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Summer Schools Applications

 

What is a summer school?

Summer schools are brief courses that take place during school and university holidays. They are often run at a specific institution for a period of a few weeks, and generally target students at secondary school and college (although they can be for people of any age, depending on the course and institution). Many prestigious colleges and universities provide a host of summer school experiences which range in content, cost, and duration. You might choose to study a course that can develop your knowledge in a certain area you have already studied at school (e.g. English Literature), or you may choose to study something entirely new like Critical Thinking, Leadership, or University Preparation. Our summer schools applications tutors can help you choose the right summer programme.

 

Summer school is an excellent opportunity to fill your holidays not only with exciting learning opportunities, but also a host of extra-curricular activities ranging from the sporty to the cultural. Summer schools are usually of a boarding school setup, where you can live in lovely grounds with fellow course mates. As such, a summer school course can offer a holistic learning experience where you can forge new friendships, develop skills and interests, and try out fun non-academic activities. Going to summer school could allow you to better understand what university life entails and if it suits you; alternatively, it is a great chance for you to sharpen your abilities in certain areas of interest. Attending a summer school can be a useful addition to your CV or university applications, as it can foreground your academic interests and skills. If you are an international student, attending summer school can also be the perfect opportunity to develop your language skills and have some experience of living in the UK.

 

Applications to a summer school may vary depending on the demands of the course. You will have to pay a fee and may sometimes be asked for additional information (especially for during/post-university summer schools) but primarily you will just need to provide contact details and sign up via the appropriate website. Many organisations run excellent summer programmes with an impressive range of courses, so it is worth researching widely to see what kind of options are available throughout the year. On this page we have listed a few links which might be of interest to you, but ultimately the kinds of course, institutions, areas of the UK, and financial aspects are entirely up to you and your interests!

 

How Mayfair Consultants can assist you:

 

We understand that applying for university early in your education or career can be a complicated and competitive process. To this end, we offer careers coaching and advice for those preparing for summer schools applications across all disciplines. We can support you throughout the process – from writing personal statements, preparing for interviews, and testing. Many of our tutors hold undergraduate and postgraduate qualifications from leading UK universities, making them best placed to advise and support you on the right summer courses and subjects. In offering this support we hope to boost your application and maximise your chances of securing your degree course or to build knowledge outside of your main degree discipline.  If you’d like to arrange a careers tutor or school / university admissions advisor or have any questions about our tuition services, please call us on 02076656606 or send us an email via our contact form.

 

Summer Schools Resources:

 

Options for summer school:

 

https://www.quintessentiallyeducation.com/2018/03/02/5550/

https://www.bestsummerschools.co.uk

https://www.academiccourses.com/Summer-courses/United-Kingdom/

https://summerschools.suttontrust.com/browse-courses/

National Citizen Service https://wearencs.com

Summer Schools in Europe https://www.summerschoolsineurope.eu

 

Cambridge:

https://www.undergraduate.study.cam.ac.uk/events/summer-schools/subjects

https://www.ice.cam.ac.uk/courses/international-summer-programmes

https://summerschools.suttontrust.com/university-partners/university-of-cambridge/

 

Oxford:

https://www.conted.ox.ac.uk/about/summer-schools

https://www.uniq.ox.ac.uk/

 

Oxford, Cambridge and Yale: https://www.oxford-royale.com/summer-schools/

 

Imperial College: https://www.imperial.ac.uk/study/ug/visit/summer-schools/

Imperial U18s https://www.imperial.ac.uk/study/ug/visit/summer-schools/under-18-summer-schools/

LMU Summer School https://www.londonmet.ac.uk/international/study-abroad/international-summer-school/

Westminster University Summer School https://www.westminster.ac.uk/international/study-abroad/london-international-summer-school-2022

SBC International: https://summerboardingcourses.com

UAL Arts Media Summer School https://www.arts.ac.uk/study-at-ual/short-courses/summer-short-courses

Investin Ambitious Summer Schools (Careers Exploration) https://investin.org 

SOAS summer school https://www.soas.ac.uk/summerschool/

Bath University Summer School https://www.bath.ac.uk/campaigns/international-summer-school/

Exeter University Pre University Summer School https://www.exeter.ac.uk/preunisummerschool/

UCL summer school: https://www.ucl.ac.uk/prospective-students/summer-school/

St Andrews Summer School https://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/subjects/non-degree-courses/summer-courses/

KCL Summer School https://www.kcl.ac.uk/summer

QMUL Summer School https://www.qmul.ac.uk/summer-school/

Birkbeck Summer School https://www.bbk.ac.uk/annual-events/london-critical-theory-summer-school

LIYSF Immersive Summer Science Programme @ Imperial https://www.liysf.org.uk

LSE summer school: https://www.lse.ac.uk/study-at-lse/summer-schools/Summer-School

Henley Business School Summer Programme https://www.henley.ac.uk/research/academic-areas/real-estate-and-planning/rref/pathways-to-property/summer-school

British Summer School: https://www.britishsummerschool.co.uk/

Birmingham International Summer School https://www.birmingham.ac.uk/international/birmingham-international-summer-school/index.aspx

Eton Summer School https://www.etoncollege.com/eton-outwards/summer-schools/

Gordonstoun International Summer School: https://giss.org.uk

Westminster Linacre Summer School https://www.westminster.org.uk/partnerships/educational-partnerships/the-linacre-institute/

The efficacy of summer school: https://educationendowmentfoundation.org.uk/education-evidence/teaching-learning-toolkit/summer-schools

Edinburg Uni Summer School https://www.ed.ac.uk/c/summer-school

Leeds University Summer School https://students.leeds.ac.uk/summerschools

Portsmouth University Summer School https://www.port.ac.uk/study/international-students/courses/summer-schools

 

International Summer Schools

EU summer schools guide https://www.summerschoolsineurope.eu/topdestinations

Sciences Po Summer School France https://www.sciencespo.fr/summer/index.html

Copenhagen Business School Summer Programme https://www.cbs.dk/en/study/international-summer-university

Harvard Summer School https://summer.harvard.edu

Stanford Summer School https://summer.stanford.edu

Stockholm University Summer School https://www.su.se/english/calendar/application-opens-for-summer-courses-2022-1.596161

National University of Singapore Summer School https://www.nus.edu.sg/gro/global-programmes/summer-and-winter-programmes/summer-programmes-at-nus

Summer School choices in Europe https://www.summerschoolsineurope.eu

UCL pre-University Online Summer Course: https://www.ucl.ac.uk/languages-international-education/short-summer-courses/pre-university-online-summer-course

Cambridge Summer Courses: https://www.ice.cam.ac.uk/courses/international-summer-programmes

Harvard High-School Experiences: https://summer.harvard.edu/high-school-programs/secondary-school-program/

University of North Carolina Summer School: https://summer.unc.edu

Kings College London Pre-University Course: https://www.kcl.ac.uk/summer

Warwick Summer School: https://warwick.ac.uk/study/summer-with-warwick/warwick-summer-school/about/?utm_source=Google&utm_medium=Search&utm_campaign=29088_Summer-School-Overseas-UKandEU-Google-Search-Students-June

Imperial College Biomedicine Summer Campus: https://www.imperial.ac.uk/medicine/study/revolutions-in-biomedicine-summer-programme/?utm_source=Google&utm_medium=PPC&utm_campaign=summer+school&utm_id=summer+school+2022&gclid=CjwKCAjw14uVBhBEEiwAaufYx-2HhmumjKjntLUWRfuxr3JBLjIMjskvL6btCMU9hilEgSQoiswn9hoCvcoQAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds

7 Best Summer Immersion Programs in France: https://www.goabroad.com/articles/highschool-study-abroad/summer-programs-in-france-for-high-school-students

12 Research Opportunities for High School Students: https://blog.collegevine.com/research-opportunities-high-school/

Summer Schools in Oxford 

  1. Oxford Royale Summer Classes

https://www.oxford-royale.com

The Punt House St Catherine’s College, Manor Rd, Oxford OX1 3UJ

01865 809385

https://www.instagram.com/oxfordroyale/

 

  1. Dukes Education Academic SBC Summer Classes Oxford & Eton College (Reading).

https://www.instagram.com/summerboardingcourses/

+44 (0)1943 878518

info@summerboardingcourses.co.uk

https://summerboardingcourses.com/contact/

 

  1. Oxford Summer Courses

18 Beaumont St, Oxford OX1 2NA

01865 818403

https://oxfordsummercourses.com/

 

  1. Immerse Education Oxford

https://www.immerse.education/oxford-summer-school/

3rd Floor, The News Building, 3 London Bridge St, London SE1 9SG

020 8123 6988

 

  1. Bucksmore Education

https://www.bucksmore.com/courses/summer/

4th Floor, Nova South, 160 Victoria St, London SW1E 5LB

020 8312 8060

 

  1. Oxford Scholastica

https://www.oxfordscholastica.com/oxford-summer-school/

8 S Parade, Summertown, Oxford OX2 7JL

01865 522166

 

  1. St Clares Oxford

139 Banbury Rd, Oxford OX2 7AL

01865 517357

https://stclares.ac.uk/our-courses/summer-courses/

https://www.instagram.com/stclaresoxford/

 

  1. Oxford Science Studies – Nord Anglia GCSE Subjects GOOD OPTION FOR GCSE

Oxford International College

https://www.oxss.co.uk/courses/summer-school/

1 London Place, Oxford OX4 1BD

https://www.instagram.com/accounts/login/?next=/oxford_science_studies/

+44(0)1865 240637

 

  1. The Oxford Institute GCSE Camp

https://oxfordsummerprogram.com/programs-overview#seniors

The Oxford Institute, 103-105, The Covered Market, Oxford, OX1 8DY United

Kingdom

Phone: +44 (0) 1865 600 453

https://www.instagram.com/accounts/login/?next=/oxfordsummerschool/

 

  1. International Summer School ISSFT Oxford

https://www.issft.com

Oxford St Hughs

Oxford OX2 6LE

01312026656

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