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Summer School Courses

Our UK summer school is for international students aged 8 to 17 years old. Now in their 30th year, the summer courses are intensive and academic, but as well as working hard, students have lots of fun with an extensive choice of sports, activities and excursions.

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97%
of our Summer students would recommend us to friends

“I love it here – it’s really fun!”

Greta from Germany talks about why she is back at Sherborne International for her fourth year of summer school

UK summer school options

With very small class sizes (5 – 8 students per class) and an overall staff-student ratio of one member of staff to three students, parents can relax knowing their children are safe, happy, learning effectively and well looked after in a caring, family environment.

Located in the town of Sherborne, surrounded by beautiful English countryside, our Summer School in UK for international students offers high quality, academic courses.

The summer course in Sherborne was one of the best things that I have ever done in my life. I never thought that I would have so much fun while doing classes. Everybody is so nice here and the memories and friends I made here will stay in my heart forever.
Azucena, 14 – Paraguay

Summer school – 2023 dates

The short courses will take place from:

  • 5 July 2023 for 2, 4, 6 or 7 weeks
  • 19 July 2023 for 2, 4, or 5 weeks
  • 2 August 2023 for 2 or 3 weeks
  • 16 August 2023 for 1 week
  • 23 August 2023 – Final departure day

The last weeks of our summer school program are ideal preparation for international students placed in British Boarding Schools from September, helping students feel more confident and prepared.

Summer school – 2024 fees

  • Fees for all summer courses £1530 per week. This includes boarding house accommodation, all meals, all sports and excursions
  • Early Bird discount available for bookings made before January 1st with deposit
  • Airport transfer service available – price to be confirmed

Timetable

Below is the generic timetable for all of our summer courses:

TIME WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY
0800-0900 Breakfast Breakfast Breakfast Breakfast Breakfast Breakfast Breakfast
0900-0915 Assembly Assembly Assembly Assembly Assembly Assembly
0915-1000 Classes Classes Classes Classes Excursion Classes Classes
1000-1045 Classes Classes Classes Classes Classes Classes
1045-1115 Break Break Break Break Break Break
1115-1200 Classes Excursion Classes Classes Classes Classes
1200-1230/45 Classes Classes Classes Classes Classes
1230-1400 Lunch Packed Lunch Lunch Lunch Packed Lunch Lunch Lunch
1400-1445 Classes Excursion Classes Sports & Activities Excursion Classes Classes
1445-1530 Classes Classes Classes Classes
1530-1800 Sports & Activities Sports & Activities Sports & Activities Sports & Activities
1800-1900 Supper Supper Supper Supper Supper Supper Supper
1915-1930 Meeting Meeting Meeting Meeting Meeting Meeting Meeting
1930-2000 Prep Prep Prep Prep Prep Prep Prep
2000-2130/2230 Evening Activities Evening Activities Evening Activities Evening Activities Evening Activities Evening Activities Evening Activities

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It was one of the best experiences in my life.
Lledo, 15 – Spain

Intensive English Summer School Course (plus subjects)

Our Intensive English Summer School Course is for international students aged 8-17 who wish to improve their written and spoken English language skills, whilst also studying a range of subjects.

Pre-IGCSE / GCSE

Our Pre-IGCSE / GCSE Summer School Course gives international students starting (or thinking about starting) IGCSE or GCSE courses the academic support they need to acquire skills vital to success.

IGCSE / GCSE Mid Course Booster

This course is designed to give students, who have completed Year 10, a confident and successful start to their final IGCSE/GCSE year by revisiting material covered in the last year, as well as looking ahead to Year 11.

Pre A Level / IB

Pre A level or IB Summer School Course is designed to help international students starting A Level or International Baccalaureate Diploma courses settle into their new school courses more quickly and confidently.

Global Leadership Programme

The Global Leadership Programme is a challenging, stimulating 2 week course aimed at preparing students, aged 15-17, with key skills required from global leaders of tomorrow. Designed to meet the demands of our fast changing world, participants will have the opportunity to work together with other international students to: think creatively and solve problems; analyse sources more critically; communicate views confidently and effectively; and to heighten their awareness of global issues and political ideologies.  The Global Leadership Programme will give students: Confidence in speaking in public Knowledge of theoretical issues affecting leaders of today Skills in collating and analysing data Experience of market research and knowledge of its principles Awareness of political ideologies Team working, problem solving and communication skills Time management and study techniques

Summer school photos and videos (2019)

Summer school photos of international students on our 2019 courses, including lessons, activities, sports and excursions.

Summer courses – photos from previous years

A selection of photos and a video of students on our summer courses from 2017 and earlier years.
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