Forest School Course Dates 2026 and 2027
Join thousands who've already started their Forest School journey
Every course date, level by level.
Every Archimedes course is an online, self guided course. What changes between routes is the support around it: on some you add days outdoors with a trainer beside you. Find your level, find your date, and book it directly.
Level 1
Foundation in Forest Schools
For anyone starting out, or supporting sessions run by someone else. No experience needed. Read about this level
Prefer a calendar? Pick a date and see what is running on it.
| Date | Where | Route | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Start any time | Online, anywhere | Self Guided - Online, with the Open Awards certificate | £297 | Book |
| Start any time | Online, anywhere | Self Guided - Online, course only | £247 | Book |
| 21 September 2026 | Guildford | Foundation Day | £249 | Book |
| 21 September 2026 | Guildford | Foundation Day, with the certificate | £297 | Book |
| 12 October 2026 | Berkhamsted | Foundation Day | £249 | Book |
| 12 October 2026 | Berkhamsted | Foundation Day, with the certificate | £297 | Book |
| 28 September 2026 | Sheffield | Foundation Day | £249 | Book |
| 28 September 2026 | Sheffield | Foundation Day, with the certificate | £297 | Book |
| 12 October 2026 | Ormskirk | Foundation Day | £249 | Book |
| 12 October 2026 | Ormskirk | Foundation Day, with the certificate | £297 | Book |
| 12 October 2026 | Singapore | Foundation Day | £297 | Book |
| 19 October 2026 | South Korea | Foundation Day | £297 | Book |
| 25 October 2026 | Pattaya, Thailand | Foundation Day | £297 | Book |
| 16 November 2026 | Romford | Foundation Day | £249 | Book |
| 16 November 2026 | Romford | Foundation Day, with the certificate | £297 | Book |
| 7 December 2026 | Mumbai, India | Foundation Day | £297 | Book |
| 16 December 2026 | Cheshire | Foundation Day | £249 | Book |
| 16 December 2026 | Cheshire | Foundation Day, with the certificate | £297 | Book |
| 18 January 2027 | Hong Kong | Foundation Day | £297 | Book |
| 15 February 2027 | Blidworth | Foundation Day | £249 | Book |
| 15 February 2027 | Blidworth | Foundation Day, with the certificate | £297 | Book |
| 28 June 2027 | Pettypool, Cheshire | Foundation Day | £249 | Book |
| 28 June 2027 | Pettypool, Cheshire | Foundation Day, with the certificate | £297 | Book |
Our UK dates can be booked as the training day on its own, or with the Open Awards accredited award added. International dates are booked as the training day.
Level 2
Assistant in Forest Schools
Qualifies you to assist in the leadership of sessions alongside a qualified Leader. Read about this level
| Date | Where | Route | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Start any time | Online, anywhere | Self Guided - Online | £797 | Book |
| 21 - 22 September 2026 | Guildford | 2 Day Blended | £897 | Book |
| 28 September - 2 October 2026 | Sheffield | 5 Days In Person | £997 | Book |
| 28 September - 2 October 2026 | Sheffield | 5 Days In Person, with accommodation | £1,149 | Book |
| 12 - 13 October 2026 | Berkhamsted | 2 Day Blended | £897 | Book |
| 12 - 13 October 2026 | Ormskirk | 2 Day Blended | £897 | Book |
| 12 - 13 October 2026 | Singapore | 2 Day Blended | £997 | Book |
| 20 - 21 October 2026 | South Korea | 2 Day Blended | £997 | Book |
| 22 - 23 October 2026 | South Korea | 2 Day Blended | £997 | Book |
| 26 - 30 October 2026 | Pattaya, Thailand | 5 Days In Person | £997 | Book |
| 16 - 17 November 2026 | Romford | 2 Day Blended | £897 | Book |
| 7 - 11 December 2026 | Mumbai, India | 5 Days In Person | £997 | Book |
| 16 - 17 December 2026 | Cheshire | 2 Day Blended | £897 | Book |
| 18 - 22 January 2027 | Hong Kong | 5 Days In Person | £1,097 | Book |
| 15 - 19 February 2027 | Blidworth | 5 Days In Person | £997 | Book |
| 28 - 29 June 2027 | Pettypool, Cheshire | 2 Day Blended | £897 | Book |
2 Day Blended is £897 in the UK and £997 internationally. 5 Days In Person is £997, and £1,097 in Hong Kong. Sheffield can be booked with accommodation included.
Level 3
Forest School Leader
The flagship qualification. This is where you stop assisting and start leading programmes of your own. Read about this level
| Date | Where | Route | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Start 1 September 2026 | Online, anywhere | Self Guided - Online | £997 | Book |
| Start 1 October 2026 | Online, anywhere | Self Guided - Online | £997 | Book |
| Start 1 November 2026 | Online, anywhere | Self Guided - Online | £997 | Book |
| Start 1 December 2026 | Online, anywhere | Self Guided - Online | £997 | Book |
| Start 1 January 2027 | Online, anywhere | Self Guided - Online | £997 | Book |
| Start 1 February 2027 | Online, anywhere | Self Guided - Online | £997 | Book |
| Start 1 March 2027 | Online, anywhere | Self Guided - Online | £997 | Book |
| Start 1 April 2027 | Online, anywhere | Self Guided - Online | £997 | Book |
| 21 - 22 September 2026 | Guildford | 2 Day Blended | £1,197 | Book |
| 28 September - 2 October 2026 | Sheffield | 5 Days In Person | £1,397 | Book |
| 28 September - 2 October 2026 | Sheffield | 5 Days In Person, with accommodation | £1,549 | Book |
| 12 - 13 October 2026 | Berkhamsted | 2 Day Blended | £1,197 | Book |
| 12 - 13 October 2026 | Ormskirk | 2 Day Blended | £1,197 | Book |
| 12 - 13 October 2026 | Singapore | 2 Day Blended | £1,400 | Book |
| 20 - 21 October 2026 | South Korea | 2 Day Blended | £1,400 | Book |
| 22 - 23 October 2026 | South Korea | 2 Day Blended | £1,400 | Book |
| 26 - 30 October 2026 | Pattaya, Thailand | 5 Days In Person | £1,400 | Book |
| 16 - 17 November 2026 | Romford | 2 Day Blended | £1,197 | Book |
| 7 - 11 December 2026 | Mumbai, India | 5 Days In Person | £1,400 | Book |
| 16 - 17 December 2026 | Cheshire | 2 Day Blended | £1,197 | Book |
| 18 - 22 January 2027 | Hong Kong | 5 Days In Person | £1,400 | Book |
| 15 - 19 February 2027 | Blidworth | 5 Days In Person | £1,397 | Book |
| 28 - 29 June 2027 | Pettypool, Cheshire | 2 Day Blended | £1,197 | Book |
Level 4
Archimedes Forest Schools Trainer
For experienced practitioners who go on to qualify others. Level 4 is by application rather than by date. Read about Level 4
Places are agreed individually with us rather than booked from a calendar. Email info@forestschools.com and a person who teaches this course will answer you.
Beach Schools
Beach Schools Leader Training
The same approach, taken to the marine shore. Runs online, self guided, starting on the first of the month. Read about this level
| Date | Where | Route | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Start 1 September 2026 | Online, anywhere | Self Guided - Online | £697 | Book |
| Start 1 October 2026 | Online, anywhere | Self Guided - Online | £697 | Book |
| Start 1 November 2026 | Online, anywhere | Self Guided - Online | £697 | Book |
| Start 1 December 2026 | Online, anywhere | Self Guided - Online | £697 | Book |
| Start 1 January 2027 | Online, anywhere | Self Guided - Online | £697 | Book |
| Start 1 February 2027 | Online, anywhere | Self Guided - Online | £697 | Book |
| Start 1 March 2027 | Online, anywhere | Self Guided - Online | £697 | Book |
| Start 1 April 2027 | Online, anywhere | Self Guided - Online | £697 | Book |
| Start 1 May 2027 | Online, anywhere | Self Guided - Online | £697 | Book |
| Start 1 June 2027 | Online, anywhere | Self Guided - Online | £697 | Book |
| Start 1 July 2027 | Online, anywhere | Self Guided - Online | £697 | Book |
| Start 1 August 2027 | Online, anywhere | Self Guided - Online | £697 | Book |
Dates run out. If the date you want is not here, it is either full or not yet released. Email info@forestschools.com and we will tell you what is coming.
