Sibford School

Location: Banbury, Oxfordshire

Sibford school

The Sibford School Summer Vacation programme has been specially designed for younger learners, for whom this may be their first experience abroad. As such, our carefully planned lessons are based on a communicative approach, with student confidence at the core of our syllabus and methodology.

The activity programme makes use of the school’s beautiful 50 acre campus and extensive sports facilities, such as an indoor swimming pool, rugby and football pitches, climbing wall, and sports hall.

Interested in the 'Fun in the Country' programme? A Multi-Activity Camp experience for both British and International students - contact us to find out more.

Location: Banbury, Oxfordshire

20 minutes by bus to Banbury in Oxfordshire
30 minutes by bus to Oxford
1h 30 mins by bus to London
1h 20 mins by bus to London Heathrow
The school is set in more than 50 acres of grounds and is surrounded by glorious Oxfordshire countryside.
Three counties are all close to Sibford School; Oxfordshire, Warwickshire and Gloucestershire - all easily accessible to the school
Chipping Norton (the highest town in Oxfordshire), is located just 15 minutes drive away. This 'real' Cotswold town with 'real' shops and fondly known as 'Chippy' to the locals is a super local town to explore
Excursions to London, Oxford, Bath, Bristol, Stratford-upon-Avon, Windsor and The Cotswolds are all easily accessible from the school
Just 35 minutes from the school is the famous luxury shopping experience at Bicester Village, with over 160 boutiques of leading brands offering discounts of up 60%

Summer Vacation: 4 July – 8 August 2021 (1-5 weeks) for ages 8-17 years

Combine learning English with activities and excursions. This course is suitable for international students who wish to have a taste of life in a British boarding school, and who are academically driven and ambitious.

Our General English course offer a mix of academic enrichment, social opportunities with other international students, and cultural visits to some of the UK's most known sites. Read more...

1. General English Course (12-17 years)

Start dates (7 nights): 4 July, 11 July, 18, July, 25, July & 1 August, 2022

What's included?

7 nights of full board residential accommodation in the school's own on-campus boarding accommodation
At least 15 hours tuition per week
Three full day excursions per two week stay
Varied weekly programme of sports and leisure activities
Applied learning on social activities and trips
An entrance English level check
All learning materials
End of course feedback report and certificate
Wi-FI
Laundry service
Airport transfers and student insurance can also be arranged for an additional fee

Why not consider adding a Spires + option? 6 additional hours of tuition, training and coaching in dance and Performing Arts or our Fun in the Country option - a unique opportunity to mix with British children in a range of multi activities.

Academic Year (September-June)

Offering students the opportunity to fully immerse themselves in UK boarding school life and culture. Read more...

British Boarding School Integration Course (8-17 years)

What's included?

Full board residential accommodation in the school's own on-campus boarding accommodation
Full immersion into the schools regular timetable appropriate to age level and school year
Enrol for 1 week, 1 month, 1 term or 1 year
Involvement in school sports classes and fixtures
Daily / weekly laundry and linen service
Extra-curricular evening and social activities including trips at the weekend
English test on arrival and supporting English as a foreign language classes as required
End of course report and school certificate
Airport meet and greet, arrival and departure transfers included
Oxford Spires UK based guardian to help and support
School uniform (for a small additional fee)

The accommodation is Residential – twin, triple, and larger bedrooms with shared bathroom facilities:

Twin, triple and larger rooms available with shared bathroom
Located on the beautiful Sibford School campus
Sociable common rooms
Laundry facilities available
Bed linens provided and changed weekly (towels not provided)
All meals prepared and served in the school dining hall
Indoor sports hall
Outside playing fields and extensive sports facilities
Art room
Indoor heated swimming pool
Indoor climbing wall
Well equipped classrooms
Excellent drama and performing arts facility
wifi on campus

A sample timetable summer General English & Spires Plus...

Spires Plus Options at Sibford School Summer Vacation give students the opportunity to benefit from six hours per week of additional learning opportunities across a range of academic, sporting and creative areas, including:

Fun in the Country – An opportunity to mix and integrate with local British children on a range of multi- activity sessions, all delivered in English by our experienced and qualified team. Activities include: