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Academic and pre-university summer schools

Academic courses focus on subjects — maths, writing, humanities, sciences — or on preparing for life at a UK school, such as entrance-test practice and pre-sessional courses before a September start.

They can be a useful way to try boarding and UK-style lessons before applying to a school. They do not give an admissions advantage at the host school.

28 courses at 14 schools, 26 with confirmed 2027 dates; weekly course fees from about £1,330 to £3,500.

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Taunton School
2027 dates confirmed

Taunton School

Academics/STEM

Ages
13–17
Course length
2 weeks – 6 weeks
£3,695 per 2 weeks
Shrewsbury School
2027 dates confirmedSave £200

Shrewsbury School

Darwin Maths Evolution

Ages
12–15
Course length
2 weeks
£3,750£3,950
Dragon School Oxford
2027 dates confirmed

Dragon School Oxford

Young Explorers

Ages
8–12
Course length
2 weeks
£4,095 per 2 weeks
Winchester College
2027 dates confirmed

Winchester College

Pre-University

Ages
15–17
Course length
2 weeks – 4 weeks
£4,300 – £8,600
Marlborough College
2027 dates confirmed

Marlborough College

Academic Discovery

Ages
10–12
Course length
1 week – 4 weeks
£2,295 – £7,895
Dukes Cambridge
2027 dates confirmed

Dukes Cambridge

Art & Design

Ages
14–17
Course length
2 weeks, 4 weeks
£4,995 – £9,990
Dukes Cambridge
2027 dates confirmed

Dukes Cambridge

Business

Ages
14–17
Course length
2 weeks, 4 weeks
£4,995 – £9,990
Dukes Cambridge
2027 dates confirmed

Dukes Cambridge

Medicine

Ages
14–17
Course length
2 weeks, 4 weeks
£4,995 – £9,990
Dukes Cambridge
2027 dates confirmed

Dukes Cambridge

Science & Technology

Ages
14–17
Course length
2 weeks, 4 weeks
£4,995 – £9,990
Dulwich College
2027 dates confirmed

Dulwich College

Career Discovery

Ages
12–16
Course length
2 weeks, 4 weeks
£5,495 – £10,990
Winchester College
2027 dates confirmed

Winchester College

CATALYST Foundations

Ages
10–13
Course length
2 weeks
£5,800 per 2 weeks
Winchester College
2027 dates confirmed

Winchester College

CATALYST Horizons

Ages
14–17
Course length
2 weeks
£5,800 per 2 weeks

Questions parents ask

Will an academic summer course help my child get into the school?
No. Summer courses are separate from admissions. They are a chance to experience boarding and lessons in English.
What is a pre-sessional course?
A short course just before term that prepares new international students for UK lessons and boarding.

Dates and fees are as published by each school. Listings marked “Sponsored” are paid promotion.