Bucksmore Education Courses

Why Bucksmore?

At Bucksmore Education, we offer students more than just a summer programme. Our curriculum journey ensures students can follow a structured and supported academic pathway that will help them to discover and achieve their passions and aspirations in university and beyond. We achieve this through diverse pedagogical methods, including small class sizes, hands-on workshops, project work, lectures from key speakers, cultural excursions, career specific visits, and more. We ensure our students have a holistic learning experience that broadens and enhances their academic profile.

About us:
Established in 1979, Bucksmore Education has a strong tradition of delivering high-quality, innovative academic programmes. Over the past 46 years, we have welcomed more than 45,000 students from 120 nationalities into the Bucksmore community, where lasting friendships are formed and unique experiences are shared. Our programmes develop academic skills while nurturing confidence, independence and global perspectives. We aim to inspire our students, staff and tutors to achieve more than they thought possible — academically, personally and socially — guided by our values of respect, integrity, openness and ambition.

Global Perspectives:
We believe that building a successful path in life starts with a global mindset and meaningful cultural experiences. Every course timetable ensures that students have the time to develop and enhance their cultural intelligence through collaborative academic activities and sharing of experiences centred around events and excursions to UK cities and landmarks. We welcome students from every corner of the globe and provide the platform for them to further develop their social and global perspectives.

Academic Prestige:
Bucksmore Education creates inclusive, student-centred environments that challenge and inspire. Our philosophy values authentic learning, multi-cultural perspectives and education beyond the classroom. With wide academic and industry expertise, our tutors provide purposeful knowledge in a safe, supportive setting — from passionate English language teachers, to Oxbridge academics who stretch students further, to workshop leaders who connect learning with real-world applications.

Brighton - Oxford International College Brighton

Oxford International College Brighton is a beautiful, green and leafy private campus, with all meals and accommodation, classrooms and activities in the same place. The multi-million pound development includes everything a student could need within a stunning 80,000-square metre enclosed campus, providing an ideal location for young summer school students. Facilities include modern teaching facilities, including state-of-the-art laboratories and newly furnished boarding houses. Located a short distance from the seaside town of Brighton.

London - King’s College London

King’s College London’s central location provides abundant opportunities for students to visit a variety of attractions and landmarks, with famous sites such as Covent Garden, Oxford Street and the Houses of Parliament all less than a mile away. Accommodation is located in University student residence across Waterloo Bridge and amongst iconic London landmarks such as the London Eye and the Southbank Centre. Teaching takes place at the James Clerk Maxwell Building, while catering and activity facilities are provided in Franklin Wilkins building opposite the residences.

Oxford - d’Overbroeck’s School

d’Overbroeck’s offers a wonderful setting for a summer school. Teaching takes place in the modern Sixth Form building which provides contemporary classrooms, auditorium, several art rooms, laboratories and numerous social spaces, making it the ideal location for the Young Professionals summer programme in Oxford. The school is located in the heart of Summertown, an idyllic suburban area with quaint shops and cafés. d’Overbroeck’s has several boarding houses, including Islip House directly opposite the school.