Blogs

Staying at an English summer school for the first time can be a nervous time for children and their parents! At Summer Boarding Courses, we know that student welfare is the most important part of the Summer for parents. We want to make sure our students have an amazing study abroad experience and that you, the parents, have a worry-free summer.

What are the importance of presentation skills? The short answer: having good presentation skills in life is really important! Knowing how to improve communication skills, whether you are in the classroom or the workplace, is something you will be thankful for when you have to share your ideas with an audience! Read on to find out how we can help.

During our summer schools, we want to help students develop a wide range of skills to help in their development and to prepare them for future study. This is something that we put at the centre of our educational approach. Our Academic Director, Andy, speaks to us about our “Time to Shine” projects, and shares his presentation skills tips for students.

We speak to Emma, a returning teacher at our Headington Oxford Summer School, about her experience. We ask what it’s like to teach at Summer School, why she loves working at Headington Oxford, and her top tips for students joining us this summer!

Do you want to study abroad in the USA for University? Do you have questions about the US University Entrance Tests? We asked our friends at Dukes US Applications for their advice on the SAT and ACT. Here is what you need to know!

Meet Andy Brownlee; the Summer Boarding Courses Academic Director. Andy talks to us about his thoughts on studying in the UK. Andy has 17 years experience in both year round and Summer education. He demonstrates his passion for education through the development of the programme, the training of his academic team and the impact these things have on SBC students every year!

At this time of year, many students around the globe are busy preparing for their end of year exams. We thought we’d share some advice on the most effective exam techniques, according to the Psychological Science in the Public Interest’s journal (2013), to help our students prepare their revision timetables, mock test papers and overall revision strategies.

Home to one of the most prestigious Universities in the world, in one of the most beautiful and architecturally stunning cities in England, a visit to Oxford is a must! Yet do you know these 25 fascinating facts about Oxford?

Are you wondering how to write a personal statement for Summer School or University? Summer Boarding Courses HQ asked our fellow friends over at Dukes Education company, Oxbridge Applications for some personal statement advice!