Summer Boarding Courses
Lead an extraordinary life through education. Summer courses for children aged 8 - 17 years old
The UK’s number one
multi-campus summer school
Since 2008, SBC has united students from across the world through education. We will unlock your child’s potential and set a foundation for long-term success through our multinational, fun and immersive learning environments. Our students learn, live and make friends in the UK’s most prestigious academic locations, including the University of Oxford. Our inspiring academic courses are complemented by an exciting social programme, including a wide range of carefully selected activities and full-day cultural experiences.
“In his first call home, my child said “Mom, I want to stay longer, and you can already subscribe for next year”. He came back enthusiastic, he enjoyed learning in such a multicultural environment.”
- Arianna, Parent
Why choose SBC?
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We are the first and only multicentre summer school to be awarded the maximum number of 15 Strengths in a British Council inspection. We are EL Gazette’s #1 Summer School based on British Council reports.
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From the moment you enquire to the end of your child’s stay, your own Admissions Manager will provide expert support and guidance. We achieved 99% Customer Support Satisfaction in 2022.
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Students learn, live on-site and make friends in the prestigious academic locations, including the University of Oxford.
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We have welcomed students of 153 different nationalities since 2008 — we are one of the most multinational learning environments in the UK.
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Our exciting range of courses enable students to gain English language skills, subject-specific knowledge and 21st Century Skills, enriching their future.
Life-changing experiences for ages 6-17
152 nationalities from around the world
Over 14,000 student alumni since 2008
The UKs most acclaimed school locations
Our awards and accreditations
Our campuses:
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Canford Summer School
Location: Wimborne, Dorset
Ages: 11 - 15 years old -
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Eton College
Location: Eton, Berkshire
Ages: 12 - 16 years old -
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Headington Oxford
Location: Headington, Oxfordshire
Ages: 13 - 16 years old -
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Earlscliffe
Location: Folkestone, Kent
Ages: 13 - 17 years old -
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Oxford College
Location: Oxford, Oxfordshire
Ages: 15 - 17 years old -
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Cambridge Summer School
Location: Cambridge, Cambridgeshire
Ages: 15 - 17 years old -
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Rochester Independent College
Location: Rochester, Kent
Ages: 12 - 15 years old -
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Camp Dragon
Location: Oxford, Oxfordshire
Ages: 8 - 12 years old
Other summer schools by Dukes Education
Dukes Education hosts residential English language summer and Easter programmes for international students aged 8-17. Our summer schools are run in a number of prestigious British boarding schools and at the University of Oxford.