Join us at the ultimate pre-university experience, a stepping stone designed to prepare you for entry into top universities for students 14-17.
Explore the enriching experience offered by Dukes Cambridge Summer School, designed for students aged 14-17 and hosted at Sancton Wood School in the prestigious city of Cambridge. The program blends 20 weekly hours of academic study with professional experiences, fieldwork, guest lectures, and an engaging evening social program. Exciting excursions and a graduation ceremony with certificates and reports complete this immersive journey.
Choose from award-winning courses such as Business, Art & Design, Psychology, Medicine, and STEM, all set within Cambridge’s unique blend of historic charm and cutting-edge innovation. Beyond traditional academics, the program emphasizes 21st-century skills including critical thinking, leadership, communication, and teamwork, preparing students for future success.
Students also enjoy exploring Cambridge’s cultural landmarks and have free time for independent discovery. Social activities, trips to London and Cambridge, and comprehensive support ensure a safe, well-rounded experience. Dukes Cambridge Summer School offers a transformative pre-university adventure in a vibrant, inspiring city.
Pre-university academic enrichment with career skills and cultural experiences.
Choose the Dukes Cambridge Summer School if you're a student aged 14-17 looking for a comprehensive pre-university experience. The program, hosted at Sancton Wood School in Cambridge, combines academic studies with professional experiences in a city rich in tradition and innovation. With 20 hours of academic content per week, industry experience sessions, and a lively social program, it's ideal for students aiming to develop key knowledge and skills for their future careers.
On offer in Cambridge are a combination of engaging evening social and wellbeing activities plus excursions to central London and the local area. Students are encouraged to explore their extracurricular passions and interests through the school's social and sporting programmes (including a formal traditional dinner and graduation ceremony) which are aimed at developing intercultural relations and fostering teamwork and creativity. Throughout a 2-week programme, students can expect to explore the fascinating history and architecture of Cambridge on a walking tour, try out punting on the River Cam, and visit the Botanic Garden and King's College Chapel, whilst also attending full-day excursions to attractions and noteworthy cities across the UK, including London.
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The UK’s number one multi-campus summer school, SBC offers academic and English-language focused summer courses taught by expert tutors in prestigious venues including the University of Oxford, and Eton.
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View moreStudents stay in high-quality boarding school or university-style accommodation, usually in single or shared rooms. Facilities are modern and safe, with common areas for socializing. Boys and girls are accommodated separately, and staff are always nearby.
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