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Summer School in Guernsey | Academic & Entrance Exam Preparation
A Summer Holiday Club with Purpose
For many children, the long summer break can lead to a gentle loss of momentum. Skills that felt secure at the end of term may take time to return, and confidence can dip slightly as children settle back into routines.
This is often most noticeable in the first few weeks of September, when children are working to regain their rhythm rather than moving forward with ease.
Our Summer School in Guernsey is designed to support this transition in two clear and purposeful ways, depending on your child’s needs.
The Morning Programme (Academic Summer School) helps children in Years 4–6 maintain progress, build confidence, and continue developing core skills in Maths, English and Thinking Skills.
The Afternoon Programme (College Entrance Exam Preparation) supports students preparing for entry to selective schools such as Ladies’ College and Elizabeth College, focusing on exam skills, reasoning and confidence under pressure.
Both programmes take place in a calm, small-group setting at Les Cotils, ensuring learning feels focused, supportive, and never overwhelming.
Whether your child needs gentle academic support, greater stretch, or structured exam preparation, teaching is carefully matched to ensure the week feels purposeful, positive, and genuinely enjoyable.
Helping Your Child Stay Confident and Ready for the New School Year
Summer is an important pause in the school calendar, but without gentle structure, some children find that confidence and fluency in core skills can fade slightly over time.
Our morning programme is designed to keep learning active in a calm, supportive way, helping children strengthen key skills and return to school feeling settled, confident, and ready to progress.
Short, focused mornings in a small-group setting ensure children stay engaged without feeling pressured, with teaching carefully matched to their individual needs.
At A Glance
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Summer School in Guernsey
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Monday 11th August - Friday 15th August 2026
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5 mornings (9:00am–12:00pm)
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Les Cotils, St Peter Port
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Primary School Years 4–6
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Small, ability-based groups / Student ratio: Max 8 Students per Teacher
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Maths, English & Thinking Skills
Why It Works
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Teaching matched carefully to each child
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Small groups for focused attention
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A calm, structured environment
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The right balance of support and challenge
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Children settle quickly, build confidence, and make meaningful progress across the week.
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Experience subject specialists
What They'll Do
A Thoughtful Starting Point
Maths & English
Focused teaching based on pre-assessment, ensuring each child works at the right level.
Thinking Skills
Using the technique 'stop-motion animation', students develop their planning, creativity, and problem-solving skills to create their own video.
Before the programme begins, each child completes short pre-testing in Maths and English.
This allows us to group students by ability and plan teaching that is supportive, appropriately challenging, and tailored from the very first session.
For Children Who:
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Benefit from smaller group teaching
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Would value support in Maths or English
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Would benefit from a boost in confidence
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Are ready for greater stretch and challenge
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Respond well to calm, structured learning
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Would benefit from a more purposeful summer experience
What Our Students Say
“The activities warm up our brains before we go back to school. I really enjoyed it and made new friends.”
— Olivia, aged 9
“My child was excited to attend each day. It was a surprise to me that he commented that the teacher listened to him!“— Emma J. Parent of a student aged 10
Why It Matters
Over the summer, many children begin to forget key concepts and lose confidence.
A short, structured programme helps maintain progress and ensures they return to school ready to move forward.
Programme Fees
Summer School (5 mornings, 3.5 hours per day)
£349 per student
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Includes specialist teaching and materials
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Small group setting
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Pre-assessment in Maths & English
Places are limited to ensure the quality of teaching and group size.
College Entrance Exam Preparation - Summer School (Afternoon Programme)
Prepare your child for success with our focused Entrance Exam Preparation Programme this summer. We help students develop the skills, confidence and strategies needed to approach assessments positively and perform at their best before the autumn assessment period.
With entrance assessments becoming increasingly competitive, many parents discover that strong school performance alone is not always enough. A child may be academically capable, yet still feel uncertain when faced with unfamiliar question styles, timed assessments, interviews, or the additional pressure that selective entry can bring.
Short, focused afternoons in a calm, small-group setting ensure students receive personalised support whilst developing the academic and reasoning skills most commonly assessed by independent schools.
What the Programme Covers
This structured three-hour afternoon programme supports students across the key areas of entrance exams:
English
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Comprehension
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Creative writing
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Grammar
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Vocabulary development
Verbal Reasoning
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Logic
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Patterns
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Language-based problem solving
Mathematics
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Core concepts
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Problem-solving techniques
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Exam strategies
Non-Verbal Reasoning
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Spatial awareness
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Sequences
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Visual reasoning skills
Our Approach
We focus on more than just content — we develop the skills students need to succeed under exam conditions:
Deep Understanding: Ensuring students truly grasp key concepts.
Improved Performance: Targeted practice to strengthen weaker areas.
Speed & Accuracy: Timed exercises to build efficiency and confidence.
Creative Thinking: Developing flexible problem-solving, curiosity, and the ability to approach unfamiliar questions with confidence.
Confidence Building: Supportive teaching that reduces exam anxiety and encourages positive progress.
Why Chose This Programme?
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Small-group learning (maximum 8 students) to ensure personalised attention and meaningful participation.
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Expert tutors with extensive Entrance Exam experience and a strong track record of helping students secure places at their chosen schools.
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Structured lessons aligned with College Entrance Exam requirements and expectations.
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A detailed end-of-programme report outlining progress made, key strengths, areas for further development, and personalised recommendations to support continued growth and peak performance in the lead-up to the Entrance Exam.
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Parents will also receive personalised guidance on next steps to support preparation between the Summer School and the autumn assessment period.
Ideal For:
Students preparing for College Entrance Exams this autumn, typically aged 9–11, who want to:
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Strengthen core subject knowledge.
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Practise exam-style questions.
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Build confidence before the big day.
Outcomes For Your Child
By the end of the programme, students will:
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Feel more confident approaching exam questions.
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Demonstrate improved speed and accuracy.
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Apply effective strategies across all subject areas.
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Approach their chosen school's Entrance Exam with confidence and a clear understanding of what to expect.
At A Glance
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Summer School in Guernsey
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Monday 11th August - Friday 15th August 2026
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5 afternoons (1:00pm–4pm)
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Les Cotils, St Peter Port
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Students preparing for entry to Ladies' College and Elizabeth College
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Small, ability-based groups / Student ratio: Maximum 8 students per teacher
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Maths, English, Reasoning & Interview Skills
Why It Works
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Teaching is matched carefully to each student's current level:
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Small groups for focused attention.
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A calm, structured environment.
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The right balance of support and challenge.
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Students develop confidence, strengthen key skills, and gain a clearer understanding of how to approach entrance assessments successfully.
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Experienced specialist teachers, experts in Entrance Exam strategies, nurture confidence, resilience, and a positive learning experience throughout the week.
Enrollment and Enquiries
Spaces are limited to maintain high-quality teaching and individual support. Early booking is recommended.
What They'll Do
Maths
Focused teaching designed to strengthen:
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Problem solving
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Arithmetic fluency
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Multi-step reasoning
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Applying methods confidently
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Working accurately under timed conditions
English
Students develop the skills needed to communicate clearly and effectively through:
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Comprehension
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Vocabulary development
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Composition
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Structured responses
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Critical thinking
Reasoning Skills
Many entrance assessments require students to think beyond the standard curriculum.
Students develop:
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Verbal reasoning
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Non-verbal reasoning
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Pattern recognition
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Logical thinking
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Analytical problem solving
Interview Skills
For schools that include interviews as part of their admissions process, students will explore:
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Communicating with confidence
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Responding thoughtfully to unfamiliar questions
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Expressing ideas clearly
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Managing nerves effectively
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Developing self-assurance
The focus is not on rehearsing answers, but on helping students feel comfortable presenting themselves naturally and confidently.
A Thoughtful Starting Point
At the beginning of the programme, each student completes a short assessment in Maths, English and Reasoning Skills.
This allows us to identify strengths, areas for development, and plan teaching that is supportive, appropriately challenging, and tailored from the very first session.
For Students Who:
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Are preparing for entry to Ladies' College or Elizabeth College.
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Would benefit from structured entrance exam preparation.
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Need support with confidence or exam technique.
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Are capable academically but would benefit from additional challenge.
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Want to strengthen reasoning and problem-solving skills.
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Would like to feel more prepared and less anxious about the assessment process.
What Our Students Say
"The practice questions helped me understand what the exam was really like. I felt much more confident afterwards."
Lottie L - Previous Entrance Exam Student
"The teachers explained things in a way that made sense. I felt much less nervous about my interview."
Mason B - Previous Entrance Exam Student
Why It Matters
Entrance assessments often require students to demonstrate more than just subject knowledge.
They are designed to assess reasoning, problem-solving, communication skills and the ability to think independently under pressure.
A structured preparation programme helps students develop these skills gradually, ensuring they approach assessments with greater confidence, resilience and understanding.
Programme Fees
Summer School (5 afternoons, 3 hours per day)
£389 per student
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Specialist Entrance Exam teaching and materials.
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Small-group teaching.
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Initial assessment in Maths, English and Reasoning Skills.
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Interview skills preparation.
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Individual end-of-programme report with personalised recommendations.
Places are limited to ensure the quality of teaching and group size.
A Different Summer School
Our summer programme offers more than simply filling time.
It provides a space where children can stay engaged, build confidence, and return to school feeling prepared—without losing the enjoyment of the holidays.