Transformative summer courses for teens, combining academic studies, cultural excursions, and growth opportunities in Cambridge.
The Reach Cambridge Summer School offers an exceptional international educational experience for students aged 14-18. Established in 2005 and accredited by the British Accreditation Council, the program provides two, four, and six-week courses during the summer, emphasizing academic excellence. Students can choose from a diverse range of subjects taught by expert academics, professionals, and inspirational teachers.
Set in the historic University City of Cambridge, Reach Cambridge combines rigorous academics with engaging group activities, exciting excursions, and memorable social events. The program fosters a vibrant international community, bringing together students from over 50 countries to promote cultural exchange, friendship, and personal growth.
The all-inclusive experience covers university college accommodation, academic tuition, guest lectures, practical workshops, meals, and excursions, ensuring a comprehensive and enriching summer. Reach Cambridge offers the perfect balance of academic challenge and personal development, preparing students for their future endeavors.
Academic excellence and cultural exchange for global students.
Choose Reach Cambridge if you're aged 14-18 and seeking an enriching summer program. With programs ranging from two to six weeks, you can explore subjects like Architecture, Biotechnology, Business Management & Economics, and more. Learn from leading scholars, explore historic Cambridge, and interact with students from around the world. It's an opportunity to grow academically, culturally, and personally.
Living and studying in one of Cambridge’s historic University colleges, dating from the 13th Century when the oldest college – Peterhouse – was founded, is the best way to enjoy a Cambridge summer study experience. With their unique...
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A well-established summer school that offers fully-inclusive academic and cultural summer experiences for teens in Cambridge, residential in colleges of the University of Cambridge.
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Explore the rich architectural history of Cambridge and learn to sketch, model, analyse, and critique like a real architect. Join the Reach Cambridge Architecture course for a hands-on, immersive experience in one of the world's most fascinating cities.
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The Reach Cambridge Biotechnology Course explores academic and practical aspects of this dynamic field, encompassing genetics, drug development, and real-world applications
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The Reach Cambridge Business Management & Economics Course offers a comprehensive introduction to these subjects, ideal for prospective university students or anyone curious about the modern economic world.
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Join Reach Cambridge's Computer Science course to hone programming and mathematical skills in the birthplace of modern computing, inspired by Charles Babbage
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Gain Grade 12 English Canadian Credit in summer through Reach's accredited Ontario credit courses with Canadian teachers.
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Explore how things work through our Engineering Courses, offering theory and hands-on experience to inspire future studies
View moreIt has never been more important to communicate across cultures and borders. Intercultural and inter-linguistic exchanges expand our understanding of the world and help us to understand our difference.
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Your path to global leadership with Reach Cambridge: blend concrete skills and visionary thinking for a brighter tomorrow
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With the rise of the internet and social media there’s never been a more exciting time to study journalism and media.
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Dive into your academic passion through a diverse journey in Liberal Arts, exploring both familiar and new horizons
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This course introduces students to subjects beyond the scope of their current school courses, thereby offering them a flavour of English Literature at university level.
View moreReach Cambridge students experience a real taste of student living in one of the world’s most famous and historic university cities. All students reside in college accommodation of one of the 31 colleges that make up the University of Cambridge. Students are accommodated in same-sex dormitories of single or shared rooms. All students have access to en-suite or shared bathroom facilities. Students are grouped on their corridor or staircase with others of the same gender and a similar age, but a diverse mixture of courses and nationalities, allowing them to make friends from across the world!
We have 4 hours of tuition per non-excursion day, for a total of 36 hours over each two-week program.
All courses are taught in English. In order to get the most out of the learning experience, students are advised to have a level of English conducive to understanding sophisticated academic language and to converse with other students and staff in English at all times. We do offer an English Language & Leadership course during our summer programs if you, or we, feel that this is more appropriate. A student’s personal statement will help indicate their level of English and students taking our English Language course may be given a level test prior to the summer.
We offer 24 hour supervision. Our supervisors stay residentially in the dorms with the students, and are always there if students have any questions. We provide students with emergency contact details, and have a sign-in/sign-out system for when they have free time.
Yes, we offer transfers to and from Heathrow Airport at a slight extra cost. The cost is £95 each way, or £190 for a return transfer.
Yes, international student travel insurance is included as part of the program price.
All students receive a Reach Cambridge certificate at the end of the program. This contains an overview of the course and some suggested further reading so the learning journey can extend beyond the summer. This may or may not be sufficient to earn you a Credit (check with your school in advance), but could certainly be mentioned in application to university.
Travellers from some countries will require a visa in order to visit the UK. If a visa is required, Reach Cambridge programs last less than six months, so our students are eligible to apply for a Standard Visitor visa. Reach Cambridge is accredited by the British Accreditation Council, which means that we can supply you with a letter to support your Standard Visitor visa application. For further information, please visit this link from the UKVI website (United Kingdom Visas and Immigration): https://www.gov.uk/browse/visas-immigration.
