Summer Academic Programmes
Experience a valuable “Cambridge University” style of teaching and learning
We offer the following academic courses:
Junior Academic English – suitable for students aged 11-12
Intermediate Academic English- suitable for students aged 13-14
Senior Academic English – suitable for students aged 15 upwards
History –suitable for students aged 14 upwards
Engineering/AI – suitable for students aged 14 upwards, an important taster for the pre-U subject
Law – suitable for students aged 14 upwards, an important taster for the pre-U subject
Medicine – suitable for students aged 15 upwards, an important taster for the pre-U subject
All of our academic courses are hosted at The Leys School in Cambridge. Accommodation is provided in boarding houses (boys and girls in separate comfortable houses). All meals are provided.
The Programme includes a visit to London to the British Museum and to enjoy a Musical in the West End.
Different Programmes offer different excursions where students can be further excited about the subject they choose to join.
What to expect from our courses
With AI and its impact into all aspects of life, it is even more important that students acquire skills, outside classrooms, to empower them to cope with increasing challenges in the academic world as well as life beyond. We focus on developing the keys skills so in demand for applications to the top Universities and in the workplace.
Critical thinking - how to learn and how to think
Intellectual curiosity
Independent learning and research
Communication and presentation
Teamwork – students work on projects with Mentors
Improve self-confidence – Mentors work closely with students over 2 weeks
Taster for pre-University subjects: Engineering/AI, Law and Medicine
How do we do that?
Teaching is led by Faculty Members from Cambridge University – sessions are taught by leading Professors and PhDs from the University of Cambridge, Imperial College etc.
Mentorship from Cambridge University Scholars – participants are accompanied by current University of Cambridge students who provide tutorial support and personal guidance throughout the programme. They are our students’ perfect “role models”
Hands-on and practical sessions – available to participants on the Engineering/AI as well as Medicine Programmes
Preparation for University Applications – guidance on writing Personal Statements, interviews and admissions. Each student ready to apply to university will be given a Cambridge-style mock interview
Small class sizes – On average 18 students per class
Rigorous and Rewarding – Students work hard and leave inspired and ready for the next stage of their journey