Summer School for High School Students in UK

Reach Cambridge - Academic Camps in UK & Online:
Reach Cambridge offers UK and international high school students, ages 14 to 18, the opportunity to gain an invaluable academic experience through a 2 or 4-week summer boarding program in one of the top educational facilities in the world. Located just 60 miles north of London, students stay in one of Cambridge University’s colleges or in our central Cambridge headquarters, Reach Hall. Contact us to learn about our unique and academically-rigorous residential courses, & our online tutoring for 13 to 24 year olds.

Onsite UK Courses in 2024 + Online Pre-University Courses for students globally!

• Residential Summer Courses 2024

2 & 4 week programs in July and August for UK & International Students ages 14-18 years old.

Our academically-rigorous summer programs offer highly-trained supervisors and teaching staff drawn from the University.

We guarantee a summer school program that is run by professionals who truly care about your child's safety, education and enjoyment. 

Academic Subjects include:

• English Language & Leadership:
ESOL for International Students:  Here at Reach, we’re so proud to have students from all over the world and from so many different cultural backgrounds come to visit us in Cambridge each summer. Join this linguistic cultural exchange and improve your English with the Reach Cambridge Language & Leadership course.

This course explores all of the main components of improving your English language skills, no matter your starting-level, but further allows students to put their linguistic skills to use right away, in active discussion, intensive projects, explorations of Cambridge, and more.

Learn to read, write, and communicate orally in English while tackling the 21st century’s biggest questions and working together to make a plan. Our goal: to make the world a more open and hospitable place for everyone.

• SAT Preparation:

SAT is the most widely-used standardized test for student admissions for colleges and universities in the U.S. 
This dynamic and challenging course is for students interested in attending an American university or college, and will provide complete preparation for the SAT.  

The course covers all three topics that are tested on the SAT - Critical Reading, Writing, and Mathematics.

Students are taught the theoretical foundations necessary to succeed on this examination as well as test-taking techniques, supplemented by taking practice papers.

• English Literature & Creative Writing:
This innovative Reach Cambridge course introduces students to subjects beyond the scope of their current school courses, offering them a flavour of English Literature at university level. Students study drama, poetry and prose, and explore different literary movements, for example, the Renaissance, the Romantic period, and our Postmodern age.

Complementing the student's literary tuition with diverse exercises in creative writing under the leadership of professional writers, this English Literature & Creative Writing course encourages both critical and creative thinking. Students also participate in enriching local excursions (including to the theatre) to extend their learning beyond the classroom.

• Architecture: 
From the creative and expressive to the technical and precise, our Reach Cambridge Architecture course provides a real-world introduction to the history and dominant theories about making buildings that withstand the elements and inspire our lives. Hands-on learning accompanies theoretical introductions and fully tailored walking tours in this one of a kind architectural immersion.

Learn to sketch, model, analyse and critique as real architects do and get an insider’s scoop on one of the most fascinating cities in the world. From the inside-out and the outside-in, our buildings house us, inspire us, and make our societies what they are.

• Business Management & Economics:
This course would suit both the budding entrepreneur and those students who hope to study business management at University. 

Drawing on the expertise of leading graduates in the field, this course will be structured around theoretical business models and analytical study of current issues in business and management studies.

• Global Leadership:
To become a global leader requires many things: vision, compassion, ambition, determination, and grit, to start. But it also requires concrete skills to help you get from an initial idea to putting your plan (or someone else’s) into action while nurturing the community around you.

Combining active discussions about the state of the world and how we can each make a difference with key foundational skills; the Reach Cambridge Global Leadership course is equal parts practical and aspirational.

Initial lessons include everything from how to study more effectively, how to wow an audience while communicating key information, how to create a persuasive argument, how to nail that first interview and more.

• Law:
This course offers a vibrant introduction to the study of law at University. Students will explore a range of modules including criminal law, international law, human rights law, and constitutional law. 

This will allow students to develop valuable skills in debating, researching and presenting a topic and working as part of a team.

There will be a focus on both UK and international law, as students are encouraged to think critically about legal issues facing the world in a twenty-first century, globalised society.

• Liberal Arts:
The Reach Cambridge Liberal Arts course draws on principles of the ideal education as developed by the ancient Greeks, and allows students to pursue many of their favourite subjects while also introducing them to subjects and disciplines that they may not have encountered previously.

This 2-week intensive Liberal Arts course covers everything from maths and science to history, the arts, and politics. Taught by a team of enthusiastic teachers who are all experts in their respective fields, this is a rich and engaging academic program which challenges the students and sets them up to succeed, prepared for whatever they choose to do next academically. 

• Politics and International Relations:
This pioneering course deals with issues at the cutting edge of political life. Students will explore key issues through lectures and workshops led by experienced professionals.

Through their own research and in group debates students will be encouraged to think for themselves about challenging issues of global importance, from climate change to the Arab-Israeli conflict to the International War Crimes Tribunal in The Hague. 

• Journalism & Media Studies:
This is a vibrant and challenging course for students who want to think critically about the nature and values of journalism while simultaneously getting invaluable hands-on experience of real-life journalistic practice. 

During the programme students will explore key issues such as sources and veracity, ethics in journalism and online reporting. 

Students will be introduced to the practical skills of writing, editing, filming, and other broadcast media techniques, as well as taking part in making a real film report. 

• Mathematics:
Our Mathematics course teaches students to challenge the boundaries of the subject, to explore the diverse forms of Mathematics and think about both theoretical approaches and practical applications.

Topics include those from both Applied and Pure Mathematics streams and also incorporate some overlap with Physics.

• STEM - Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics:
Interested in a future in science but not sure which discipline to choose? STEM is one of the hottest academic subjects of the 21st century, and here at Reach, we understand why.

The Reach Cambridge STEM course combines hands on learning with theoretical knowledge from each of STEM’s four key areas to set students up with information from which they can go on to investigate and discover themselves. Ideal for students who are curious about how the world works, STEM at Reach is ambitious, exciting, inspiring and accessible.

• Computer Science:
This programme is designed to equip students with everything they need to develop their programming, coding and mathematical skills. Areas covered include algorithms, computational system design, information and coding theory, and programming language theory. 

Our expert teachers will work from students’ existing knowledge to build up their skills in and understanding of this increasingly important discipline.

• Physics & Astronomy:
In our dedicated Physics program, students are also taught the mathematical basis for many of these exciting topics to help familiarise them with the principles at work. 

This course introduces students to a range of subjects taught by scientists at the cutting edge of Physics research. The course includes elements of Astrophysics and Astronomy, introducing students to the latest advances in human exploration of the Universe.

Highlights include a visit to the Science Museum in London, an introduction to Astrophysics followed by a visit to a Planetarium and night observing at a laboratory and a rocket practical.

• Engineering:
This course will give the students a theoretical overview of relevant Engineering concepts as well as hands-on experience.

Students develop a range of skills necessary for a future engineer and through relevant lectures and classes they will learn the basics necessary for the engineering in practice.

• Biotechnology:
Our Biotechnology programme will tackle both the academic study of biotechnology but also explore its practical applications in the real world.

This exciting and dynamic course will be a challenging but rewarding programme for all those students with a passionate interest in biotechnology. 

Students are offered a unique insight into both the study of biotechnology at university, and also the vocational opportunities in the field beyond the academy.

• Medicine & Life Sciences:
This course introduces students to a range of subjects taught by scientists at the cutting edge of research and with an element of pre-clinical medicine included for aspiring doctors or nurses.

Students have a permanent tutor guiding them through the course, with guest lecturers coming in to discuss the latest developments in their field. 

Highlights include visits to a number of museums and laboratories. Other topics include Plant Science, Evolution, Genetics, Forensic Science, and Biodiversity as well as an introduction to pre-clinical medicine.

• Psychology:
Our Psychology course is specially designed to familiarise students with some of the central topics in the exciting academic subject of Psychology, which focusses on the science of the mind, behaviour and experience. 

The course gives students key transferable intellectual skills relevant to University studies in both Sciences and the Humanities.

We provide a dynamic mix of workshops and lectures that enables students to grapple with these thought-provoking issues with the support of brilliant teachers.

• Philosophy
Introducing key concepts and schools of thought from throughout the history of philosophy, this course also includes a key focus on the development of critical thinking and argumentation. What is a good argument? What is real? How should we be governed? What is art?

Students will explore the parameters of ‘the philosophical’ and investigate the place of philosophy in everyday life.

This hugely stimulating course will invest students with key transferable intellectual skills and provide an unforgettable academic experience.

• Social & Political Sciences
Interested in the humanities and social sciences but not sure whether you want to be a psychologist or philosopher, politician or entrepreneur?

Taking inspiration from popular university courses, the Reach Cambridge Social & Political Sciences course allows you to approach social phenomena from a variety of complementary disciplinary directions and analytical frameworks.

From discussing the ethics of various international legal systems and governmental structures, to understanding the reasons why humans behave as we do, this course provides a perfect deep-dive into these fascinating topics in a dynamic international learning environment.


Summer Taster Courses:
• Community Outreach
• Cybersecurity & AI
• Creative Writing
▪ History & Politics
• Introduction to Architecture
• Introduction to Economics
▪ Introduction to Robotics
• Introduction to Psychology
▪ Introduction to Coding
▪ Music Composition
• Philosophy & Ethics
• Pre-Hospital and Emergency Medicine
• Study Skills
• Young Leaders Program


Online Tutoring & Pre-University Courses - via Zoom:
100% Live Tuition, Flexible Learning, Certificate & Graduation.
Weekday, weekend and evening tuition available.

• Expert one-to-one tuition to suit your schedule anywhere in the world. 

• Short, intensive courses in a choice of bundles: 10 Hours - Introduction to a Subject,  20 Hours - for an In-depth Study,  40 Hours - for Advanced Learning. 

• We offer a one-to-one course and tutor dedicated to your needs and future, delivered online for high school students & young adults of ages 13 to 24 years old (Year-round including during the summer months).

• A huge benefit of these online courses for our new students globally is that they will be one-to-one private tutoring-based. This means the curriculum will be oriented solely around each student's individual requirements to expand their knowledge base, and to challenge and prepare them for their future academic studies at university or college in the UK or around the world.

• Delivered in a more of a tutoring format than our usual in-person summer programmes, our Courses still fall within Reach Cambridge’s usual "mission to bridge the gap between school and university learning and to help students explore their academic passions" free of the normal stresses and constraints associated with exam-driven schooling. 

• We also offer tailored courses for groups of students or families, and we would be very happy to discuss this with you.

Online Pre-University Academic Course Subjects:
- Courses available in 10, 20 or 40 hour bundles.
- All of our private online lessons take place on Zoom.

• Architecture
• Biotechnology
• Business Management
• Computer Science
• Creative Writing
• Economics
• Engineering
• Journalism & Media
• English Language (ESOL)
• English Literature
▪ Film & Filmmaking
▪ International History
▪ Leadership Skills
▪ Philosophy
▪ Sustainability
▪ Study Skills
• Law
• Mathematics
• Medicine & Life Sciences
• Physics
• Politics & International Relations
• Psychology
• SAT Preparation
• Social & Political Sciences
▪ STEM (Science, technology, engineering & mathematics).

Can’t see what you’re looking for? You can also design your own course! Contact us below today to speak to our team of program advisers to find out more!

with Optional Enrichment Classes Online:

• Leadership Skills (5 hours)
What does it take to become a young leader in the 21st Century? Explore key ideals of leadership and discover your potential to make a difference through sessions tailored to your strengths and interests. Key components include: Public speaking / debating, presentation skills, principles of community outreach, youth engagement through social media, and more.

• Study Skills (5 hours)
What does it take to succeed in university and in life? How can you take care of yourself, emotionally and psychologically, while doing your best every step of the way? Complement your passion for learning with concrete skills to help you thrive and succeed, through sessions covering everything from revision techniques and exam preparation, to essay writing, interview skills and more.


Student Testimonials:
“I really loved this course - it was close to perfect. The balance between lessons & activities was very good… I would gladly come back.”
- Selene, Reach Cambridge Student

“This course helped me to choose what I want to do in the future, and gave me a lot of new ideas.”
- Sasha, Reach Cambridge Student