Bristol Explorers Summer 2026: Ages 13-14 Programme
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Want a taste of immersive, project-based learning that prepares students for GCSEs? Join Bristol Explorers — a two-week residential near Bristol with small classes, 30 hours/week of STEAM and global projects, boosting academic English and CV-worthy teaching or mentoring experience.
Bristol Explorers is a two-week pre-GCSE residential programme for students aged 13-914, delivered on the Sidcot School campus near Bristol. The course uses a cross-curricular, project-based approach (CLIL) to strengthen academic English while covering topics that prepare learners for GCSE-level study.
Typical learning hours are ~30 per week and class sizes are capped at 15. The academic programme is organised into four daily learning blocks (STEAM in Action; Social Studies & Global Perspectives; Communicate with Confidence; Movement & Wellbeing).
Lessons link Science, Geography, Citizenship, English, Media and Health to build critical thinking, teamwork and communication skills. Leadership development is embedded throughout and participants earn a CPD-recognised leadership certificate.
The residential experience includes full-board accommodation, on-site facilities (science labs, sports hall, swimming pool, art and music classrooms), and a packed activities and trips programme (Bristol landmarks, Cheddar Gorge, outdoor adventure, and day trips to London and other historic cities). Parents are supported by 24/7 pastoral care and organised Heathrow transfers during specified hours.
CPD-recognised leadership certificate
Dates from the previous cycle — new dates are announced when applications reopen.
05 Jul 2026 – 19 Jul 2026
July session 1 (Boarding)
19 Jul 2026 – 02 Aug 2026
July session 2 (Boarding)
02 Aug 2026 – 16 Aug 2026
August session (Boarding)
Location
- Ages 13-914
- Minimum English level: B1
£875
Boarding: £3,450 per two-week course (includes tuition, boarding accommodation, all meals, laundry, insurance for boarding students, Heathrow transfers 09:00-9:00-9:00-9:00-9:00-9:00). Day option: £875 per week (Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri approx. 08:30-9:30-9:30-9:30-9:30). Extras available (weekend trips for day students, horse riding, extra nights, out-of-window transfers).
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