Intensive Academic Summer Course
Build the skills needed for top-tier university study with Sherborne International’s Intensive Academic summer programme. Designed for ambitious students in their final years of high school, this dynamic course connects senior school studies with higher education.
Instead of following just one syllabus, the programme combines the best parts of both A-Level and International Baccalaureate (IB) systems to offer a well-rounded and deeply rewarding learning experience.
Core Study Modules
Our expert teachers will guide you through four main areas of study, designed to challenge your thinking and improve your academic skills:
- Critical Thinking & Theory of Knowledge: Learn how to think deeply rather than just what to think. You will practise building strong arguments, questioning assumptions, and exploring how we acquire knowledge.
- Science (Practical & Theoretical): Experience hands-on laboratory work in our modern facilities. You will explore complex scientific theories and apply them immediately through practical experiments.
- Advanced Mathematics: Challenge your skills with topics taken from Further Maths and IB Higher Level. Focus areas include advanced calculus, complex problem-solving, and logical proofs.
- Academic Writing & Research: Master the techniques needed for university-level essays. You will learn how to combine information from multiple sources, write persuasive texts, reference correctly, and conduct independent research.
Who is this course for?
This programme suits motivated international students who are preparing for their final school exams and want to apply to competitive universities worldwide. Whether you study the IB, A-Levels, or a different national curriculum, this course will boost your confidence and academic ability.
- Students aged between 15-17.
- With a CEFR level of B2 and above.
- Up to 22.5 hours of tuition per week.
- Full programme of sports, afternoon and evening activities.
Experience true British boarding school life: Study in the historic, inspiring surroundings of Sherborne, Dorset, while making lifelong connections with like-minded peers from around the globe.