The Oracy summer course at Caterham focuses on the power of public speaking to inculcate confidence and fluency amongst students. With communication ranked by LinkedIn as the #1 skill sought by employers, there has never been a better time for young people to think more deeply about how to make themselves understood via individual and collaborative speaking challenges.
Minimum B1/B2 English Language CEFR score (Ages 13-17)
The Oracy summer course seeks to build a variety of communication, research, speaking, and listening skills amongst participants through a range of complex and challenging competitions.
Model UN – can you work effectively with the representatives of other nations to reach a consensus and solve some of the most pressing issues of the 21st century? How will you respond to problems that have proved insoluble to some of the greatest leaders, both past and present, to lead the world to a better future?
The Caterham Bar – calling all budding lawyers! Prepare, research, and deliver your case as part of a mock trial process that will sharpen your ability to communicate, think on your feet, and convince a jury of the virtue of your cause.
Ethics Cup – so you think you can debate? Prepare for an entirely new form of verbal and intellectual challenge predicated not on scoring points but on advancing dialogue for the greater good. With Caterham School the 2025 champions of the annual University of St. Andrews Ethics Cup, there can be no better place to learn the crucial skills that form the basis of this form of discourse.
By the end of the programme, students will be able to communicate with precision and fluency in English in a variety of different forums. Self-reliance, initiative, confidence, and the art of persuasion all feature heavily in this dynamic and engaging course.
Students can choose to join the summer school for 2 weeks or 4 weeks. Fees depend on the type of course selected. The table below shows the full cost for each option. All prices include tuition, accommodation, meals, activities, and excursions.
Students may enroll in a 4-week programme by choosing any two courses and combining them into a single, continuous study period.
For those interested specifically in English as an Additional Language, it is also possible to complete a 4-week course by registering for two consecutive 2-week EAL courses.
This flexible approach enables students to design a programme that aligns with their academic goals and personal preferences.
To book, enquire by email at summerschool@caterhamschool.co.uk
All courses are open to children aged 13-17 years old.
Transfers between 9am and 6pm from Heathrow or Gatwick to Caterham are included in the programme fees. Transfers outside these times or from other airports may incur an additional charge.
Yes. Once you have completed an application form we will ask for a deposit to be paid to secure your space.
Yes, everyone will be provided with the details during the induction.
All prices include tuition, accommodation, meals, activities, and excursions. There will be opportunities for children to purchase items from shops on trips.
