Tripos Court
Dukes Cambridge Academic Summer School for High School Students
Run by Summer Boarding Courses
- Ages
- 14 to 17
- Stay
- Residential or Day
- Duration
- 2 weeks or 4 weeks or 15 days or 29 days
- When
- Jun to Jul to Aug 2027
Summary
Join us at the ultimate pre-university experience, a stepping stone designed to prepare you for entry into top universities for students 15-17.
Dukes Cambridge is a subject-focused summer school for students aged 14 to 17, taught at Sancton Wood School in central Cambridge. Students receive 20 hours of teaching each week in classes of no more than 15.
Six courses run in 2027: the faculties of Science & Technology (STEM), Medicine, Business, Global Leadership and Art & Design, plus English Pathways.
Every course teaches subject content and English together, through seminars, projects, case studies and group discussion, so students spend the two weeks explaining and questioning ideas in English rather than only listening.
Residential students live in twin en-suite rooms at Tripos Court with all meals included, and take part in an activity programme and two full-day excursions, one to London and one in Cambridge.
Optional extras include a Rowing Academy at a working Cambridge boathouse and a one-to-one consultation with Oxbridge Applications. Every student receives a progress report, a certificate and a detailed reference letter written by a tutor who has taught them, which can be used to support future university applications.
The course ends with a graduation party. All courses, including English Pathways, require a minimum English level of B1.
Camp highlights
- 20 hours of teaching each week, in classes of 15 or fewer
- Six courses: the faculties of STEM, Medicine, Business, Global Leadership and Art & Design, plus English Pathways
- Subject content and English-language development taught together
- Seminars, projects, case studies and group discussion
- Progress report, certificate and a detailed tutor reference letter for university applications
- Twin en-suite rooms at Tripos Court with all meals included
- Two full-day excursions, to London and in Cambridge
Dates and prices
The camp confirms availability when you enquire.
What the price covers
Full inclusion details
- 20 hours tuition per week
- accommodation
- all meals
- excursion programme
- activity programme
- course materials
- end-of-course report
- certificate
- letter of reference
- graduation party
- Wi-Fi
- weekly laundry service
- travel insurance.
Programme and activities
What you’ll do
- Excursions
Summer Boarding Courses' range of academic, career-focused and English language courses set the foundation for long-term success through knowledge acquisition, skill development and intellectual exploration.
Curiosity and critical thinking are actively encouraged, nurturing a passion for learning that extends far beyond the confines of a traditional education.
Its exceptional summer programmes at top British boarding schools Canford School and Earlscliffe School, are designed by academics and enhanced by industry professionals. All courses include 15-20 hours of high-quality tuition and class sizes are kept to no more than 15 students.
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Academics
Dukes Cambridge is a subject-focused summer school for students aged 14 to 17, taught at Sancton Wood School in central Cambridge. Students receive 20 hours of teaching each week in classes of no more than 15.
Six courses run in 2027: the faculties of Science & Technology (STEM), Medicine, Business, Global Leadership and Art & Design, plus English Pathways.
Every course teaches subject content and English together, through seminars, projects, case studies and group discussion, so students spend the two weeks explaining and questioning ideas in English rather than only listening.
Residential students live in twin en-suite rooms at Tripos Court with all meals included, and take part in an activity programme and two full-day excursions, one to London and one in Cambridge.
Optional extras include a Rowing Academy at a working Cambridge boathouse and a one-to-one consultation with Oxbridge Applications.
Who the camp is for
Accommodation and meals
Location and travel
Sancton Wood School
Camp pickup
To support students upon their arrival in the UK, SBC offers a shared transfer service (at an additional charge). SBC recognise that our students’ summer school experience begins when they leave home, and we want them to arrive in the UK feeling safe and excited for their time at Summer School.
Services are available to and from Heathrow Airport and St Pancras during set times on arrival and departure days.
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More about Summer Boarding Courses
Summer Boarding Courses, part of Dukes Education, is the UK's Number 1 summer school provider as ranked by EL Gazette based on British Council Inspections. Offering transformative summer school programmes in the UK that blend academic excellence with creative exploration.
Designed for students at any stage of their educational journey, these programs aim to nurture pathways towards higher education and future careers.
Hosted in some of the UK’s top boarding schools and university campuses, they provide a safe, fun environment for students to discover and challenge themselves, fostering the foundations for an extraordinary life through education
