Run off-site for Gifted and Talented students, these multi-day tutor led Summer Schools stretch the students academically, raise aspirations and attainment in preparation for applications to selective universities.
What are the aims of the Summer School?
Stretching the students academically through subject-specific tutorials and extension work on the common courses at university
Helping students to gain a greater understanding of what is needed to be successful in applying to a selective university
Helping students become a more appealing applicant to universities by broadening their experience, horizons and challenging them to take advantage of opportunities
Encourage students to take personal responsibility over their learning and broader development
Highlight to the students the benefits of aiming high and reaching their potential
Provide an insight into what they may do in their future careers
Who is it for?
Gifted and Talented students from maintained schools and academies.
What subjects are offered?
Students typically select one to two subjects from the list below:
- Biology
- Physics
- Chemistry
- General Science
- English
- Mathematics
- Economics
- Humanities
- History
- Geography
- Modern Foreign Languages
- History of Art
- Philosophy
What options are available?
- Recruitment of participants
- Venue identification and liaison
- Residential
- Non-residentia
- 2-day
- 3-day
- 4-day
- 5-day
- Mock interviews
- One to one coaching sessions
- Night time welfare
- E-mentoring follow up
- Evaluation
Previous Summer Schools
- Central London: Westminster Year 11 Summer School, delivered in partnership with Westminster School. Supported by the Shine Education Trust.
- North London: Chrysalis Year 10 and 12 Summer School, delivered in partnership with Highgate School
- Berkshire and Surrey: Future Pathways Summer School, delivered in partnership with Wellington College
- Essex: Colchester County Year 10, 11 and 12 Summer School, delivered in partnership Colchester County High School for Girls
- Tower Hamlets: Aldgate and All Hallows Year 9 and 10 Summer School, hosted at Queen Mary, University of London and Churchill College, University of Cambridge. Supported by the Aldgate and All Hallows Foundation.