Set in 1,200 acres of Oxfordshire countryside, with a golf course, real tennis courts and a swimming pool.
Founded in 1859, The Oratory School combines a rich history with exceptional sports facilities, giving Samiad students room to learn, play and make friends over the summer.
The Leys School, founded in 1875, is renowned for its strong academic reputation and rich heritage. As one of Cambridge’s leading independent schools, it offers students an exceptional educational environment in the heart of this historic university city.
Set within a beautiful campus that blends classic architecture with modern facilities, The Leys provides the ideal setting for 11–17 year olds to learn, grow and build lasting friendships. Its boarding houses balance traditional character with contemporary comfort, and the surrounding area of Cambridge—safe, vibrant and culturally rich—gives our older students the perfect place to explore and experience student life in a world-famous academic city.
Modern classrooms, theatre and drama studios, an indoor pool & excellent sports facilities
In the heart of Cambridge, combining historic architecture and modern facilities
Residential accommodation with single, twin and quad bedrooms with shared bathrooms.
London Stansted is the nearest airport, with London Heathrow Airport being around a 1 hour & 45 minutes drive from the school.
Good transport links reach both London and Cambridge despite the rural setting.
Cambridge, the school is based in the heart of the town famous for its rich history.
Samiad excursions are chosen for a blend of history, culture and entertainment — including the overnight stay that has become the highlight of the summer.
Buckingham Palace, Horse Guards, Downing Street and Big Ben, the London Eye, then an open-top boat down the Thames.
The university city’s famous buildings and landmarks, and punting on the river – the traditional way to see the sights.
Students live on campus in residential accommodation — single, twin and shared bedrooms with shared bathrooms — with full-board meals and a structured routine balancing lessons, activities and rest.
The buffet offers a diverse range of cuisine from around the world, with chefs drawing on a variety of cultures to keep students fuelled through the day.
Samiad NxtGen Programme
Designed for ambitious students, offering future-focused programmes that provide the skills, confidence, and global perspective needed to stand out at university, in careers, and in life.
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Intensive English Programme
Extra 12 hours of English per week
Designed for students who want more structured language-learning time and additional support with specific goals.
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Robotics
Leadership, communication, digital fluency and global awareness
In this interactive, hands-on programme, students will learn coding and robotics skills from experts. Design and customise; build and create; programme and control.
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Stem
Students develop practical skills across science, technology, engineering and maths while building confidence, communicating in English and making friends in an international boarding-school environment.
Find out more“Samiad is Amazing. We arranged for my nephew to join the summer school and he cannot stop talking about it and everything that he saw, experienced and learned.”
“…they were the best two weeks of my life, everyone was so friendly and lovely.”
“If you are looking for a fun educational packed summer school, I would highly recommend Samiad!”
Speak with the Samiad admissions team about programmes, dates, availability and what is included at The Leys School.
