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UK summer schools for children aged 8–12

For a first stay away, younger children do best on courses built around them: more supervision, house parents in the boarding house, a mix of English and activities, and stays of one or two weeks.

Check how the course handles unaccompanied flights, phone calls home and pocket money for this age group.

93 courses at 61 schools, 82 with confirmed 2027 dates; weekly course fees from about £455 to £3,938.

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The Duke of York's Royal Military School
2027 dates confirmed

The Duke of York's Royal Military School

Classic English Course

Ages
10–17
Course length
1 week – 6 weeks
£895 – £925 per week
Newcastle University
2027 dates confirmed

Newcastle University

English + Multi-Activity

Ages
12–17
Course length
1 week – 4 weeks
£980 per week
Aldenham School
2027 dates confirmed

Aldenham School

London Experience Programme

Ages
10–17
Course length
1 week – 6 weeks
£1,090 – £1,140 per week
University of Kent
2027 dates confirmed

University of Kent

English + Multi-Activity

Ages
12–17
Course length
1 week – 4 weeks
£1,100 per week
Oxford Brookes University
2027 dates confirmed

Oxford Brookes University

English + Multi-Activity

Ages
12–17
Course length
1 week – 4 weeks
£1,110 – £1,220 per week
University of Sussex
2027 dates confirmed

University of Sussex

English + Multi-Activity

Ages
12–17
Course length
1 week – 4 weeks
£1,150 per week
Wellington College
2027 dates confirmed

Wellington College

English + Multi-Activity

Ages
10–17
Course length
1 week – 4 weeks
£1,180 per week
Abbey College Cambridge
2027 dates confirmed

Abbey College Cambridge

English + Multi-Activity

Ages
12–17
Course length
1 week – 4 weeks
£1,220 per week
University of East London
2027 dates confirmed

University of East London

English + Multi-Activity

Ages
11–17
Course length
1 week – 4 weeks
£1,280 per week
Queen Mary University of London
2027 dates confirmed

Queen Mary University of London

English + Multi-Activity

Ages
12–17
Course length
1 week – 4 weeks
£1,280 per week
University College London (UCL)
2027 dates confirmed

University College London (UCL)

English + Multi-Activity

Ages
12–17
Course length
1 week – 4 weeks
£1,300 per week
Downe House
2027 dates confirmed

Downe House

English + Multi-Activity

Ages
10–17
Course length
1 week – 4 weeks
£1,310 – £1,360 per week
Bede's School
2027 dates confirmed

Bede's School

English Plus

Ages
12–17
Course length
1 week – 6 weeks
£1,775 per week
Burgess Hill Girls
2027 dates confirmed

Burgess Hill Girls

Future Explorers

Ages
8–13
Course length
1 week – 5 weeks
£1,775 per week
Bede's Prep School
2027 dates confirmed

Bede's Prep School

Little Explorers

Ages
6–11
Course length
1 week – 6 weeks
£1,775 per week
Oundle School
2027 dates confirmed

Oundle School

Citizens of the Future

Ages
12–17
Course length
1 week – 4 weeks
£1,875 per week
Worth School
2027 dates confirmed

Worth School

Citizens of the Future

Ages
11–15
Course length
1 week – 6 weeks
£1,875 per week
Shrewsbury School
2027 dates confirmedSave £200

Shrewsbury School

Darwin Bioscience

Ages
12–15
Course length
2 weeks
£3,750£3,950
Shrewsbury School
2027 dates confirmedSave £200

Shrewsbury School

Darwin Geoscience

Ages
12–15
Course length
2 weeks
£3,750£3,950
Shrewsbury School
2027 dates confirmedSave £200

Shrewsbury School

Darwin Maths Evolution

Ages
12–15
Course length
2 weeks
£3,750£3,950
Dragon School Oxford
2027 dates confirmed

Dragon School Oxford

Young Explorers

Ages
8–12
Course length
2 weeks
£4,095 per 2 weeks
Headington School
2027 dates confirmed

Headington School

English Adventures

Ages
12–16
Course length
2 weeks, 4 weeks
£4,295 – £8,590
Marymount International School London
2027 dates confirmed

Marymount International School London

English Plus+ (Juniors)

Ages
8–13
Course length
1 week – 3 weeks
£2,150 – £6,450
Bradfield College
2027 dates confirmed

Bradfield College

Nike Tennis Camp

Ages
10–17
Course length
1 week, 2 weeks
£2,195 – £4,390
Dulwich College
2027 dates confirmed

Dulwich College

English Adventures

Ages
12–16
Course length
2 weeks, 4 weeks
£4,495 – £8,990
Marlborough College
2027 dates confirmed

Marlborough College

Academic Discovery

Ages
10–12
Course length
1 week – 4 weeks
£2,295 – £7,895
Headington School
2027 dates confirmed

Headington School

Future Artists

Ages
12–16
Course length
2 weeks, 4 weeks
£4,795 – £9,590
Headington School
2027 dates confirmed

Headington School

Future Doctors

Ages
12–16
Course length
2 weeks, 4 weeks
£4,795 – £9,590
Headington School
2027 dates confirmed

Headington School

Future Entrepreneur

Ages
12–16
Course length
2 weeks, 4 weeks
£4,795 – £9,590
Headington School
2027 dates confirmed

Headington School

Future Global Leaders

Ages
12–16
Course length
2 weeks, 4 weeks
£4,795 – £9,590
Headington School
2027 dates confirmed

Headington School

Future Scientists

Ages
12–16
Course length
2 weeks, 4 weeks
£4,795 – £9,590
Marlborough College
2027 dates confirmed

Marlborough College

Young Game Creators

Ages
10–12
Course length
2 weeks
£4,995 per 2 weeks
Dulwich College
2027 dates confirmed

Dulwich College

Career Discovery

Ages
12–16
Course length
2 weeks, 4 weeks
£5,495 – £10,990
Winchester College
2027 dates confirmed

Winchester College

CATALYST Foundations

Ages
10–13
Course length
2 weeks
£5,800 per 2 weeks
Eton College
2027 dates confirmed

Eton College

Global Adventures

Ages
12–16
Course length
2 weeks
£5,995 per 2 weeks

Questions parents ask

Is 8 too young for a residential summer school?
Some courses start at 8 and are designed for young boarders. It depends on the child — a shorter first stay is a sensible start.

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