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The Cambridge Summer School

Achieve your potential

Are you an intelligent, ambitious high school student who wants to study at one of the worlds greatest Universities? If so, The Cambridge Summer School is perfect for you.

Education is the most powerful weapon you can use to change the world Nelson Mandela
Join us in Cambridge this summer to prepare for university entry and study. The Cambridge Summer School is the perfect summer course for ambitious young people who want to experience life as a University of Cambridge student while giving themselves a head start in the next stage of their education. The course will be hosted at Gonville & Caius college; one of the oldest colleges at the University of Cambridge. Students on the course will be tutored by world-class academics that have taught undergraduates at Oxford, Cambridge or the London School of Economics; we have small teaching groups so that every student receives individual attention and detailed feedback on their work. Meal times are central to the Oxford and Cambridge lifestyle, providing a forum to seed many exciting academic discussions. In light of this we provide three meals each day for attendees, students dine together with staff giving them the opportunity to expand on academic conversations outside of formal teaching sessions. High school education differs from university level learning in many ways, at The Cambridge Summer School we do our utmost to prepare attendees for this transition, ensuring they have the requisite skills in place to succeed at University. For attendees that are not yet sure what they want to study, it is an excellent opportunity to try out a subject before committing to a longer course. For those that have not yet applied to university, we have a number of workshops in place to help prepare for the highly competitive application process. Applicants to The Cambridge Summer School need to have lots of energy and dedication to their studies. In order to make the most of the time we have together we ask students to complete some reading prior to the commencement of the course; we have a busy schedule prepared with an academically intense programme. Our academic sessions take the form of supervisions (called tutorials in Oxford) which are unique to the Oxford and Cambridge teaching style. In addition to the academic development we have sports sessions, skill workshops, activities and exciting excursions, including a tour of Cambridge, punting on the river and a Shakespearean performance. For those that want to see more of the UK they can choose the Extended Course where we will visit historic places in the South of England such as Oxford and London.

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Academic Courses
We have a selection of academic subjects delivered by leaders in the field. The Cambridge Summer School has advisors ready to help you choose the course that fits your future goals and aspirations.
Students will choose one academic subject to study while at The Cambridge Summer School. A short description of each of the courses we offer can be found on the following pages. Formal learning will take place in tutorial sessions; in total there will be 12 hours of timetabled academic development. The academic tutors will be available throughout the school and will be on hand to give support and discuss the academic material outside of the timetabled sessions. There will be two study and submit sessions that are designed to put to work the skills learnt. The tutors give feedback on the work so that the student can improve before the next study and submit session. At the end of the week there will be a prize giving ceremony to award hard working students, especially those that have listened and made the improvements suggested by their tutors. The academic tutors will take their students through an Oxbridge style interview. We want our students to leave knowing the answer to two questions: what is the right University course for me and how can I outshine my competitors? If by the end of the week any of our students decided the subject might not suit them at degree level the academic tutors and professional education consultants will happily give the student advice on which degree course might suit them better.

We want our students to leave knowing the answer to two questions: what is the right university choice for me and how can I outshine my competitors?

Ancient Civilisations We offer two different options to students who are interested in studying history. The ancient civilisations programme takes a look at the societies and cultures of the ancient Mediterranean world and is aimed at anyone interested in ancient civilisations and their remains. We develop the key analytic skills needed for historical investigation and supplement the course with a trip to the Fitzwilliam Museum.

Biological Sciences & Medicine If you would like to study medicine, zoology, genetics, environmental biology or any one of the other biological sciences at undergraduate level, this course is engineered for you. The course will combine traditional, underpinning topics such as animal and plant biology with modern developments and research that is going on in different spheres of biology. There will be tutorials covering pathological case studies given by junior doctors for those that are interested in studying Medicine.

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All of our tutors have taught undergraduates at Oxford, Cambridge or the London School of Economics.

British History Britain has an incredibly rich history with many interesting characters to learn about. The participants of the British History course will receive a first class introduction into the undergraduate study of History. Our essay writing seminars will help you understand the level of academic rigour that is required for university level essays and undergraduate dissertations. !

Economics In our economics programme, we will take you through the tools you will need to tackle a broad range of problems, from barriers to economic growth to consumer theory. Your will learn about modelling economic relationships, develop problem-solving skills and learn how to apply those skills without losing sight of the real world. You do not need any prior knowledge of economics, but an interest in finance and global economic news will certainly help.

Engineering Engineering is about solving problems using mathematics and science to make products that improve the quality of human life. If you have a passion for designing a wide variety of objects from reservoirs to robots, aircraft engines to artificial hips, microchips to mobile phones, our engineering programme is for you. The goal of our engineering programme is to provide you with the analytical design and a taste of the computing skills that underpin modern engineering practices. Our problem solving workshops will develop the creativity and analytic skills that are so important to a good engineer.

English Literature Students will study the origins and impacts of literary. Our tutors will focus on teaching how to approach and discuss literary texts. Individual feedback will be given for written essays and presentations. Our essay writing and debating workshops will teach you to put forward your thoughts in an eloquent and polished manner. The skills developed in tutorials will help you understand the skills that are crucial to an English literature degree.

Law Our law programme will encourage you to develop a broad look on legal issues and gain an understanding of the functions of law in society, of the legal system and the formal rules of law. You will be encouraged to use independent and original thought, and analytical and logical reasoning about many varied aspects of human activity. Students will also have the opportunity to improve their lateral thinking and debating skills during afternoon seminars, which are skills essential to any courtroom.

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Mathematics The University of Cambridge is an exciting place to be for a student whose passion lies in the field of mathematics. Our tutors will go through theoretical and applied mathematics, which will incorporate some overlaps with physics and economics. The main aim of our mathematics programme will be to explore diverse forms of mathematics and their applications in real life. Students will complete problem sets to test the boundaries of their new knowledge.

Politics and Government By undertaking our politics and government course you will have the opportunity to study the ways with which individuals and groups define and interpret political issues and seek to shape government decisions. The politics and government course at the Cambridge Summer School encompasses a broad spectrum of material relating to public affairs, from elections and bureaucracies to wars and terrorism. During our tutorials you will learn about the concepts and theories, and compare those across different political systems, cultures and countries. !

Philosophy Studying philosophy means engaging with some profound and fascinating questions. At the Cambridge Summer School we will help you become inquisitive and critical thinkers and give you the skills that are required to pursue the answers to important philosophical questions in depth. During the summer course you will debate and investigate issues and problems, which have preoccupied philosophers since ancient times, as well as learning the skills and techniques of reasoning. !

Physical Sciences Our physical sciences programme is engineered to help you decide on which area of physical science you would like to specialise in. The tutorials will take you through the basic concepts and analytical methods that are used in all physical sciences. Then, you will be introduced to several different topics from physics and physical chemistry. The course is mathematically intensive and requires an understanding of basic calculus.

Psychology Psychology is a diverse discipline that studies the behaviour of human beings. The field attracts students who have an interest in biological, social, cognitive, behavioural and neurological sciences. Our summer course in Psychology aims to introduce you to the research methods, concepts and skills used by modern day psychologists. Our essay writing workshops will enable you to understand the level of academic rigour that is required for undergraduate psychology research projects and dissertations.

Our motto is depth and not breadth. While we want to give you an overview of a subject, we also want to delve deep into some current problems so you can see what University-level discourse is all about.

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All that is valuable in human society depends upon the opportunity for development accorded to the individual.

- Albert Einstein
Sports There will be four hours of sports sessions during the school week. Students can use this as an opportunity to try out a new sport or continue with one that they are already familiar with. We will have a wide range of sports available, dependent on demand. Students can choose from rowing, croquet, archery and many others. Rowing is especially exciting as its central to the Oxbridge tradition. For those that are not inclined to sport there will be the option to take a guided country walk during those times. All sports activities are fully supervised by qualified professionals. Excursions Each summer, Cambridge hosts the Shakespeare Festival where Shakespearian classics are performed in open-air venues around Cambridge. We shall visit one such performance. We will also take guided tours of Cambridge: the first tour will be by foot, well visit historic sites with a professional guide: our second tour will be by river, well learn about the colleges as were punted down the River Cam by a professional river guide.

Sports and Activities

We believe in the holistic development of young people and supplement the academic learning with a wide selection of sports and activities.

Personal Development Throughout the week there will be an emphasis on personal growth. We have a number of activities designed to prepare the student for university life. These include a networking exercise, career focused workshops, skill development sessions and study and submit sessions where students complete independent exercises which are then reviewed by their tutors who give full feedback.

Debating Cambridge is home to the Cambridge Union Society a famous debating venue that has hosted speakers from all around the world, from presidents and princesses, to pop stars and actresses. We will have an intensive debating workshop at the Cambridge Union Society followed by a debating competition.

Application Preparation For students that have not yet applied to University there will be workshops with education consultants regarding the application process. The workshops will be geared towards the application process in the UK and America but can be extrapolated to other countries. The workshops will teach the students about interview technique and how to make a strong application.

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Accommodation
Student safety and welfare is of paramount importance to us. We have a school matron to take care of pastoral needs and 24-hour security.
The venue for the course will be Gonville and Caius College, University of Cambridge. Gonville and Caius College has a rich history its the fourth oldest college at the University of Cambridge, founded in 1348. It has an impressive alumni list; including Francis Crick, involved in the discovery of the DNA helix; Sir James Chadwick, the person whom discovered the neutron and Sir Howard Florey, the inventor of penicillin. It is also the current institute of Stephen Hawking, the world famous theoretical physicist. Meal Times The programme is fully inclusive of all meals. Breakfast, lunch and dinner will be served in the grand hall and taken with school staff. Meal times are a central part of the Cambridge tradition and we hope that students will use the time to discuss their academic learning outside of the formal sessions. There will be one evening during the week where we will visit another college hall for a formal dinner. Bedrooms Each student will have his or her own private bedroom with en suite bathroom facilities. Gonville and Caius students occupy the bedrooms for most of the year. There will be access to kitchen and laundry facilities. Safety The safety of our students is of paramount importance to us, school staff will be on site at all times and the accommodation has 24-hour security. We have our own school matron to look after the students and take the nightly register. Keeping in Touch Parents/Guardians will be given the mobile phone number of the school director; the number can be used for emergencies and casual calls. There will be wireless Internet and access to phones for incoming calls to the students.

Gonville and Caius College, University of Cambridge.

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The Extended Course

Were aware that some of our students will be visiting from abroad and want the opportunity to see more of the UK so we have included an excursion option.
Whether you want to see the UK or just want to spend more time with your new school friends, the Extended School is right for you. The excursion complements the 'British History' course as we will be visiting historic sites around the UK. We will stay in Cambridge for one more night. On Saturday, when the other students depart, we will take a trip to Ely, a local historical town with a famous cathedral (top right). The next day we will travel by air-conditioned coach to Windsor to visit Windsor Castle, home to the Queen (middle right). Windsor Castle is considered to be one of the most beautiful residences in Britain. That afternoon we will head over to Oxford where we will take a tour of the colleges and spend the night in a college there. If you plan to apply to Oxford University we can arrange for you to visit the college you would like to apply to. The following morning, travelling by air-conditioned coach, we will visit the historic site of Stonehenge (bottom right). We will then head over to Thorpe Park for a fun afternoon; Thorpe Park is a one of the UKs leading theme parks. We will stay in a hotel at Thorpe Park that evening. On the final day, we will head to the capital and take a tour of central London (bottom). Our professionally guided tour will take us to see the changing of the guard at Buckingham Palace, a guided tour of St Pauls Cathedral, a River Cruise and a tour of the Tower of London. That evening we'll dine in London and bed down in comfortable student accommodation there. The next day, students will depart, we can help arrange travel plans or provide transfers for an additional fee. The extended course fee includes breakfast, a packed lunch of sandwiches and sundries, and dinner each day. Snacks and drinks will also be available. The trip is fully supervised, students will be under the care of staff at all times; single accommodation and entrance fees are included.

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If you would like to join us in Cambridge this summer you can find out more about our course at www.thecambridgesummerschool.co.uk We are also available on the telephone if you would like to talk about any aspect of our courses +44 (0) 1223 356 047

Investment in knowledge pays the best interest.

- Benjamin Franklin

Information You can find out more about our course, including fees and dates on our website. Our advisors are available to discuss subject choices or help you with any aspect of the application process.

Applications to the Summer School We are very strict with class sizes to ensure that every student can have the proper level of attention and so we limit the number of places we have available. As places are limited we advise early booking to avoid disappoint. The application process is competitive although we do review applicants on a rolling basis, we ask for recent grades and a personal statement. Your personal statement should tell us a little about yourself and why you want to study at The Cambridge Summer School. Once your application has been submitted we should get back to you within 3-5 days to tell you whether you have secured a place.

Visas For international students applying from outside the EU a Visa will be required to enter the United Kingdom, we are an accredited course and can provide a letter to for the Visa application process.

English Language Requirement Our courses are designed by Oxbridge academics to intellectually challenge our students; to be able to get the most out of our carefully selected academic material we require students to have a good command of the English language but it does not have to be your first language. You can submit your TOEFL (IBT or Paper based) or IELTS scores to improve your chances of securing a place at the Cambridge Summer School. If you feel your English is not strong enough we can recommend courses to take prior to the commencement of The Cambridge Summer School that would bring your English language to a high standard.

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