First session
30 June 2026
Two-week course start.
English plus Art Exploration Summer Camp in Brighton
English plus Art Exploration Summer Camp in Brighton is a residential Bucksmore programme combining English lessons with practical art, dance, drama and music workshops.

English plus Art Exploration Summer Camp in Brighton is a residential Bucksmore programme combining English lessons with practical art, dance, drama and music workshops.

Current status
Recently closed
Eligibility
Ages 11-15
Age range / Year group
Ages 11-15
Location / Region
OIC Brighton; Brighton, UK
Cost
£1,795 per week
Duration
2 weeks
Format
In-person
Class size: 15 students
Accommodation: Full boarding
Meals: Three meals daily
Certificate / outcome: Report card and certificate
Study time: 22.5 hours weekly
Bucksmore’s residential Brighton camp blends English-language learning with hands-on creative arts workshops.
Students rotate through art, dance, drama and music alongside English classes, projects, activities and cultural excursions.
It suits younger learners who want a structured international summer experience with creative expression built into the academic programme.
English plus Art Exploration Summer Camp in Brighton is Bucksmore’s residential English and creative-arts course at OIC Brighton. It combines English tuition with practical workshops designed to develop creative expression and communication.
Students explore visual art, drama, dance and music while joining projects, activities and cultural excursions. The programme uses a small-group camp setting, with 15 students per class.
It connects English development to practical creative work rather than treating language learning as classroom-only.
The four arts strands offer varied ways for students to perform, exhibit or collaborate.
The fully inclusive residential model covers the main parent-planning essentials, including boarding, meals, excursions, insurance and transfers.
A final CEFR-aligned Bucksmore Assessment and personalised report card give families a defined progress point.
Students aged 11-15 who want to build English confidence through art-making, performance and a residential international camp experience.
Your child wants intensive specialist arts training only, or prefers a day-only programme without the wider residential and excursion schedule.
This is a strong choice for a younger student who learns best by doing and wants English practice woven into a broader residential experience. The programme offers a clear mix of language teaching, creative workshops, excursions and pastoral infrastructure.
The main limitation is value: it is a premium weekly fee, and the arts element is exploratory rather than a specialist conservatoire-style course. Families should choose it for the balanced camp experience, not solely for one artistic discipline.
Effort level
Moderate.
Best started
Begin planning 6-8 weeks before a future summer session, allowing time for travel, documentation and payment arrangements.
Main challenge
Adjusting to an all-English residential routine and busy daily schedule.
Discuss the preferred arts activities and residential routine with your child before applying.
Prepare passport, school and parent or guardian details for the online application.
If travelling internationally, allow time to arrange any required visa and travel documentation.
Useful if
Your child enjoys collaborative, practical creative activities.
Students take English lessons and join creative workshops, project work, activities and excursions across a two-week residential programme. The arts strand can include visual art, dance, drama or music.
Arrive, register and settle into the OIC Brighton campus.
Take English assessment and introductory sessions.
Join English classes, projects and creative arts workshops.
Take part in weekly full-day and half-day excursions.
Present work or perform in the relevant arts showcase.
Complete the Bucksmore Assessment and receive programme recognition.
Next cycle not announced yet. These dates are from the latest verified cycle and should be used as a reference only.
First session
30 June 2026
Two-week course start.
Second session
14 July 2026
Two-week course start.
Bookings
Closed
Summer 2026 bookings are no longer being taken.
| Milestone | Date | Timezone | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
First session | 30 June 2026 | Local | Reference date | Get next-cycle reminder |
Second session | 14 July 2026 | Local | Reference date | Get next-cycle reminder |
Bookings | Closed | Local | Reference date | Get next-cycle reminder |
Students aged 11-15.
No minimum language level required.
Day-student attendance is available.
Parents or guardians provide application details.
Programme fee
£1,795 per week — Fully inclusive residential fee.
Funding or discounts
What's included
Subject tuition and learning materials., Full boarding and three meals daily., Activities and excursion entrance costs., Complimentary airport transfers and insurance., Personalised report card and certificate of completion.
Complete Bucksmore’s online application form.
Enter the student’s passport number, current school and parent or guardian details.
Pay the reservation fee or full fee as required to secure the place.
Provide travel and medical information before arrival.
Request pre-enrolment documents if visa support is needed.
The programme covers the following focus areas.
English language
Develop English proficiency through lessons, tutorials, projects and conversation practice.
Visual art
Practise drawing, painting, sculpting and mixed media for a final exhibition.
Dance
Explore contemporary, hip-hop, ballet and jazz for a live showcase.
Drama and music
Practise acting, improvisation, stagecraft, instrumental skills and band collaboration.
Curriculum may be adjusted based on participant interests and current developments.
A typical day during the programme.
Breakfast.
English, project preparation, workshops or excursions.
English classes, arts workshops, activities or excursions.
Games, presentations, sports or social activities.
Bucksmore teachers are selected to deliver English learning in and beyond the classroom. The programme also uses experienced creative practitioners; named examples include West End performer and teacher Rachel Bingham.
Class size is 15 students.
Separate male and female accommodation is available on site.
After completing this programme, participants often pursue:
Receive a personalised report card.
Receive Bucksmore certification on completion.
Use the final English assessment to understand CEFR-aligned progress.
Build creative work towards exhibitions, showcases, performances or concerts.
Develop confidence, communication and collaboration for future study.
The course is based at Oxford International College Brighton, a private green boarding-school campus around 10 minutes by coach from Brighton. Students visit Brighton during excursions and use a campus where accommodation, classes and activities are together.
These options may suit students seeking another English-focused residential summer experience.
Two-week English coaching through projects and immersion.
Best for
Students seeking language confidence
Two-week residential English programme with activities.
Best for
International students aged 8-17
English, activities, excursions, accommodation and meals.
Best for
Students wanting varied excursions
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