{"id":16916,"date":"2020-09-30T08:51:35","date_gmt":"2020-09-30T07:51:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.summerboardingcourses.com\/?page_id=16916"},"modified":"2026-10-08T11:59:22","modified_gmt":"2026-10-08T10:59:22","slug":"why-choose-sbc-summer-schools","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.summerboardingcourses.com\/about-us\/why-choose-sbc-summer-schools\/","title":{"rendered":"Why Choose SBC Summer Schools?"},"content":{"rendered":"<section\n  class=\"block bg-white relative overflow-x-clip legacy-page-header-spacing mt-0 md:mt-0 lg:mt-0 mb-0 md:mb-0 lg:mb-0 wp-block-page-header has-background has-sage-white-gradient-background relative has-explicit-block-background\" id=\"header\"\n   style=\"--block-width: var(--container-lg); --block-gutter: 91.6667%\" >\n      \n    \n    \n    \n          <div class=\"block__author-background has-background has-sage-white-gradient-background\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\n        ><\/div>\n    \n    \n    <div class=\"relative z-10\"><div class=\"relative overflow-clip\"  style=\"padding-top: var(--wp--preset--spacing--medium); padding-bottom: var(--wp--preset--spacing--medium)\" >\n    \n    <div class=\"mx-auto w-11\/12 max-w-lg flex flex-col gap-5 lg:grid lg:grid-cols-2 lg:gap-0\">\n      <div class=\"relative z-20 order-2\">\n                        <h1 class=\"lg:text-h1  font-serif text-4xl font-normal leading-normal\">\n          The UK&#039;s Number One Multi-campus Summer School<\/h1>\n                  <div class=\"prose mb-6 max-w-full text-sm leading-[1.75]\">\n            <p>We\u2019ve supported over 21,000 students <a href=\"https:\/\/www.summerboardingcourses.com\/ages\/\">aged 6 to 17<\/a> to lead an extraordinary life through transformative\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.summerboardingcourses.com\/\">residential summer schools<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.summerboardingcourses.com\/courses\/summer-day-camps\/\">day camps.<\/a> Our programmes are designed to set the foundation for students&#8217; long-term success.<\/p>\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=\"1999\" height=\"1334\" src=\"https:\/\/www.summerboardingcourses.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/MWREF_Cambridge_250730_0307-scaled-e1764261445804.jpg\" class=\"page-header__cutout lg:absolute lg:top-0 lg:left-0 w-full h-full object-cover object-center z-10\" alt=\"A student points at a screen showing the Stocks and Shares Challenge logo\" loading=\"eager\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1280px) 862px, (min-width: 1024px) 60vw, 92vw\" \/>\n            <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 444 444\" width=\"444\" height=\"444\" xmlns:v=\"https:\/\/vecta.io\/nano\" class=\"page-header__star absolute z-10 w-[35%] h-auto block bottom-0 left-1\/2 -translate-x-1\/2 translate-y-1\/2 lg:bottom-auto lg:left-0 lg:top-1\/2 lg:-translate-x-1\/2 lg:-translate-y-1\/2\">\n  <path d=\"M0 222.005c122.605 0 222 99.39 221.995 221.995 0-122.605 99.395-222 222.005-222.005-122.605 0-222-99.39-221.995-221.995 0 122.605-99.395 222-222.005 222.005z\" class=\"fill-current\" fill-rule=\"evenodd\" \/>\n<\/svg>\n                  <\/div>\n          <\/div>\n  <\/div><\/div>\n    <\/section>\n\n\n<section\n  class=\"block page-navigator js-page-navigator page-navigator--bar-only wp-block-quick-links\" id=\"quick-links\" data-page-navigator=\"data-page-navigator\"\n   style=\"--block-width: var(--container-md); --block-gutter: 91.6667%\" >\n      <nav class=\"page-navigator__bar js-page-navigator__bar\" data-page-navigator-bar\n      aria-label=\"On this page\" inert>\n      <div class=\"page-navigator__bar-inner\">\n        <span class=\"page-navigator__bar-label\" aria-hidden=\"true\">On this page<\/span>\n\n        <ul role=\"list\" class=\"page-navigator__pills\">\n                      <li>\n              <a class=\"page-navigator__pill js-page-navigator__pill\" data-page-navigator-pill\n                data-target=\"benefits\" href=\"#benefits\">Benefits<\/a>\n            <\/li>\n                      <li>\n              <a class=\"page-navigator__pill js-page-navigator__pill\" data-page-navigator-pill\n                data-target=\"british-council\" href=\"#british-council\">British Council<\/a>\n            <\/li>\n                      <li>\n              <a class=\"page-navigator__pill js-page-navigator__pill\" data-page-navigator-pill\n                data-target=\"dukes-education\" href=\"#dukes-education\">Dukes Education<\/a>\n            <\/li>\n                      <li>\n              <a class=\"page-navigator__pill js-page-navigator__pill\" data-page-navigator-pill\n                data-target=\"contact\" href=\"#contact\">Contact Us<\/a>\n            <\/li>\n                  <\/ul>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/nav>\n    <\/section>\n\n\n<section\n  class=\"block bg-white relative mt-0 md:mt-0 lg:mt-0 mb-10 md:mb-16 lg:mb-24 wp-block-title-text\" id=\"why-families-choose-sbc\"\n   style=\"padding-top: var(--wp--preset--spacing--medium); padding-bottom: var(--wp--preset--spacing--medium); --block-width: var(--container-sm); --block-gutter: 91.6667%\" >\n      <div class=\"relative\">\n    <div class=\"u-wrapper--small relative z-10 flex flex-col flex-wrap justify-center\">\n                    <h2 class=\"fs-2 leading-[42px] md:leading-[37.5px] text-center mb-6 font-serif md:mb-8 lg:mb-11\">\n  Why families choose SBC\n  <\/h2>\n                    <div\n          class=\"prose prose--content text-center mb-12 max-w-full [&#038;_a]:text-current\">\n          <p style=\"text-align: center\">Your child will be learning and living with students from around the world, in the UK&#8217;s most famous schools and university settings including <a href=\"https:\/\/www.summerboardingcourses.com\/campuses\/sbc-at-eton-college\/\">Eton College<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.summerboardingcourses.com\/oxford-summer-schools\/\">University of Oxford<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.summerboardingcourses.com\/campuses\/cambridge-college\/\">Dukes Cambridge<\/a>.<br \/>\nWe create a high-quality learning experience within a genuinely international student community, where students learn from each other and build lasting friendships. We keep it structured, safe, and friendly, so students settle quickly and parents feel confident from day one.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n            <div class=\"flex flex-wrap gap-4 items-center justify-center js-animated__element\" data-type=\"grid\">\n                  \n        <a\n  class=\"u-button u-button--purple\" href=\"#contact\" target=\"_self\"\n  >\n  Get In Touch\n\n  \n    <\/a>\n            <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n    <\/section>\n\n\n<section\n  class=\"block bg-cream testimonial-slider wp-block-testimonial-slider\" id=\"social\" data-testimonial-slider=\"true\"\n   style=\"--block-width: var(--container-lg); --block-gutter: 91.6667%\" >\n      <div class=\"testimonial-slider__inner\">\n\n      \n              <article class=\"testimonial-slider__featured\">\n                      <div class=\"testimonial-slider__featured-portrait\">\n              <img width=\"1024\" height=\"838\" src=\"https:\/\/www.summerboardingcourses.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/medicine-student-giving-presentation-aat-summer-school-1024x838.jpg\" class=\"testimonial-slider__portrait-image\" alt=\"Mirida\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" sizes=\"(min-width: 48rem) 320px, 100vw\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.summerboardingcourses.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/medicine-student-giving-presentation-aat-summer-school-1024x838.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.summerboardingcourses.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/medicine-student-giving-presentation-aat-summer-school-768x628.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.summerboardingcourses.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/medicine-student-giving-presentation-aat-summer-school-652x534.jpg 652w, https:\/\/www.summerboardingcourses.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/medicine-student-giving-presentation-aat-summer-school.jpg 1100w\" \/>\n            <\/div>\n          \n          <div class=\"testimonial-slider__featured-body\">\n                          <p class=\"testimonial-slider__eyebrow\">One parent&#039;s summer<\/p>\n            \n            \n                          <blockquote\n                class=\"testimonial-slider__quote testimonial-slider__quote--long\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">My experience here has helped me a lot with my academic progress, firstly because medicine is not something I can study in high school and it is what I want to pursue at University and I was able to have an overview of what I want to do in life. I got a deeper knowledge of specific subjects like biology and chemistry. We also had lectures from professors and other med students that helped me understand how my life could be in a year&#8217;s time.<\/span><\/blockquote>\n            \n                          <p class=\"testimonial-slider__name\">Mirida<\/p>\n            \n                          <p class=\"testimonial-slider__role\">Student \u00b7 Oxford College \u00b7 Spain<\/p>\n                      <\/div>\n        <\/article>\n      \n      \n              <div class=\"testimonial-slider__supporting\">\n                      <article class=\"testimonial-slider__card testimonial-slider__card--student\">\n                                                <div class=\"testimonial-slider__card-portrait\">\n                    <img width=\"768\" height=\"628\" src=\"https:\/\/www.summerboardingcourses.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/female-summer-school-student-pointing-to-map-768x628.jpg\" class=\"testimonial-slider__portrait-image\" alt=\"Gracious\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" sizes=\"200px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.summerboardingcourses.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/female-summer-school-student-pointing-to-map-768x628.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.summerboardingcourses.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/female-summer-school-student-pointing-to-map-1024x838.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.summerboardingcourses.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/female-summer-school-student-pointing-to-map-652x534.jpg 652w, https:\/\/www.summerboardingcourses.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/female-summer-school-student-pointing-to-map.jpg 1100w\" \/>\n                  <\/div>\n                \n                <div class=\"testimonial-slider__card-body\">\n                  <svg class=\"testimonial-slider__glyph\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"currentColor\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\">\n  <path\n    d=\"M9.983 3v7.391c0 5.704-3.731 9.57-8.983 10.609l-.995-2.151c2.432-.917 3.995-3.638 3.995-5.849h-4v-10h9.983zm14.017 0v7.391c0 5.704-3.748 9.571-9 10.609l-.996-2.151c2.433-.917 3.996-3.638 3.996-5.849h-3.983v-10h9.983z\" \/>\n<\/svg>\n\n                  \n                                      <p class=\"testimonial-slider__card-lead\" data-testimonial-lead>All the staff members were amazing<\/p>\n                  \n                                      <blockquote class=\"testimonial-slider__card-quote testimonial-slider__card-quote--medium\">\n                      Honestly, Headington was the best thing that happened to me this year, I met so many different people with different cultures. All the staff members were amazing and so nice and supportive , I felt safe and at home here and I&#8217;m so sad to be leaving but hopefully I will be back next year\n                    <\/blockquote>\n                  \n                                      <p class=\"testimonial-slider__name\">Gracious<\/p>\n                  \n                                      <p class=\"testimonial-slider__role\">Student \u00b7 Headington Oxford \u00b7 Zimbabwe<\/p>\n                                  <\/div>\n                          <\/article>\n                      <article class=\"testimonial-slider__card testimonial-slider__card--parent\">\n                              <div class=\"testimonial-slider__card-head\">\n                  <span class=\"testimonial-slider__glyph-badge\">\n                    <svg class=\"testimonial-slider__glyph-badge-mark\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"currentColor\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\">\n  <path\n    d=\"M9.983 3v7.391c0 5.704-3.731 9.57-8.983 10.609l-.995-2.151c2.432-.917 3.995-3.638 3.995-5.849h-4v-10h9.983zm14.017 0v7.391c0 5.704-3.748 9.571-9 10.609l-.996-2.151c2.433-.917 3.996-3.638 3.996-5.849h-3.983v-10h9.983z\" \/>\n<\/svg>\n                  <\/span>\n\n                                      <span class=\"testimonial-slider__card-eyebrow\">From a parent<\/span>\n                                  <\/div>\n\n                \n                                  <p class=\"testimonial-slider__card-lead\" data-testimonial-lead>Brought inspiration for the future<\/p>\n                \n                                  <blockquote class=\"testimonial-slider__card-quote testimonial-slider__card-quote--medium\">\n                    The Future Doctors course was the first of its kind and we can say really inspiring course for our daughter. The content of the course, the commitment of lecturers and SBC team was something which will remain in her mind forever. This course certainly has strengthened her self-confidence and brought inspiration for the future.\n                  <\/blockquote>\n                \n                                  <p class=\"testimonial-slider__name\">Julia<\/p>\n                \n                                  <p class=\"testimonial-slider__role\">Parent \u00b7 Headington Oxford \u00b7 Spain<\/p>\n                                          <\/article>\n                  <\/div>\n      \n      \n              \n        <div class=\"testimonial-slider__strip\">\n          <div class=\"testimonial-slider__stats\">\n                          \n              <div class=\"testimonial-slider__stat\">\n                <p class=\"testimonial-slider__stat-value\">\n                  <span class=\"js-counter\" data-count-to=\"155\" data-counter-value=\"155\">155<\/span><span class=\"testimonial-slider__stat-suffix\">+<\/span>\n                  <\/p>\n                                  <p class=\"testimonial-slider__stat-label\">Nationalities represented since 2008<\/p>\n                              <\/div>\n                          \n              <div class=\"testimonial-slider__stat\">\n                <p class=\"testimonial-slider__stat-value\">\n                  <span class=\"js-counter\" data-count-to=\"21000\" data-counter-value=\"21000\">21,000<\/span><span class=\"testimonial-slider__stat-suffix\">+<\/span>\n                  <\/p>\n                                  <p class=\"testimonial-slider__stat-label\">Alumni since 2008<\/p>\n                              <\/div>\n                          \n              <div class=\"testimonial-slider__stat\">\n                <p class=\"testimonial-slider__stat-value\">\n                  \u21161\n                  <\/p>\n                                  <p class=\"testimonial-slider__stat-label\">UK multi-campus summer school (ranked by EL Gazette)<\/p>\n                              <\/div>\n            \n       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<img width=\"100\" height=\"100\" src=\"https:\/\/www.summerboardingcourses.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Website-Icons_Up-Icon.svg\" class=\"max-w-[50px] h-auto\" alt=\"Up Icon\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" \/>\n                      <\/div>\n                    \n                                          <h3 class=\"mb-6 text-center font-serif text-xl \">Practice English everyday<\/h3>\n                    \n                                          <div class=\"prose text-center\"><p>Small classes and practical speaking help students improve quickly, with feedback that builds confidence.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n                    \n                    \n                                      <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n                                              <div\n                  class=\"b-icon-text__slide js-icon-text__slide  relative self-stretch\">\n                  <div\n                    class=\"text-navy relative flex h-full w-full flex-col justify-start rounded-2xl bg-white p-7 pt-16 transition-transform duration-500 lg:hover:-translate-y-4\">\n                                          <div\n                        class=\"bg-sage-30 absolute left-1\/2 top-0 flex -translate-x-1\/2 -translate-y-1\/2 items-center justify-center rounded-full p-3\">\n                        <img width=\"100\" height=\"100\" src=\"https:\/\/www.summerboardingcourses.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Website-Icons_Lightbulb.svg\" class=\"max-w-[50px] h-auto\" alt=\"Lightbulb\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" \/>\n                      <\/div>\n                    \n                                          <h3 class=\"mb-6 text-center font-serif text-xl \">Confidence away from home<\/h3>\n                    \n                                          <div class=\"prose text-center\"><p>A structured routine and supportive staff help students settle fast and become more independent day by day.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n                    \n                    \n 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  <div class=\"media-text__body\">\n          <div class=\"prose \">\n              <p><b>Our courses set the foundation for long-term success.<br \/>\n<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Support and feedback from our inspirational teachers is the backbone to getting it right for every child. The knowledge, skills and confidence developed on an SBC course allow our students to go forward and apply what they have learnt in other areas of their education and beyond. Giving them the necessary steppingstones to achieve their future goals.<\/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\/2025\/11\/RT_DSC4234-652x534.jpg\" class=\"h-auto w-full object-cover rounded-2xl\" alt=\"Two students look closely at a small robot beside a laptop in a classroom\" decoding=\"async\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1180px) 518px, (min-width: 768px) 46vw, 92vw\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\n                      <\/div>\n          <\/div>\n              <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n\n<div\n  class=\"block bg-white relative overflow-hidden mb-10 md:mb-16 lg:mb-24 wp-block-media-text\" id=\"teachers\" data-media-text=\"true\"\n   style=\"padding-top: var(--wp--preset--spacing--inset); padding-bottom: var(--wp--preset--spacing--inset); --block-width: var(--container-lg); --block-gutter: 91.6667%\" >\n      <div class=\"relative overflow-hidden\">\n      \n      \n      <div class=\"media-text__grid   relative z-10\"\n        data-media-text-grid data-media-width=\"normal\"\n        data-media-reversed=\"false\"\n        data-media-after-heading=\"false\">\n        <div class=\"media-text__head\">\n          <h2 class=\"fs-2 text-left mb-4 font-serif md:mb-5\">\n  Teaching you can trust. Care that shows.\n  <\/h2>\n                  <\/div>\n                <div class=\"media-text__body\">\n          <div class=\"prose \">\n              <p>Great teaching matters, and so does who your child is supported by. Our staff are selected for their ability to teach well, build trust quickly, and support international students who may be away from home for the first time.<\/p>\n<p>Our staff are trained to uphold the highest standards of safeguarding procedures. Safety and well-being are the number one priority for all of our staff in order to provide outstanding care to all students.<\/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\/2025\/11\/DSC_7245-652x534.jpg\" class=\"h-auto w-full object-cover rounded-2xl\" alt=\"A teacher holds a model heart while talking to students in a classroom\" decoding=\"async\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1180px) 518px, (min-width: 768px) 46vw, 92vw\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\n                      <\/div>\n          <\/div>\n              <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n\n<div\n  class=\"block student-carousel relative overflow-clip wp-block-student-carousel has-background has-sage-20-background-color relative has-explicit-block-background\" id=\"testimonials\" data-homepage-carousel=\"students\"\n   style=\"padding-top: var(--wp--preset--spacing--xx-large); padding-bottom: var(--wp--preset--spacing--xx-large); --block-width: var(--container-lg); --block-gutter: 91.6667%\" >\n      \n    \n    \n    \n          <div class=\"block__author-background has-background has-sage-20-background-color\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\n        ><\/div>\n    \n    \n    <div class=\"relative z-10\"><div class=\"u-wrapper max-w-lg relative\">\n      <div class=\"js-student-carousel__container student-carousel__container relative\">\n        <div class=\"flex flex-col items-center gap-10 lg:grid lg:grid-cols-2 lg:gap-32\">\n          <div class=\"relative order-1 w-full max-w-[360px] sm:max-w-[420px] lg:max-w-none\">\n            <div class=\"swiper js-student-carousel w-full max-w-[360px] sm:max-w-[420px] lg:max-w-[440px]\"><div class=\"swiper-wrapper w-full\">\n                                            <div class=\"swiper-slide\" data-name=\"Eleonore\" data-author=\"Student\" data-country-label=\"France\" data-flag-url=\"https:\/\/www.summerboardingcourses.com\/wp-content\/themes\/legion\/public\/build\/assets\/BL-CpGzy-GU.png\">\n                  <div class=\"relative w-full overflow-hidden before:block before:pt-[118%] before:content-['']\">\n                                          <img width=\"1024\" height=\"766\" src=\"https:\/\/www.summerboardingcourses.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Earlscliffe-Heart-scaled-e1756367725518-1024x766.jpg\" class=\"absolute inset-0 size-full rounded-3xl object-cover drop-shadow-lg\" alt=\"Young diverse girls and a girl with a wristband, wearing colourful T-shirts, forming a heart shape outside, showcasing fun summer boarding courses.\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1024px) 779px, (min-width: 640px) 744px, 638px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.summerboardingcourses.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Earlscliffe-Heart-scaled-e1756367725518-1024x766.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.summerboardingcourses.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Earlscliffe-Heart-scaled-e1756367725518-768x574.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.summerboardingcourses.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Earlscliffe-Heart-scaled-e1756367725518-1536x1149.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.summerboardingcourses.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Earlscliffe-Heart-scaled-e1756367725518-300x224.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.summerboardingcourses.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Earlscliffe-Heart-scaled-e1756367725518.jpg 1792w\" \/>\n                                      <\/div>\n                  <div class=\"js-student-summary hidden\"><p>It was a once-in-a-lifetime experience. I made friends from all over the world which is more than enriching, and I hope to stay in touch with most of them. I am coming back home with a head full of memories, and I feel more confident about life and the future.<\/p><\/div>\n                  <div class=\"js-student-quote-highlight hidden\">A once-in-a-lifetime experience<\/div>\n                <\/div>\n                              <div class=\"swiper-slide\" data-name=\"Isabel\" data-author=\"Parent\" data-country-label=\"Switzerland\" data-flag-url=\"https:\/\/www.summerboardingcourses.com\/wp-content\/themes\/legion\/public\/build\/assets\/CH-Dkjh_eqo.png\">\n                  <div class=\"relative w-full overflow-hidden before:block before:pt-[118%] before:content-['']\">\n                                          <img width=\"1024\" height=\"838\" src=\"https:\/\/www.summerboardingcourses.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/two-smiling-girls-with-tennis-rackets-at-summer-camp-1024x838.jpg\" class=\"absolute inset-0 size-full rounded-3xl object-cover drop-shadow-lg\" alt=\"two-smiling-girls-with-tennis-rackets-at-summer-camp.\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1024px) 779px, (min-width: 640px) 744px, 638px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.summerboardingcourses.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/two-smiling-girls-with-tennis-rackets-at-summer-camp-1024x838.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.summerboardingcourses.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/two-smiling-girls-with-tennis-rackets-at-summer-camp-768x628.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.summerboardingcourses.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/two-smiling-girls-with-tennis-rackets-at-summer-camp-652x534.jpg 652w, https:\/\/www.summerboardingcourses.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/two-smiling-girls-with-tennis-rackets-at-summer-camp.jpg 1100w\" \/>\n                                      <\/div>\n                  <div class=\"js-student-summary hidden\"><p>My two kids had the time of their lives. They loved their teachers and learned a lot &#8211; not just English, but about other cultures, due to the large diversity in their friends&#8217; backgrounds. And they thoroughly enjoyed their activities in the afternoons. They told us that they didn&#8217;t really miss us &#8211; which I take as a great sign.<\/p><\/div>\n                  <div class=\"js-student-quote-highlight hidden\">The time of their lives<\/div>\n                <\/div>\n                              <div class=\"swiper-slide\" data-name=\"Jasper\" data-author=\"Student\" data-country-label=\"Canada\" data-flag-url=\"https:\/\/www.summerboardingcourses.com\/wp-content\/themes\/legion\/public\/build\/assets\/CA-BmbikYJU.png\">\n                  <div class=\"relative w-full overflow-hidden before:block before:pt-[118%] before:content-['']\">\n                                          <img width=\"1024\" height=\"838\" src=\"https:\/\/www.summerboardingcourses.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Jasper-Testimonial-Student-at-Oxford-College-1024x838.jpg\" class=\"absolute inset-0 size-full rounded-3xl object-cover drop-shadow-lg\" alt=\"Jasper, Testimonial Student at Oxford College\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1024px) 779px, (min-width: 640px) 744px, 638px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.summerboardingcourses.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Jasper-Testimonial-Student-at-Oxford-College-1024x838.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.summerboardingcourses.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Jasper-Testimonial-Student-at-Oxford-College-768x628.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.summerboardingcourses.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Jasper-Testimonial-Student-at-Oxford-College-652x534.jpg 652w, https:\/\/www.summerboardingcourses.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Jasper-Testimonial-Student-at-Oxford-College.jpg 1100w\" \/>\n                                      <\/div>\n                  <div class=\"js-student-summary hidden\"><p>When I came here I wasn\u2019t quite sure what I wanted to do with my future\u2026by experiencing all of these subjects I\u2019ve got a better picture of what I want to do now. I have learnt a lot and I am ready for my future<\/p><\/div>\n                  <div class=\"js-student-quote-highlight hidden\">After a summer with SBC I feel a lot different.<\/div>\n                <\/div>\n                              <div class=\"swiper-slide\" data-name=\"Clausen\" data-author=\"Parent\" data-country-label=\"India\" data-flag-url=\"https:\/\/www.summerboardingcourses.com\/wp-content\/themes\/legion\/public\/build\/assets\/IN-CrsgwESW.png\">\n                  <div class=\"relative w-full overflow-hidden before:block before:pt-[118%] before:content-['']\">\n                                          <img width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.summerboardingcourses.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/R6A1237-1024x683.jpg\" class=\"absolute inset-0 size-full rounded-3xl object-cover drop-shadow-lg\" alt=\"Students stand beside a presentation screen that reads Thank you for listening\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1024px) 779px, (min-width: 640px) 744px, 638px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.summerboardingcourses.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/R6A1237-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.summerboardingcourses.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/R6A1237-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.summerboardingcourses.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/R6A1237-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.summerboardingcourses.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/R6A1237-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.summerboardingcourses.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/R6A1237-600x400.jpg 600w\" \/>\n                                      <\/div>\n                  <div class=\"js-student-summary hidden\"><p>This programme brought out the best in her. My daughter discovered her skills and potentials and has now realized what she wants to do in life. She met with other children of various countries, was able to appreciate them and made lasting friendships. The program was well structured and well-thought of. She brought out special praiseworthy mention of the tutors, who she described as very warm, very knowledgeable and very helpful. <\/p><\/div>\n                  <div class=\"js-student-quote-highlight hidden\">The SBC summer experience was the highlight of her life<\/div>\n                <\/div>\n                              <div class=\"swiper-slide\" data-name=\"Ali\" data-author=\"Student\" data-country-label=\"Kuwait\" data-flag-url=\"https:\/\/www.summerboardingcourses.com\/wp-content\/themes\/legion\/public\/build\/assets\/KW-mo_EenUZ.png\">\n                  <div class=\"relative w-full overflow-hidden before:block before:pt-[118%] before:content-['']\">\n                                          <img width=\"1024\" height=\"838\" src=\"https:\/\/www.summerboardingcourses.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Three-students-in-an-academic-class-at-Summer-Boarding-Courses-they-are-concentrating-and-working-on-their-laptops-together-1024x838.jpg\" class=\"absolute inset-0 size-full rounded-3xl object-cover drop-shadow-lg\" alt=\"Three students in an academic class at Summer Boarding Courses, they are concentrating and working on their laptops together\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1024px) 779px, (min-width: 640px) 744px, 638px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.summerboardingcourses.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Three-students-in-an-academic-class-at-Summer-Boarding-Courses-they-are-concentrating-and-working-on-their-laptops-together-1024x838.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.summerboardingcourses.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Three-students-in-an-academic-class-at-Summer-Boarding-Courses-they-are-concentrating-and-working-on-their-laptops-together-768x628.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.summerboardingcourses.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Three-students-in-an-academic-class-at-Summer-Boarding-Courses-they-are-concentrating-and-working-on-their-laptops-together-652x534.jpg 652w, https:\/\/www.summerboardingcourses.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Three-students-in-an-academic-class-at-Summer-Boarding-Courses-they-are-concentrating-and-working-on-their-laptops-together.jpg 1100w\" \/>\n                                      <\/div>\n                  <div class=\"js-student-summary hidden\"><p>Other than starting my own company, I have been accepted into some of the biggest universities in The UK. 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