An outdoor and science camp in Oxford that teaches English through enquiry and adventure. One course runs: Wild Science.
Camp Headington is SBC's adventure camp, held at Headington Rye Prep School in Oxford. It runs a single course, Wild Science, built around science, engineering and the natural world. Students spend 15+ hours a week on learning that mixes classroom enquiry with outdoor investigation and fieldwork. Each day is organised into four stages — Explore, Examine, Experiment and Summit — after a whole-camp start called Basecamp, and the day ends by bringing the learning together. English runs through everything: students describe what they observe, work in teams to solve problems and explain their results to the group. Residential and day places are both available, and all meals, evening activities, excursions and adventure activities are included. Students receive a progress report and a certificate at the end.
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A 30 minute walk away from the centre of Oxford lies the idyllic and impressive Headington School. It was originally founded in 1915 and, after a relocation and many modern additions – including a dance studio, new science laboratories and...
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Camp Headington - 28 June to 12 July 2027 (2 Weeks) | 28 Jun 2027 - 12 Jul 2027Enrolling now | 2 weeks | £4,295 | |
Camp Headington - 12 July to 26 July 2027 (2 Weeks) | 12 Jul 2027 - 26 Jul 2027Enrolling now | 2 weeks | £4,295 |
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 outdoor science and engineering course in Oxford that develops English through enquiry, fieldwork and practical challenges.
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
