Dukes Cambridge Academic Summer School for High School Students

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.

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.

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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