Guides
Guides for parents
Plain-English answers to the questions families ask us most: costs, visas, safety and choosing the right course.
Schools
Summer courses at Harrow, Winchester and Oxford: what parents should know
How summer courses at famous British schools work, what that means for teaching and admissions, and five ways to compare them.
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Safety
Is a UK summer school safe? Accreditation and safeguarding explained
What British Council accreditation checks, who is responsible for your child, and five questions to ask any summer school before you book.
Visas & travel
UK visa for summer school: a guide for families from China
Do Chinese students need a visa for a UK summer school? The Standard Visitor visa, the £135 fee, when to apply and the extra requirements for under-18s.
Costs
How much does a UK summer school cost in 2027?
Real 2027 prices from UK boarding-school summer courses: typical weekly costs, what's included, the extras to budget for and how to compare fairly.
Planning
UK summer schools 2027: a parent's guide
When courses run, how long to go for, what they cost, English levels, visas and when to book — everything to plan a UK summer school for 2027.