Future Scientists is designed for students aged 13–16 who want to challenge their understanding of the natural world and take their curiosity further.
Future Scientists is designed for students aged 13–16 who want to challenge their understanding of the natural world and take their curiosity further. Across biology, chemistry and physics, you’ll carry out experiments, test ideas, and develop the skills that make science meaningful: observation, analysis, and clear communication. The programme goes beyond classroom learning. You’ll investigate real-world questions, work with your peers on group projects, and practise presenting your results as scientists do. By combining theory with hands-on enquiry, Future Scientists equips you with both subject knowledge and the ability to think critically about how science shapes our lives.
Future Scientists at Headington is a two-week programme for students who want to explore science in greater depth and understand how it applies to the world around them. You’ll study biology, chemistry and physics through practical experiments, guided research and clear explanation, building confidence in how to design, test and present investigations.
The course strengthens your ability to work like a scientist. You’ll learn how to plan experiments with care, record data accurately, and evaluate results critically. Alongside this, you’ll examine current developments in science and consider the ethical and social questions that arise from them, encouraging you to think about the wider impact of discovery and innovation.
Collaboration is central. You’ll take part in group challenges that require shared problem-solving and discussion, reflecting how scientific progress relies on teamwork as much as individual insight. Working closely with tutors who bring both subject expertise and teaching experience, you’ll be supported to stretch your understanding and approach science with curiosity and precision.
By the end of the programme, you’ll have gained a stronger grasp of scientific principles and practical skills, along with the confidence to explore them further at school, university, and beyond.
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SBC generally offers 15 to 20 hours of tuition per week, depending on the course, combining taught components and skills based group project work. At Oxford College and Dukes Cambridge 25 hours of tuition are offered weekly, combining lectures, seminars, tutorials, and industry experience sessions.
SBC welcomes students of all English proficiency levels, from beginner to advanced. Placement tests are conducted in advance of student arrival to ensure students are placed in the appropriate class for their ability.
SBC ensures a high level of supervision. There is a dedicated team of welfare staff to supervise students 24/7. Staff-to-student ratios are typically high to ensure students are supported both academically and pastorally.
Earlscliffe fees include return transfers to/from London Heathrow and London Gatwick for flights/trains scheduled to arrive/depart between 9am-3pm on published arrival and departure days.
For other locations, students are provided with the option of using SBC's Shared Transfer Service from/to London Heathrow Airport and St. Pancras International.
When a student arrives, an SBC staff member wearing a bright yellow t-shirt will be waiting to greet her/him and accompany them to our Welcome Club. At Welcome Club, she/he will have the chance to meet other students arriving, have some light refreshments and relax. After a little rest, students will be accompanied by students and SBC staff to board the coach and be taken directly to the School in a private coach. The Shared Transfer Service can be used by students using the following flight times:
Flight landing time on arrival day: 06:00-17:00 Flight take-off time on departure day: 8:00-18:00 If you book a flight outside of these times or to/from another UK airport, we can look at sending a staff member in a taxi to collect or drop off your child, but it will cost more than the Shared Transfer Service. Quotations are available upon request.
Yes, course insurance is included in the cost of your course. This covers essential medical insurance, including emergency treatment and other related costs.
Yes, students receive a certificate of achievement at the end of the course, detailing their progress and any academic milestones they’ve reached. Students at Oxford College and Dukes Cambridge receive a Letter of Recommendation to support their university applications.
Students from countries outside the UK or Schengen Area may require a standard visitor visa. SBC provides supporting documentation, including confirmation letters, but students or their families are responsible for the visa application process. It’s recommended to apply for a visa well in advance. Please see the following website for more details: https://www.gov.uk/check-uk-visa
