English Plus - Under 12

This well-established summer school is idea for young people who want to improve their English language skills in a beautiful and safe environment. By taking part in engaging and interactive sessions, students will improve their command of English vocabulary, grammar, and pronunciation; as well as developing their reading, writing, and listening skills. The emphasis is on using English in practical circumstances through a variety of imaginative class activities, group projects, and weekly class assignments.

The idyllic setting of Canford School gives students a traditional British boarding school experience. Outside the classroom, an exciting programme of activities is planned daily taking advantage of the fantastic facilities at the school which include a theatre, sports centre and art studios as well as a heated indoor swimming pool. There are also excursions to famous UK cities, including London and an evening visit to a local water park.

Concord College Summer School is an exciting place to spend a summer. Set in the heart of the English countryside, Concord Summer School has been welcoming international students for over 40 years.

At Concord students will build foundations for academic success and create a lifetime of memories. Its excellent academic and recreational facilities provide students a fantastic British summer school experience.

Concord Summer School offers a range of academic courses that provide an enriching learning experience. The Discovery Workshops are an immersive and interactive way for students to enhance their knowledge in their chosen course or to explore and learn a new subject. In an enjoyable and supportive environment students will build their confidence and improve their English and interpersonal skills. All courses offer an in-built educational trip to accompany the students learning.

Four discovery subjects are on offer:

Arts & Humanities

• Art & Design
• History & Cultures

STEM:

• Mathematics
• Technology

In addition, students will complement their learning with courses in General English or Science. All summer school students will also have the exciting opportunity to join planned Enrichment Activities alongside an extensive and fun Social Programme packed with campus events and exciting trips and excursions.

Because of Plumpton College’s amazing, state-of-the-art facilities, English Summer Immersion allows students to experience a wide range of unique summer activities alongside an intensive and interactive English language academic programme. Local British teenagers and students will join students across the course to create a truly international and immersive experience.

We are removing the need for students to choose an ‘English Plus’ option and including everything in this programme including animal care at Plumpton’s state of the art veterinary centre, adventure sports, cooking classes, wall climbing and e-sports all on site! 

This is ideal for those students looking to improve their English while having fun and interacting with students across the globe. If students are on their first trip away from home the rural and secure location of Plumpton college will be perfect for them.

The price is all inclusive of meals, transfers, accommodation, student insurance and our 365 after-care package.

Level of English: all levels

SKOLA's English Summer School at Gloucester Gate by Regent's Park, London is perfect for younger students taking their first steps in English.

Students develop their English in the morning and have a hot lunch in the on-site canteen. In the afternoon students continue learning English through art, music, drama and sport.

They visit the best sights and museums in London once a week and can join the Discover England excursion on Saturday if a parent accompanies them on the trip.

£50 Registration fee  £25 Visa letters

6 full days - Monday - Saturday £820 per week (includes one parent joining the Saturday trip)

5 full days - Monday - Friday £620 per week

5 half days - Monday - Friday - £420 per week

Bede's Summer School Windlesham is set in beautiful grounds which extend over many acres of the Sussex Downs countryside of West Sussex, between the villages of Washington and Findon, north of the town of Worthing.

The spacious campus, which welcomes up to 130 students per week, creates a real sense of freedom and connection to nature. Combined with the secure and safe location, this makes Windlesham the perfect site for young children who want to be part of a small, lively community. Young people’s innate curiosity about the natural world can be harnessed to engage them about their relationship with nature and present and future global ecological challenges.

In this programme, our students develop their English communication skills through their experience of learning about, and learning in nature. This fully-inclusive programme includes sports and activities every afternoon. Professional academies are available in a variety of sports and other activities. The evening entertainment programme provides an opportunity for recreation and fun and is designed to immerse students in the English language and culture in a stimulating and innovative way. Excursions enable students to visit places of interest. These can include a cultural visit to a castle, museum or palace, a visit to a popular tourist attraction such as Big Ben, the London Eye, Madame Tussauds or something more recreational such as a trip to an aquarium, theme park or zoo.

Since 2012, Stonyhurst has united pupils from across the world to experience a Summer like no other. There are two programme routes on offer to cater for different interests – the English with Activities programme and the English with Tennis course. Pupils can explore the English language and develop life skills through lessons, activities and cultural excursions.

All teachers are fully qualified teachers and support each child in their individual learning journey, aiming to improve pupils’ language skills and increase their confidence. Pupils are assigned to a small class of pupils with similar levels of English and their progress is continuously monitored and teaching is tailored accordingly.

Learning English at Stonyhurst has special significance given the College’s rich literary heritage and association with some of the nation’s most loved literature including Sir Arthur Conan-Doyle and the poet, Gerard Manley Hopkins, who spent a vast amount of time at Stonyhurst. Children will benefit from Stonyhurst’s fascinating museum which boasts an impressive array of artefacts, including a rare first edition of Shakespeare’s First Folio.

The most popular course Stonyhurst offers is English with Activities. The programme has been carefully designed for children who wish to improve their English and experience an engaging programme of activities and excursions, from cultural trips to sightseeing to adrenaline-filled sports and creative activities, students make memories at every turn.

*English with Tennis - Fees:  2 weeks £3,400 and 4 weeks £5,950

This programme is designed for children looking to improve their English Language alongside tennis tuition. In selecting this course, pupils have access to Stonyhurst’s high-performance facilities which include a tennis dome which houses 2 Grand Slam tennis courts and intensive coaching delivered by a team of Lawn Tennis Association (LTA) Senior Performance Tennis and Academy Coaches.

Stonyhurst is the UK's leading co-educational Catholic boarding and day school for 3 – 18-year-olds.  Founded in 1593, it is the oldest continuously active Jesuit school in the world. Set in a magnificent Grade I listed building, the College has a fascinating heritage, a fine reputation, and excellent facilities.

This international summer school combines intensive English lessons with a multitude of fun activities and providing a taste of life in a British boarding school.  The course is run alongside the school's day camps for local children, and all activities are shared between British and international children, resulting in total immersion in the English language.  Having run for ten years, the summer school is delivered and staffed by Bromsgrove School employees and ex-pupils, providing a safe and comfortable experience. Pastoral care is second to none, with the summer school adhering to the same high standards as Bromsgrove's year-round programme.  Course fees are full inclusive and cover accommodation, meals and snacks, laundry service, all lessons and activities, two day trips and one evening excursion per week, and transfers to/from Birmingham or Heathrow airport. The activities sessions are also attended by local day pupils so that the international pupils have the chance to practise their English naturally. Activities on offer include a mssive selection – sports, creative arts and technology, dance, fitness, cookery, team games and just about anything else you can think of! Full day excursions are included to destinations such as Alton Towers, Drayton Manor, Shakespeare’s Stratford, Oxford and London.

Bromsgrove is one of the top ten day and boarding schools in the UK but also excels at sports - they have featured as a top six school for sport, across 26 different sports for many years. 

The Summer School has been running since 1970 at Hurtwood House, a family run boarding school with an international reputation for academic excellence and fantastic facilities. The Summer School offers structured and lively English language teaching combined with a fun and interesting range of trips and activities. The school is in an idyllic, safe location in the Surrey countryside within easy reach of London.

This is a resisential course.  All levels of English catered for.  Not suitable for English native speakers.

Quite simply the best, most fun-filled and exciting English language holiday course in the world!!

Adventurers delve into creative, cross-curricular learning, fostering critical thinking and interdisciplinary understanding. 

At the core of Academic Summers’s teaching and learning approach is Content and Language Integrated Learning (CLIL), a methodological revolution in language teaching, offering a holistic approach to education. Through CLIL, you'll not only enhance your content knowledge in key curriculum areas within your chosen subjects but also develop cognitive skills, including critical, logical, and creative thinking, data analysis, discussions, opinion formation, and effective collaboration. Your communication skills will be honed as you learn to use language for both learning and expression, mastering the art of giving presentations and writing extended essays, essential skills for any field of study.

For sports lovers, the top-notch facilities offer the perfect stage for athletic pursuits, from friendly games to competitive tournaments. Surrounded by nature, the location fosters outdoor education experiences, promoting resilience and leadership.

Beyond our campus, Bristol's vibrant city offers cultural exploration. Our secure environment nurtures every student, allowing them to thrive, explore, and learn with confidence.

This summer, join Academic Camp, Bristol, for a holistic blend of academics, sports, outdoor adventures, and cultural exploration, promising unforgettable memories.

Level of English:  A2 for Adventurers      Suitable for native speakers:  YES

Radley College campus, set in 320 hectares of parkland, is situated close to Oxford and within easy reach of London. The nearest airport is London Heathrow, an hour away.

The facilities for study, sports and recreation are outstanding, including art studios, large IT suites and a new Science Lecture Theatre. Sporting facilities include football, rugby and cricket pitches, athletics track, tennis courts, a Real Tennis court, squash and fives courts, indoor 25m 6-lane swimming/ diving pool and sports hall.

English Skills

On arrival, you'll be given a written and oral test and placed into an English Skills class appropriate for your age and level. Improve core skills, technical accuracy and spoken enhance fluency through stimulating and collaborative sessions.

Juniors e.g. Explore the world's most unusual houses, design your own!=

Teens e.g. Research and compare which countries are officially the happiest in the world and why! Write your own happiness manifesto.

Global Minds

Each week you'll study English and all Global Minds topics. You'll explore new topics and build confidence in important life skills (e.g. critical thinking, problem solving). Learn through researching, discussing, collaborating and creating.

Sessions include British Culture, Digital Media, Drama/Music, Green Thinking, Global Futures and Science & Tech.

Activity Programme

- Wide choice of afternoon activities including sports, fitness, arts & crafts, tech, drama

- Evening activities include team challenges, mystery nights, talent shows, traditional British games, relaxed nights in houses and discos

- Special events include: Ceilidh (traditional dancing), archery, Nerfgun wars

- Some Junior and Teen activities are combined so that brothers/sisters and friends can meet

- 2 excursions per week e.g. London (West End Musical, museums), Oxford (professionally guided tour, punting, museums) Thorpe Park, Warwick Castle

- Special Sports Options - Tennis or Fencing (at extra cost).

This course is a fully-inclusive programme designed  for children aged 8-17. It will improve your child's English, whilst offering them the chance to spend time practising the sport that they love, alongside taking part in other group activities and  excursions. They will have the chance to make friends from all over the world and experience new cultures in a safe, secure campus environment.  The Summer Course plus Horse Riding is run at the beautiful Downside School, near the historic city of Bath. For horse riding students will receive tuition at a locally approved stables in walking, trotting, cantering, jumping, hacking and horse management (according to level).

This course offers a packed programme of English classes and fun activities alongside an extensive evening entertainment programme. This is a great opportunity to experience a traditional UK boarding school, develop English and make friends from around the world. As a well-established boarding school founded in 1525, Sedbergh provides a programme developed to an exceptional standard ensuring children are safe and have fun whilst they challenge themselves and try new activities every day.

The Junior Course is for children aged 8 to 12.  The first 3 weeks (4-22 July) will be based at the Sedbergh Senior School campus.  The summer school will then occupy the Sedbergh Prep School campus for the final 3 weeks (22 July - 12 Aug)  - pupils receive up to 22 hours of English per week followed by activities, excursions and evening entertainment. The English lessons are not all classroom-based – the pupils work on group projects, do presentations together, make movies and interact with the local community by interviewing local residents and shop owners. Activities throughout the course include: sailing, golf, horse riding, arts and crafts, football, swimming, tennis, basketball and many more. Students also participate in two full-day excursions per week – city excursions have included: Manchester, Liverpool, York, Durham, Glasgow, London, Newcastle upon Tyne, Blackpool and Edinburgh. 

Bede's Eastbourne centre is located on the coast, in the seaside town of Eastbourne and safely connected to the beach. This compact centre, founded as the first Bede’s School in 1895, has the feel of a family home and offers a safe and welcoming environment for our youngest students. The academic, social and cultural programme is carefully designed to educate and inspire our youngest learners.

The Little Explorers course is full of lessons, activities, events and excursions that give students a great introduction to the UK. Lessons are in small classes with a syllabus and materials perfect for young learners. Activities make use of our outstanding facilities and are designed around the interests of younger students.

The evening entertainment programme provides an opportunity for recreation and fun and is designed to immerse students in the English language and culture in a stimulating and innovative way.

Excursions enable students to visit places of interest, students will go on a half-day trip on Wednesday afternoons and full-day trips on Saturdays and Sundays to our exciting range of historic, cultural and fun attractions and destinations.

Please note that a non-residential option is also available for children coming to Eastbourne with their parents on a family holiday. Please ask for details. 

Bath Academy has expanded its popular Junior Summer School to include a fully residential campus in the beautiful countryside in the South West of England. Nearby, the busy towns of Blandford and Dorchester are beautiful places to visit, while the coastal towns of Poole, Weymouth, and Bournemouth offer even more activities for excursions. Set in the magnificent Dorset Valley (1.5 hours from Bath), Milton Abbey is a historical boarding school which provides a stunning, safe and secure environment for young students to study English and experience another side of English life away from the city. Bath Academy welcomes students from all over the world. Aimed at 9-16 year olds, classes are organised according to levels of English and age. Activities include specialist skills workshops in practical science, critical thinking and smart writing to name a few. Students can also expect two half-day trips and one full-day trip. All the teachers are qualified English Language teaching professionals who aim to motivate students with fun, creative and interactive lessons. Bath Academy’s Junior Summer School is the perfect environment for teenagers to develop their English and make new friends in a caring, supportive, and fun atmosphere.

This is a non-residential course.  

Marymount International School is located on a private residential estate just 18km southwest of London.  The campus is safe, compact and has many excellent facilities.  

There is a sports hall, dance studio, auditorium, common room, 5-a-side football pitch, a tennis and multi sports court and a large garden for activities.

Day Programme - Monday - Friday including 1 excursion per week.  A coach accompanied, by staff, collects children from Kensington each day.

Teaching Programme

20 hours' tuition per week including English Skills, English Workshops and end-of-week presentationOptional exam:  Trinity Graded Exam in Sponglish Student Hosts of your age take part in the courses so oyou make friends with English speakers of your own age.  

Activity Programme

Afternoons:  wide choice of activities including sports, arts and crafts, baking, fun games, dance and movement

Excursions:  London, Chessington World of Adventures/Zoo, Hampton Court Palace

Tennis and horse riding at extra cost

Early Bird booking Discount - pre 31.12.2023  £3082.75

The Glastonbury Campus is ideal for younger children who want to improve their English whilst making friends from all over the world and take part in a wide range of sports and other activities. Morning options inlcude General English or Academic Explorers which is suitable for children from age 9-11 with a higher level of English and involves improving language skills through studying other academic subjects.

The school is located in Glastonbury and excursions are arranged to local castles, museums and amusement parks. This is a residential course with 24-hour supervision. Afternoon activities include cooking, dance, football, golf, horse riding, swimming, tennis, and outdoor adventurers.* The course is held on the campus of Millfield Prep Schoo which has fantastic facilities including a riding arena and climbing wall.  

*  Students are assessed on arrival and put into the appropriate level group for Academic Explorers.

* There is an option of taking a Trinity exam. This can be taken at the end of week 2 and 4. The exam is a spoken exam, however not mandatory.

* The option for horse riding is available to the Street campus.

* The Glastonbury campus offers a petting of the horses.

Tuition  

The English language courses provide 15 hours of tuition per week, with Academic Explorers:

• Academic Explorers - suitable for all abilities with students participating. Students will also be able to develop their language learning skills by studying specific subjects such as history, geography, environmental sustainability, science, maths, and creative writing.

Activities & Clubs    

A wide range of energetic and creative activities are offered for students to take part in for four afternoons a week. Children will get the opportunity to explore new and fascinating age-appropriate activities to ensure they are engaged, learning, and most importantly having fun through the high-quality and comprehensive programme, please click here to view the list of activities. A diverse selection of clubs is offered in the afternoon programme that students can enjoy.

Excursions and Social Programme  

The full social programme is provided and is included in the course fees. This ensures that every student is kept busy and has maximum opportunity to practice English whilst making friends with students from around the world, in a fun and enjoyable environment, making every moment special. 

* some activities are only available on specific dates and may incur extra fees

Perfected since 1979, Bucksmore Summer combines varied English language lessons in small classes of no more than 11 students with a well-rounded social programme. It is ideal for students on their first trip away from home and those looking for more attention than a typical summer camp.

Designed to help students communicate confidently in English, the dynamic syllabus is created by Bucksmore's Academic team specifically for juniors in a summer school environment and is suitable for all levels from beginner to proficient.

Away from the classroom, a strong emphasis is put on providing students with a truly memorable experience, with an action-packed activity and excursion programme including trips twice a week to top UK destinations such as London, Windsor and even a theme park!

King Edward’s School is a prestigious boarding school with excellent on-site facilities including modern classrooms, a dance studio, and all-weather pitches across the 100-acre site. It is located in a quiet countryside village just over an hour’s drive from central London, providing an ideal location for young summer school students.

Sherborne Language School is a new innovative summer school for students aged 8-17. Located in the picturesque Dorset town of Sherborne, in the South West of the UK, we offer intensive small-group, high-quality English Language Learning and a wide range of activities for young learners to expand and practise their English in a native setting.


Students will build lifelong friendships in and out of the classroom, on the exciting day trips and excursions and through the broad range of evening and leisure activities. The friendly and experienced staff aim to make every student’s experience unique and memorable from start to finish.  

Not suitable for native speakers

inlingua Cheltenham is proud to offer a Summer School for 11-17 year olds at Cheltenham Ladies College for 5 weeks in the summer of 2023.

This is an all-inclusive package that mixes learning and fun. This is the place to be if students are looking for a summer vacation to remember and yet satisfy parents in their search for educational value in safe surroundings. The course suits individuals and groups and offers a complete package of lessons, leisure, excursions and an excellent English host family.

Each week includes

• 20 EFL lessons (0900 – 1215)
• Full range of afternoon activities
• Full range of evening activities
• 1 full day excursion per week
• 1 half day excursion per week
• Full board Residential accommodation in twins and fours.

SKOLA's English Summer School at Regent's University inside Regent's Park, London is perfect for students looking to learn English and discover other cultures.

Students develop their English in the morning and have a hot lunch in the on-site canteen. In the afternoon students have fun playing sports in Regent's Park or artistic activities.

They visit the best sights and museums in London two times per week and end with presentations and a party. The 6-day course includes a full-day Discover England excursion on Saturday.

• 5 full days Monday - Friday: £620 per week
• 5 half days Monday - Friday: £420 per week
• £50 registration fee, £25 visa letters.

This course is specially designed for juniors and teenagers and offers a perfect balance of lessons, sports, activities and excursions. It includes 15 hours of English lessons per week and full-day visits on Mondays and Wednesdays to cities and attractions such as Bath, Bristol, Cardiff, Oxford and London. The summer course is based at Downside School. This classic “Harry Potter” style English boarding school is one of the oldest and most prestigious private schools in the country.
Downside occupies a beautiful 500-acre estate at the foot of the Mendip Hills and offers excellent facilities. The centre is ideally situated just 25 minutes south of the city of Bath in Somerset and two and a half hours from London. 

Perfected since 1979, Bucksmore Summer combines varied English language lessons in small classes of no more than 11 students with a well-rounded social programme. It is ideal for students on their first trip away from home and those looking for more attention than a typical summer camp. Designed to help students communicate confidently in English, the dynamic syllabus is created by Bucksmore's Academic team specifically for juniors in a summer school environment and is suitable for all levels from beginner to proficient.

The 'English Plus' option includes specialist workshops in the following: 

- Science and Technology - By combining the Bucksmore Summer syllabus with specialist workshops, students are introduced to both Science & Technology subjects through workshops run by experts. Example weekly themes include aeronautics, robotics, engineering and forensics.

- Performing Arts  - (London) By combining the Bucksmore Summer syllabus with specialist workshop, students who have an interest in Performing Arts will have the opportunity to develop their skills through practical workshops delivered by our partners West End on Demand.

- Adventure - Our English Plus course encourages students to go outside their comfort zone with an award-winning English curriculum and unique subject-specific experiences. Students will build strong English proficiency and gain a deeper understanding of a specific subject through specialised academic lessons.

- Media Production - By combining the Bucksmore Summer syllabus with specialist media production workshops, students develop skills in blogging, vlogging, podcasting and music production.  Students will produce content across themes such as news and current affairs, advertising and marketing.

- Biodiversity and Design - By combining the Bucksmore Summer syllabus with specialist workshops, English ‘Plus’ courses take students out of their comfort zone by providing them with the unique experience of promoting their passions and gaining a deeper understanding of a specific subject.

- Entrepreneurship and Leadership - By combining the Bucksmore Summer syllabus with specialist workshops, English ‘Plus’ courses take students out of their comfort zone by providing them with the unique experience of promoting their passions and gaining a deeper understanding of a specific subject.

Away from the classroom, a strong emphasis is put on providing students with a truly memorable experience, with an action-packed activity and excursion programme including trips twice a week to top UK destinations.

English level required A2.  Not suitable for native speakers

New for 2024!  

Set in 250 acres in an area of outstanding natural beauty, pupils choose from five different modules, depending on their interests. These will form the majority of their timetables, with evening and weekend activities all together. Pupils choose two modules out of the five per week and can change these each week that they are with us or keep them the same if they wish.  We are offering pupils two exciting choices per week from Outdoor Pursuits, EAL, Creative Arts (Painting, Drawing, Pottery & Design), Performing Arts (Theatre, Music & Dance Studio) and Sport.

By choosing from the exciting modules, students will experience a wide variety of social, creative, and skill-based activities. The aim is to encourage students to develop not only their ability to read, write and speak English, but also their confidence, independence, self-awareness and life skills. Groups will be kept small, ensuring an unrivalled attention to the quality of teaching and learning, and a fun and unforgettable life experience for each attendee. Students can choose any combination of the modules each week that they are with us. This approach encourages them to fully engage with the course content. For those who choose to take the Learn English modules, they will receive 15 hours of tuition per week.

There is an emphasis on ‘normal life’ where students are learning how to use their language skills in social settings, becoming familiar with idioms and everyday phrases. The courses are managed, hosted and run by Malvern College staff. 

• What level of English is required? For the English module limited, for the activity modules an understanding of English is required as all activities taught in English.
• Is this suitable for English native speakers? Yes, but not the English module.

This is a non-residential course.  Day only.

This Junior Adventurers course is an academic, fun packed course for young learners. Students attend from  08.15 - 17.15 from Monday to Friday.  Adventurers are 7-12 years old and they engage in project-based, cross-curricular learning, fostering creativity, critical thinking and interdisciplinary understanding.  They choose one of the following streams each week:

The timetable includes a full range of academic subjects including maths, English, science, social studies and arts. Lessons are cross-curricular and differentiated for all abilities. The trips and activities fit into  weekly themes bringing the lessons to life. Children are taught by experienced primary school teachers who know how this age group learn best.

The course is ideal for children wishing to get a taster at a UK preparatory school and get a head start over his/her classmates. It is an opportunity to meet and communicate with other children from a wide range of countries and cultures including native English speakers. 

After a morning of learning and fun your child can enjoy enriching afternoons experiencing London. What better way for your child to consolidate their study of the history of London than a trip to the Museum of London or the Tower of London? Or enhancing their science lessons with trips to the Science Museum and the Natural History Museum? Let London inspire your child while you work, study or enjoy your own time in London.

Level of English required - A1 for 7-12 years       Suitable of English native speakers - YES

This prestigious international summer programme is run by one of the most well known independent schools in the UK. It has been operating for over 40 years and every year welcomes boys and girls from over 35 nationalities.  It is suitable for students learning English as an additional language and for those who are already fluent.

There are academic courses in EAL, Literature with Creative Writing, Computing, International Citizenship (for ages 13-16), Social Entrepreneurship (for ages 13-16) and Our Natural World (for ages 8-12) - Staffing ratio is 1:3 

The summer school encompasses the Gordonstoun philosophy of internationalism and learning through challenge. As well as academic lessons there is a full programme of sport and creative activities and a six day "adventure programme" on the West coast of Scotland which includes climbing, abseiling and sailing the school's own yachts. There is a very high staffing ratio with one member of staff for every two students. 

The Junior Academic course offers young students a fun and hands on learning experience. Specially designed to engage young learners, this course offers a range of stimulating learning experiences in English.

Class sizes are small (maximum 10 students per class) and students are taught by specialist teachers, offering a range of subjects from Art, DT and Performing Arts to Science, Mathematics, ICT and Humanities. Students will receive 15 hours of English plus 10 hours of other academic subjects per week.

Aimed at encouraging experiential and thematic learning, students will spend at least one afternoon a week outside the classroom on project work in the local environment. Fun, active and stimulating, this course will build confidence in communicative English as well as preparing students academically.

This course is ideal as a stand-alone course for students who wish to boost their English level and confidence or for those wishing to enter into the British independent school system.

There are four junior courses:
Academic Programme 
STEM: Robotics and Coding
Junior Multi-Sports 
Junior Cookery

Students also enjoy a busy activities schedule with sports, games, activities and trips leaving them with a British experience they will never forget!

Academic Summer in Taunton offers a unique and enriching experience for young minds in a setting reminiscent of a 'Harry Potter' film. Nestled in the charming market town of Taunton, just 90 minutes from London, this programme is designed to inspire and challenge students in a variety of academic disciplines.

- Adventure Camp/Outdoor Leaders

- Arts and Crafts Camp

- Food and Nutrition - The Foodie Camp!

- Performing Arts Camp

- STEAM Camp

At the core of Academic Summers’s teaching and learning approach is Content and Language Integrated Learning (CLIL), a methodological revolution in language teaching, offering a holistic approach to education. Through CLIL, you'll not only enhance your content knowledge in key curriculum areas within your chosen subjects but also develop cognitive skills, including critical, logical, and creative thinking, data analysis, discussions, opinion formation, and effective collaboration. Your communication skills will be honed as you learn to use language for both learning and expression, mastering the art of giving presentations and writing extended essays, essential skills for any field of study.

The diverse academic camps include science, English, public speaking, debating, sports, STEAM, maths writing, robotics, performing arts, food and nutrition, yoga, entrepreneurship, dance, art and design, outdoor education, and environmental impact.

Academic Summer in Taunton offers an inspiring learning environment with hands-on activities, interactive learning experiences, and a curriculum that challenges students to think critically. Whether it's a love for the sciences, a passion for the arts, or a desire to explore new horizons, our program is a gateway to a summer of learning, growth, and fun. Join us and let your imagination soar in the picturesque setting of Taunton.

• What level of English is required: A2 Adventurers (9-12 Years)
• B1 Explorers, B1 Engagers
• Is this course suitable for English native speakers: Yes
• £45 per day   £875 per week for day students

Bucksmore English aims to build strong fluency and enhance English oral and written communication skills through a fun and dynamic language curriculum. Students develop their English skills through a variety of engaging sessions, including academic tutorials, group projects, conversation classes, and hands-on excursions that take learning outside the classroom. Our course also builds strong interpersonal skills such as teamwork, creativity, and confidence through project-based learning and mentorship. Student progress is tracked and assessed at the end of each course by Bucksmore Assessment, an evaluation tool developed in alignment with the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR) scale.

Away from the classroom, a strong emphasis is put on providing students with a truly memorable experience, with an action-packed activity and excursion programme including trips twice a week to top UK destinations such as London, Windsor and even a theme park!

All levels of English accepted.  Not suitable for native speakers.