Acorn House is a part of the Dukes Education Group. In addition to providing a first-class education in its colleges and study centres, Dukes Education is the market leader in supporting outstanding students to achieve places at top UK and US universities. In this, Dukes has partnerships with a number of top private and state schools both in the UK and abroad.
As part of the Dukes Education Group, Acorn House benefits from the close links it has with other specialisms offered within the group, such as international English language-learning summer courses, private tuition, and expertise in Oxford, Cambridge, and US University admissions.
Dukes Education Consultancy
For over 20 years, Dukes Education Consultancy has provided over 65,000 students and families with expert education guidance and private tuition to help their children flourish. Our group comprises of niche, specialists in their fields - the leading consultants worldwide - who provide expertise in school admissions, applications to Oxford and Cambridge with Oxbridge Applications, competitive US universities with Jon Tabbert Associates, and private tuition.
The Private Tuition arm of the Dukes Education Consultancy provides tutors for the Dukes Study Centre, located on the premises of Acorn House College. Over 80% of our tutors are Oxford or Cambridge-educated, many of them professional, full-time tutors. Our Study Centre tutors go through the most rigorous vetting process in the UK, including a full DBS check and proof of all qualifications.
Summer Boarding Courses
Summer Boarding Courses offers inspiring, educational and fun residential English summer programmes for students aged 8 to 17 in some of the UK’s most idyllic locations. Their three summer College Courses take place in famous Oxford and Cambridge colleges, and help students develop advanced English skills and university preparation.
Sixth Form Colleges
In addition to Acorn House College, Dukes Education operates a second specialist college in London, called Fine Arts College.
Fine Arts College was founded in 1978 as an independent sixth form A level college specialising in the study of Arts and Humanities. With award-winning Fine Art and Photography departments, the college provides an open and stimulating atmosphere; a unique bridge between school and university.
The Dukes Education Group is guided by the desire to help students fulfil their true potential. We focus on inspiring and empowering them to success in Higher Education, viewing each student as an individual and creating an academic partnership with them.