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QPR Pro Football Experience
by Summer Boarding Courses (SBC)
A football summer school combining QPR coaching and club experiences with sports science, psychology and teamwork, while students practice English through a subject they enjoy.
Last verified: 7 Oct 2026Reviewed by:BSBen Stacy
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QPR Pro Football Experience at a glance: cost, dates and eligibility
Current status
Applications open
Eligibility
B1+ English; no specialist background
Age range / Year group
Ages 12-16
Location / Region
London, United Kingdom
Cost
£3,495; £5,495
Duration
2 weeks
Format
In-person
SciencePsychology
Class size: Maximum 15 students
Accommodation: Shared or single en-suite rooms
Meals: Full board; day lunch and dinner
Certificate / Outcome: SBC Certificate of Achievement
Tuition: 15 hours per week
Campus experience: QPR experiences and London excursions
Pastoral support: 24/7; 1:6 staff-to-student ratio
QPR Pro Football Experience summary
QPR Pro Football Experience connects football coaching and club experiences with the science, psychology and leadership behind sporting performance.
Students use English in discussions, workshops and team challenges, then share their thinking through a Time to Shine presentation or team challenge.
The strongest fit is a football enthusiast who also wants to understand the careers and teamwork behind the game.
What is QPR Pro Football Experience?
QPR Pro Football Experience is Summer Boarding Courses' football-focused summer program, delivered in partnership with Queens Park Rangers FC. It combines classroom learning at Dulwich College with coaching, workshops and behind-the-scenes club experiences. Students explore sports science, psychology, coaching, analysis and leadership while using English throughout.
The practical experience centers on discussing performance, collaborating and communicating ideas. Students work on a sport- or performance-themed challenge and share their learning through Time to Shine. Campus activities and London excursions add a wider summer-school experience.
Why Succeed highlights QPR Pro Football Experience
The Queens Park Rangers partnership connects classroom themes with coaching, workshops and club experiences.
Sports science and psychology broaden students' understanding of football beyond playing technique.
English practice has a clear purpose through discussion, teamwork and presenting sporting ideas.
The final collaborative challenge gives students a concrete opportunity to explain and reflect on their learning.
Published class-size and pastoral-care commitments help families assess the learning and residential environment.
Who is QPR Pro Football Experience for?
Best for
Football enthusiasts who want coaching alongside sports science, psychology, teamwork and purposeful English practice.
Not ideal if
Your priority is maximizing time on the pitch and you have little interest in classroom discussion, presentations or the careers behind football.
Is QPR Pro Football Experience worth it?
This is a strong option when football motivates a student to speak English, work with others and explore unfamiliar career interests. The club partnership and practical challenges make the subject experience more concrete, while the wider campus program supports social confidence.
The fee is substantial, so value depends on wanting the full combination of learning, coaching, activities and support. A student mainly seeking intensive playing practice should compare the balance carefully. The stated outcomes emphasize participation, communication and completion.
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Cost and what is included
£3,495; £5,495; includes 15 tuition hours per week., Course materials., Coaching, workshops and club experiences., Campus activities, social events and excursions., SBC certificate, student report and tutor feedback., Residential accommodation, all meals and weekly laundry., Day-option lunch and evening meals., Student insurance under standard course inclusions..
Accommodation
Shared or single en-suite rooms
Meals
Full board; day lunch and dinner
Provider details
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Dates and logistics
2 weeks; London, United Kingdom.
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Effort level
Moderate, with active participation throughout the day.
Best started
Begin planning in spring 2027, allowing at least 8-12 weeks before your chosen session for international travel and visa arrangements.
Main challenge
Explaining ideas and collaborating confidently in English.
Typical preparation
Assess English readiness against the B1+ requirement and practice discussing training or team performance.
Choose the residential or day option and plan meals, travel and the daily routine with a parent.
Prepare medical and travel information, and wait for booking confirmation before arranging travel.
If a visa is required, allow time for processing and SBC's requirement to receive a copy four weeks before arrival.
Useful if
You want to connect a love of football with broader skills and career interests.
What do students do on QPR Pro Football Experience?
Students connect ideas about performance and mindset with coaching, workshops and club experiences. Across the course, they use English to collaborate, explain their thinking and reflect on how teams work.
Step-by-step process
- 1
Explore sports science, psychology and leadership in specialist sessions.
- 2
Apply those ideas through coaching, workshops and behind-the-scenes experiences with Queens Park Rangers FC.
- 3
Work with classmates on a sport- or performance-themed challenge.
- 4
Share your learning through a Time to Shine presentation or team challenge.
- 5
Reflect on participation and teamwork with tutor feedback.
QPR Pro Football Experience dates and deadlines
Date not confirmed
QPR Pro Football Experience — 2 weeks, July session 1
12-26 July 2027
Residential and day options.
QPR Pro Football Experience — 2 weeks, July session 2
26 July-9 August 2027
Residential and day options.
QPR Pro Football Experience — 2 weeks, August session
9-23 August 2027
Residential and day options.
| Milestone | Date | Timezone | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Applications | Rolling admissions | Local | Date not confirmed | |
QPR Pro Football Experience — 2 weeks, July session 1 | 12-26 July 2027 | Local | Upcoming | |
QPR Pro Football Experience — 2 weeks, July session 2 | 26 July-9 August 2027 | Local | Upcoming | |
QPR Pro Football Experience — 2 weeks, August session | 9-23 August 2027 | Local | Upcoming |
Eligibility and requirements
Advertised ages 12-16.
Minimum English level B1+.
No specialist knowledge or background required.
Booking application submitted by a parent or legal guardian.
Age exceptions within 12 months may be considered at SBC's discretion.
Students who turn 18 during the course cannot attend.
How much does QPR Pro Football Experience cost?
Residential course
£5,495 — Two-week standard fee with full board.
Funding or discounts
- Day course: £3,495 — Two-week standard fee with lunch and evening meals.
- Residential deposit: £700 — Non-refundable; paid toward the course fee.
- New-family residential discount: 15% — Booking and deposit by 31 October 2026; offer terms apply.
- Optional supervised transfer: £150; £300 — One-way or return Dulwich transfer within the specified service windows.
What's included
15 tuition hours per week., Course materials., Coaching, workshops and club experiences., Campus activities, social events and excursions., SBC certificate, student report and tutor feedback., Residential accommodation, all meals and weekly laundry., Day-option lunch and evening meals., Student insurance under standard course inclusions.
How to apply to QPR Pro Football Experience
- 1
Choose your session and residential or day option, with help from SBC's Student Experience team if needed.
- 2
Have a parent or legal guardian complete the official booking form with the required customer, student and course information.
- 3
Respond to your Admissions Manager's questions and receive written booking confirmation.
- 4
Pay the required deposit or course payment according to your confirmation and invoice.
- 5
Complete the onboarding language assessment and submit the requested medical and travel information.
- 6
Arrange travel after confirmation, and provide passport or visa information when required.
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What does QPR Pro Football Experience cover?
The program covers the following focus areas.
Sports Science and Performance
Explore the body, training, recovery and physical preparation while developing the English to discuss performance.
Psychology and Mindset
Consider motivation, confidence, concentration and responses to challenge in individual and team performance.
Leadership and Teamwork
Practice giving instructions, responding to teammates and reflecting on communication and collaboration.
Curriculum may be adjusted based on participant interests and current developments.
What is a typical day on QPR Pro Football Experience?
A typical day during the program.
Specialist learning
After 07:45 breakfast, sessions begin at 09:00 and continue at 11:00; tuition totals 15 hours weekly.
Football experience
Lunch is at 12:30, followed by coaching, workshops or club experiences at 13:30.
Campus and social life
Campus activities begin at 16:30, dinner is at 18:00 and evening social events start at 19:00.
Day attendance
The published day-option window is 09:00-20:30, with timing varying by campus.
Who teaches on QPR Pro Football Experience?
Summer Boarding Courses designs and delivers the course, with SBC staff supporting lessons, activities and daily life. The Queens Park Rangers FC partnership adds coaching, workshops and behind-the-scenes club experiences.
Academic classes have a maximum of 15 students.
Where do students stay on QPR Pro Football Experience?
Residential plan
- Boarding rooms: Students stay on campus in shared rooms or single rooms with en-suite bathrooms.
- Full board and facilities: All meals, weekly laundry, common rooms and Wi-Fi support daily campus life.
- Pastoral support: Residential staff provide 24/7 support with a 1:6 staff-to-student ratio.
- Campus activities and trips: Students join sports, creative activities, evening events and London excursions.
Non-residential plan
- Day attendance: Students follow the same academic program and return home in the evening.
- Day meals and activities: Lunch, evening meals, activities and excursions are included.
Room preferences are discussed at booking and remain subject to SBC's accommodation arrangements.
What happens after QPR Pro Football Experience?
After completing this program, participants often pursue:
Receive an SBC Certificate of Achievement recognizing course completion.
Gain tutor feedback on participation and engagement.
Practice presenting sporting ideas through Time to Shine.
Build English for discussing performance, training and teamwork.
Explore interests in sports science, psychology, coaching, analysis and leadership.
Where does QPR Pro Football Experience take place?
The program is based at Dulwich College's green school campus in south London, with group trips into the city and experiences with Queens Park Rangers FC. Optional supervised transfers serve Heathrow Airport and St Pancras within specified arrival and departure windows.
Arrange travel after SBC confirms the booking and deposit receipt.
QPR Pro Football Experience FAQs
No specialist knowledge or background is required. Activities focus on exploration and participation rather than prior achievement.
Students need a minimum English level of B1+. SBC uses an onboarding language assessment to check that students meet their course requirements.
The curriculum covers sports science and performance, psychology and mindset, and leadership and teamwork. Students use English to discuss sporting ideas and collaborate on practical challenges.
Yes. The day option includes the same academic program, lunch and evening meals, activities and excursions, with students returning home in the evening.
Students receive an SBC Certificate of Achievement recognizing completion of the QPR Pro Football Experience and tutor feedback on participation and engagement.
SBC provides 24/7 on-site pastoral support, a 1:6 staff-to-student ratio and DBS-checked, trained residential staff.
No. Summer Boarding Courses designs and delivers the course using Dulwich College's facilities. Dulwich College does not deliver, partner in or endorse SBC's programs.
The course page describes shared rooms or single rooms with an en-suite bathroom, chosen at booking. SBC's terms state that accommodation requests remain subject to its booking arrangements.
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- Terms & Conditions | Summer Boarding Courses
- Dulwich College Summer School | Summer Boarding Courses
- Dates & Prices | Summer Boarding Courses
- TERMS & CONDITIONS - Early Bird Offer | Summer Boarding Courses
- Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) | Summer Boarding Courses
- Book Your Place – Summer Boarding Courses
- QPR Pro Football Experience | Summer Boarding Courses
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