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Well-rounded that offers exceptional enrichment programmes led by top tutors, propelling students from 13-18 to academic success through rigorous and stimulating curriculum at prestigious universities worldwide.
16-18 years old
2 weeks
Weekly hours: 20
Choose your preferred session from the options below and submit your details in order to complete your booking.
July - Day
Start | 7/12/2026 |
End | 7/25/2026 |
Duration | 2 Weeks |
Price | £5,995 |
July - Boarding
Start | 7/12/2026 |
End | 7/25/2026 |
Duration | 2 Weeks |
Price | £7,495 |
July - Day
Start | 7/19/2026 |
End | 8/1/2026 |
Duration | 2 Weeks |
Price | £5,995 |
July - Boarding
Start | 7/19/2026 |
End | 8/1/2026 |
Duration | 2 Weeks |
Price | £7,495 |
July - Day
Start | 7/26/2026 |
End | 8/8/2026 |
Duration | 2 Weeks |
Price | £5,995 |
July - Boarding
Start | 7/26/2026 |
End | 8/8/2026 |
Duration | 2 Weeks |
Price | £7,495 |
August - Day
Start | 8/2/2026 |
End | 8/15/2026 |
Duration | 2 Weeks |
Price | £5,995 |
August - Boarding
Start | 8/2/2026 |
End | 8/15/2026 |
Duration | 2 Weeks |
Price | £7,945 |
Location: Cambridge University, United Kingdom
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Age Group: 16–18 years
Duration: 2 weeks (13 nights)
Academic Hours: 30 hours of Architecture tutorials
Average Class Size: 7 students (max 12)
Tutors: Oxford, Cambridge & Harvard academics
1:1 Tutorials: Personal feedback & guidance
Personal Project: Create and present your own architectural design idea
Workshops: Future & Academic Skills (academic writing, productivity, technology, branding, interviews)
Accommodation: Single study bedrooms in Cambridge colleges (shared bathrooms, limited ensuite)
Meals: Breakfast & dinner daily, plus 3 Formal Hall dinners (👔 bring smart clothes!)
Excursions: Oxford day trip + optional London visit (or Cambridge afternoon tea)
Pocket Money Recommendation: £80 per week (for lunch + souvenirs)
Transfer Service: London Heathrow, £180 each way
English Requirement: Upper-intermediate (B2)
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If you are fascinated by design, buildings, and societies, or are considering pursuing a career in Architecture, this program is the perfect fit.
This summer, you’ll sketch the blueprint of your future by learning alongside peers from across the world, thriving through one-on-one tutorials with university experts, and immersing yourself in the academic and social life of Cambridge.
Through small class sizes, you’ll explore architectural history, styles, and design practice — developing your drawing and project presentation skills, while experiencing life as a Cambridge student.
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Explore university-level Architecture concepts with expert tutors.
Learn theoretical and historical foundations of design.
Develop hands-on drawing, sketching, and isometric/axonometric techniques.
Work towards a design project, culminating in A1 competition boards presented to tutors and peers.
Benefit from 1:1 tutorials tailored to your interests.
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Alongside Architecture tutorials, students join Future & Academic Skills Workshops designed to prepare them for higher education and future careers:
Academic writing & research ✍️
Personal branding & interview skills 🎤
Time management & productivity ⏳
21st Century technology skills 💻
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Module 1: Introduction to University-Level Architecture
What studying Architecture involves at university.
Overview of current architectural practice.
Guided Cambridge tour with on-site sketching of architectural details.
Module 2: Architectural Styles Through Time
Learn architectural foundations by exploring early examples.
Connect Cambridge’s architecture with theory and history.
Develop a framework for further analysis.
Module 3: Developing Sketching & Drawing Skills
Learn isometric and axonometric drawing (advanced techniques).
Create a set of technical drawings to build confidence & skills.
Module 4: Architecture Project – Presenting a Design Idea
Learn the practicalities of presenting designs to clients.
Build A1 competition boards of your proposal.
Present your project to tutors and peers.
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Stay in historic Cambridge colleges (many over 500 years old).
Rooms: Single occupancy, shared bathrooms (1 per 4 students). Limited ensuite available (priority for special needs).
Meals: Breakfast & dinner daily in college halls.
Formal Hall Dinners: 3 formal candlelit dinners (👔 bring smart clothes).
Separate male/female corridors (except for ensuite).
Wi-Fi in all colleges.
Dietary, medical, and religious needs fully catered for.
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Led by Cambridge mentors (current undergraduates), the social calendar is full of fun and variety:
Punting on the River Cam 🚣
Zorb football ⚽
Murder mystery night 🕵️
Quiz night ❓
Movie night 🎬
Games night 🎲
Talent show 🎤
Excursions:
Day trip to Oxford University (with formal dinner).
Optional London trip (sightseeing + shopping).
Alternative: Afternoon tea in Cambridge.
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Arrival Day: Sunday, between 2–5 pm (rooms ready from 3 pm).
Heathrow Transfers:
Chaperoned service from Terminal 3.
Departures at 11:00, 14:00, and 17:00.
Return transfers at 07:00 & 12:00 on final Saturday.
Cost: £180 each way.
Alternative Travel: Details provided in Welcome Pack after enrolment.
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Transfer Fee: £180 each way.
Pocket Money: £80 per week (for lunch + souvenirs).
ATMs available; Visa & Mastercard widely accepted.
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13 nights’ accommodation in a Cambridge college.
Breakfast & dinner daily.
30 hours of tutorials with Oxford/Cambridge tutors.
All study materials.
Future & Academic Skills workshops.
Personal design project + presentation.
3 Formal Hall dinners (👔 bring smart clothes).
Full social program & excursions.
2 coach excursions (Oxford + London).
Graduation ceremony & certificate.
Detailed written evaluation from your tutor.
Comprehensive summer school insurance.
Notebook & pen.
Mentor family photograph.
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✨ The Cambridge Pre-College Architecture Program (Ages 16–18) is your chance to explore architectural history, build design skills, and live as a Cambridge student while working towards your first professional-style design project.
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