Mid-IB summer course structure in the UK
Academic improvement filled with fun.
Each Mid-IB summer course covers one IB subject and runs over 6 days with a total of 20 hours tuition.
Accommodation, meals, arranged pick-up and drop-off, and a full range of leisure activity programs are included in the course fee.
You can join a variety of additional academic programs and join us on shopping and amusement park trips.
Mid-IB Summer Course Summary
Full IB focus
You take one IB subject per Mid-IB course.
6 day course
Each summer course runs over 6 days, with 4 days of tuition.
Lots of tutor-led tuition time
You have 20 hours of tuition per course (include 4 hours of tutored homework sessions).
Tailored tuition for your needs
The groups are small enabling tuition tailored to your needs. Prior to the courses you fill in a survey letting your tutor know your needs.
Get help with every IB aspect
You can improve in additional vital IB components with in optional classes for Extended essays, TOK, Study skills, UCAS applications, Writing Lab Reports and Private Tuition.
Full board experience
Accommodation in a twin bedroom, three meals per day, and snacks are provided and included in the course fee.
Arranged transportation
We provide pick-up and drop-off at Paddington Station (train station).
Dedicated staff make sure you have fun
Social Staff organises a full range of activities when students are not in class as well as day-trips.
How The Mid-IB Summer Courses Work
Arranged pick-up and drop-off
The Lanterna staff picks you up at 16:30 on the first day of your course at Paddington Station (train station) in central London. They also drop you off at Paddington Station at 11:00 on your final day of your final course.
Your tuition
Prior to arriving at the courses you will fill in a survey telling your tutor which areas you wish to focus on.
Each day of class entails 4 hours of tuition and 1 evening hour of tutored homework sessions, totaling 20 hours of tuition per course. You have your tuition during the morning or in the afternoon. You will be given a schedule upon arrival so that you know if you have your classes during the morning slot or the afternoon slot.
During the other time slot you have the opportunity to attend our optional classes where you improve in crucial IB aspects such as in TOK and your Extended Essay. You may also work on homework or just spend this time meeting new friends and join the fun daytime activities arranged by our Social Staff.
A 1 hour homework session is then held after dinner allowing you to further practise the concepts you covered during the day and receive help from your tutors in the areas you don't understand.
Fun evening activities arranged by our social staff round off the day. This can be everything from relaxed movie nights to active team challenges where everyone attending the summer courses join in.
Meals
During the days you will receive breakfast, lunch and dinner prepared by our designated chefs. We also provide you with coffee, tea and snacks during your breaks from class.
Attending more than one course period
Tuition free days and day-trips
If you attend more than one Mid-IB summer course, you will not only increase the amount of time you spend learning and studying during the summer. You will also be given the opportunity to attend our day trips. On July 28 (the final day of course period 1) the Social Staff organise a trip to the amusement park Thorpe Park and on August 2 they organise a culture and shopping trip to London.
These trips are optional and if you choose not to attend you will be free to spend the day at the course centre. You can find more information about the trips on the activities and trips page.
