Academic Summer Programme

The Academic Summer Programme is aimed at EFL learners who will be joining boarding schools in the UK in the autumn and those who wish to sample British education in the summer. There are two start dates at the beginning and mid-point of Term 4, with the Programme lasting five weeks.

Age

Students must be aged 7-11 years (Juniors), 11-14 years (Middles) or 14-17 years (Seniors) to join the Academic Summer Programme.

Entry Criteria: Minimum English Language Level

For Junior College students, there is no pre-requisite level of English required to enrol on the Academic Summer Programme.  Middle and Senior College students must have a minimum English language level of CEFR Level A2.

Course Length

The Academic Summer Programme is a 5 week course.

Subjects Studied

Juniors and Middles study EFL, Creative Arts, Geography, History, Mathematics, PSHE and Science. Senior College students study EFL, Business Studies, Global Perspectives, History, Mathematics, PSHE and Science.

Academic Study (Hours)

Juniors and Middles have 25 hours of academic tuition (5 hours in the classroom daily) and 5 hours of supervised prep.  Senior College students have 30 hours of academic tuition (6 hours in the classroom daily) and 7.5 hours of supervised prep.

End of Course Assessment

End of course assessment consists of internal EFL and subject based examinations.

Progression

After completing the Academic Summer Programme, students progress to Prep Schools or Senior Schools or return to their home country.

Important Announcement

Richard Lewis and Alistair Wardell were appointed as joint administrators of Bishopstrow College Limited on 30 June 2025.

In the days prior to our appointment the directors had notified parents, guardians, agents and staff that the schools was ceasing to trade.

If you are a creditor, you will shortly receive formal notification from the Joint Administrators of their appointment with details of how to claim the amounts you are owed. Please let us know if you have not heard from us by 18 July 2025.

If you have any queries, please send them via email to cmusupport@uk.gt.com.

The affairs, business and property of the Company are being managed by the Joint Administrators who act as agents of the Company and without personal liability. Richard Lewis and Alistair Wardell are authorised by the Insolvency Practitioners Association to act as insolvency practitioners.