Summer Boarding Courses Review

Summer Boarding Courses runs summer programmes in Oxford and other UK locations, with a focus on a supportive, international environment. But what are their courses like, and how do they compare to other Oxford options?

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About Summer Boarding Courses

Review last updated: 22 June 2025

Summer Boarding Courses (SBC) provides summer programmes at prestigious boarding schools across the UK, including Headington School in Oxford, and Eton College. Known for its supportive environment, SBC offers a mix of academic subjects and extracurricular activities in a school setting. SBC is a good choice for younger students or those seeking a well-rounded experience that combines learning with a variety of social and cultural activities.

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From our interviews with hundreds of students, the top-rated programmes in Oxford are:

Oxford Scholastica Academy (Outstanding: 4.7)
Oxford Summer Courses (Very Good: 4.3)
Oxford Royale Academy (Very Good: 4.3)
Immerse Education (Very Good: 4.3)
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What Summer Boarding Courses Students Really Think

We've interviewed students on the streets of Oxford to explore the details of Summer Boarding Courses's offerings, including academics, extracurriculars and student experiences, to help you determine whether it’s the right choice for you.

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Summer Boarding Courses
Quick Facts

Age Range

6-17

Programme Size

Summer Boarding Courses is one of the largest summer school providers in Oxford, with thousands of students attending each year across its programmes.

Fees

From £3,350

Locations

Oxford, Cambridge, Rochester, Folkestone, Eton, Wimborne, London, Reading and Berkshire

Accommodation

Boarding school accommodation

Year Founded

2008

Best For

Supportive, well-structured courses in a safe and inspiring Oxford school setting

Summer Boarding Courses
Online Reviews at a Glance

Summer Boarding Courses has 34 online reviews on platforms like Trustpilot, averaging 4.7/5.

We've read them all so you don't have to, and if you'd like to you can see our full research here.

Students who attended Summer Boarding Courses liked:

  • Students enjoyed academic rigour, fun activities, and cultural exchange.
  • Emphasis was placed on friendships formed across nationalities.
  • Several parents felt reassured by the safety measures and attentive care provided by SBC staff.

Students who attended Summer Boarding Courses didn't like:

  • A few reviews suggested improvements, such as better student separation by nationality for maximising the international experience.

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5 stars - Maria (Parent)
Summer Boarding Courses review
"Both my daughter and I highly recommend SBC. My daughter was very happy. Me as a parent was quite relaxed as I had the feeling that she was very well taken care of. From the first contact till the end, the services were very professional."
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4 stars - Luisa (Parent)
Summer Boarding Courses review
"This summer course was the second experience for my daughter Elena and it was a great experience, huge learning and enormous fun. Thanks to SBC for the perfect organization and the great attention to the student."

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