Ball Skills & Shooting
Develop dribbling control, passing accuracy, finishing and shooting technique through progressive drills.
Build Skills, Game Awareness & Confidence
The Basketball Summer School is designed for students who want to improve in a fast-paced, enjoyable and supportive environment.
Sessions develop core skills including dribbling, passing, shooting, footwork and defensive positioning, before helping students apply them through tactical drills and match play.
Coaches also encourage communication, leadership, sportsmanship and problem-solving, helping students grow in confidence on and off the court.
Basketball Coaching & Curriculum
Defence & Movement
Improve footwork, positioning, marking, rebounding and the ability to move effectively with and without the ball.
Tactics & Match Play
Apply skills through team play, game situations and tactical exercises that build awareness and decision-making.
What Students Will Learn
- Use stronger fundamentals in dribbling, passing, shooting, footwork and defence.
- Understand spacing, teamwork, tactical decisions and game awareness.
- Communicate, lead and solve problems with greater confidence in English and on court.
Activities & Excursions
Evening Activities
Join team challenges, sports, games and social events designed to help students relax and make friends.
UK Excursions
Trips may include Central London, Cambridge and other cultural or historic destinations.
Overnight Experience
Selected stays may include a supervised overnight trip such as Warwick Castle.
English Lessons
Students receive 15 hours of English tuition each week, with lessons focused on practical speaking, listening, reading and writing.
English is reinforced through coaching, teamwork, activities and daily interaction with international students, helping learners communicate with greater confidence.
Accommodation, Safety & Welfare
Students stay at Bromsgrove School in secure full-board residential accommodation, with a structured timetable balancing English lessons, basketball, activities and rest.
Experienced residential and pastoral staff provide 24-hour supervision, supported by a 1:6 staff-to-student ratio.
- Secure boarding-school campus
- Experienced pastoral and residential teams
- Freshly prepared meals
- Structured daily routine
- Ongoing wellbeing support
Location, Dates & Fees
Samiad programmes are hosted at leading UK boarding schools with strong academic, residential, sports and leisure facilities.
Windsor
Historic university city, 30+ colleges, STEM & leadership focus
One of the world’s most prestigious schools
- Dates
- 29 Jun – 10 Aug 2025
- Duration
- 1 – 6 weeks
- Price from
- £950 – £1,450 / week
Cambridge
Historic university city, 30+ colleges, STEM & leadership focus
Tradition & Innovation
- Dates
- 29 Jun – 10 Aug 2025
- Duration
- 1 – 6 weeks
- Price from
- £950 – £1,450 / week
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What Parents & Students Say
“I went to samiad/box hill school for 2 weeks and they were the best two weeks of my life, everyone was so friendly and lovely, teachers and staff always encouraged us to ask questions and to never be ashamed of not knowing things and words.
I highly recommend the school and I’m 100% going to samiad again after i finish my last year at school!”
“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.
I would recommend Samiad to everyone!! 5 stars without a doubt !”
“My son came to samiad school for several years in a row.
He really liked the friendly atmosphere, the international nature of the school, a large number of activities, independence.”
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the programme suitable for beginners?
The programme is intended to support different ability levels, from beginners to more experienced players. Final grouping and coaching structure should be confirmed.
What equipment should students bring?
Students should bring suitable basketball shoes and sports clothing. Basketballs and core training equipment are provided. Full packing guidance should be included in the pre-arrival information.
How many hours of basketball coaching are included?
The writer draft does not specify a weekly coaching total. This should be confirmed before launch.
How are English lessons incorporated?
Students receive 15 hours of English tuition each week, with English also used during coaching, activities and daily campus life.
Who delivers the basketball coaching?
The programme is described as being delivered by qualified, experienced instructors. Final coach credentials should be approved before publication.
Do basketball students join activities and excursions?
Yes. Students take part in the wider residential programme, including evening activities and scheduled excursions.
What welfare support is available?
Students receive 24-hour supervision from experienced residential and pastoral staff, supported by a 1:6 staff-to-student ratio.
Ready to take their game further?
Speak with the Samiad admissions team about ability, equipment, dates, availability and what is included in the Basketball Summer School.