Learn about BABSSCo here!

BABSSCo (The British Association of Boarding School Short Courses) was founded by Harrow School in London in 1995.

BABSSCo is a specialist provider of junior English Language summer activity courses for young international students between the ages of 8 to 17. We offer our students the opportunity to participate in top quality EFL (English as a Foreign Language) and Activity courses at six of the UK’s most prestigious boarding schools. Our course fees are fully inclusive and we are accredited by the British Council and are members of EnglishUK.

Every year we welcome students from all over the world to learn English and gain a better understanding of each other’s cultures and life in the United Kingdom. In 2011 we welcomed students from over 50 different countries.

As well as our General English & Activity courses we also offer the following specialist English plus courses:

• English & Sports Courses at Harrow School – Tennis or Golf Academy
• English & Piano Academy at Harrow School
• English & Rugby at Rugby School
• English & Media Design at Rugby School
• English with Style at Heathfield School
• Global Young Leaders at ACS Cobham International School

Details on our courses with no English lessons can be found here:

• Horse Riding & Horse Care at Askham Bryan College, York
• Adventure Sports at Askham Bryan College, York

We look forward to welcoming you in summer 2012 for a truly international experience.

BABSSCo 2012 Brochure

Course Fees & Dates 2012

The safest, easiest and quickest way is to apply online:

1. Complete the online application process and send it to BABSSCo
2. When the application is approved, we will send you a link to the safe and secure area of our website for payment, and no bank charges!
3. We then process the application and send you the relevant paperwork

Please click here to apply online for BABSSCo 2012 summer courses.