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    Canford Future Entrepreneur

    by Summer Boarding Courses (SBC)

    A residential or day summer program combining business English, entrepreneurship and team pitching at Headington School in Oxford.

    Last verified: 17 Sept 2026Reviewed by:SSSean Stevens

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    Canford Future Entrepreneur at a glance: cost, dates and eligibility

    Current status

    Applications open

    Eligibility

    B1+ English; business beginners welcome

    Age range / Year group

    Ages 12-16

    Location / Region

    Oxford, United Kingdom

    Cost

    £4,795; £3,495

    Duration

    2 or 4 weeks

    Format

    In-person

    Application deadline

    Rolling

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    Business & EconomicsEntrepreneurship
    Language: English, B1+
    Class size: 15 maximum
    Accommodation: Full-board residential option
    Meals: Residential full board; day meals
    Outcome: Certificate and personalized report
    Academic hours: 15 hours weekly

    Canford Future Entrepreneur summary

    Students develop English through entrepreneurship, marketing, customer and money themes, using discussion, case studies and collaborative problem-solving.

    The central project asks teams to develop a simple business idea and present it during the Time to Shine showcase.

    It best suits students who want an accessible introduction to business alongside a busy campus experience of activities and excursions.

    What is Canford Future Entrepreneur?

    Canford Future Entrepreneur is an English-language business summer course delivered by Summer Boarding Courses at Headington School in Oxford. Its academic themes include entrepreneurship, marketing, customers, pricing, costs and resources.

    Students learn through discussion, case studies, problem-solving and teamwork. Their main practical experience is developing a simple business idea and presenting it to an audience during the Time to Shine showcase.

    Why Succeed highlights Canford Future Entrepreneur

    • Business concepts are taught through English, giving international students subject learning and communication practice together.

    • The team business-idea project turns classroom vocabulary into a concrete pitch and presentation experience.

    • Classes are capped at 15 students, supporting discussion and collaborative work.

    • Residential and day formats let families choose between full boarding and an extended daytime experience.

    • The course combines 15 weekly academic hours with activities, excursions and pastoral support.

    Who is Canford Future Entrepreneur for?

    Best for

    Students who want to explore entrepreneurship, improve their business English and practise presenting ideas in a team.

    Not ideal if

    You want advanced finance instruction, individual startup mentoring or a purely academic course without activities and excursions.

    Is Canford Future Entrepreneur worth it?

    This program offers a useful blend of business exploration, English development and practical presentation experience. The collaborative project, small class cap and full campus schedule make it stronger than a course based only on classroom lectures.

    The main limitation is breadth: it introduces accessible business foundations rather than advanced entrepreneurship or finance. Families should also compare the substantial fee with lower-cost courses and decide how much they value the residential campus experience.

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    Cost and what is included

    £4,795; £3,495; includes Tuition and academic materials, Residential accommodation and all meals, Day-student lunch and evening meals, Activities, evening events and standard excursions, Student report and completion certificate, Student travel insurance, Wi-Fi and weekly laundry.

    Accommodation

    Full-board residential option

    Meals

    Residential full board; day meals

    Provider details

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    Dates and logistics

    2 or 4 weeks; Oxford, United Kingdom.

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    How much preparation does Canford Future Entrepreneur need?

    Effort level

    Moderate, with lessons, project work and full-day activities.

    Best started

    Begin planning six to eight weeks before the preferred session, or earlier if travel and a UK visa are needed.

    Main challenge

    Turning a group idea into a clear, persuasive English presentation.

    Typical preparation

    • Practise giving a two-minute explanation of a simple product or service idea.

    • Review basic vocabulary for customers, marketing, pricing, costs and resources.

    • Prepare a notebook, pens and a laptop or tablet for research and presentations.

    Useful if

    You are comfortable participating in English at B1+ level.

    What do students do on Canford Future Entrepreneur?

    Students explore how ideas become ventures, how businesses understand audiences and how organizations communicate value. They then apply that learning through a collaborative idea-development and presentation process.

    Step-by-step process

    1. 1

      Identify a problem or need that could create a business opportunity.

    2. 2

      Discuss what a new venture could offer and evaluate possible ideas.

    3. 3

      Explore customers, marketing, pricing, costs and resources.

    4. 4

      Develop a simple business idea collaboratively with a team.

    5. 5

      Structure, rehearse and deliver the final Time to Shine presentation.

    Canford Future Entrepreneur dates and deadlines

    Applications

    Rolling admissions

    No formal deadline; places are assigned first-come, first-served.

    Date not confirmed

    Application deadline

    29 June 2026

    Past

    12 July 2027 — two-week residential

    12 July 2027

    Upcoming

    12 July 2027 — two-week non-residential

    12 July 2027

    Upcoming

    26 July 2027 — two-week residential

    26 July 2027

    Upcoming

    26 July 2027 — two-week non-residential

    26 July 2027

    Upcoming

    Early-bird deadline

    31 October 2026

    Deadline for the 15% new-family residential discount.

    Upcoming

    Eligibility and requirements

    • Ages 12-16

    • B1+ English required

    • No previous business knowledge required

    • Residential and non-residential options available

    How much does Canford Future Entrepreneur cost?

    Program fee

    £3,495 day; £4,795 residential — Prices are from amounts for a two-week course.

    Funding or discounts

    • Early-bird discount: 15% off — For eligible new-family 2027 residential bookings.
    • Residential deposit: £700 — Payable after booking confirmation to secure a place.

    What's included

    Tuition and academic materials, Residential accommodation and all meals, Day-student lunch and evening meals, Activities, evening events and standard excursions, Student report and completion certificate, Student travel insurance, Wi-Fi and weekly laundry

    How to apply to Canford Future Entrepreneur

    1. 1

      Complete the official booking form with parent, student and program information.

    2. 2

      Wait for an Admissions Manager to confirm any outstanding details.

    3. 3

      Review the booking confirmation sent after the details are confirmed.

    4. 4

      Pay the required residential deposit to secure the confirmed place.

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    What does Canford Future Entrepreneur cover?

    The program covers the following focus areas.

    Building Business Ideas

    Identify opportunities, evaluate possibilities and explain what a venture could offer.

    Markets, Customers and Money

    Explore audience choices, pricing, costs, resources and business decisions.

    Pitch and Present

    Build persuasive language, teamwork and presentation skills for an audience.

    Time to Shine

    Develop, rehearse and present a collaborative business idea.

    Curriculum may be adjusted based on participant interests and current developments.

    What is a typical day on Canford Future Entrepreneur?

    A typical day during the program.

    09:00

    Interactive subject lessons explore theory and practical business applications.

    11:00

    Time to Shine project work covers research, planning and presentation development.

    13:30

    Students join sports, arts and other multi-activity sessions.

    19:30

    Whole-school events include quizzes, performances, games and social activities.

    Who teaches on Canford Future Entrepreneur?

    SBC selects teachers for subject knowledge, experience, enthusiasm and teaching ability in an international setting. The featured tutor teaches through discussion, activities and real examples, while activity and site staff support students beyond lessons.

    Subject classes have a published maximum of 15 students.

    Where do students stay on Canford Future Entrepreneur?

    Residential plan

    • Boarding houses: Five houses provide separate accommodation for boys and girls.
    • Meals: Full board includes accommodation and all meals.
    • Pastoral care: DBS-checked staff provide 24/7 on-site support.

    Non-residential plan

    • Day attendance: Students attend from 09:00 to 21:00 with meals, activities and excursions.

    Rooms are mostly single or twin, with shared bathrooms among the listed campus facilities.

    What happens after Canford Future Entrepreneur?

    After completing this program, participants often pursue:

    Receive an SBC Certificate of Achievement.

    Use the personalized report to reflect on participation and progress.

    Build experience explaining business ideas in English.

    Gain a completed team pitch to discuss in future applications.

    Where does Canford Future Entrepreneur take place?

    The course information places students at Headington School in Oxford, with learning, accommodation and activities on one campus. Facilities include an indoor pool, sports hall, tennis courts, dance studio, theater and boarding houses, while excursions may visit Oxford, London and Thorpe Park.

    Summer Boarding Courses uses Headington School's facilities, but the school does not design, deliver or endorse the program.

    Canford Future Entrepreneur FAQs

    No. The course introduces entrepreneurship fundamentals and guides students through each activity step by step.

    Students need B1+ English. Teachers can adapt their teaching for mixed-ability classes within that requirement.

    The curriculum covers building business ideas, markets, customers, money, pricing, costs, resources and persuasive presentation.

    Teams develop a simple business idea, decide what problem it addresses and present it during Time to Shine.

    Yes. The non-residential option includes the same academic program, lunch, evening meals, activities and excursions, with students returning home each evening.

    Students need a notebook, pens and access to a laptop or tablet for research and presentations. Other materials are provided.

    Students receive an SBC Certificate of Achievement and a personalized end-of-course report covering participation and progress.

    DBS-checked residential staff provide 24/7 pastoral care. The course page also publishes a 1:6 staff-to-student ratio.

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