City Introduction:
Cambridge, located in the east of England, is a renowned city that seamlessly blends classical academic heritage with modern urban vitality, attracting over seven million visitors each year. As the home of the world-leading University of Cambridge, it is not only a seat of learning but also a dream destination for countless students. Wandering among its ancient college buildings, the tranquil River Cam, and its treasured libraries and museums, one encounters traces of history and an atmosphere of knowledge at every turn. Yet Cambridge is more than just a symbol of academia; it is also a vibrant, modern city. Scholars and students from around the world gather here, creating a rich and diverse cultural intersection. Whether participating in classroom learning or interacting with local students, you will deeply experience Cambridge’s open, inclusive, and inspiring academic spirit.
School Introduction:
Cambridge College Summer School is hosted at three distinguished Dukes Education schools—Cardiff Sixth Form College, St Andrew’s Cambridge, and Sancton Wood—offering a premier pre-university experience for students aged 14 to 17. By blending academic challenges with cultural immersion, Cambridge College provides students with the essential tools, inspiration, and insights they need to prepare for pathways to top universities, all in one of the UK’s most historic and dynamic cities.
Accommodation Introduction:
Tripos Court is a modern student residence located within easy reach of the campus, offering students a safe and comfortable living experience. The accommodation features twin en-suite rooms and provides common areas that foster a close-knit community atmosphere. The residence is equipped with 24-hour CCTV surveillance and access control systems, with on-site staff available around the clock to ensure student safety and well-being. In addition, it offers modern dining facilities and laundry services, allowing students to enjoy a convenient and comfortable lifestyle while focusing on their studies.
Course Introduction:
English Pathway
“English Pathways” is a two or four-week, fully immersive English programme designed for students aged 14–17 with a B1+ level of English. Centred on the theme “The Challenge Lab,” the course enhances English communication skills in authentic contexts through project-based learning and collaborative tasks. Students take part in interviews, debates, presentations, and publication projects, developing academic writing and critical thinking. Blending theory with practice, participants step outside the classroom to conduct fieldwork in Cambridge, applying their learning to real-world settings. The journey culminates in the “Time to Shine” session, where each team delivers a group presentation or launches their own publication, experiencing the pride of presenting with confidence. More than just a language-learning journey, it’s an unforgettable experience that nurtures global awareness and communication confidence.
Faculty of Art & Design
“Faculty of Art & Design” is a two or four-week creative practice programme designed for students aged 14–17 with a B1+ level of English. Centred on the theme “The Challenge Lab,” the course guides participants through drawing, painting, sculpture, mixed media, and digital tools, exploring the journey from individual ideas to collective creation. Under the guidance of tutors, students learn design thinking and spatial concepts, collaborating in small groups to produce large-scale installation art. Blending theory with practice, participants gather materials from the campus environment to incorporate into their work, refining their pieces through group critiques. The journey culminates in the “Time to Shine” session, where each team presents their installation in a gallery-opening format, explaining their creative vision to the audience. More than just a journey into artistic techniques, it’s an unforgettable experience that nurtures collaboration, creative confidence, and visual communication skills.
Faculty of Business
“Faculty of Business” is a two or four-week hands-on business programme designed for students aged 14–17 with a B1+ level of English. Centred on the theme “The Challenge Lab,” the course invites participants to work in small groups as business consultants, developing solutions to real-world business challenges. Students learn market analysis, financial forecasting, and strategic planning, honing their data interpretation and decision-making skills through case studies and simulation workshops. The programme emphasises the connection between theory and practice, with students observing daily campus operations for inspiration and applying their learning to authentic business contexts. The journey culminates in the “Time to Shine” session, where each team presents their consultancy brief to a “client,” showcasing their problem analysis, proposed solutions, and expected outcomes. More than just a journey into business knowledge, it’s an unforgettable experience that nurtures strategic thinking, collaboration, and communication confidence.
Faculty of Medicine
“Faculty of Medicine” is a two or four-week medical introduction programme designed for students aged 14–17 with a B1+ level of English. Centred on the theme “The Challenge Lab,” the course guides participants in exploring the mysteries of the human body and clinical practice—from anatomy and physiology to pathology and pharmacology, from patient history-taking to emergency response—offering a comprehensive introduction to core medical knowledge and skills. Through simulated case studies and group discussions, students learn diagnostic reasoning, medical ethics, and public health strategies, honing their decision-making abilities in clinical simulation environments. The programme emphasises the connection between theory and practice, with students observing daily health behaviours on campus and designing persuasive public health interventions. The journey culminates in the “Time to Shine” session, where each team takes on the role of a medical team, presenting their diagnostic thinking and treatment plans to the audience. More than just an introduction to medicine, it’s an unforgettable experience that nurtures scientific thinking, empathy, and communication confidence.
Faculty of Psychology
“Faculty of Psychology” is a two or four-week psychology exploration programme designed for students aged 14–17 with a B1+ level of English. Centred on the theme “The Challenge Lab,” the course guides participants in uncovering the mysteries of the human mind and behaviour—from memory and cognition to social influence, from developmental psychology to mental health—offering a comprehensive introduction to core areas of psychology. Working in small groups, students design and conduct psychological experiments, learning to formulate research questions, manipulate variables, collect data, and analyse results—experiencing the complete research journey from hypothesis to conclusion. The programme emphasises the connection between theory and practice, with students piloting experiments on campus, observing everyday behaviour patterns, and applying psychological concepts to real-world contexts. The journey culminates in the “Time to Shine” session, where each team conducts a live social experiment in a research seminar format, presenting their research question, experimental process, and immediate findings to the audience. More than just a journey into psychology, it’s an unforgettable experience that nurtures scientific thinking, critical analysis, and communication confidence.
Faculty of STEM
“Faculty of STEM” is a two or four-week hands-on science and technology programme designed for students aged 14–17 with a B1+ level of English. Centred on the theme “The Challenge Lab,” the course guides participants in exploring core principles of physics, chemistry, biology, and engineering, transforming knowledge into tangible outcomes through practical experiments. Working in small groups, students design and conduct science demonstrations, learning to formulate hypotheses, manipulate variables, collect data, and interpret results—experiencing the complete journey from problem to solution. The programme emphasises the connection between theory and practice, with students collecting natural data from the campus environment—such as measuring temperature, light, or sound—and incorporating their observations into experiment design. The journey culminates in the “Time to Shine” session, where each team delivers a live demonstration in a science fair format, presenting their experimental process, scientific principles, and real-world applications to the audience. More than just a journey into STEM knowledge, it’s an unforgettable experience that nurtures curiosity, innovative thinking, and communication confidence.
This schedule is provided as a reference example. The school reserves the right to make modifications at any time without prior notice.
(The fee covers classroom learning, activities, course materials, certificates, accommodation, meals, excursions, and basic insurance, but does not include airfare, medical, and administrative fees.)
The above information is for reference only. All course-related details are subject to the official announcements and final confirmation of the overseas institutions.
