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    Canford English Adventures

    by Summer Boarding Courses (SBC)

    English Adventurers is a two-week programme for students of all levels (A1 to C1), designed to build confidence, fluency, and effective communication through interactive lessons, practical tasks, and creative projects, with language practice extending beyond the classroom into real-world contexts.

    Last verified: 18 Feb 2026Reviewed by:Succeed Editorial
    Canford English Adventures
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    Key facts

    Current status

    Upcoming

    Eligibility

    Ages 11–16

    Age range / Year group

    Ages 11–16

    Location / Region

    Wimborne

    Cost

    From £3,750 (English Adventures Residential Price (2 Weeks))

    Duration

    2 weeks

    Format

    In person

    Next deadline

    Not announced · Upcoming cycle

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    Accommodation: Purpose-built boarding houses (residential campus)

    Meals: All meals at Canford Summer School

    Certificate: 15 hours of lessons per week, Time To Shine group projects with an end-of-week showcase, social programme (sports, performing arts, creative arts, tech, survival academy, talent showcase, disco nights), excursions, and an end-of-course report and certificate.

    Outcomes: ["Confident communication", "Reading and writing skills", "Real-world application", "Cultural understanding"]

    TL;DR

    English Adventurers is a two-week programme for students of all levels (A1 to C1), designed to build confidence, fluency, and effective communication through interactive lessons, practical tasks, and creative projects, with language practice extending beyond the classroom into real-world contexts.

    What is Canford English Adventures?

    English Adventurers is a two-week programme for students of all levels (A1 to C1), designed to build confidence, fluency, and effective communication through interactive lessons, practical tasks, and creative projects, with language practice extending beyond the classroom into real-world contexts.

    A practical overview of cost, accommodation, meals, dates and provider details to review before deciding.

    Cost and what is included

    From £3,750 (English Adventures Residential Price (2 Weeks)); includes English Adventures Residential Price (2 Weeks): 3750.

    Accommodation

    Purpose-built boarding houses (residential campus)

    Meals

    All meals at Canford Summer School

    Provider details

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    Dates and logistics

    2 weeks; Wimborne.

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    What you actually do

    15 hours of lessons per week, Time To Shine group projects with an end-of-week showcase, social programme (sports, performing arts, creative arts, tech, survival academy, talent showcase, disco nights), excursions, and an end-of-course report and certificate.

    Step-by-step process

    1. 1

      15 Hours of Academic Content Per Week

    2. 2

      Time To Shine Projects

    3. 3

      Develop English Language Skills

    4. 4

      Social Programme

    5. 5

      Excursions

    6. 6

      End of Course Report and Certificate

    Key dates and deadlines

    Eligibility and requirements

    • Ages 11–16

    • English level A1+ (open to A1 to C1)

    • Pre-arrival placement test

    Cost, funding, and what's included

    Entry cost

    From £3,750 (English Adventures Residential Price (2 Weeks))

    Funding or discounts

    • SBC’s Summer Schools Scholarship Programme

    What's included

    English Adventures Residential Price (2 Weeks): 3750

    Curriculum / what you'll study

    The programme covers the following focus areas.

    Course Modules

    Time To Shine Project

    Curriculum may be adjusted based on participant interests and current developments.

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