Our summer schools
A selection of our favourites
A summer school– the perfect way to try out boarding life, boost your English, and enjoy an unforgettable holiday. Like American summer camps, they offer sports, culture, activities, and new international friends – all with plenty of fun.
At von Bülow Education, we work only with top boarding schools offering outstanding summer programmes and help you secure the place that best fits your child.
Word of the week
Pre-IB / Pre-Sixth / One-Year GCSE
Many British boarding schools offer a special preparatory year in Year 11, often called Pre-IB, Pre-Sixth or One-Year GCSE. This year is designed to get pupils ready for Sixth Form programmes such as the IB Diploma or A levels, with formal GCSE or IGCSE exams taken at the end.
Typically, pupils sit fewer subjects than in a full GCSE course. With full integration into school life plus extra support (for example EAL or tutorial sessions), the programme is mainly aimed at international students.