Young Cambridge Scholars

Get a taste of university life and never look back.

Young Cambridge Scholars gives students advanced university-level learning through a combination of subject study, an inspiring lecture programme and educational study tours and activities.

This is a challenging course for students who excel academically and wish to progress to a top English-speaking university in the future. It aims to maximise their potential for success by supporting students to develop advanced subject-level knowledge and academic skills expected in higher education so they are ready to succeed at university.

Age

14 - 17

Minimum language level

Intermediate B1

Staff to student ratio

1:6

Maximum class size

Course start dates

30 June 2021
14 July 2021
28 July 2021

Course length

2 weeks

Entry requirements

Pre-course assessment and online questionnaire

Location

Bell The Leys

Fees

£3,800

Franco
Argentina

I think Young Cambridge Scholars is a useful course because my dream is to study in the UK. I've really enjoyed the lessons so far as they intensive and I like the topics!

Astrid
Denmark

Our teachers were just awesome. They were always there for us and really managed to see us as individuals, identifying what level we are and what we needed.

Course overview

On this course, students will:

Improve their confidence, fluency and range of vocabulary when communicating English in an academic context
Develop their subject-level knowledge and academic skills
Learn to effectively communicate and present their opinions in discussion
Enhance their ability to work with others effectively
Develop useful techniques and strategies when learning and preparing for exams
Be more informed about future study options
Meet new friends, of similar academic calibre, from across the world

LESSONS

University-level learning

Students will get a real insight into university-level study in some of the most popular topics at University of Cambridge, including: Mathematics, British literature, Science and International Relations.

It is also critical that students develop a strong foundation of study skills in order for them to perform well at university. These academic skills include: essay writing, analysing data, research and presentation skills, critical thinking and expressing opinions.

Students will therefore spend time to develop these skills as well as their exam technique – particularly the IELTS exam – an internationally-recognised language level test and entry requirement for British universities.

Subject study: 32 hours
Academic skills: 10 hours

Teacher speaking to two students about their project

LECTURE PROGRAMME

Lectures by University of Cambridge speakers

If you are going to prepare for the best, you should learn from the best. Students will experience real university-style lectures on class Cambridge subjects, ranging from physics to philosophy. All lectures delivered will be facilitated by University of Cambridge speakers.

Previous lectures explored new perspectives on topics like: film studies, philosophy, quantum physics or politics. One of the lectures will focus on the skills, experience and qualities that students need to become a University of Cambridge student.

Lecture programme: 12 hours

ACTIVITIES

Learn by doing.

The activity programme is an integral part of the course and allows students to practise what they have learnt and develop a natural, fluent use of the language. Students on the Young Cambridge Scholars course will have opportunities to enjoy these activities:

Sports ranging from football and basketball to tennis and cricket
Creative arts ranging from T-shirt painting to photography
Evening activities like school discos, fashion shows and quiz nights

There will also be a formal dinner hosted at a University of Cambridge college, exclusively for Young Cambridge Scholars students.

STUDY TOURS

Gain new life experiences

There is no better way to learn about British life and culture than to experience it for yourself. Study tours also play an important role in our learning approach. Students prepare for their study tour in class and have educational tasks to complete during their trip, this is then discussed in lessons afterwards.

They will have three-full day study tours to UK destinations, every two weeks.

CAMBRIDGE

King’s College

Arguably the most famous view of Cambridge, King’s College is the largest and one of most impressive college chapels in the world. Explore its rich history and breathtaking architecture right in the heart of Cambridge and the university.

Don’t forget to watch the punters from the bridge in the college gardens and wave at them as they pass.

LONDON

Science Museum London

The Science Museum is the most visited science and technology museum in Europe. There are over 15,000 objects on display, including world-famous objects such as the Apollo 10 command capsule and Stephenson’s Rocket.

Students can experience what it is like to fly or blast off into space in their stunning 3D and 4D simulators. They can also watch a film on a screen taller than four double-decker buses in the IMAX 3D Cinema.

CAMBRIDGE

Fitzwilliam Museum and city tour

Located in the heart of Cambridge, the Museum is one of the most iconic buildings in the Cambridge cityscape.

The Fitzwilliam Museum is home to a collection of antiquities with galleries covering Ancient Eqypt, Rome and Greece. With over half a million incredible artworks in its collection, it is one of the most impressive regional museums in Europe.