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English Language Summer Schools

Improve your English and make lifelong friends on our incredible summer schools.

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Why Choose Our English Language Summer Schools?

  • Learn English from expert teachers
  • Summer schools in Oxford, Cambridge, and Dorset
  • Options for all ages from 8-17
  • Develop critical thinking and public speaking skills
  • Fun-filled programme of social activities

Our immersive summer schools are delivered by SBC, the UK’s number 1 multi-campus summer school for children aged 6-17.

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Improve your English

English Language Summer Courses with Dukes Plus

If your child would like to improve their English in a fun, dynamic setting, then they will love our summer schools.

With a range of options for all ages from 8 to 17, we can cater for all levels of ability, from beginners in English to more advanced students.

Our summer schools are based at some of the UK’s most prestigious boarding schools in Oxford, Cambridge and Dorset. As well as intensive English lessons with experienced teachers, we offer a packed social programme full of engaging activities in the evenings.

Students will develop key skills in leadership, critical thinking, and public speaking, while having incredible fun and making friends for life.

Discover more about our range of English language summer schools and book your child’s place today.

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Our English Language Summer Schools

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Why Book Our English Language Summer Schools?

Your child will be taught by highly experienced, native English-speaking teachers. Our courses have a minimum of 15 hours of academic lessons per week to ensure that our participants make great strides in their English. All the key language skills – including writing, reading, listening, and speaking – are covered. Plus, we can cater for a range of abilities in English, from beginners to more advanced students, depending on the summer school you select.

Students will put their English abilities to practice with fun practical exercises and immersive projects. Whether it’s delivering an impressive presentation to their peers or tackling a group challenge, they’ll develop vital skills in leadership, critical thinking, and public speaking – all while taking their English to the next level.

Our students always rave about the amazing programme of social activities we provide in the evenings. From quizzes to film nights or karaoke, our social programme is the perfect chance to relax after a day’s studying and develop lifelong friendships.

All of our English language summer schools include accommodation and meals. Students stay in comfortable bedrooms and eat delicious, healthy meals – with lots of adult supervision to ensure comfort and safety.

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Our English Language Summer School Campuses

Our English language summer schools are hosted at some of the most inspiring settings for learning in the UK.

Ages 8-12

Camp Dragon

Located in leafy North Oxford, Camp Dragon is our campus for enthusiastic learners aged 8-12. Camp Dragon courses take place at the Dragon School, a renowned independent school in a picturesque neighbourhood just a mile from the centre of Oxford. With its modern facilities and expansive grounds, this campus offers the perfect environment for exploration and learning.

  • Price
  • Duration
  • Start Dates
  • From £3,995
  • 2 weeks
  • 13 & 27 Jul 2026
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Ages 11-16

Canford School

Canford offers a blend of exciting multi-activity and academic programmes for an action-packed summer to remember. Spanning over 250 picturesque acres, the Canford campus boasts 10 boarding houses and impressive facilities including the Layard Theatre, music school, sports centre, and art studios. With cricket fields, a double-court indoor sports hall, a dance studio, as well as a heated indoor 25-metre swimming pool with 6 lanes, the campus boasts an excellent variety of sporting choices.

  • Price
  • Duration
  • Start Dates
  • From £3,750
  • 2-4 weeks
  • 29 Jun, 13 & 20 Jul 2026

Ages 12-16

Headington Oxford

Our Headington Oxford campus is ideal for students aged 12-16 who wish to experience exciting and innovative academic courses whilst participating in an action-packed range of social activities. This campus is based at the prestigious Headington Rye School, with 23 acres of grounds and outstanding facilities, just over a mile from Oxford city centre.

  • Price
  • Duration
  • Start Dates
  • From £4,095
  • 2-4 Weeks
  • 6, 20, 27 Jul 2026
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Ages 8-17

Earlscliffe

Earlscliffe hosts a range of contemporary, exciting and forward-thinking courses. Students also enjoy a balance of sports as well as cultural and creative activities in an international environment they quickly begin to call home. With its recently renovated residential facilities, life on campus feels both comfortable and modern. Formed of eight Victorian and Edwardian buildings, Earlscliffe Summer School is located in the charismatic English coastal town of Folkestone.

  • Price
  • Duration
  • Start Dates
  • From £1,790
  • 1-2 weeks
  • Easter and Summer 2026

Ages 14-17

Dukes Cambridge

Our Cambridge campus, hosting pre-university summer schools for students aged 14-17. Lessons take place at some of Cambridge’s most prestigious schools and the historic university city is on your doorstep. Beyond the classroom, students enjoy supervised excursions in Cambridge and London. They live in comfortable, purpose-built modern accommodation.

  • Price
  • Duration
  • Start Dates
  • From £4,395
  • 2 weeks
  • 29 Jun, 13 & 27 Jul 2026
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Testimonials

“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

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FAQs

Our summer schools can accommodate students aged 8 to 17, with specific courses available for different age brackets to ensure every child has an age-appropriate learning experience.

Our summer schools accommodate a variety of levels of English language ability, from beginners to advanced students, depending on the course.

Our courses last 1-4 weeks.

Absolutely! All of our English language summer schools include meals, accommodation and guardianship to ensure a safe and comfortable learning experience for students travelling from overseas.

Yes, our summer schools offer a blend of English language lessons and projects with a wide range of fun social activities, including excursions, cultural activities, and social events. This provides a well-rounded experience for our students and enables them to form great friendships on the course with peers from all over the world.

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