A seaside summer school on the Kent coast for students aged 13 to 17, with small classes of no more than 12.
Earlscliffe is a sixth form college in Folkestone that becomes an SBC summer school in the holidays. It sits in the west end of the town, within walking distance of the beach, the Leas promenade and the town centre, and 54 minutes from London by train. Classes are capped at 12 students, the smallest of any SBC campus, and students receive 20 hours of teaching a week. Three courses run in summer 2027: Global Leadership, Business: Mini-MBA™ and Think Global! Each pairs a subject focus with English-language development, so students spend the course discussing, negotiating and presenting in English. Students live in en-suite rooms, mostly twin with some single and triple rooms, a short walk from their classes. Two full-day excursions run every week: every student visits London, and other trips include Canterbury and Thorpe Park. Accommodation, all meals, towels and bedding, a weekly laundry service, the activity and excursion programme and a leavers' party are all included. Every student finishes with a progress report, a certificate of completion and a personalised reference letter from their tutor, which sets out what they achieved and can support a university or job application.
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Built in 1870 and proud of its status as a UNESCO school, Earlscliffe is an independent college with an outstanding reputation. It offers an intimate and highly-personalised educational environment with a focus on university preparation....
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| Session | Dates | Duration | Price | |
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Earlscliffe Summer School - 28 June to 12 July 2027 (2 Weeks) | 28 Jun 2027 - 12 Jul 2027Enrolling now | 2 weeks | £4,095 | |
Earlscliffe Summer School - 28 June to 26 July 2027 (4 Weeks) | 28 Jun 2027 - 26 Jul 2027Enrolling now | 4 weeks | £8,190 | |
Earlscliffe Summer School - 12 July to 26 July 2027 (2 Weeks) | 12 Jul 2027 - 26 Jul 2027Enrolling now | 2 weeks | £4,095 | |
Earlscliffe Summer School - 12 July to 9 August 2027 (4 Weeks) | 12 Jul 2027 - 9 Aug 2027Enrolling now | 4 weeks | £8,190 | |
Earlscliffe Summer School - 26 July to 9 August 2027 (2 Weeks) | 26 Jul 2027 - 9 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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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
