Imperial College Summer Academic School
Description of Imperial College Summer Academic School
- Location: London, Britain
- Age: 16-18 years old
- Language of instruction: English
- Duration: 2 or 4 weeks
- Level of English: high (fluent or fluent).
Imperial College Summer (summer academic camp) gives its participants the opportunity to pass professional academic education in various disciplines and fields of knowledge. The courses are held on the basis of Imperial College, one of the best and most famous educational institutions in Britain. The college is part of the so-called "golden triangle" and regularly ranks first in various British, European and world rankings. Imperial College has a fundamental scientific base, which is especially noticeable in its branches of science, medicine, engineering and business.
The courses are intended for participants from all over the world aged 16-18 years who have a high level of English. There are 6 programs available:
- Broadening Horizons: This course contains 30 different directions to choose from
- IELTS Preparation Program (IELTS Preparation)
- Film Academy
- Global Leadership Program (Global Leadership Program)
- Business and Enterprise Program (Business and Entrepreneurship)
- Law School Preparation.
Programs last 2 or 4 weeks: highly qualified teachers, invited experts and experts work with students. Education takes place mainly in small groups and has a pronounced practical character - students not only gain knowledge, but also learn how to apply them in practice. Classes are held every day from Monday to Friday (at least 20 lessons per week). The Broadening Horizons program gives you a unique opportunity to choose interesting disciplines and topics from 30 available. Participants of each course after the completion of receive documents and a registered firm certificate.
The summer camp organizes a rich cultural and entertainment program, each course includes two full-scale excursions. Being in London, students can enjoy all the advantages of the European capital: visit museums and galleries, theaters and performances, music concerts and cinemas. On excursions organized by the camp, students get acquainted with the history and culture of the city and with certain aspects related to the direction of education. Extra-curricular activities make it possible to relax and relax, to see world-famous sights, to get to know your colleagues and to make friends. For the duration of the education, students are located in the residences of the college and enjoy all the comforts of its campus.
Imperial College Summer is a great opportunity to pass quality programs, improve your skills, prepare for exams and college entrance, have a good time in the company of like-minded people from all over the world!
Programs and prices, tuition fees in Imperial College Summer Academic School
Broadening Horizons (Expanding horizons).
- Age of participants: 16-18 years
- Duration: 2 or 4 weeks
- Dates: 2-week program - July 1-14, July 15-28, 4-week program - July 1-28, July 15-August 11
- Level of English: high (fluent or fluent English)
- Number of lessons per week: 20.
The Academic Course "Expanding the Horizons" offers adolescents aged 16-18 years to receive valuable knowledge in the areas that are most interesting to them - students themselves choose subjects from 30 available options. Citizens of any country of the world can participate in the program, but a high level of English is a prerequisite - it is necessary to speak fluent or fluent English.
In a week, participants receive 20 lessons, two a day from Monday to Friday - a morning lesson and a seminar in the afternoon. For the morning class, students choose two subjects - one from the list of "A", one from the list "B" - for a 2-week course of study, and 4 subjects (2 from each list) for a 4-week course. Teens select objects based on their preferences, and this gives them the opportunity to learn what they really want. The list of subjects is extensive and includes the following disciplines:
1. List "A":
- Business Finance
- Chemistry
- Contemporary History
- Writing
- Classical Civilizations
- Economy
- English literature
- Experimental Psychology
- Human Sciences
- Journalism
- Research in management
- Mathematics
- Medical Biology
- Neurology
- Philosophy
- Physics
- Political science and international relations.
2. List "B":
- Archeology and Anthropology
- Astronomy
- Chemistry
- Contemporary History
- Writing
- Economy
- English literature
- Experimental Psychology
- Genetics
- Human Sciences
- Marketing and digital marketing
- Mathematics
- Medical Biology
- Physics
- Political Science and International Relations
- Development of software and applications.
Evening seminar also includes several options, of which the student chooses the course of interest - 1 for a two-week program, 2 for a 4-week course. List of evening seminars:
- Academic writing skills
- Acting and performance skills
- Business Challenges
- A series of seminars on global issues
- Graphic design
- Leadership and Teambuilding
- Art and architecture of Oxford
- Skills of public speaking and debate.
Thus, each student studies 3 subjects for a 2-week course and 6 subjects for a 4-week course.
Morning classes are held in small research groups, the maximum number of which does not exceed 16 people. Evening seminars are usually held for larger groups, suitable for interactive events (maximum 20 people per group).
Thanks to the exceptionally high professionalism of teachers and a well-structured structure of courses, adolescents receive a maximum of knowledge and significantly improve their professional skills in selected disciplines, which in turn significantly increases their competitiveness, helps them pass the necessary examinations, becomes more successful, and broadly looks at the world. At the end of the course, the accounting documents and the certificate are issued.
The cost of training on the course Broadening Horizons (Expanding horizons) is:
- 2-week course = 4495 £
- 4-week course = 8695 £.
IELTS Preparation Program (Preparation for the IELTS exam).
- Age of participants: 16-18 years
- Course duration: 2 weeks
- Dates: July 1-14, July 15-28, July 29-August 11
- Level of English: high (fluent or fluent English)
- Number of lessons per week: 20
- Number of people in the group: maximum 15.
The IELTS preparation course is designed for those students who are seriously concerned about the level of their English language and strive to improve their professional and language skills.
Classes are conducted by professional teachers in small groups of up to 15 people. In a week there are 20 lessons (if necessary, their number can be increased). During two weeks of active work, students actively develop reading and writing skills, expand vocabulary, analyze in detail all aspects of the test and perform complex tasks. For a short period of time, the students of this course significantly improve the level of the language and show good and excellent results with the further passing of the test. All participants of the program receive certificates.
The cost of the IELTS Preparation Program is 4495 £ / 2 weeks.
Global Leadership Program
- Age of participants: 16-18 years
- Course duration: 2 weeks
- Dates: July 1-14, July 15-28, July 29-August 11
- Level of English: high (fluent or fluent English)
- Number of lessons per week: 20
- Number of people in the group: maximum 15.
The course focuses on politics, international relations and the development of leadership skills. During the two-week program, topics such as:
- Equality, social justice and well-being
- Power and the art of government
- Political ideologies
- Globalization
- Change in the world order in the 21st century
- Identity, culture and challenges to the West
- Nuclear weapons, proliferation and disarmament policy.
The program includes lectures with the participation of invited experts and experts and interactive seminars. Teaching helps students to comprehend the global challenges of our time and learn to find approaches to their solution. Upon termination of training the certificate is issued.
Inventing the Future: Business, Innovation & Entrepreneurship
- Age of participants: 16-18 years
- Course duration: 2 weeks
- Level of English: high (fluent or fluent English)
- Number of lessons per week: 20
- Number of people in the group: maximum 15.
The course is devoted to the study of economics and business management, related issues and their practical application. Students in small groups are trained in business management, economics and finance, studying the principles of accounting, finance, marketing, human resources and business ethics. In addition to academic pursuits, creative master classes are held, during which leadership skills and public speaking skills develop. Each student in the course of the program is working on an individual project, which is presented at the final "fair". Each student receives a certificate of participation.
Law & Politics
- Age of participants: 16-18 years
- Course duration: 2 weeks
- Level of English: high (fluent or fluent English)
- Number of lessons per week: 20
- Number of people in the group: maximum 15.
The goal of this program is global training in all aspects of law and university admissions in this area. The two-week course focuses on the following topics and skills development:
- The structure of the legal system in Britain
- Different types of law
- Skills of critical thinking and logic
- Public Speaking and Argumentative Skills
- Presenting a presentation and proving a point of view
- Overview of Universities and Colleges of Law in Britain.
At the end of the program, all students receive a certificate of participation.
The Summer Architecture Program (Summer Architecture Program)
- Age of students: 16-18 years
The thematic two-week program will suit high school students who want to build a career in architecture, engineering and construction. By absorbing the basic concepts, principles and tools of work, considering classical and modern architecture, communicating with the most qualified representatives of this business, students can prepare well for enrollment in the university, collect and strengthen their portfolio, learn more about the priority direction of activity. Training in London will be an additional pillar: in the English capital, a huge number of architectural monuments of different eras and modern innovative buildings, so that sources for inspiration will be easy to find every day!
The course program includes classes in the following areas:
- Basics of Classical Architecture and Art
- Key concepts and theories of architecture
- Design principles
- Fundamentals of Cartography
- Spatial Planning and Thinking
- Analysis of projects and portfolio
- Basic concepts of modern construction and engineering
- Features of using different materials
- The contemporary role of the architect and the organization of space and environment
- Architectural drawing
- Creating models - manual / digital format
- Teamwork.
In each class (both morning and afternoon) is engaged in up to 15 people, the intensity of the course is 20 hours per week + electives and thematic trips. With the students engaged as professional teachers and numerous invited speakers and specialists ready to share their practical experience.
At the end of the program the students will receive a creative portfolio contest, as well as a ceremonial closing ceremony, where everyone will receive a corporate certificate with personal achievements and successes.
English as a Foreign Language
- Students age: 16-18 years,
- Duration: 2 weeks,
- There are up to 15 people in a class.
A universal English course for foreign students comprehensively develops all the main language skills and knowledge:
- Grammar
- Syntax
- Reading
- Letter
- Speaking
- Listening
- Vocabulary.
Experienced teachers accredited by the British Council, native English speakers, will help you progress quickly and easily. A complete immersion in English-speaking culture, an extracurricular program, a large number of interesting excursions and activities will allow you to constantly practice English in real conditions. As well as the international environment of the campus - representatives of more than 170 nationalities study here!
There are 20+ lessons every week.
Who is this course ideal for?
- Those who want to quickly improve their level of English,
- Preparing for the TOEFL exam,
- Those planning to enroll in an English-speaking university/college.
The course already includes:
- Accommodation and meals (residences of Imperial College London),
- Course
- Any help from teachers and experts,
- Cultural extracurricular program, excursions,
- Graduation party, certificate of completion and full report card.
Mathematics
- Students age: 16-18 years,
- Duration: 2 weeks,
- There are up to 15 people in a class.
A practical and effective course for all high school students who are passionate about mathematics. In this summer program, you will be able to analyze the most interesting and diverse topics, immerse yourself in a variety of mathematical skills:
- Numbers and counting,
- Arithmetic
- Geometry
- Graphic theories,
- Logic
- Informatics
- Game theory.
The program will significantly pump your intellect and critical thinking, visual representation and imagination. This is not just solving problems from a textbook: the lessons will include strategy games with a mathematical bias, drawing a mosaic of fractals, programming a primitive computer, diverse riddles and puzzles of different levels. Students will consider how mathematics finds its place in art, music, and even nature!
The program is ideal for students who are planning a career in mathematics, physics and other exact sciences in the future, expand their working prospects, and indicate new ways of development.
The course already includes:
- Accommodation and meals (residences of Imperial College London),
- Course
- Any help from teachers and experts,
- Cultural extracurricular program, excursions,
- Graduation party, certificate of completion and full report card.
Experimental Psychology
- Students age: 16-18 years,
- Duration: 2 weeks,
- There are up to 15 people in a class.
The Experimental Psychology course is the perfect tool for teenagers who want to be experts in the world of the human mind! A deep, interesting, diverse course will help to consider the most interesting features and problems of human thinking. For example, the topic of the lesson may be:
- Psychological disorders
- The influence of children's attachments on adulthood,
- Ethics in treatment and experimentation,
- Fundamental psychological concepts,
- The works of the most influential theorists and researchers in the field of psychology,
- Famous psychological experiments,
- Ethical problems in the psychology of the past and present,
- A critical look at the coverage of psychology in modern media.
Students will be able to conduct their own research and investigations in a team with experienced experts. Is it possible to draw a clear line between good and evil? What makes a person human? What shaped me personally as a person?
The program is perfect for high school students who plan to build a career in the field of psychology, pedagogy or social work, are preparing to enter a university for these or related specialties.
The course already includes:
- Accommodation and meals (residences of Imperial College London),
- Course
- Any help from teachers and experts,
- Cultural extracurricular program, excursions,
- Graduation party, certificate of completion and full report card.
Curing the Future: Medicine & Disease
- Age of students: 16-18 years old,
- Duration: 2 weeks.
Summer Medical School is an introduction to the world of healthcare, medical research, and medical practice that will show how to work as a doctor in the 21st century. Students will cover topics from biology, genetics, genomics, emergency care, neurobiology, anatomy, and other sciences to fully cover as much knowledge as possible about human health.
Students will be taught by both teachers of the school and invited specialists in medical practice. Students will be able to attend numerous workshops and simulations to understand how a nurse, general practitioner, surgeon works.
An additional block is applying to medical schools and faculties: rules, requirements, process, how to strengthen your application, etc. This course will be an ideal preparation for high school students who want to devote their lives to medicine and need a specialized knowledge base before enrolling in university.
Already included in the price (course details):
- On-campus accommodation,
- Meals: breakfasts and dinners,
- Training course with expert teachers (17.5 hours weekly),
- International student community – more than 170 nationalities!
- Cultural and leisure program,
- Final certificate and progress report.
Designing Tomorrow: Engineering & Technology
- Age of students: 16-18 years old,
- Duration: 2 weeks.
Such a summer course is a chance to get acquainted with the technologies that are already shaping our near future. This is the basis for many engineering specialties and areas, which will provide solutions to a variety of tasks and problems: from alternative energy to cosmonautics and advanced robotics. The course is based on basic engineering knowledge, an up-to-date modern "additive" — innovations, robotics and technologies of the 21st century.
High school students who plan to enter university for programs related to technology, engineering, design or computer science will receive ideal training in this summer course, will be able to build their further educational and career path more clearly.
In addition, the course develops leadership skills, critical thinking, the ability to make presentations and visualize data, and manage teams and projects.
Already included in the price (course details):
- On-campus accommodation,
- Meals: breakfasts and dinners,
- Training course with expert teachers (17.5 hours weekly),
- International student community – more than 170 nationalities!
- Cultural and leisure program,
- Final certificate and progress report.
Accommodation, meals, prices
Participants in the summer camp are accommodated in college student residences located in the picturesque parkland area of ​​South Kensington. Residences include everything necessary for comfortable living and studying, and camp staff are in the residences around the clock and are always ready to help if there are any questions. Characteristics of accommodation:
- Single and double rooms
- Shared or private bathroom
- Fully equipped room (bed, table, chairs, wardrobe and shelves)
- Common areas - living room and kitchen
- Recreation areas and games
- 24-hour support and support system
- Internet and TV
- Parking for bicycles
- Security systems and emergency alerts.
Camp participants receive a full meal: all dishes are prepared from fresh products, there is the opportunity to choose the preferred diet.
Activities Imperial College Summer Academic School
Students of the summer camp take part in an active cultural and entertainment program. For each program there are 2 full-scale excursions: it can be either general trips or excursions with an emphasis on those aspects that relate to the chosen program. Moreover, being in the beautiful European capital, the pupils have the opportunity to get acquainted with a part of the world famous monuments and monuments of London. The vibrant life of a multinational city will not leave anyone aside: museums, theaters, shows, sports, clubs and restaurants - everyone will find something to their liking. There is also an opportunity to exercise and exercise. Extra-curricular life makes staying in the camp even more pleasant and useful, gives an opportunity to imbue the culture of Britain and acquire many friends.
Advantages
- Imperial College - one of the best and titled educational institutions in Britain
- Oxford Royale Academy - the recognized leader in the organization of quality summer programs
- 6 different programs (one of which includes 30 destinations)
- Highly qualified teachers and specialists
- Involving third-party experts
- High level of camp organization
- Accommodation and meals on campus
- Entertaining program and excursions
- Participants from more than 80 countries around the world
- Equipped with the best modern standards
- London is the capital of opportunities.
Facilities and equipment at Imperial College Summer Academic School
The college has at its disposal several campuses located on the territory of London - the main campus is located in the area of ​​South Kensington. Buildings and facilities on the campus are maintained in proper condition and periodically undergo restoration and re-equipment. Students of the summer camp will not need anything - everything you need for life and study is on campus:
- Administrative buildings
- Classrooms for classes
- Scientific centers
- Libraries
- Audiences and centers of creativity and art
- Student residences
- Rest zones and independent work
- Walking areas
- Conference rooms, auditoriums for special purposes
- Canteen and cafe
- Shops, bank branches and postal service
- Sports grounds and facilities.
All the equipment that is used in the summer camp is the best modern samples: students are engaged in spacious, bright classrooms equipped with the latest computer equipment and comfortable workplaces, and sports grounds always have all the necessary equipment.
Admission dates and extra charges
Extras:
- Transfer (return)
- Study materials
- Visa fees
- Flight tickets
- Medical insurance
- Application fee
- Pocket money
Entry requirements, how to apply, what is required to enrol
1. Age: 16-18 years old
2. Good level of English (fluent or fluent)
3. Fulfillment of the basic requirements of the program - 100% attendance, timely payment of the program, observance of discipline.
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Residence permits, citizenship and other services
- Guardianship services during the studies
- Student supervision
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Recommendations on when to apply
| Language courses, schools and children's language camps | Primary and secondary education - private schools | Preparation programmes for entering universities - higher education | Higher education (after completing accredited programs A-level, IB, High School) - Bachelor, Master, MBA |
| - we recommend to apply 6-9 months before the start of the course (some camps and schools offer discounts for early booking or for lengthy study programs) - there are some very popular and high demand children's camps, where the applications need to be submitted 1 year in advance (in particular Switzerland , Great Britain , USA , Canada , Austria) | - we recommend to apply one year before the start of the training program, - some schools have a specific time frame (September-November - please specify an individual school) - some schools require tests in several stages (UKISET, internal tests of the school: English, mathematics, logics, subjects, interview, some require a personal visit) | - we recommend to apply one year before the start of the program, - for Foundation and Pathway programs, IELTS and TOEFL certificates are usually required, respectively | - recommended submission one year before the start of the program, - the deadline normally closes in January, for TOP HEIs and, as a rule, in March in other universities - for a bachelor, a Foundation or Pathway preparatory program a completed A-level, IB, High School + IELTS / TOEFL are required - for Masters you need a graduated higher education, in some cases you need a pre-Masters program - MBA requires completed higher education, work experience preferably at least 2-3 years, etc. |
