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Academic Summer School in South-West England

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Academic Summer Limited:
With three locations across England, Academic Summer provides residential academic summer school programs in July and August for students ages 13-18. We run quality International Baccalaureate, GCSE and A-level preparation and revision courses, and welcome both British and international students. For summer 2013, Academic Summer will be located at Cambridge Tutors College in London; Sidcot School near Bristol; and Liverpool College in Liverpool.

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Residential Academic Summer School Programmes for UK & International Students:

Academic Seniors Programme - Suitable for students ages 13 to 18 studying towards the following:
- GCSEs
- A levels
- International Baccalaureate Diploma

25 different academic subjects offered including English, Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Geography, History, Economics, the Arts, Sports & more.

Our Philosophy:
The philosophy of the course is based on Theory of Knowledge as studied in the International Baccalaureate. The areas of knowledge explored are: Sciences, Mathematics, Individuals and Societies, Literature, the Arts and ethics. The course is delivered by subject specialist teachers with additional training and qualifications in teaching English.

Our Teaching Approach:
The approach to the learning and teaching of English is communicative and follows the 'can do' skills descriptors of the Common European Framework. Preparation for IELTS gives a structure and internationally recognised outcome to the English language element of the course.

Academic Summer School:

Academic Summer offers up to 4 weeks of Content and Language Integrated Learning (CLIL) for students aged 7 to 18, in the months of July and August. The philosophy of the course is based on Theory of Knowledge as studied in the International Baccalaureate. The areas of knowledge explored are: Sciences, Mathematics, Individuals and Societies, Literature, the Arts and ethics. The course is delivered by subject specialist teachers with additional training and qualifications in teaching English, the language of tuition.

English is developed through preparation for the IELTS and City & Guilds Exams and through being the medium of instruction of other curriculum subjects. Social interaction is encouraged by academic and social activities during and after the school day, thus incorporating aspects of the Creativity, Action and Service strand of the IB Diploma.

Administratively, the curriculum is organised into three blocks, each of ten hours a week:
- Theory of Knowledge and Sport
- Exam Preparation
- Academic subjects

For seniors, there is a choice of up to four subjects a week. We currently offer over 20 different subjects for students to study.

Leisure Programme:

Academic Summer offers structured leisure programme including sports and weekend excursions to encourage cultural awareness and social interaction in English. We offer a wide variety of excursions and activities throughout the programme.

Examples of excursions:
- London
- Bournemouth
- Oxford
- Bath

Residential Life:
Students live in separate boys and girls' boarding accommodation on the school campus. They are looked after by specialist teachers and experienced members of staff. The Principal lives on the school campus and is on call 24 hours a day.

* Boarding accommodation in single and mixed nationality bedrooms
* Supervision by experienced staff
* Caring and supportive environment
* Three meals a day
* Structured leisure programme including sports and weekend excursions to encourage social interaction in English
* Excellent facilities

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Address: Oakridge Lane, Winscombe, BS25 1PD, Bristol, England , UK / GB
Some interested visitors submitting program inquiries to our school up to 2024-03-27 were from:

Tashkent region, Nurafshon city, UFQ street, Uzbekistan; and more.
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• The International Summer Camp UK delivers Camp Cooper, a residential summer camp designed for boys and girls ages 7-17 from the UK and around the world.

• Based in the picturesque village of Crieff, just an hour's drive from Glasgow and Edinburgh, Camp Cooper offers exciting activities, high quality English language tuition and the opportunity to meet new friends. You can choose to stay for 2, 4 or 6 weeks, and transportation is provided from the airport to Camp.

• Our 2018 parents rated Camp Cooper 9.5 out of 10 and 100% of them would recommend us to a friend!

• We ensure that your time at Camp Cooper is an adventure where every day is BURSTING with new and exciting things to do! Campers plan their perfect summer experience with a wide choice of electives, including English language lessons for non-native English speakers.

• Our classes provide maximum opportunities to improve English language confidence. We make learning English fun, through games, journalism, debate, creative writing, planning events, theatre, and creating a camp newspaper.

• During their time at Camp Cooper, we actively encourage campers to develop independence, teamwork and leadership. We focus on forming friendships, inspiring creativity, encouraging learning and having fun.

• Our unique combination of high quality electives, exciting outdoor activities, day trips and evening programmes is exclusive to Camp Cooper, and ensures campers have an exceptional summer experience.
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Choose 2 electives per week

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Acorn International Summer School, Bristol
Courses / Programs
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Based on the campus of an authentic British boarding school, we provide exclusive programmes for children ages 5-15. We are one of the few summer schools in the UK tailored entirely for the junior camp market, and offer academic programmes for 2 or 4 weeks.

Our school is situated in the countryside, on a beautiful self-contained campus which is safe and secure.

Acorn International is owned and run by a real family. We all have our own children, and when you arrive at Acorn International you will be greeted by three generations of our family!

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International Summer School for UK & International Children - ages 5-15:

- Summer courses for Juniors (ages 5-11) and Seniors (ages 11-15) 

- Held in July and August

- Students can attend for 2 or 4 weeks

- Academic English for international students

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Let Me Play Sports Camps
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• Leading specialists in summer sports camps and sports tours, Let Me Play provides quality sports camps in Loughborough University, Leicestershire, in the East Midlands of England.

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• We also provide optional English language lessons alongside the sports camps, as well as a stand-alone English language camp for juniors and international high school teenagers.

• As well as sports and language camps, we also offer a summer transition camp for pupils moving from primary into secondary school.

• We take sport seriously and our coaches are there to help each individual develop, enjoy and reach his/her maximum potential. Our camps are a fantastic experience for young people of all ages and all abilities.

Parent Review:
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Sports Summer Camps for ages 10-21:
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Hua Hsia Chinese School, North London
Courses / Programs
• Since 2001, we have taught more than 2,000 children and adults aged between 3 and 90 to speak and write Mandarin.

• Hua Hsia Chinese School is one of the UK's leading Chinese language schools, with branches in Hampstead in the borough of Camden in North Central London, and Southgate in the borough of Enfield in North London.

• This summer, Hua Hsia is offering fantastic week-long Chinese activity and culture camps for children ages 3 and up.  

• All of our summer activities place an emphasis on the learning of Chinese language and culture. Our camp uses innovative teaching methods and fun activities to generate children’s interests in learning Chinese.

• Our experienced teachers with CRBs will help the children to explore Chinese language and culture, and even gain some Chinese learning methods.

• We are partially-funded by the Taiwanese government, so experienced Chinese Masters from Taiwan will guide our students to explore Chinese art, practice their physical strength, and practice the Chinese language through fun activities.

• We believe that learning Mandarin cannot be separated from learning Chinese culture, so our dedicated kids summer camp offers students the ideal opportunity to practice their Chinese and experience Chinese culture.
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 Easter Camps (ages 3+)
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International Summer School for Teens in Imperial College London & Worcester College campus in Oxford, England
Courses / Programs
• The International Summer School for Teens (ISSFT) offers an exciting and educational 3-week residential summer school programme in 2024 in London, England for both British & international students of ages 15 to 18 years old.

• ISSFT offers high school students from around the world the chance to study in the UK during July & August, and to have fun together in a supportive, safe & nurturing environment.

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• We provide a challenging and exciting range of educational classes & electives. We want to prepare the students for their future and to give them essential skills and life tools to flourish.

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“My son radiates with pleasure when he thinks back about his fantastic experience of last summer at  the International Summer School for Teens... A big thank you to all of you!”
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3-week Residential Summer Programme in London UK:

• For Boys & Girls ages 15-18 years old (British & international students)
• Students choose 1 Academic course + 1 Elective course.
• Social, teamwork and confidence building activities in afternoons & evenings.

Academic Courses (39 Hours):
• Intensive English Language
• English Literature with Creative Writing
• Global Leadership
• Study Skills - PRE IB including I-GCSE and S.A.T. exam prep

ELECTIVES: Sport / Creative Courses (39 Hours):
• Photography
• Sport & Fitness
• Theatre / Drama / Acting
• Introduction to Coding and Big Data
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