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The Career Insights programme has been great. I’ve been interacting with so many different people from different cultures and different countries, and it’s been fun to learn new things about business management that I didn’t know earlier. Throughout the programme, I’ve noticed myself developing and changing into a more confident individual who has more clarity of his future. It gives you more clarity on how to present projects in front of educators, and it gives you an edge over the rest.
Our London Summer School
The Immerse London Summer School: Where Ideas Have Impact
If you’re thinking seriously about your future direction, the London summer school at University College London (UCL) offers the ideal place to begin. Designed for ambitious students aged 15–18, this Immerse Education programme combines career-focused learning with the experience of living and studying in central London. Our summer course in London gives students the opportunity to explore subjects ranging from science and technology to business and the arts, while enjoying the pace and atmosphere of summer in one of the world’s most influential global cities.
Learn your own way in London
Our programmes ignite a life-long passion for learning and empower you with essential skills for further studies and future careers.
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Learn at university level with expert tutors who push your thinking further.
13-18 years old
Step inside real industries and see where your subject can take you.
Creative Industries
Business Management
Engineering
Law
Medicine
Media and Journalism
Banking and Finance
Software Development and Gaming
Fine and Digital Art
Architecture and Design
Film Studies
15-18 years old
Find your voice through public speaking, communication and leadership with TED.
Build confidence, develop your ideas, and turn them into a TED-style talk.
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Develop an original idea through guided reflection and research
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Learn how to communicate ideas with clarity and confidence
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Practise public speaking skills in a supportive, small-group setting
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Deliver and record your own TED-style talk as a lasting portfolio piece
14-18 years old
Where you will be staying
Live and study on UCL’s central London campus
Participants in our London programmes live in University College London accommodation across Bloomsbury and neighbouring Fitzrovia, including John Adams Hall and Astor College. Just a short walk from world-famous landmarks such as the British Museum, the British Library, and Russell Square, these residences offer an authentic taste of city-based student life. Accommodation, meals, and extracurricular activities are all included in the programme, providing a safe, comfortable, and enriching environment. Students live and learn in modern facilities with easy access to the academic venues and cultural highlights that London is known for. Male and female students are housed separately, and all buildings are equipped with Wi-Fi.
UCL, Gower St, London WC1E 6BT, United Kingdom
Location highlights and facilities
Astor College is one of the two accommodation locations for our London Summer School. Situated in the heart of Bloomsbury, this purpose-built student residence is practical, central, and perfectly placed for students who want to experience what studying in the capital really feels like.
Astor College, London
Location highlights and facilities
John Adams Hall is UCL's purpose-built student residence on Endsleigh Gardens, right across the road from UCL's main campus.
John Adams Hall, London
Career Insights: London is your classroom
Step inside the world’s most time-honoured institutions. From the legal majesty of the Royal Courts of Justice to the centuries-old heritage of the Royal College of Surgeons, students explore iconic landmarks that have shaped global industry for over 150 years.
- Royal Courts of Justice
- Chelsea Football Ground
- Royal College of Surgeons
- The Guardian
Royal Courts of Justice
A landmark on the Strand since 1882, the Royal Courts of Justice has played a defining role in London’s legal history. Students visit this historic seat of the High Court and Court of Appeal.
Chelsea Football Ground
A London sporting landmark since 1877, Chelsea Football Ground has shaped the city’s identity for about 149 years. Students explore football as a commercial enterprise through merchandising, finance, staffing, tourism and wider business operations.
Royal College of Surgeons
The Royal College of Surgeons offers students a rare chance to practise surgical skills, speak with a medical professional, and explore the Hunterian Museum’s fascinating collections dating back to the 18th century.
The Guardian
Part of London’s media landscape since 1821, The Guardian gives students the chance to research, pitch and write an opinion article, offering first-hand insight into professional journalism in one of the city’s leading newsrooms.
Royal Courts of Justice
Chelsea Football Ground
Royal College of Surgeons
The Guardian
Academic Insights: Learn like an undergraduate
Students on our Academic Insights programmes in London will study in university classrooms with expert tutors.
- Small-group learning
- A taste of undergraduate study
- Academic role models
- Portolio-worthy projects
Small-group learning
Students at our London summer school learn in seminar-style groups reflective of London’s research-led university environment, combining academic discussion with exposure to contemporary global thinking. Small-group learning introduces the expectations of undergraduate study – from guided reading and seminar discussion to independent analysis.
A taste of undergraduate study
Students explore the key disciplinary frameworks introduced in the first year of university study. Whether examining economic systems, interpreting legal structures, analysing medical science, or investigating psychological theory, the focus is on understanding how foundational concepts inform real-world application.
Academic role models
Our London summer school tutors bring university-level teaching experience to design a curriculum that goes beyond the syllabus through applied discussion, critical debate, and engagement with the city’s legal, financial, and cultural institutions. Alongside them, dedicated undergraduate mentors provide guidance, encouragement, and day-to-day support in the heart of the capital.
Portolio-worthy projects
Each student completes a substantial academic Personal Project. Whether designing a marketing strategy, producing a film critique, constructing a public policy proposal, or building a data-driven business model, the result is work that demonstrates intellectual depth, independent thinking, and academic maturity.
Small-group learning
A taste of undergraduate study
Academic role models
Portolio-worthy projects
How to join the London summer school
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Check your eligibility
Ensure you meet the age, academic, and English proficiency requirements for your desired course.
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Application process
Follow our easy online application process and take the first step toward an unforgettable experience.
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Secure your spot
Pay the programme deposit to secure your place. We encourage early enrolment as places are limited and in high demand.
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Receive hands-on guidance
Our team will then guide you through every step leading up to your programme’s start date, including any required documentation and full payment.
What makes our London summer school stand out?
What makes our London summer school stand out?
Immerse Education’s London summer programme places you at the heart of the action. Based at University College London (UCL), students live and study in central London, experiencing the independence and pace of campus life in one of the world’s most influential cities. Designed for ambitious students aged 15–18, the programme allows you to choose between two distinct pathways: Career Insights, for those eager to explore professional environments, or the TED Summer School, for students ready to develop their voice and communicate ideas with clarity and purpose.
Our summer course in London is structured around small-group learning, practical workshops, and immersive experiences that reflect the city itself. Whether you’re visiting a world-famous start-up or perfecting a persuasive speech with friends, London becomes part of the learning experience – a city shaped by ideas, influence, and opportunity.
Students are supported throughout by dedicated mentors, current or recent university students who live on campus and guide daily life, helping participants settle in and build independence. Accommodation within UCL’s central London residences places students at the heart of the city’s academic quarter, providing both immersion and reassurance. With small cohort sizes, personalised feedback, and a carefully structured experiential learning framework, the London Summer School ensures that whichever pathway you choose, you leave with greater confidence, practical skills, and tangible work to support your next steps.
Discover the academic path that fits you
- Take the quiz to uncover your learning persona and what makes you tick.
- Get a personalised report packed with insights, study tips, and recommended next steps.
- See how your strengths align with summer experiences designed just for you.
Discover the academic path that fits you
Available programmes in London
What do our alumni have to say?
Immerse Education students from previous years share powerful testimonies of how their programmes changed their lives and inspired their careers.
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Our tutor was amazing. He knew the answer to every question that you could think of about engineering, knew about everyone’s specialist subjects and was happy to discuss opportunities in each field with us. My favourite aspect of the programme would be going on Industry trips such as the tour of the London Underground, and how engineering plays such a vital role. It’s so much easier to learn and focus when there’s something that’s always keeping your attention rather than just having to focus only on lectures and classroom learning.
The Career Insights programme has been really, for lack of a better word, ‘immersive’ into what the experience of living in London for university would really be like – having that chance to connect with different people and comparing our own experiences, discussing what we’ve learned and meshing all our knowledge to come up with big collective ideas to share with the group in class. The programme has given me a lot of clarity on what a career or even a university education in medicine really looks like.
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- Receive tailored advice to match your child’s interests and goals
- Gain insights from our experienced programme consultants
- Get answers in real-time, making your decision-making process smoother and more informed
Exciting activities in London
Explore iconic landmarks
Relax in Historic Neighbourhoods
Southbank Museums & River Cruise
Experience West End Theatre
Learn in a global city
- Explore iconic landmarks
- Relax in Historic Neighbourhoods
- Southbank Museums & River Cruise
- Experience West End Theatre
- Learn in a global city
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