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Premium Summer Pre-College English Program for High Schoolers on Campus at Cambridge University

About the provider: "Premium" - Top pre-college experience creator, accredited by BAC, British Council, has won The Queen's Award for Enterprise

age icon 16-18 years old

time icon 4 weeks

book icon Weekly hours: 20


At the award-winning Cambridge Premium Program, you'll have the time of your life. This is a once-in-a-lifetime chance to stay, eat, and study on the grounds of one of the world's oldest institutions. Discover the city that has influenced so many brilliant brains, including Charles Darwin and Stephen Hawking. Climb the Great St Mary's Church tower at the University for panoramic views of the city. Discover the 17th-century author John Milton's favorite gardens and the 1871 Gothic-revival All Saints Church. All of this history and culture will be ideal to share with your new acquaintances from all around the world.


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Location

The University of Cambridge is spread across numerous colleges and sites, each with its own distinct atmosphere and appeal. From the historic city center with its picturesque streets and historic buildings, to the modern and expansive science hub, the university offers a diverse range of learning environments.

  • Clare College

  • St Catharine’s College

What's Included

  • Residential in the prestigious colleges of the University of Cambridge.

  • Inspiring courses taught by experts.

  • A truly international environment – over 170 nationalities.

  • Accommodation, meals, tuition and cultural programmes included.

  • Graduation, report cards and certificate.

  • Maximum of 15 students per class.

  • 20+ hours tuition / week.

  • Talks and debates with world-class guest speakers.

  • Inspirational cultural programme, including excursions to historic UK locations.

Activities

Embrace the fun of summer with a holiday vibe while exploring Cambridge!

  • Extra-curricular schedule with balls
  • Parties
  • Punting
  • City tours

Accommodations

  • Experience authentic undergraduate life at the University of Cambridge's historic residential colleges.

  • Accommodation includes single and twin bedrooms.

  • Shared bathroom facilities available for same-sex student groups.

  • Socialize in lively student common rooms and unwind in picturesque college gardens.

  • Dine in grand halls with eight centuries of history.

  • **Meals Included: **Course fees cover breakfast and dinner; lunch provided for under 16 years.

  • **Dietary Requirements: **Inform us 60 days prior for specific needs like vegetarian, Kosher, or Halal options, and for any medical dietary needs like lactose intolerance or food allergies.

  • Pocket Money Advice: Bring sufficient funds for snacks, drinks, and souvenirs. Budget around £150 weekly, including approximately £10 daily for lunches (ages 16-18).

Excursions

  • Discover local favorites from top coffee shops to tranquil riverside parks.
  • Experience the energy of Market Square and check out must-see shops, galleries, and museums.
  • Create Instagram-worthy moments on excursions to London's theaters, Hampton Court Palace, and Woburn Abbey.

Transportation

We offer a reassuring transfer service in the UK and USA.

Arrival Support:

  • Staff present at London Heathrow (LHR) on specific dates and times for student pickup.

  • Flights must land between 06:00 and 14:00 BST for transfer eligibility.

  • Multiple transport options: private taxi, shared taxi, minibus, or coach.

  • Transport type determined by factors like arrival times and student numbers.

Departure Support:

  • Staff available at LHR on set dates for departure assistance.

  • Flights should depart between 08:00 and 18:00 BST.

  • Early morning flights include wake-up calls and packed breakfast.

**Transfer Prices: **GBP 250 one-way for both arrival and departure transfers, with comprehensive services included.

Notes for parents and students:

  • Arrival day for all programs: Sunday (Check specific program dates for correct Sunday)

  • Arrival time: Between 15:00 and 17:00 (Arrival before 17:00 for welcome reception is recommended)

Lesson Plan

  • 40 hours of tuition
  • Learn key business management and entrepreneurial concepts.
  • Engage with business faculty, executives, and innovators for insights into accounting, finance, marketing, and ethics.
  • Explore early-stage innovation through visits to London incubators and global companies like Google and DeepMind.
  • Enhance skills in creative thinking, business modeling, and leadership by collaborating on a new business idea for the "Inventing the Future Innovation Challenge"—a "Shark Tank" style pitch competition.
  • Learn from globally recognized educators including Oxbridge academics and industry leaders.
  • Course outcomes:
    • Learn how markets work and how you can launch your own business
    • Identify and solve business and market problems
    • Understand enhancing value proposition design and business pitch skills
    • Learn how to apply innovation methodologies to solve challenges and identify opportunities
    • Acquire competencies in business modeling, project management, market research, business analysis and concept development
    • Learn how to strengthen your capacity for leadership and collaboration
  • On completion, students receive a graduation certificate and a detailed report card.

English language requirements are as follows:

  • Minimum strong pre-intermediate level (B1) for all academic programs

Learn From The Best:

  • Dr. Anisa Butt - Business, Innovation & Entrepreneurship
    • Lecturer in Economics at King’s College London.
    • PhD in Economics from the University of Reading.
    • Research on economic inequalities, focusing on gender and ethnic income disparity.
    • Contributed to gender equality research in "Gender Inequality in the Eastern European Labour Market."

Guest speakers from previous summers:

  • **David Olusoga - Historian, writer and broadcaster: **Historian and TV producer known for "Empire" and "Britain’s Forgotten Slave Owners."
  • **Helen Sharman - OBE Astronaut and Scientist: **First British astronaut, spent eight days on MIR Space Station in 1991.
  • **Kriti Sharma - Artificial Intelligence Expert: **Focused on ethical technology and AI for Social Good in over 25 countries.
  • **Marcus du Sautoy - Mathematician, author and broadcaster: Holding positions at Oxford and known for works like **_"The Creativity Code: How AI Is Learning to Write, Paint and Think" _and BBC broadcasts on algorithms.

Extras

  • LHR to Cambridge: £250 one-way

  • Cambridge to LHR: £250 one-way

  • Lunches for ages 16-18: approximately £10 per day

  • Travel insurance


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