FILM INDUSTRY
NDUSTRY
ACTIVATE INTERNATIONAL
CAREER LEARNING
Key
Info
2nd August -
8th August
6 Nights
Oudle School,
Peterborough,
PE8 4AB
Boys & Girls
Aged 13-17 Years
Individuals &
Groups
Beginner ✔
Intermediate ✔
Advanced ✔
£1,650 per week
Career Learning - Film Industry
Our Career Learning Film Industry residential course is a dynamic and hands-on experience for students who are passionate about visual storytelling and curious about careers in the film and media world.
Our Programme
Our Career Learning Film Industry residential course is a dynamic and hands-on experience for students who are passionate about visual storytelling and curious about careers in the film and media world.
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This programme offers a unique opportunity to explore every stage of video production. Through off-site industry visits and expert-led sessions, participants gain real insight into the film industry and develop the collaborative, creative, and technical skills required to bring a production to life. The course concludes with each student taking part in teh creation of a full music video or commerical.
Sunday:
Arrival, transfer and welcome party.
Monday - Friday:
Students take part in morning and afternoon workshops covering various film industry topics. Mornings focus on learning from the industry experts and the afternoon is focused on putting that learning into practice across presentations, challenges, and tasks.
Wednesday:
An off-site excursion to the workplace.
Sunday:
Departure.
- 6 or 13-night residential stay at Oundle School,
- Dormitory or single-room accommodation,
- 3 buffet-style meals per day,
- Daily career-focused workshops covering:
- Introduction to Film Making
- Developing an Idea
- 360° Filming
- Post-Production
- Industry workplace visit to see professionals in action
- Group project work to develop leadership, teamwork, and communication
- Integration with English students in all sessions and social activities
- Organised evening activities supported by our pastoral care team.
The course is open to English speaking children so you will be mixing with UK based students during your stay.
Our programmes are designed for young people who want more than just a holiday...they want to grow, train and achieve. Led by expert coaches and tutors, including current and former professionals, each course provides high-level, structured coaching that supports real development and progression in the chosen sport or activity.
Integrate with English Children:
What makes our programmes truly unique is their inclusive, integrated environment. All courses are open to both international and UK-based students, creating a diverse and dynamic atmosphere where young people train side by side, learn from one another, and form lasting connections, giving everyone the opportunity to share experiences and develop together.
Learn English Through Sport and Leadership Theory:
Our theory and leadership sessions take the place of traditional English language classes during each week day morning, offering an immersive English language experience.
Mix and Match your Programmes:
Our programmes are delivered as 6 and 13-night stays. We also offer a flexible experience for students where they can choose to take part in different courses on each week of their stay.
Oundle School
Oundle School is a co-educational independent school situated in the market town of Oundle in Northamptonshire and is the third largest boarding school in England.
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Oundle School has long been associated with the very best of modern independent education, especially boarding and host fantastic sport, music and residential facilities.
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Oundle is only eight miles from the A1 and five miles from the A14, making it easily accessible from all of the UK road networks.
For Students
If you are now getting close to thinking what you want to do beyond school, perhaps you’re looking at a further education course, an apprenticeship, an intern position or maybe all of these.
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This is where Career Learning comes in.
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You’ll learn not just through lectures but via practical workshops and tasks, with off site visits to the workplace. You’ll be learning about different jobs, the education courses needed, whilst getting some valuable work experience and networking opportunities. It’ll also look great on your CV and UCAS application.
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With just 25 places on each course we can place students with our partners for work experience opportunities once they have completed the programme
For Parents
The experience starts on the evening of Sunday 10th August at Oundle School. Students will stay in single occupancy and dormitory accommodation with separated male and female areas. Requests can be made by friends so they can share dormitories.
In addition to the course leaders, we have a male and female pastoral care team staying on site for the duration of the course.
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During the week students will have the opportunity to use the gym and swimming pool facilities at the start and end of each day.
We cater for all dietary requirements and 3 buffet meals will be served each day.
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We invite parents and guardians to attend the end of week awards ceremony on Friday afternoon where you’ll get to see what your child has achieved throughout the week.
How To Book:
Use the links below to book the Residential Course of your choice:
3-Night Programme: Sunday 2nd August 2026 - Wednesday 5th August 2026
6-Night Programme: Sunday 2nd August 2026 - Saturday 8th August 2026
