There are so many social, cultural and academic benefits to attending a good summer school. When students from a number of different nationalities are put under one roof, they learn about each other’s culture, religion, education, politics and general thinking. Students learn to interact and make friends from day one and for a large number of them, they do so in their second language. Summer schools that offer academic subjects can provide a valuable learning environment for students. If the academics are taught to a high level by qualified professionals in an inclusive and safe setting, students can gain university level academic skills that will benefit them throughout their time at school and beyond. Summer schools that have a good activity schedule promoting outdoor learning and activities have the added benefit of encouraging students to get outside and take part in physical activity. Attending a summer school allows students to meet others like them of a similar age, but from all over the world!
The value of a summer school does not end with its benefits to your school work, university applications and social life. It also has positive repercussions on your career. You can put on your CV that you have attended an academic summer school, listing some of the skills you acquired, as well as how it helped you perform better academically. Summer schools help develop transferable skills – that is, skills that can be usefully employed in different environments, such as the workplace. Other examples of transferable skills might be time management, organisation and written English skills – all things you’ll gain and improve at a summer school.
Some summer courses in England are aimed at children who are fond of sports (tennis, football, golf, rugby, horse riding, etc) while others are geared toward creative personalities, for students interested in theatre, music, fine arts, design, photography, cinema, etc. Kingswood Education Consulting experts recommend the best options in accordance with the preferences of your child, as it is crucial to make their time in the United Kingdom wonderful and unforgettable.
Some of the Summer Schools we work with:
Oxford Royale Academy
Bucksmore Education
Harrow School
Pilgrims Young Learners
OISE Summer
Bell Summer
University of Cambridge
University of Oxford
King’s College London
Imperial College London
TASIS Summer
Studio Cambridge
St Clare’s Oxford
The Leys Summer
Regent Stowe School
To discuss your family’s educational needs and for further information to apply, please contact us in complete confidence. info@kingswood-uk.com