Language options
English language courses at all locations.
History
British Summer School launched in summer 2022, we aim to inspire our students
and develop the knowledge, abilities and qualities needed to fulfil their potential in
both their personal and professional lives. We increase our students’ ability and
confidence to communicate and operate in the 21 st century to help them become
happy, confident, and successful individuals in a global and competitive world. Our
portfolio is designed to be developmental and progressive, adapted to the age range
of each course. Student numbers, nationalities and language quotas are controlled
to provide a personal, intimate, and carefully managed experience for every student.
Sports
Sports and Leisure programme available every day.Every day after lessons, students participate in a choice of different sports and
recreational activities. These sessions, which are organized and supervised by staff,enable students to continue practising their listening and speaking skills while doing
something they enjoy (A list of activities can be found in our brochure page 62)
English Support
We select our teachers, coaches and facilitators very carefully to make sure that all students feel happy, engaged and energised in the lessons, as this is how they learn best.Class size – maximum 14Placement Test – Students are asked to complete an online grammar/vocabulary
test 2-4 weeks before arrival. On arrival, they take a short speaking and writing test
to confirm all aspects of their English level.
Key Features
Excursions are a important and compulsory part of the programme and enable
students to visit London and other places of cultural and historical interest, go to the
seaside as well as provide an opportunity for recreational activities and shopping.Saturdays, except for Clayesmore students, these excursions are usually to London
(not guaranteed) and can consist of a walking tour to see some of the famous sites
and/ or visit a famous tourist attraction, depending on the schedule and time
available. Sundays, usually consists of a visit to a local city or seaside town.
Saturdays for our Artists of the future students (Clayesmore) consist of an Inspiration
Trip designed to develop their curiosity, creativity and artistic flair.
Accommodation
Boys and girls sleep in suitable boarding
accommodation on campus. Students who share their bedroom are placed with
children of the same sex and of a similar age.Brambletye: School boarding houses – 4 to 10 beds per room, shared bathrooms.Worth: School boarding houses – 1 -2 beds per room (majority single), ensuite.Clayesmore: School boarding houses – 2 to 5 beds per room, shared bathrooms.Oundle: School boarding houses – 2 to 5 beds per room, shared bathrooms.Moulton College boarding houses – 1 – 2 beds per room ensuite
BSS Experience – featuring True Me
Featured in every course, we provide an impressive programme of evening
entertainment called BSS Experience that consists of fun sociable challenges and
events that are designed to deliver True Me. Students work as a team to problem
solve, create, compete and learn whilst building their individual and social skills.Through team games, icebreaker activities and fun challenges, students meet their
peers, begin to build friendships, and gain an understanding of our mission – To put
the student front and centre of everything we do, help them focus, find their flow,
discover their ‘True Me’ and prepare them to be future ready.
Brambletye – 70 students per week
Explorers | 6-12yrs | Brambletye | 20 hrs of study per week | Focus Exploration |
Residential - £1,575 per week / Day - £1,075 per week | 7 July-10 August 2024
Ideal for the first time away at a summer camp.Together with their teachers they will
investigate the natural world and learn more about the local environment. Creators | 6-12yrs | Brambletye | 20 hrs of study per week | Focus Creation |
Residential - £1,575 per week / Day - £1,075 per week | 7 July-10 August 2024
Ideal for the first time away at a summer camp. Students will be able to build
confidence in their creative abilities in Art, Dance, Drama and Music and unleash
their artistic brilliance.
Worth – 100 students per week
Adventurers | 10-16yrs | Worth | 20 hrs of study per week | Focus Adventure | £1,575
per week | 30 June-10 August 2024This course focuses on improving students English while stimulating their appetite
for adventure and help them build their self-confidence along the way. New for 2024:
students will visit an outdoor activity centre every Wednesday.
Clayesmore – 100 students per week
Artists | 11-17yrs | Clayesmore | 20 hrs of study per week | Focus Art | £1,575 per
week | 7 July-10 August 2024Tailored for young budding artists looking to refine their skills. Students will be able to
practise art, drama, music, dance or vocals as well as learning skills that will enable
their artistic talents to flourish in the future. Boarders | 11-15yrs | Clayesmore | 20 hrs of study per week | Focus Boarding |
£1,575 per week | 7 July-10 August 2024 | A2 Level RequiredThis course offers a taste of British Boarding School life. Students will participate in
daily workshops such as British Culture & Values, Mental Arithmetic, Popular British
Sports, Study Skills and Interview Training.
Oundle – 200 students per week
Citizens | 12-17yrs | Oundle | 20 hrs of study per week | Focus Communication |
£1,575 per week | 1 July-10 August 2024 | A2 Level RequiredFor students looking to improve their communication skills. This course will help
students communicate more freely and confidently in English in all situations. Academics | 12-17yrs | Oundle | 20 hrs of study per week | Focus Academic | £1,575
per week |1 July-10 August 2024 | B1 Level Required
For students looking for a stronger academic focus. Students will study English while
also studying one of the following subjects: Business, Humanities, Writing, Science
or Mathematics.
Moulton – 100 students per week
Leaders | 15-19yrs | Moulton | 20 hrs of study per week | Focus Leadership | £1,675
per week | 30 June-10 August 2024 | B1 Level RequiredThe course explores leadership skills and characteristics often seen in great leaders
and teaches the qualities and skills regarded as important for success. Entrepreneurs | 15-19yrs | Moulton| 20 hrs of study per week | Focus
Entrepreneurship | £1,675 per week | 30 June-10 August 2024 | B1 Level Required
Ideal for students looking to learn more about entrepreneurship. Students will learn
about the fundamentals of business in a fully immersive setting. Graduates* | 15-19yrs | Moulton| 18½ hrs of study per week | Focus University |
£1,675 per week | 30 June-10 August 2024 | B1 Level RequiredFor students who are considering applying to a UK University or preparing to start
University. Students will participate in workshops such as university application
guidance, interview training, university life and more.