited company that specialises in the provision of summer English language courses for students ages 11-18 from the UK and around the world. We offer English summer courses at over 10 different centres in UK, including London (Camden & Hendon), Liverpool, Nottingham, Bath, Eastbourne, Hatfield, and Hull.
Since 2009, we have welcomed over 13,000 junior students to our summer courses across the UK. Our senior management team have a wealth of experience in junior summer schools with over 44 years’ experience in this specialist sector between them.
Student Testimonial:
"This place is wonderful! I had a great time and met a lot of new friends. The places we visited looked like part of a film!"
- Eugenia, Spain
Summer English Language Courses:
- For students ages 11-18. Features include:
- 15 hours’ English language tuition per week (20 lessons per week of 45 minutes each lesson)
- Trinity College London GESE Examination included
- Maximum 15 students per class
- 5 levels & syllabuses based on the CEFR
- Oral & written placement test to select class level
- All learning materials included and notebook provided
- Graded certificate awarded upon completion
- For students ages 11-18. Features include:
- 15 hours’ English language tuition per week (20 lessons per week of 45 minutes each lesson)
- Trinity College London GESE Examination included
- Maximum 15 students per class
- 5 levels & syllabuses based on the CEFR
- Oral & written placement test to select class level
- All learning materials included and notebook provided
- Graded certificate awarded upon completion
St Brelade's College, Jersey
Courses / Programs
• St Brelade's College is an English language school located on the British island of Jersey in the Channel Islands, approximately 20 miles off the French coast and 80 miles south of England. • We provide a range of year-round and summer English language courses for students aged 10-18 years including intensive, private lessons, holiday programmes or residential programmes. We offer courses for individuals or groups.
• Established in 1978, St Brelade’s College is accredited by the British Council and is a member of English UK. We offer a varying weekly activity programme, visiting places of interest, such as conservation parks and castles, and arranging activities and social evenings.
• We provide a holiday package that allows our students to practise and learn the English language, along with having a memorable stay.
• Our students have the choice of staying in homestay accommodation with one of our host families on the island, in a summer residence or in hotel accommodation.
Student Testimonial:
"Morning classes dramatically improved our English. We did activities, games and others things. It was very entertaining. I saw the results this year on my grades."
Arethuse, 15, France, 2 week summer holiday course
Year-round English Courses:
• Intensive English language course (ages 16-18)
• Semi-Intensive English language course (ages 14-17)
• Holiday English language course: (ages 10-17)
• Homestay programme with a local family (adult & teenage residences also available)
Summer English Courses:
• English language programme for Juniors: (ages 10-13)
• Holiday English language course for Teenagers: (ages 14-17)
• Intensive English language course for Teenagers: (ages 16-18)
• Intensive English language course (ages 16-18)
• Semi-Intensive English language course (ages 14-17)
• Holiday English language course: (ages 10-17)
• Homestay programme with a local family (adult & teenage residences also available)
Summer English Courses:
• English language programme for Juniors: (ages 10-13)
• Holiday English language course for Teenagers: (ages 14-17)
• Intensive English language course for Teenagers: (ages 16-18)
Acorn International Summer School, Bristol
Courses / Programs
Are you searching for a quality summer English school for your child or teen? Located close to the beautiful city of Bristol in the south west of England, Acorn International Summer School (AISS) is a family-run summer boarding school for juniors ages 5-15 years. We provide unique academic summer programmes for 2 or 4 weeks, and welcome students from around the world as well as British children.
International juniors will 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.
At AISS, both international and British children can live, learn and play together - making friends from all over the UK, and across the world, and being part of a truly international experience. We want all participants to create memories that will last a lifetime.
Our summer school in Tockington (10 miles north of Bristol) is situated just 2 hours by train from London, 90 minutes from Oxford, and one hour from Cardiff in Wales. This makes Acorn International Summer School in Bristol very accessible for international students.
Testimonial:
"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, Spain
International Summer School for Children - Ages 5-15:
- Our summer courses for Juniors (5-11), and Seniors (11-15) are held in July and August and students can attend for 2 or 4 weeks
- Academic English for international juniors combined with specialist sports tuition, fun activities and weekend excursions
- Academic tuition for British children in subjects from the British Primary Curriculum combined with specialist sports tuition, fun activities & weekend excursions
- Discounts for siblings and groups are available
- Our summer courses for Juniors (5-11), and Seniors (11-15) are held in July and August and students can attend for 2 or 4 weeks
- Academic English for international juniors combined with specialist sports tuition, fun activities and weekend excursions
- Academic tuition for British children in subjects from the British Primary Curriculum combined with specialist sports tuition, fun activities & weekend excursions
- Discounts for siblings and groups are available
Kaplan International Colleges Cambridge
Courses / Programs
Whether your goal is to accelerate your career, or simply travel the world, with a Kaplan International Colleges course you will gain the English language skills and academic approach you need to succeed. Founded in the late 1970’s, our English school in Cambridge, England is housed in a large, converted Edwardian house close to the city centre. Choose from our wide range of courses and accommodation options at our Cambridge English school and explore one of the world’s greatest university cities while improving your English.Taught by qualified, experienced and friendly teachers, our English school offers a wide range of English courses, as well as Cambridge exam preparation courses, to help students of all levels advance their academic and professional careers.
With over 40 English language schools in eight countries, Kaplan International Colleges, world leaders in English education, has been teaching English as a foreign language to students and professionals since 1967. Our English school in Cambridge is accredited by the British Council and is an active member of English UK, the association of recognised English language schools.
Quality English Language Courses:
- General English programs
- General English Academic Year/Semester options
- Vacation English classes
- Intensive English lessons
- Intensive English Academic Year/Semester options
- Cambridge Test Preparation
- First Certificate of English (FCE)
- Certificate of Advanced English (CAE)
- General English programs
- General English Academic Year/Semester options
- Vacation English classes
- Intensive English lessons
- Intensive English Academic Year/Semester options
- Cambridge Test Preparation
- First Certificate of English (FCE)
- Certificate of Advanced English (CAE)