{"id":1330,"date":"2019-05-31T17:02:18","date_gmt":"2019-05-31T16:02:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/summerboardingcourses.com\/?post_type=blog&#038;p=1330"},"modified":"2026-10-16T11:53:00","modified_gmt":"2026-10-16T10:53:00","slug":"summer-school-in-the-uk-experiences","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.summerboardingcourses.com\/blogs\/summer-school-in-the-uk-experiences\/","title":{"rendered":"Should I Send My Child to A Summer School in the UK?"},"content":{"rendered":"<section\n  class=\"block bg-white relative overflow-x-clip legacy-page-header-spacing mb-10 md:mb-16 lg:mb-24 wp-block-page-header\" id=\"should-i-send-my-child-to-a-summer-school-in-the-uk\"\n   style=\"--block-width: var(--container-wide); --block-gutter: 91.6667%\" >\n      <div class=\"relative overflow-clip\"  style=\"padding-top: var(--wp--preset--spacing--large); padding-bottom: var(--wp--preset--spacing--large)\" >\n    <div class=\"items-center justify-center pointer-events-none 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leading-normal\">\n          Should I Send My Child to A Summer School in the UK?<\/h1>\n                  <div class=\"prose mb-6 max-w-full text-sm leading-[1.75]\">\n            <\/div>\n                              <\/div>\n\n              <div\n          class=\"page-header__media has-white-color lg:w-1\/3 relative z-0 order-1 block lg:absolute lg:right-0 lg:top-0 lg:h-full\">\n                      <img width=\"1100\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/www.summerboardingcourses.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/three-summer-school-students-in-london.jpg\" class=\"page-header__cutout lg:absolute lg:top-0 lg:left-0 w-full h-full object-cover object-center z-10\" alt=\"three-summer-school-students-in-london\" loading=\"eager\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1280px) 862px, (min-width: 1024px) 60vw, 92vw\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.summerboardingcourses.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/three-summer-school-students-in-london.jpg 1100w, 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        <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n    <\/section>\n\n\n<section\n  class=\"block bg-white relative wp-block-title-text\" id=\"intro\"\n   style=\"padding-top: var(--wp--preset--spacing--x-large); padding-bottom: var(--wp--preset--spacing--x-large); --block-width: var(--container-md); --block-gutter: 91.6667%\" >\n      <div class=\"relative\">\n    <div class=\"u-wrapper--medium relative z-10 flex flex-col flex-wrap justify-center\">\n                          <div\n          class=\"prose prose--content text-left  max-w-full [&#038;_a]:text-current\">\n          <p style=\"text-align: left\">Should I send my child to an English <a href=\"https:\/\/www.summerboardingcourses.com\/blogs\/what-is-summer-school\/\">Summer School<\/a> in the UK? If you are a parent or guardian who wants your child to experience the world at large in the UK (we welcomed students from 95 countries in 2018), this question might just be on your mind.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left\">We\u2019ve spoken to parents who have sent their children to our UK Summer schools to find out what their initial thoughts were before and after experiencing <a href=\"https:\/\/www.summerboardingcourses.com\/campuses\/\">Summer Boarding Courses<\/a>. This article should help answer some of your questions about Summer schools in Europe and show you <a href=\"https:\/\/www.summerboardingcourses.com\/blogs\/a-day-at-an-sbc-college-or-school-whats-it-really-like\/\">what is possible<\/a>!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n                <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n    <\/section>\n\n\n<div\n  class=\"block bg-white relative overflow-hidden wp-block-media-text\" id=\"thank-you\" data-media-text=\"true\"\n   style=\"padding-top: var(--wp--preset--spacing--inset); padding-bottom: var(--wp--preset--spacing--inset); --block-width: var(--container-md); --block-gutter: 91.6667%\" >\n      <div class=\"relative overflow-hidden\">\n      \n      \n      <div class=\"media-text__grid media-text__grid--medium  relative z-10\"\n        data-media-text-grid data-media-width=\"medium\"\n        data-media-reversed=\"false\"\n        data-media-after-heading=\"false\">\n        <div class=\"media-text__head\">\n          <h2 class=\"fs-56 text-left mb-4 font-serif md:mb-5\">\n  Thank you\n  <\/h2>\n                  <\/div>\n                <div class=\"media-text__body\">\n          <div class=\"prose \">\n              <p>Thank you to the parents below who have shared their thoughts and feedback with us about our Summer English courses.<\/p>\n<p>Their answers highlight some of the concerns parents can have about Summer Schools abroad.<\/p>\n<p>We hope their answers help you and reveal just how amazing a Summer School experience can be for your child\u2019s confidence, education and future prospects!<\/p>\n\n            <\/div>\n          \n          \n          \n          \n          \n                  <\/div>\n                  <div class=\"media-text__media\">\n            <div class=\"star-image-wrapper relative z-10 md:max-lg:mx-auto md:max-lg:max-w-[652px]\">\n                          \n              <img width=\"652\" height=\"534\" src=\"https:\/\/www.summerboardingcourses.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Smiling-summer-school-student-writing-652x534.jpg\" class=\"h-auto w-full object-cover rounded-2xl\" alt=\"Smiling-summer-school-student-writing\" decoding=\"async\" sizes=\"(min-width: 960px) 408px, (min-width: 768px) 46vw, 92vw\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.summerboardingcourses.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Smiling-summer-school-student-writing-652x534.jpg 652w, https:\/\/www.summerboardingcourses.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Smiling-summer-school-student-writing-768x628.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.summerboardingcourses.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Smiling-summer-school-student-writing-1024x838.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.summerboardingcourses.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Smiling-summer-school-student-writing.jpg 1100w\" \/>\n                      <\/div>\n          <\/div>\n              <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n\n<section\n  class=\"block bg-white relative wp-block-title-text\" id=\"why-did-you-want-your-child-to-attend-a-summer-school\"\n   style=\"padding-top: var(--wp--preset--spacing--x-large); padding-bottom: var(--wp--preset--spacing--x-large); --block-width: var(--container-md); --block-gutter: 91.6667%\" >\n      <div class=\"relative\">\n    <div class=\"u-wrapper--medium relative z-10 flex flex-col flex-wrap justify-center\">\n                          <div\n          class=\"prose prose--content text-left  max-w-full [&#038;_a]:text-current\">\n          <h3>Why did you want your child to attend a Summer School?<\/h3>\n<p>\u2018I wanted my child to have fun and improve their English language skills\u2019 \u2013\u00a0<em>Adriano from Italy<\/em><\/p>\n<p>\u2018I wanted my daughter to enjoy her Summer in England in an international environment, while improving her English\u2019 \u2013\u00a0<em>Fabio from Switzerland<\/em><\/p>\n<p>\u2018I was curious about what studying English in the UK is actually like and asked my child to give me honest feedback. I wanted to know if she could easily integrate into a British school. After this, we returned again the next Summer due SBC\u2019s professionalism, input, safety standards and their overall excellent experience\u2019 \u2013\u00a0<em>Laura from Romania<\/em><\/p>\n<p>\u2018A British Summer School is an important experience for your child\u2019s personality. I wanted my child to have fun, meet other children from around the world and develop their English knowledge\u2019 \u2013\u00a0<em>Sebnem from Turkey<\/em><\/p>\n<p>\u2018It was my daughter\u2019s choice to go to Summer School. The fact that SBC\u2019s reviews and rankings are positive helped a lot with our decision. I wanted her to improve her English and become more independent\u2019 \u2013\u00a0<em>Sofia from Greece<\/em><\/p>\n<h4>Studying in the UK is the perfect opportunity to improve your English<\/h4>\n<p>For our parents, ensuring that their child\u2019s English language skills improve whilst spending time in the UK is at the top of their priority list. There are a number of special ways that we ensure your children can thrive in their English skills throughout their time with us.<\/p>\n<p>We ensure that many nationalities join us and mix together throughout the Summer. Students want to make friends, and as they are with others who do not speak their native language, English is the key to unlock these blossoming relationships!<\/p>\n<p>Our classes and activities have plenty of variety and exciting moments to be shared. Whether your child is in the classroom or outside playing and socialising, there is continuous opportunity and encouragement for them to use their English and build upon it day by day.<\/p>\n<p>Make sure to find out more about our weekly\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/summerboardingcourses.com\/blog\/developing-presentation-skills-time-shine\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Time to Shine<\/a>\u00a0opportunities too. Time to Shine is one of our students\u2019 favourite times of the week as they have the chance to share their thoughts, ideas and skills with their peers!<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/summerboardingcourses.com\/about-us\/why-choose-sbc-summer-schools\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Related Reading: Why should I choose Summer Boarding Courses?<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<h3>Did you have any worries about your child studying abroad?<\/h3>\n<p>\u2018No. SBC provide a safe and well-organised environment. I did not have any worries\u2019 \u2013\u00a0<em>Adriano from Italy<\/em><\/p>\n<p>\u2018No\u2019 \u2013\u00a0<em>Laura from Romania,\u00a0<\/em><em>Sebnem from Turkey and Sofia from Greece<\/em><\/p>\n<p>\u2018Yes. Gioia was 11 years old the first time she went to Summer School and had never spent two weeks alone away from family before, but SBC staff were excellent in addressing our concerns. At the end of Summer School, Gioia proved to us that the only ones who were worried were us, the parents!\u2019 \u2013\u00a0<em>Fabio from Switzerland<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n                <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n    <\/section>\n\n\n<div\n  class=\"block bg-white relative overflow-hidden wp-block-media-text\" id=\"student-welfare-at-summer-boarding-courses\" data-media-text=\"true\"\n   style=\"padding-top: var(--wp--preset--spacing--inset); padding-bottom: var(--wp--preset--spacing--inset); --block-width: var(--container-md); --block-gutter: 91.6667%\" >\n      <div class=\"relative overflow-hidden\">\n      \n      \n      <div class=\"media-text__grid media-text__grid--medium  relative z-10\"\n        data-media-text-grid data-media-width=\"medium\"\n        data-media-reversed=\"false\"\n        data-media-after-heading=\"false\">\n        <div class=\"media-text__head\">\n          <h2 class=\"fs-56 text-left mb-4 font-serif md:mb-5\">\n  Student Welfare at Summer Boarding Courses\n  <\/h2>\n                  <\/div>\n                <div class=\"media-text__body\">\n          <div class=\"prose \">\n              <p>The safety and wellbeing of our students is paramount. Their physical, mental and environmental needs are at the forefront of our professional care. From your child\u2019s arrival at the airport and the love and care they receive from our staff, to their final return home, we ensure your child is encouraged, supported, heard, and inspired.<\/p>\n<p>Homesickness is quite common for our\u00a0young learners. Our staff are trained to notice this and help. Students at\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/summerboardingcourses.com\/campuses\/headington-oxford\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">SBC Oxford<\/a>, will have 45 minutes every day to speak to you, the parent, at a designated time.<\/p>\n\n            <\/div>\n          \n          \n          \n          \n          \n                  <\/div>\n                  <div class=\"media-text__media\">\n            <div class=\"star-image-wrapper relative z-10 md:max-lg:mx-auto md:max-lg:max-w-[652px]\">\n                          \n              <img width=\"652\" height=\"534\" src=\"https:\/\/www.summerboardingcourses.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Twyford-boys-on-excursion-652x534.jpg\" class=\"h-auto w-full object-cover rounded-2xl\" alt=\"Twyford-boys-on-excursion\" decoding=\"async\" sizes=\"(min-width: 960px) 408px, (min-width: 768px) 46vw, 92vw\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.summerboardingcourses.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Twyford-boys-on-excursion-652x534.jpg 652w, https:\/\/www.summerboardingcourses.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Twyford-boys-on-excursion-768x628.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.summerboardingcourses.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Twyford-boys-on-excursion-1024x838.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.summerboardingcourses.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Twyford-boys-on-excursion.jpg 1100w\" \/>\n                      <\/div>\n          <\/div>\n              <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n\n<section\n  class=\"block bg-white relative wp-block-title-text\" id=\"what-one-piece-of-advice-would-you-give-to-parents-whose-child-is-going-to-a-summer-school-for-the-first-time\"\n   style=\"padding-top: var(--wp--preset--spacing--x-large); padding-bottom: var(--wp--preset--spacing--x-large); --block-width: var(--container-md); --block-gutter: 91.6667%\" >\n      <div class=\"relative\">\n    <div class=\"u-wrapper--medium relative z-10 flex flex-col flex-wrap justify-center\">\n                          <div\n          class=\"prose prose--content text-left  max-w-full [&#038;_a]:text-current\">\n          <h3>What one piece of advice would you give to parents whose child is going to a Summer School for the first time?<\/h3>\n<p>\u2018Understand who the staff are and find out more about the house management and organisation of the Summer School\u2019 \u2013\u00a0<em>Adriano from Italy<\/em><\/p>\n<p>\u2018Share your concerns upfront with the staff and trust them to do a great job. Also don\u2019t call your child too often, otherwise it may become more difficult for them to avoid homesickness\u2019 \u2013\u00a0<em>Fabio from Switzerland<\/em><\/p>\n<p>\u2018Be confident in the Summer School if they have a high level of experience, like Summer Boarding Courses, in organising their Summer Schools\u2019 \u2013\u00a0<em>Laura from Romania<\/em><\/p>\n<p>\u2018The kids will definitely have fun and learn a lot. Do not worry about sending your child to Summer Boarding Courses: the staff are very good\u2019 \u2013\u00a0<em>Sebnem from Turkey\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n<p>\u2018Book your summer courses and flight tickets early\u2019 \u2013\u00a0<em>Sofia from Greece<\/em><\/p>\n<h3>What did your child gain from attending Summer School?<\/h3>\n<p>\u2018They were able to network with many friends from around the world and improve their English\u2019 \u2013\u00a0<em>Adriano from Italy<\/em><\/p>\n<p>\u2018She gained a better level of English, friends from around the world and two weeks to focus on herself and develop\u2019 \u2013\u00a0<em>Fabio from Switzerland<\/em><\/p>\n<p>\u2018She made a lot of new friends, had a very good Summer experience, enjoyed having new Summer school teachers and learnt a lot of information\u2019 \u2013\u00a0<em>Laura from Romania<\/em><\/p>\n<p>\u2018A boost in self confidence and a better understanding in English\u2019 \u2013\u00a0<em>Sebnem from Turkey<\/em><\/p>\n<p>\u2018She learned a lot of things: she improved her English but maybe the most important thing is that she has made new friends\u2019 \u2013\u00a0<em>Sofia from Greece<\/em><\/p>\n<h3>Join us this Summer!<\/h3>\n<p>Why not consider Summer Boarding Courses for your child this Summer? You can join us at one of our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.summerboardingcourses.com\/oxford-summer-schools\/\">Oxford summer school campuses<\/a> or in Eton or Bournemouth!<\/p>\n<p>Some of the words our students\u2019 parents have used to describe our international summer school experiences are:<\/p>\n<p>\u2018My child consistently asks to return to Summer Boarding Courses\u2019 \u2013\u00a0<em>Adriano from Italy<\/em><\/p>\n<p>\u2018Summer Boarding courses represent effective English teaching in an international and safe environment\u2019 \u2013\u00a0<em>Fabio from Switzerland<\/em><\/p>\n<p>\u2018It\u2019s the best experience for kids\u2019 \u2013\u00a0<em>Laura from Romania<\/em><\/p>\n<p>\u2018My children enjoyed their experience and learned a lot\u2019 \u2013\u00a0<em>Sebnem from Turkey<\/em><\/p>\n<p>\u2018A Summer School is a nice way to combine vacation with activities and learning for your child\u2019 \u2013\u00a0<em>Sofia from Greece<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Explore more <a href=\"https:\/\/www.summerboardingcourses.com\/blogs\/school-summer-tips-for-students\/\">school summer tips for students<\/a> here.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n                <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n    <\/section>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":10,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"content-type":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[21,38],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-1330","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-blog","category-summer-school"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v28.7 (Yoast SEO v28.7) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-premium-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Should I Send My Child to A Summer School in the UK? | SBC<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Should I send my child to a Summer School in the UK? 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