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Dragon School
A historic boarding-school campus in leafy North Oxford, with extensive academic, creative and sporting facilities close to the city centre.
An English summer camp in North Oxford for children aged 8 to 12, taught through play, projects and hands-on discovery rather than textbooks.
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Camp Dragon runs at The Dragon School in North Oxford and is SBC's programme for younger children, aged 8 to 12. One course runs: Young Explorers. It develops English through subjects children already recognise — maths, science, history, geography, drama, music and art and design — and through practical projects such as building biomes, mini catapults and rollercoasters. Every day follows the same four stages: Discover, Develop, Dare and Showtime. Children meet a new theme, work with it, take on a challenge and then share what they have made. There are 15 hours of lessons a week in classes of no more than 15, and English is used throughout the day rather than only in class. The camp is residential, with all meals, a multi-activity programme and an excursion programme included. Children receive a progress report and a personalised certificate. A minimum English level of A2 is recommended.
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A historic boarding-school campus in leafy North Oxford, with extensive academic, creative and sporting facilities close to the city centre.
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| Session | Dates | Duration | Price | |
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Camp Dragon Oxford - 19 July to 2 August 2027 (2 Weeks) | 19 Jul 2027 - 2 Aug 2027Enrolling now | 2 weeks | £4,095 | |
Camp Dragon Oxford - 2 August to 16 August 2027 (2 Weeks) | 2 Aug 2027 - 16 Aug 2027Enrolling now | 2 weeks | £4,095 |
Summer Boarding Courses runs summer programmes for students aged 8 to 17 across eight UK campuses, including Oxford, Cambridge, London and Eton. Courses combine subject learning with English-language development.
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An English camp in North Oxford for children aged 8 to 12, taught through hands-on projects across science, history, drama, music and art.
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