Sherborne International Summer

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Age: 8–17 years old.

Dates, 2026:

2-week courses:
8–22 July
22 July–5 August
5–19 August

3-week courses:
8–29 July
29 July–19 August

4-week courses:
8 July–5 August
22 July–19 August

6-week course:
8 July–19 August

Sherborne International College, founded in 1977 in Dorset, is part of the renowned Sherborne School. College graduates enter prestigious English schools such as Sherborne (boys), Sherborne (girls), Charterhouse, Downside, Haileybury school, Harrow School, Marlborough College and Rugby School.

Sherborne International School is a 2.5-hour drive west of London's Heathrow Airport. The historic town of Sherborne is located in Dorset. There is a train station that allows direct access to the Waterloo station in London.

Key factors

• International College, acting like a traditional English school.
• Created for students from non-English speaking countries in order to give them the best opportunity to start studying in high school the most prestigious boarding schools in Britain under the programs GCSE A level, Pre-U and International Baccalaureate.
• The maximum number of students in summer programs is 160.
• No more than 10% of students from each country.
• The ratio of teachers and students is 1:5 maximum.
• Education in very small classes - 5-8 people.
• Thorough testing upon arrival at college and upon completion of the course.
• Individual approach.
• The college has high requirements for students - high motivation for studying, working ability and strict adherence to all school rules.

EQUIPMENT

Equipped classrooms, dining room, laundry room, tennis courts, lounges with TV and DVD, indoor 25-meter pool, theatre, sports fields, gyms.

PROGRAM

Programme for pupils aged 8–11

The programme is designed specifically for younger pupils and combines English language learning with an exciting programme of activities and cultural trips. Small classes, with an average of 6–8 pupils, ensure an individual approach. Engaging lessons are taught by primary school teachers and focus on developing confidence and fluency. For example, children will feel more confident giving a short speech or reciting a poem in front of the group, or participating in a theatre production.

Lessons last 45 minutes, and there are 26 lessons per week (19.5 hours per week). The programme also includes an introduction to subjects such as mathematics, natural sciences, humanities and creative arts in English.

Intensive English + Academic Subjects (from 12 years old)

Students with a language level of A1 and above are accepted onto the course.

The programme combines engaging themed English lessons with specialised language-focused classes. Children will improve their English skills by learning about interesting topics and expanding their vocabulary.

This course is suitable for students who:

• Want to improve the fluency and accuracy of their spoken and written English.
• Are considering applying to a British school and want to improve their English language skills (including academic language through subject-specific lessons).
• Are already studying at a British school but want to improve their English language skills.
• Want to learn about life and culture at an independent school in England by interacting with students of different nationalities.
• Want to acclimatise or get an extra boost by enrolling in a summer English course before starting at a British school in September.

GCSE/IGCSE Preparation (from 13 years old)

A course for students who are planning to apply to secondary school in the UK. The course includes 30 lessons per week. In addition to general English and theatre classes, which account for 6 lessons per week, students study 4 subjects from the list below: biology, chemistry, physics, mathematics, history, English language and English literature. Each subject is allocated 6 hours per week. Individual lessons can be booked on request. Students with a language level of at least B1 are accepted onto the course.

For example, in science lessons, students conduct experiments and learn to describe what they have done and explain the conclusions they have reached. In history, they study facts and methods of researching sources, as well as recording and explaining their conclusions. All of this will be useful to them in their exams. Throughout the course, students develop their English for future study and life at a boarding school in the UK. Children learn to analyse texts, develop research skills and the ability to present conclusions and results orally, in debates and in writing. Theatre lessons develop self-presentation and oral skills.

This course is also available to British school students who have completed Year 10 and wish to better prepare for their final year of IGCSE/GCSE studies. Students can choose four subjects: biology, chemistry, physics, mathematics and English. The lessons reinforce and review key areas of the Year 10 curriculum, increasing motivation and reducing stress. Small class sizes allow for in-depth study and clarification of difficult or complex topics.

Preparation for A-level or IB Diploma (from 15 years old)

The Science, Strategy and Society course is an exciting project-based programme that encourages 15- to 17-year-olds to think like future leaders. They learn how revolutionary discoveries in science and technology are transformed into innovative products and services. Through hands-on experiments, team assignments and lively debates, students will develop their scientific knowledge, business acumen and critical thinking skills.

Students with a language level of at least B2 are accepted.

This is your chance to put theory into practice by working on real-world problems in areas such as bio-innovation, sustainable energy and food science. Students will significantly improve their academic writing and communication skills, preparing them not only for university but also for a life of intellectual curiosity and success.

The course is suitable for students who are planning to enrol in the final two years of secondary school in the UK. The course helps students better adapt to these programmes and increases their chances of getting good grades at the beginning of the course – a real help in getting into university.

Module example: Food Science and Nutrition.
This module explores the scientific principles underlying food production and consumption, which are directly linked to global issues such as food security and health.

What's included in the programme:

STEM component:
The laboratory will become the centre of food science. Students will conduct food chemistry experiments, such as testing different nutrients (sugars, starches, proteins) in different types of food. They can also explore food preservation methods or try to develop a new, healthier food product from scratch.

Business component:
The team project is to take their food science product and turn it into a viable business. The team will need to think about branding, packaging, supply chain, and how to price their product so that it is profitable and accessible to their target market.

Critical thinking/ToK component:
The module concludes with a discussion of the ethics of food production, including the use of pesticides and genetic engineering in agriculture. Students will explore the link between nutrition, health and social inequality. This is an excellent opportunity to discuss how our personal knowledge and cultural beliefs influence our food choices.

Academic Writing Task:
Students will write a 750-word argumentative article for a scientific publication or online magazine. The article should analyse a recent trend or technology in the field of nutrition (e.g., lab-grown meat, vertical farming) and present a balanced, fact-based opinion on its pros and cons. The assignment focuses on constructing a convincing and well-reasoned argument for a broad audience.

Accommodation

In the new residences in comfortable single and double rooms, there are rooms for three and four. Most rooms have washbasins. Girls and boys live separately.

Meals - full board + afternoon snack.

On the school grounds there is a staff member who oversees order, a school doctor and a nurse who are ready to provide first aid or take to the hospital if necessary. All events, sports, excursions are conducted under the supervision of school staff.

SPORT

Badminton, basketball, fishing, fitness, football, golf, horse riding, rock climbing, rounders, sailing, kayaking, squash, swimming, table tennis, tennis, trampoline, volleyball, yoga, archery.

ADDITIONAL ACTIVITIES

Interactive learning English (using computer programs), art, an online club, quizzes, bingo, talent shows, fashion shows, theme nights, tournaments, games, karaoke, cinema, shopping, barbecue, picnics.

EXCURSIONS

1 full day excursion and 1 half day excursion. Examples of excursions: amusement parks, Stonehenge, Bristol, Bath, Windsor, Wookiee Caves in Wales, Weymouth.

For an additional fee, children 13 years and older can go on an excursion to London: a walk on the Thames or a visit to the London Eye with a walk on Parliament Square and shopping on Oxford Street.

COST, 2026

Intensive English and programme for 8–11 year olds:
2 weeks - £3,600
3 weeks - £5,400
4 weeks - £7,200
6 weeks - £10,800

GCSE Preparation:
2 weeks - £3,600
4 weeks - £6,600
6 weeks - £9,600

A-level or IB Diploma Preparation:
2 weeks - £3,600

Included in cost

• Course programme classes
• Study materials
• Accommodation and meals
• Laundry
• Excursions, all cultural and sporting activities
• Transfers to and from the airport

Extra paid

• Flight
• Visa
• Insurance
• Services of our company

WHAT MAKES US DIFFERENT FROM OTHER COMPANIES

• We operate since 1996
• Choose camps with a minimum number of Russian speakers
• We place children only in camps which provides good accommodation
• Conducted a personal inspection of almost all the schools that we offer
• We do not work with the mass segment, only camps for discerning customers
• You can call us 24/7
• We inform you about the particularities of each course
• What customers appreciate us for