Programme Start
29 Jun 2026
In-person Programme
Canford Future Entrepreneur
by Summer Boarding Courses (SBC)
Future Entrepreneurs introduces business and innovation through hands-on projects and practical challenges.
Last verified: 18 Feb 2026Reviewed by:Succeed Editorial
In-person Programme
Canford Future Entrepreneur
by Summer Boarding Courses (SBC)
Future Entrepreneurs introduces business and innovation through hands-on projects and practical challenges.
Last verified: 18 Feb 2026Reviewed by:Succeed Editorial
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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 £3,400
Duration
2 weeks
Format
In person
Business & EconomicsPublic SpeakingEntrepreneurship
Accommodation: Purpose-built boarding houses (residential campus)
Meals: All meals at Canford Summer School
Certificate: Interactive workshops, case studies, and business simulations; team collaboration to develop business plans and pitch ideas; weekly “Time To Shine” group projects; excursions to UK locations; a social programme with sports/performing arts/creative arts/tech/survival academy; and an end-of-course report and certificate.
Outcomes: ["Foundations of Entrepreneurship", "Business Planning and Strategy", "Communication and Pitching", "Collaboration and Problem-Solving"]
TL;DR
Future Entrepreneurs introduces business and innovation through hands-on projects and practical challenges. Across two weeks, students learn to spot opportunities, shape ideas into workable plans, and practise presenting them with clarity and confidence, including teamwork on real-world problems.
What is Canford Future Entrepreneur?
Future Entrepreneurs introduces business and innovation through hands-on projects and practical challenges. Across two weeks, students learn to spot opportunities, shape ideas into workable plans, and practise presenting them with clarity and confidence, including teamwork on real-world problems.
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Cost and what is included
From £3,400; includes Academic Subjects Residential Price: 4250 | Academic Subjects Non-Residential Price: 3400.
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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Compare with similar programmesWhat you actually do
Interactive workshops, case studies, and business simulations; team collaboration to develop business plans and pitch ideas; weekly “Time To Shine” group projects; excursions to UK locations; a social programme with sports/performing arts/creative arts/tech/survival academy; and an end-of-course report and certificate.
Step-by-step process
- 1
15 hours of subject-specific academic content per week
- 2
“Time To Shine” weekly group projects and presentations
- 3
Excursions to UK locations
- 4
Social programme (sports, performing arts, creative arts, tech, survival academy)
- 5
Opportunities to develop English language skills throughout the programme
- 6
End-of-course report and certificate
- 7
Mastering public speaking (weekly presenting)
- 8
Building confidence through sharing work regularly
Key dates and deadlines
Reference date
Programme End
13 Jul 2026
Programme Start
13 Jul 2026
Programme End
27 Jul 2026
| Milestone | Date | Timezone | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Programme Start | 29 Jun 2026 | Local | Reference date | Get next-cycle reminder |
Programme End | 13 Jul 2026 | Local | Reference date | Get next-cycle reminder |
Programme Start | 13 Jul 2026 | Local | Reference date | Get next-cycle reminder |
Programme End | 27 Jul 2026 | Local | Reference date | Get next-cycle reminder |
Eligibility and requirements
English level: B1+ (Intermediate and above)
Notebook and pens
Access to a laptop or tablet for research and presentations
No prior knowledge of business required
Cost, funding, and what's included
Entry cost
From £3,400
Funding or discounts
- SBC’s Summer Schools Scholarship Programme
What's included
Academic Subjects Residential Price: 4250 | Academic Subjects Non-Residential Price: 3400
Curriculum / what you'll study
The programme covers the following focus areas.
Course Modules
Time to Shine Projects
Curriculum may be adjusted based on participant interests and current developments.
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