30+ courses

30,000 + students welcomed

120 + nationalities

44 years’ experience

British Council accredited

An unmatched and unbeatable education experience.

English Foundation

For those students who are at the beginning of their language learning journey, or preparing for an IELTS examination in order to commence their UK university course, our range of English language courses offer specialist tuition tailored specifically to a summer school setting.

Our Bucksmore English programme enhances students language skills through our dynamic and engaging curriculum, in addition students can supplement their learning with specialist workshops such as STEM, coding, adventure skills and veterinary experience. Intensive English programmes provide accelerated progression with activities that challenge students language development such as debating, literature review and dramatic arts. Our IELTS preparation course provides the fine tuning required before students sit their IELTS exam with us.

Our English Foundation course venues include premium and prestigious boarding schools and world renowned universities.

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Academic Enrichment

These courses are designed for students to develop their knowledge of an industry sector with a view to a possible future career. The courses combine academic rigour, practical workshops and real world industry projects to provide an immersive career experience.

The Young Professionals courses are available for students from 13-17 years old and are delivered by industry experts. These courses combine authentic career insights with unique career experiences from Architecture to Medicine.

The Young Performers course is taught by West End professionals and provides students with first-hand experience of the performing arts industry. This course develops students confidence and communication skills through a range of workshops including acting, singing, dancing and stage combat. Students will also take part of West End workshops and watch West End shows.

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Academic Development

These courses are designed for two types of student, the first is looking to develop their knowledge of an industry sector with a view to a possible future career. The second type of student wants to explore the concept of leadership and how leaders can influence and create positive change for our planet.

The Young Professionals courses are available for students from 13-18 years old and are delivered by industry experts. These courses combine authentic career insights with unique career experiences from Architecture to Medicine.

The Young Leaders course provides students with a broad knowledge of Leadership, developing their skills through practical experiences, problem solving tasks, debate and project based scenarios focused on the real world issues highlighted within the UN Sustainable Development Goals

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Academic Enhancement

These courses are designed for students who want to strengthen their university application with an additional micro-certification. Academic Enhancement courses fill the gap between university preparation and career insights, by combining academic rigor with industry standard skill development. We have partnered with globally recognized industry brands and leading academic providers to create unique opportunities for students to gain certification in a range of industry sectors, from architecture, engineering, social media marketing, audio production to the creative arts. Students will work with leading firms, use state of the art technology and tackle real world problems in order to gain academic certification.

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University Preparation

The University preparation courses are designed to provide students with the tools to transition successfully into the next stage of their education journey.

We offer a broad range of degree aligned undergraduate level courses, delivered by highly experienced tutors in small, focused tutorial style classes. This provides the academic backbone of our offer, however added to the programme are specialised masterclasses that focus in such areas as the university admissions process, personal statements, interview technique, financial and time management, supplemented by prominent guest speakers and personalised advice. Students will experience residential life within Oxford university and also dine in the formal hall.

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University preparation

The University preparation courses are designed to provide students with the tools to transition successfully into the next stage of their education journey.

We offer a broad range of degree aligned undergraduate level courses, delivered by highly experienced tutors in small, focused tutorial style classes. This provides the academic backbone of our offer, however added to the programme are specialised masterclasses that focus in such areas as the university admissions process, personal statements, interview technique, financial and time management, supplemented by prominent guest speakers and personalised advice. Students will experience residential life within either an Oxford or Cambridge university and also dine in the formal hall.

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English Foundation
All English language levels
For those at the beginning of their learning journey, our range of English language courses offers specialist tuition tailored specifically to a summer school setting.
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Your teachers

At Bucksmore Education, we are proud of our tutors and their ability to differentiate and accommodate student needs across all levels and stages of our educational continuum. All of our tutors are highly skilled professionals who are ready to motivate students to be the best they can be. Learn more about our staff and tutors.

English language tutor

Greg Kavvadias
(Delta/M.Ed. TESOL)

Greg Kavvadias is Director of Studies on the Intensive English programme and is passionate about educating young people and ensuring they reach their highest potential. Over the past seven years, he has established a track record of excellence in preparing candidates for high-stakes academic exams.

Being a lifelong learner, he always looks for innovative methods to assist students in being their most confident selves when presented with an academic challenge or while attempting to achieve a specific objective, such as admission to a particular institution or university.

Academic Development tutor

Dr Teresa Thomas MA
(Cantab)

Dr Teresa Thomas is a retired General Practitioner with over 30 years of experience in the UK healthcare industry. She is a graduate of Murray Edwards College, University of Cambridge (formerly New College). She has significant knowledge of physiology, anatomy, and pathology. Dr Thomas enjoys bringing hands-on practical elements to her lessons, many of which are designed to replicate first year medical school training courses.

Academic Enhancement tutor

Rachel Bingham

Rachel Bingham is a top West End performer, teacher and the Director of West End On Demand. Rachel trained in musical theatre at the prestigious Mountview Academy Of Theatre Arts and has performed extensively. Her work includes: Les Miserables (West End); Billy Elliot (West End); The Sound Of Music (West End) to name a few. Rachel created West End On Demand to use her passion for the performing arts to encourage children and students of all ages to enhance their confidence, creativity and talents. Her teaching work includes performing arts and foundation degree performing arts, as well as guest teaching around the UK and Europe.

University Preparation tutor

Justin Reay (CertFAET DipHistA(Oxon) FSA FRHistS)

Justin Reay studied History of Art and Architecture at the University of Oxford and researched his doctoral thesis on medieval naval history with the University of Exeter. Justin was invited by University of Oxford to tutor the University’s international programmes and became a senior academic manager for the Bodleian Library. A qualified teacher, Justin tutors in art history, classical studies, critical thinking and academic writing, and has taught in the OASP for the last 10 years. He is a consultant in the history of art and naval history to academic and media institutions, and an Accredited Lecturer for the Arts Society.

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We work every day to inspire our staff, our tutors and our students to be the best they can be, and we are ambitious for them all to achieve more than they thought possible in their personal, social and academic endeavours. The Bucksmore Education mission has always been to provide courses, programmes and experiences that are relevant and purposeful, in order to prepare students to thrive both now and in the future.

Global perspectives

For over 40 years, Bucksmore Education has been the leading UK academic short course provider. We offer students aged 10–18 a range of high quality and innovative academic programmes situated in world-renowned venues such as Oxford University, University of Cambridge, King's College London and prestigious boarding schools.

Every year, we greet new and returning students from around the globe, who flourish during their time with us. Our students return time and time again, sharing their love of learning and adventure and describing their experiences in glowing terms.

We work every day to inspire our staff, our tutors and our students to be the best they can be, and we are ambitious for them all to achieve more than they thought possible in their personal, social and academic endeavours. The Bucksmore Education mission has always been to provide courses, programmes and experiences that are relevant and purposeful, in order to prepare students to thrive both now and in the future.

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For over 40 years, Bucksmore Education has been the leading UK academic short course provider. We offer students aged 10-18 a range of high quality and innovative academic programmes situated in world-renowned venues such as Oxford University, University of Cambridge, King's College London and prestigious boarding schools.

Every year, we greet new and returning students from around the globe, who flourish during their time with us. Our students return time and time again, sharing their love of learning and adventure and describing their experiences in glowing terms.

We work every day to inspire our staff, our tutors and our students to be the best they can be, and we are ambitious for them all to achieve more than they thought possible in their personal, social and academic endeavours. The Bucksmore Education mission has always been to provide courses, programmes and experiences that are relevant and purposeful, in order to prepare students to thrive both now and in the future.

We work every day to inspire our staff, our tutors and our students to be the best they can be, and we are ambitious for them all to achieve more than they thought possible in their personal, social and academic endeavours. The Bucksmore Education mission has always been to provide courses, programmes and experiences that are relevant and purposeful, in order to prepare students to thrive both now and in the future.

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English Foundation

All English language levels

For those at the beginning of their learning journey, our range of English language courses offers specialist tuition tailored specifically to a summer school setting.

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Academic Development

Intermediate to advanced English language levels

Programmes for ambitious students wanting to develop important leadership and vocational skills.

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Academic Enhancement

Upper intermediate to native English language levels

University and industry certified short courses designed for students who wish to further develop their professional expertise.