About Us

Q: What is the Best Summer Courses Guide?

The Best Summer Courses Guide helps students and parents find high-quality summer schools and courses worldwide. It provides verified listings, reviews, and personalised advice.

Q: How does a provider get listed on your website?

Providers can apply for a Free, Plus, or Pro listing plan. Each submission is reviewed by our team to ensure quality and legitimacy before publication.

Q: Are the summer schools you feature accredited?

Yes. We work only with trusted, accredited providers and members of organisations such as the British Educational Travel Association.

Q: How can I trust the reviews shown on your site?

All reviews are verified by our system and come from confirmed participants of listed summer schools.

Q: Do you offer personalised recommendations?

Yes. Families can contact our advisory team to receive tailored summer school suggestions based on interests, age, and destination.

Q: Is there a fee for using your website?

No, our site is free for students and parents to browse and compare programs. Providers may pay for upgraded visibility options.

Q: How do you keep your listings up to date?

Our team performs regular audits and works with providers to keep listings current with verified course dates, fees, and details.

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Welcome

Welcome to the Best Summer Courses Guide, a gateway to the best summer camps and study opportunities worldwide. Our site features a selection of outstanding summer experiences across the UK, Europe and globally, each offering something a little different, be it the experience or location on offer. Use our easy camp search tool to browse and find the right camp for you or your child, or simply contact us to receive tailored advice.

About Us

Attending a summer school can improve your life chances and create lifelong connections with people from diverse backgrounds, fostering tolerance and global citizenship while providing expert tuition from top academics. Summer study is fundamental to broadening a young person’s horizons, and our mission is to enable students, parents, and educators alike to search programs, courses, and camps easily each year. The guide also offers a contact and advisory service, helping you find the summer school that best matches your needs should you require tailored assistance.

Founded with a Passion for Summer Education

Alex and Kit, with long experience in summer and short course education, shared a passion for expanding learning horizons for young people and young adults. They founded the Best Summer Courses Guide along with their wonderful team of creatives to help families discover the very best opportunities worldwide.

Get Discovered on the Best Summer Courses Guide

Whether you’re a new and growing program or an established provider, choose a plan that fits. Start with a Free Listing, or unlock more visibility with our paid tiers.

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Free Listing

Great for getting started and generating views.

✓ Camp profile page
✓ Basic search visibility

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Plus (£28 / mo)

Boosted exposure with richer content options.

✓ 1 camp
✓ Featured Badge
✓ Extra photos & media
✓ Contact Forms

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Pro (£36 / mo)

Maximum visibility across high-intent pages.

✓ Up to 3 camps
✓ Priority Placement
✓ Reviews Widget
✓ Add Course Options

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Collect Reviews. Showcase Trust.

Invite families to leave verified reviews on your profile and unlock a beautiful, embeddable Star Rating Widget for your website.

✔ Verified reviews on your provider page
✔ Embeddable star widget with live rating
✔ Boosted visibility across category pages

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Best Summer Courses Guide?

The Best Summer Courses Guide is an independent platform helping students, parents, and educators discover high-quality summer schools, pre-university programs, and language camps across the UK, Europe, and beyond. We aim to make comparing and choosing the right course simple and transparent.

How does a provider get listed on your website?

Providers can choose between a Free Listing, Plus, or Pro plan. Listings are reviewed by our editorial team to ensure that all featured programs meet quality and safety standards before going live.

Are the summer schools you feature accredited?

We work only with reputable and accredited organisations. Many are members of the British Educational Travel Association (BETA) or are affiliated with leading universities and independent education providers.

How can I trust the reviews shown on your site?

Reviews are verified through our internal system. Only students and parents who have genuinely attended a listed summer program can submit feedback, ensuring authenticity and reliability.

Do you offer personalised recommendations?

Yes! If you’re unsure which program suits your interests, simply contact our team. We’ll help match you with suitable options based on age, location, and subject area.

Is there a fee for using your website?

No — browsing and comparing summer schools on BestSummerCourses.com is completely free for families and students. Providers may choose paid plans to enhance their visibility.

How do you keep your listings up to date?

We regularly audit and refresh listings to ensure course dates, fees, and program information remain accurate. Providers also have the ability to update their profiles directly through their dashboard.

Contact Us

Looking for help or advice? Please contact us and one of our advisors will be delighted to assist.

Accreditation

We are proud to be accredited by the British Educational Travel Association.