Sample Programme

The sample programmes illustrate the range and depth of inspiring lectures, exciting team challenges, interactive workshops and stimulating co-curricular activities that are typically included in a two-week timetable.

The older students (15-18 years) complete an advanced academic programme in their chosen subject, based on specialist tuition, team projects, real-world case studies, research, study visits and talks by professionals, which deepen their subject knowledge, critical thinking, communication and leadership skills and their preparedness for the transition to university. Read more.

In addition to studies in their specialist subject, younger students (13-14 years old) work in mixed-nationality teams on exciting STEAM*-focused projects and workshops, including robotics, raspberry pi coding, 3D design and print, and group activities such as a Model United Nations debate and a Dragon’s Den business pitch, all of which are designed to help them develop inter-disciplinary knowledge and skills for the future, such as critical thinking, problem-solving, communication and teamwork. Read more.

We pride ourselves on our unique pedagogical approach and we are always happy to discuss tailoring the timetable to enrich our students’ learning experience and inspire them to expand their horizons in new and exciting ways. Please contact us to discuss your requirements.

*Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Maths

Click on the items in the 2-week timetable for more details

Click here to download a sample timetable for 15-18 year olds, which shows the skills and knowledge students gain from the programme.

Click here to download a sample timetable for 13-14 year olds, which shows the skills and knowledge students gain from the programme.

Breakfast

8.00-9.00

  • In the College Dining hall
  • Full freshly cooked English Breakfast with Cereals, Yoghurt, fresh Fruit and Juice

Arrival Day

  • Welcome Talk
  • Tour of College by your Student Mentors
  • Leaders’ Meeting with the Programme Director

Sports Leadership Award Part 1

  • Understand Leadership Styles and develop Initiative and Communication Skills

Morning in Cambridge

  • Visit to the Fitzwilliam Museum and a Walking Tour of Cambridge with your Student Mentors

3D Design and Print Project

  • Design and Create your own Products using 3D Printers

Critical Thinking and Essay Writing Workshop

  • Understand about good and bad Evidence
  • Learn how to make a strong Argument
  • Work in a team to plan and write an Essay for or against a popular Issue

Or a full-day Visit to Warwick and Stratford-upon-Avon

  • Visit Warwick Castle built in 1068 and the Home of Shakespeare

Sports Leadership Award Part 2

  • Develop Organisational Skills and Lead your own Team Sports Activities

Full Day in London

  • Have a Bird’s Eye View of the UK’s Capital City from the London Eye or experience the Thrills of the London Dungeon
  • Or the London Aquarium or visit the British Museum
  • Walking Tour of Big Ben, Westminster Abbey, the Houses of Parliament, Hyde Park and Buckingham Palace
  • Sightseeing Cruise along the River Thames or Free Time for Shopping

Lunch

12.30-14.00

  • At a nearby Café/Restaurant

Lunch

12.30-14.00

  • At a nearby Café/Restaurant

Presentation

  • Introduction to the Programme

Admissions Seminar

  • UK Higher Education and Oxbridge
  • What top Universities are looking for
  • Applying to the UK and US
  • How to stand out in the Application Process
  • How to choose your Course and University
  • Questions & Answers with your Student Mentor

Supervision

  • Discussion group about a Subject-Specific Topic led by your Student Mentors, typical of Cambridge University’s famous Teaching Model

Problem Solving and Lateral Thinking Workshop

  • Learn a Range of Lateral Thinking Techniques such as Edward de Bono's 'Six Thinking Hats'
  • Practise applying Lateral Thinking Skills to solve Problems and create new Ideas

21st Century Skills Workshop

  • Work in Teams to complete 6 hands-on Tasks, Activities and Puzzles
  • Test your Logic and Teamwork

Cambridge University Institute of Astronomy

  • Lecture by a University Astronomer
  • Explore Solar Systems and Black Holes
  • Look for Life on Mars

Music Software Project

  • Create Music using Sonic Pi

Supervision

  • Discussion group about a Subject-Specific Topic led by your Student Mentors, typical of Cambridge University’s famous Teaching Model

Public Speaking Workshop

  • Plan and deliver an effective Team Presentation on a topical Issue

Dinner

18.00-19.00

  • In the College Dining Hall
  • Full choice of Three Course Menu – hot freshly cooked Meals and Salads

Cambridge and British History & Culture Quiz

  • Find out who invented the Telephone in 1876, and much more…

Cambridge Visit Preparation

  • Learn about the University, Museums and People

Arts & Crafts

  • Make your own creative Masterpiece from the Materials provided

Outdoor Sports

  • Enjoy traditional outdoor Sports, such as Football, Rugby, Cricket, Lacrosse and Tennis

British Social Etiquette Role Play

  • Table Manners
  • Greetings
  • Making Polite Conversation
  • Queuing
  • Interviews
  • Dressing for Success

Ceilidh

  • A Fun Evening of traditional Music and Dance from England, Scotland and Ireland

Outdoor Shakespeare Play

  • Watch a Magical Performance in a private College Garden

London Visit Preparation

  • Learn about the History of famous London Landmarks, Museums and People

Outdoor Sports

  • Enjoy traditional outdoor Sports, such as Football, Rugby, Cricket, Lacrosse and Tennis

College Garden Party & BBQ followed by Outdoor Games

  • Enjoy a traditional Cambridge Summer Activity such as Croquet on the College Lawn

Classic British Film Night

  • Enjoy a classic British Comedy, Thriller or Action Film
SunMonTuesWedThurFriSat
Breakfast
Arrival DaySports Leadership Award Part 1Visit CambridgeProjectWorkshopOr
Visit Warwick		Sports Leadership Award Part 2Visit London
LunchLunch
Presentation

Seminar

Supervision		WorkshopsVisit

Lecture		WorkshopSupervision

Workshop
Dinner
Cambridge and British History & Culture QuizArts & CraftsBritish Social Etiquette Role PlayMusic / DanceOutdoor Shakespeare PerformanceLondon Visit PreparationBBQ, Garden Party & Film Night

Breakfast

8.00-9.00

  • In the College Dining hall
  • Full freshly cooked English Breakfast with Cereals, Yoghurt, fresh Fruit and Juice

Full Day in Cambridge

  • Visit to Kings College & private Chauffeured Punting Tour on the River Cam

Raspberry Pi

  • Learn to Code and get Creative

Robotics Team Challenge

  • Develop your Teamwork, Creativity and Problem-Solving Skills using Robots

Team Project for Model United Nations Debate

  • Research the Country you represent in the Debate

Persuasive Speaking and Debating

  • Model United Nations Debate on topical Resolutions such as Reducing Pollution or the Gender Pay Gap

Business Challenge Workshop

  • Prepare and pitch your Team's Business Idea to gain maximum Investment

Peer Feedback

  • Improve your Innovation and Communication Skills in a positive, supportive Environment

Full day in Oxford

  • Attend an Oxbridge Admissions Talk
  • Visit one Oxford College
  • See where Harry Potter was filmed
  • Visit to the Bodleian Library
  • Walk around the traditional local Market
  • Free Time for Sightseeing and Shopping

Visual Thinking Workshop

  • Learn how to collaborate creatively in Teams using Visual Thinking Techniques

Keynote Lecture

  • Be guided through virtual Worlds by a Cambridge University VR Researcher

Departure to Airport

  • Outdoor Sports or Free Time in Cambridge until Departure

Lunch

12.30-14.00

  • At a nearby Café/Restaurant

Lunch

12.30-14.00

  • At a nearby Café/Restaurant

Full Day in Cambridge

  • Free Time for Shopping in Cambridge or Riverside Walk to Grantchester Orchard Tea Garden, Home of illustrious Poets, Philosophers, Economists and Nobel Prizewinners

Cambridge Science Centre Workshop

  • Extend your Knowledge of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) with Exciting, Hands-on Activities

Team Project for Model United Nations Debate

  • Research the Topic for the Debate

Sherlock Holmes Storytelling Workshop

  • Develop your Creativity Skills by inventing your own Murder Mystery Story

Supervision

  • Discussion group about a Subject-Specific Topic led by your Student Mentors, typical of Cambridge University’s famous Teaching Model

Keynote University Lecture

  • An inspirational Talk by a Cambridge University Lecturer
  • Extend your Subject Knowledge

Supervision

  • Discussion group about a Subject-Specific Topic led by your Student Mentors, typical of Cambridge University’s famous Teaching Model

Visit to the University Botanic Garden (Plant Science Department)

  • See Isaac Newton’s Apple Tree
  • Explore Deserts, Mountains and Rainforests
  • Learn about Amazing Plants
  • Solve a Murder using Plants forensically

Dinner

18.00-19.00

  • In the College Dining Hall
  • Full choice of Three Course Menu – hot freshly cooked Meals and Salads

British Board Games

  • Try your Hand at Monopoly, Chess or Scrabble

Outdoor Sports

  • Enjoy traditional outdoor Sports, such as Football, Rugby, Cricket, Lacrosse and Tennis

Outdoor Treasure Hunt Challenge

  • Solve Clues in Teams to win Prizes

Outdoor Sports

  • Enjoy traditional outdoor Sports, such as Football, Rugby, Cricket, Lacrosse and Tennis

Bingo

  • Play a lively Numbers Game for Rewards

Outdoor Sports

  • Enjoy traditional outdoor Sports, such as Football, Rugby, Cricket, Lacrosse and Tennis

Talent show

  • Have Fun performing Karaoke, Dance, Comedy, Drama, Magic, Musical Instruments or any other Talent

Formal Hall, Graduation & Awards Ceremony

  • ‘Silver Service’ formal Dinner in the college followed by the Presentation of Certificates, Personal Reports & Awards
SundayMonTuesWedThurFriSat
Breakfast
Full Day in CambridgeTeam ChallengeProjectWorkshopVisit OxfordWorkshop

Lecture		Departure
LunchLunch
Full Day in CambridgeWorkshop

Project		Workshop

Supervision		Lecture

Supervision		Visit
Dinner
Board GamesTreasure HuntOutdoor SportsBingoTalent ShowGraduation Ceremony

Breakfast

7.30-9.00

  • In the College Great Hall
  • Full freshly cooked English Breakfast with Cereals, Yoghurt, fresh Fruit and Juice

Arrival Day

  • Welcome Talk
  • Tour of College by your Student Mentors
  • Leaders’ Meeting with the Programme Director

Opening Presentation

  • Introduction to the Programme

Admissions Seminar

  • UK Higher Education and Oxbridge
  • What top Universities are looking for
  • Applying to the UK and US
  • How to stand out in the Application Process
  • How to choose your Course and University
  • Questions & Answers with your Student Mentor

Personal Development Planning Masterclass

  • Start working on your PDP with your Student Mentor

Subject Tuition

  • Meet your Tutor and learn about University Application Requirements and Career Opportunities for your Subject

Personal Statement Writing Masterclass

  • Work with your Student Mentor to make your Personal Statement more powerful

Subject Tuition

  • Start working with your Tutor on your Projects and Case Studies

Personal Development Planning Masterclass

  • Continue working on your PDP with your Student Mentors

Subject Tuition

  • Continue working with your Tutor on your Projects and Case Studies

Critical Thinking Workshop

  • Understand deductive and non-deductive arguments
  • Learn how to reason effectively and build strong arguments

Or a full-day Visit to Warwick University/Business School and Stratford-upon-Avon, Home of Shakespeare

Subject Tuition

  • Continue working with your Tutor on your Projects and Case Studies

Public Speaking and Presenting Workshop Part 1

  • How to plan and deliver an effective Team Presentation on a topical Issue

Full Day in London

  • Have a Bird’s Eye View of the UK’s Capital City from the London Eye or experience the Thrills of the London Dungeon
  • Or the London Aquarium or visit the British Museum
  • Walking Tour of Big Ben, Westminster Abbey, the Houses of Parliament, Hyde Park and Buckingham Palace
  • Sightseeing Cruise along the River Thames or Free Time for Shopping

Or Option to visit two London Universities

Lunch

12.30-14.00

  • At a nearby Café/Restaurant

Lunch

12.30-14.00

  • At a nearby Café/Restaurant

Afternoon in Cambridge

  • Visit to Cambridge’s Natural History Museum and a Walking Tour of Cambridge with your Student Mentors

Problem Solving and Lateral Thinking Workshop

  • Learn a Range of Lateral Thinking Techniques such as Edward de Bono's 'Six Thinking Hats'
  • Practise applying Lateral Thinking Skills to solve Problems and create new Ideas

Sports Leadership Award Part 1

  • Understand Leadership Styles and develop Initiative and Communication Skills

Visit

  • Study Visit, Work Visit or Guest Speaker for your Subject

Personal Statement Writing Masterclass

  • Work with your Student Mentor to make your Personal Statement more powerful

Essay-Writing Workshop

  • Plan, structure and write an academic Essay applying critical thinking Skills
  • Use correct Referencing and avoid Plagiarism

Peer Feedback

  • Improve your Communication Skills in a positive, supportive Environment

Keynote University Lecture

  • An inspirational Talk by a Cambridge University Lecturer
  • Extend your Subject Knowledge

Public Speaking and Presenting Workshop Part 2

  • Deliver a Team Presentation and share Peer Feedback

Sports Leadership Award Part 2

  • Develop Organisational Skills and Lead your own Team Sports Activities

Dinner

18.00-19.00

  • In the College Dining Hall
  • Full choice of Three Course Menu – hot freshly cooked Meals and Salads

Cambridge and British History & Culture Quiz

  • Find out who invented the Telephone in 1876, and much more…

Cambridge Visit Preparation

  • Learn about the University, Museums and People

Arts & Crafts

  • Make your own creative Masterpiece from the Materials provided

Outdoor Sports

  • Enjoy traditional outdoor Sports, such as Football, Rugby, Cricket, Lacrosse and Tennis

Supervision

  • Discussion group about a Subject-Specific Topic led by your Student Mentors, typical of Cambridge University’s famous Teaching Model

British Social Etiquette Role Play

  • Table Manners
  • Greetings
  • Making Polite Conversation
  • Queuing
  • Interviews
  • Dressing for Success

Ceilidh

  • A Fun Evening of traditional Music and Dance from England, Scotland and Ireland

Karaoke

  • A lively Evening of Singing and Dancing to Karaoke Tracks

Supervision

  • Discussion group about a Subject-Specific Topic led by your Student Mentors, typical of Cambridge University’s famous Teaching Model

London Visit Preparation

  • Learn about the History of famous London Landmarks, Museums and People

College Garden Party & BBQ followed by Outdoor Games

  • Enjoy a traditional Cambridge Summer Activity such as Croquet on the College Lawn

Classic British Film Night

  • Enjoy a classic British Comedy, Thriller or Action Film
SunMonTuesWedThurFriSat
Breakfast
Arrival DayPresentation

Seminar

Masterclass		Subject Tuition

Masterclass		Subject Tuition

Masterclass		Subject Tuition

Workshop		Or
Visit Warwick		Subject Tuition

Workshop		Visit London
LunchLunch
Visit CambridgeWorkshop

Sports Leadership Award Part 1		Visit

Masterclass		Workshop

Lecture		Workshop

Sports Leadership Award Part 2
Dinner
Cambridge and British History & Culture QuizArts & CraftsSupervision

British Social Etiquette Role Play		CeilidhKaraokeSupervision

London Visit Preparation		BBQ, Garden Party & Film Night

Breakfast

7.30-9.00

  • In the College Great Hall
  • Full freshly cooked English Breakfast with Cereals, Yoghurt, fresh Fruit and Juice

Full Day in Cambridge

  • Visit to Kings College & private Chauffeured Punting Tour on the River Cam

Subject Tuition

  • Continue work on your Projects and Case Studies

Independent Study Skills Workshop

  • Learn to manage your Time, maintain Focus, do Research and take Notes effectively for Academic Purposes

Subject Tuition

  • Continue working with your Tutor on your Projects and Case Studies

Visit

  • Study Visit, Work Visit or Guest Speaker for your Subject

Subject Tuition

  • Continue working with your Tutor on your Projects and Case Studies

Personal Statement Writing Masterclass

  • Work with your Student Mentors to make your Personal Statement more powerful

Full day in Oxford

  • Attend an Oxbridge Admissions Talk
  • Visit one Oxford College
  • See where Harry Potter was filmed
  • Visit to the Bodleian Library
  • Walk around the traditional local Market
  • Free Time for Sightseeing and Shopping

Subject Tuition

  • Present the Results of your Project or Case Study
  • Receive Feedback

Departure to Airport

  • Outdoor Sports or Free Time in Cambridge until Departure

Lunch

12.30-14.00

  • At a nearby Café/Restaurant

Lunch

12.30-14.00

  • At a nearby Café/Restaurant

Full Day in Cambridge

  • Free Time for visiting the Fitzwilliam Museum, Shopping or Riverside Walk to Grantchester Orchard Tea Garden, Home of illustrious Poets, Philosophers, Economists and Nobel Prizewinners

Personal Statement Writing Masterclass

  • Work with your Student Mentor to make your Personal Statement more powerful

Personal Development Planning Masterclass

  • Create an Action Plan to realise your Academic Goals

Team Project for Model United Nations Debate

  • Research the Country you represent in the Debate

Persuasive Speaking and Debating

  • Model United Nations Debate on topical Resolutions such as Reducing Pollution or the Gender Pay Gap

Keynote University Lecture

  • An inspirational Talk by a Cambridge Lecturer
  • Extend your Scientific Knowledge

Admissions Test Practice

  • Answer timed Questions for your Subject

Supervision

  • Discussion group about a Subject-Specific Topic led by your Student Mentors, typical of Cambridge University’s famous Teaching Model

Dragons' Den Workshop

  • Prepare and pitch your Team's Idea to gain maximum Investment

Peer Feedback

  • Improve your Innovation and Communication Skills in a positive, supportive Environment

Dinner

18.00-19.00

  • In the College Dining Hall
  • Full choice of Three Course Menu – hot freshly cooked Meals and Salads

British Board Games

  • Try your Hand at Monopoly, Chess or Scrabble

Outdoor Sports

  • Enjoy traditional outdoor Sports, such as Football, Rugby, Cricket, Lacrosse and Tennis

Mock Interviews & Feedback

  • Learn about Interview Techniques
  • Have a 1-to-1 mock Interview with your Student Mentor
  • Receive individual Feedback

Team Project for Model United Nations Debate

  • Research the Topic for the Debate

Supervision

  • Discussion group about a Subject-Specific Topic led by your Student Mentors, typical of Cambridge University’s famous Teaching Model

Treasure Hunt Challenge

  • Solve Clues in Teams to win Prizes

Oxford Visit Preparation

  • Learn about the University, Museums and People

Outdoor Shakespeare Play

  • Watch a Magical Performance in a private College Garden

Talent show

  • Have Fun performing Karaoke, Dance, Comedy, Drama, Magic, Musical Instruments or any other Talent

Formal Hall, Graduation & Awards Ceremony

  • ‘Silver Service’ formal Dinner in the college followed by the Presentation of Certificates, Personal Reports & Awards
SundayMonTuesWedThurFriSat
Breakfast
Full Day in CambridgeSubject Tuition

Workshop		Subject Tuition

Visit		Subject Tuition

Masterclass		Visit OxfordSubject TuitionDeparture
LunchLunch
Full Day in CambridgeMasterclassesProjectLecture

Admissions Test		Supervision

Workshop
Dinner
Board GamesInterviews

Project		Supervision

Treasure Hunt Challenge		Outdoor Shakespeare PerformanceTalent ShowGraduation Ceremony