Get Ready for Future Gen Studies Summer Programme in London

Course Description: Get Ready for Future Gen Studies Summer Programme in London

London City Summer Programme: Get Ready for Future Gen Study

A two-week academic skills and future-ready learning programme 📚�*

Get Ready for Future Gen Study is a two-week academic development programme in the City of London for students aged 14 to 17 who want to build the skills needed for modern education pathways such as A Levels, IB, AP, foundation programmes and international university study.

This pathway focuses on success in the future classroom. Students work on critical thinking, academic English, research, debate, global awareness, digital literacy and responsible use of AI. It is designed for young people who want to feel confident, capable and ready to belong in advanced academic environments.

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Who This Programme Is For 👩‍🎓👨‍🎓

• Students aged 14 to 17 preparing to study in English internationally

• Future A Level, IB, AP, foundation or Sixth Form students

• Learners who want to improve academic English quickly

• Students looking to build confidence before their next academic step

• English level: B2 minimum

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Key Facts 📘

• Course length: 2 weeks

• Age: 14 to 17

• English level: B2 minimum

• Hours of learning: about 40 per week

• Class size: maximum 12

• Location: City of London

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Academic Focus: What You’ll Learn 🧠✨

Future Gen Study strengthens the skills that schools and universities expect from successful international learners.

Course outcomes include:

• A completed motivation letter or personal statement-style text

• A polished independent academic project

• A confident oral presentation of your project

• Hands-on experience using AI tools responsibly

• Participation in debate or Model UN-style simulations

• Improved academic writing (argument, structure, evidence)

• Stronger critical thinking and media literacy

• Better communication and opinion-building in English

• Increased global awareness and cultural perspective

You leave not only stronger in English, but ready to operate as an independent, informed academic thinker.

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London as Your Classroom 🌆

Learning takes place in the City of London, surrounded by global business, culture, history and modern debate.

• Steps from St Paul’s Cathedral and the River Thames

• Close to the Bank of England, markets, galleries and museums

• Walking distance to places shaping politics, finance and creativity

You develop world-ready skills in a world-class city.

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Accommodation 🛏️

Students live in modern, comfortable accommodation beside the college.

Room options:

Single standard room:

Private bedroom in a shared flat (2 to 3 rooms), sharing a shower room and kitchen.

Single ensuite room:

Private bedroom with personal shower room, small double bed, desk, storage and underfloor heating.

College facilities include:

• 60+ interactive classrooms

• Lecture theatre and auditorium

• Science labs

• Art and dance studios

• On-site canteen serving fresh meals

• Preserved sections of the ancient Roman Wall inside the building

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Sample Daily Schedule ⏰

07:30 Wake up

08:00 Breakfast

08:30 Leadership session (confidence, responsibility, global citizenship)

09:00 Critical thinking or academic English

10:05 Research skills, AI literacy, source evaluation

11:05 Break

11:30 Presentation technique, debate or MUN practice

12:30 Lunch

13:00 Recharge time

13:30 Project work, personal statement drafting or reflection

14:40 University visit, expert speaker, London excursion or leadership task

18:00 Dinner

19:00 Evening activities (London Eye, museums, theatre, Thames night boat)

22:00 Return to residence

23:00 Lights out

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Be a Leader 🌟

Students also join the leadership and personal development programme.

You will:

• Build confidence when speaking

• Practise negotiation and respectful challenge

• Develop teamwork and decision-making

• Understand your strengths through aptitude profiling

• Meet successful professionals in guest sessions

Students earn a CPD-recognised leadership certificate to support future applications.

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Leisure, Culture and Weekends 🎡🎭

Outside of lessons, students explore London’s culture and history.

• Tower of London, London Eye, St Katharine Docks

• British Museum, Natural History Museum, Kensington Palace

• Covent Garden, Notting Hill and West End shows

• Thames boat tours and themed walks

• Weekend trips to Oxford, Cambridge, Windsor and Brighton

• High-adrenaline days at places like Thorpe Park

You gain academic confidence and global friendships at the same time.

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Supervision and Safety 🛡️

• 24/7 supervision for boarding students

• Staff living on-site in residence

• No unsupervised evening outings

• Short periods of supervised independence in small groups during trips

• Strong safeguarding and wellbeing practices

Parents can be confident that independence is earned safely and responsibly.

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Dates and Fees 💷

2026 sessions (runs in all blocks):

• 28 June to 12 July

• 12 July to 26 July

• 26 July to 9 August

Fees:

• £4,500 per two-week programme (standard room)

• £4,700 per two-week programme (ensuite room)

• £2,500 per two-week programme (day student, Monday to Friday with lunch included)

Boarding fees include accommodation, meals, tuition, materials, insurance, Heathrow transfers in the published window and all programme activities.

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Why Students Choose Get Ready for Future Gen Study 🚀

• Builds the real skills needed for A Levels, IB, AP and university

• Academic English taught through content, not drills

• Personal statement and project you can actually use

• Responsible and practical experience with AI tools

• Debate, presentation and Model UN-style confidence

• Study and live in central London

• Leadership certificate for future CVs

• Safe, supervised international community

This is not about learning English.

This is about preparing to thrive in the future.