Our Residential Summer Schools

Immerse gives ambitious students aged 13-18 a clear path to academic and professional success through residential summer schools in some of the world’s most renowned university cities and industry hubs. By pairing expert teaching with real-world relevance, we help you gain clarity on your future. Whichever pathway you choose, you’ll learn from expert academics, TED-trained coaches, and industry professionals. You’ll live alongside participants from more than 120 countries and gain experience that strengthens your university applications.
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Throughout your stay, you’ll receive daily support from mentors who live on site and encourage a growth mindset through trial and error. Each pathway builds towards its own outcome, such as a personal project on Academic Insights, practical workplace skills and a clearer career direction on Career Insights, or a professionally recorded TED-style talk at TED Summer School. By living and learning in these prestigious settings, you’ll gain the independence and academic momentum to take on competitive global environments.

Ages: 13-18

Duration: 2 weeks

Format: Residential or commuter

Available in: Eight cities worldwide

When: June, July, and August

97% of participants would recommend Immerse to a peer.

Our courses are accredited by the British Accreditation Council (BAC).

Earn 8 UCAS points or 3 US college credits on our accredited option (14+).

Join a global network of over 20,000 alumni.

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Learn your own way with pathways

Immerse Education helps you turn ambition into knowledge. Our aim is to create an environment that inspires every participant and gives you the skills to make progress on your chosen path. Whatever you’d like to gain from your summer, there’s a pathway for you.

Cambridge London Sydney Toronto Singapore Oxford

13-18 years old

20+ subjects available

Earn UCAS points or college credits

Step into university-level study with Academic Insights, our flagship course for ambitious students. Across Oxford, Cambridge, Toronto, and more, you’ll learn in seminars with an average class size of seven and build the subject knowledge and confidence that strong university applications depend on.

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London New York Tokyo

15-18 years old

10+ subjects available

Earn UCAS points or college credits

Career Insights takes curious students into the industries they want to explore. In London, New York, and Tokyo, you’ll learn from industry professionals, join expert insights sessions, and see your field on industry visits that vary by location.

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Anywhere

13-18 years old

20+ subjects available

Earn UCAS points or college credits

Online Research pairs you 1:1 with an expert tutor, wherever you’re based. You’ll turn a subject you care about into a polished paper, with options to earn 8 UCAS points or 3 US college credits and to submit it to an independent research journal.

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London New York Singapore Sydney Online

15-18 years old

Delivered in partnership with TED, TED Summer School helps you develop an original idea and share it with confidence. With an average class size of seven, coaches trained by the TED team guide your research, writing, and on-stage delivery, ending with your own professionally recorded TED-style talk.

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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.

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Experience university-style living and learning

Watch how our residential summer schools help you gain clarity and the confidence to go further.

Live and learn on prestigious global campuses

Meet like-minded peers and build a global network

Learn from expert tutors and industry professionals

Gain experience that strengthens your applications

Engage in sports, workshops, and excursions

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Where do we offer Summer Schools?

Oxford

Sydney

Cambridge

London

New York

Toronto

Tokyo

Singapore

Our most popular courses

TED Summer School

Immerse yourself in TED Summer School: where students step onto the stage to research, write and deliver their own TED-style talk. Guided by expert speakers and coaches, they leave with the confidence to make any idea impossible to ignore.

15-18

Singapore

2 weeks

Artificial Intelligence

AI Summer School Toronto | Immerse Education

In Toronto, trace how a machine learns, from Python and machine learning to neural networks and generative AI, then design your own AI product.

15-18

Toronto

2 weeks

Artificial Intelligence

AI Career Course London | Immerse Education

In London, explore AI as both a technology and a career, from machine learning and generative AI to automating a workflow and weighing its risks.

15-18

London

2 weeks

Medicine

Study how doctors diagnose and treat disease in Singapore, one of Asia's leading academic hubs, from anatomy and emergency medicine to genetics and medical ethics

16-18

Singapore

2 weeks

Biology

Cells, bodies and ecosystems are studied side by side in Cambridge, as this course covers biological molecules, human physiology, genetics, evolution and ecology.

16-18

Cambridge

2 weeks

Psychology

Why do people think and act as they do? This Singapore course covers perception, memory, personality, social influence and wellbeing, ending with your own study.

16-18

Singapore

2 weeks

Philosophy Politics & Economics

PPE Summer School Cambridge | Immerse Education

Philosophy, politics and economics are taught side by side in Cambridge, from ethics and the social contract to democratic institutions, markets and economic growth.

16-18

Cambridge

2 weeks

Mathematics

In Cambridge, applied mathematics comes to life through probability and statistics, calculus, linear algebra and machine learning, with Python used to model real problems.

16-18

Cambridge

2 weeks

Business Management

How is a business built and run? Explore strategy, marketing, finance and operations in London, then turn an idea of your own into a pitch.

15-18

London

2 weeks

Psychology

Sydney is your base for two weeks of psychology, covering the brain, perception, memory, development and personality, before you run a study of your own.

15-18

Sydney

2 weeks

Engineering

Engineering students in Singapore work through robotics, fluid mechanics, control systems and machine learning, using mathematical models to solve real problems.

16-18

Singapore

2 weeks

Biology

Cells, biological molecules, human physiology, genetics, evolution and ecology all feature on this Oxford course, which explores how living organisms work at every scale.

16-18

Oxford

2 weeks

Psychology

London is the setting for two weeks exploring the mind and behaviour, from perception and memory to child development, personality and the science of wellbeing.

15-18

London

2 weeks

Mathematics

Probability, calculus, linear algebra and machine learning are the tools of applied mathematics. In Oxford, you'll use them to build models in Python.

16-18

Oxford

2 weeks

Business Management

This Toronto course follows a business from first idea to global growth, covering entrepreneurship, pricing, strategy, marketing, leadership and the numbers behind every decision.

15-18

Toronto

2 weeks

Medicine

What does a medical career really involve? In London, compare the routes into medicine, practise patient communication and ethics, and plan your path forward.

15-18

London

2 weeks

Engineering

In Tokyo, explore how engineers shape the future, from autonomous cars and aerospace to computer, electrical and mechanical engineering, and the careers behind each one.

15-18

Tokyo

2 weeks

Business Management

From start-ups to corporations, discover how businesses compete, lead teams, run supply chains and market themselves, then pitch your own concept in New York.

15-18

New York

2 weeks

Business Management

Learn how a business turns an idea into profit, covering pricing, strategy, leadership, marketing and funding, before pitching a start-up of your own in Cambridge.

13-15

Cambridge

2 weeks

Medicine

This Medicine course takes you inside clinical reasoning, covering anatomy, physiology, pharmacology, immunology and ethics, with teaching on a university campus in central London.

15-18

London

2 weeks

TED Summer School

15-18

London

2 weeks

Computer Science

Start with Python and move through algorithms, complexity, game theory and neural networks, building strong computer science foundations during two weeks in Cambridge.

13-15

Cambridge

2 weeks

Banking & Finance

Banking and Finance Career Course London | Immerse Education

Set in London, a global financial centre, this course explains how banking and markets work, from valuation and risk to behavioural finance and FinTech.

15-18

London

2 weeks

Economics

Cambridge is your base for studying how economists think, from markets and trade to development, labour, automation and game theory, and why some nations prosper.

13-15

Cambridge

2 weeks

Business Management

How are businesses started, run and grown? Explore pricing, stakeholders, management, marketing and entrepreneurship, then pitch your own business idea before leaving Oxford.

13-15

Oxford

2 weeks

Film Studies

Film theory, history and criticism come together in London, covering genre, narrative structure, early cinema and screenwriting alongside routes into the industry.

15-18

London

2 weeks

Biotechnology

How are living systems engineered? Explore biochemistry, genetics, CRISPR gene editing and microbial technology in Cambridge, then weigh the ethics that follow.

16-18

Cambridge

2 weeks

Law

Law Summer School Oxford | Immerse Education

Oxford is where you'll discover how law works in practice, from legal reasoning and criminal, tort and contract law to human rights and courtroom advocacy.

13-15

Oxford

2 weeks

Creative Industries

London's creative economy is your classroom as you explore storytelling, culture and trends, intellectual property and how creative work gets commissioned and paid for.

15-18

London

2 weeks

Engineering

Study engineering the way universities teach it, in the heart of London, through robotics, fluid mechanics, control systems, numerical simulation and machine learning.

15-18

London

2 weeks

History

Early modern Europe comes alive through primary sources on this Oxford course, from the Renaissance and Reformation to global encounters and state formation.

16-18

Oxford

2 weeks

Engineering

From the design process and materials to robotics and sustainable engineering, discover what engineers do and which discipline suits you, with industry visits across London.

15-18

London

2 weeks

International Relations

Why do states compete, cooperate or clash? In Oxford, study realism, liberalism and critical theory, then apply them to the Cold War, decolonisation and diplomacy.

16-18

Oxford

2 weeks

Chemistry

University-level chemistry, taught in Oxford, takes you from atomic structure and bonding to organic reaction mechanisms and the role of green chemistry in sustainability.

16-18

Oxford

2 weeks

Engineering

Spend two weeks in Oxford tackling engineering problems through robotics and path planning, numerical simulation, fluid mechanics, control systems and machine learning.

13-15

Oxford

2 weeks

English Literature

Close reading, critical theory and Shakespeare sit at the heart of this Cambridge course, which asks how literature creates meaning and who decides the canon.

16-18

Cambridge

2 weeks

International Relations

International politics looks different from a city as international as Toronto. Examine realism, liberalism and critical theory, then apply them to the Cold War.

15-18

Toronto

2 weeks

Engineering

Engineering in Sydney spans robotics, fluid mechanics, numerical simulation and control systems, as you build mathematical models and test them against real data.

15-18

Sydney

2 weeks

Marketing & Entertainment

Marketing and Entertainment Career Course New York | Immerse Education

How does entertainment find its audience? In New York, study consumer behaviour, branding, influencer strategy and PR, plus the analytics that prove a campaign worked.

15-18

New York

2 weeks

Medicine

What does it take to diagnose disease? This course in Sydney covers the body's major systems, clinical reasoning, emergency medicine, imaging and medical ethics.

15-18

Sydney

2 weeks

Medicine

This Tokyo course follows the journey into medicine, from choosing between clinical and academic careers to anatomy, patient communication, surgical techniques and medical ethics.

15-18

Tokyo

2 weeks

Medicine

Discover how doctors diagnose and treat disease, covering anatomy, physiology, immunology, genetics, emergency medicine and ethics, over two weeks of study in Cambridge.

13-15

Cambridge

2 weeks

Business Management

Tokyo, where tradition and innovation sit side by side, is the setting for learning how businesses innovate, build reputations, read their accounts and act responsibly.

15-18

Tokyo

2 weeks

Artificial Intelligence

AI Summer School Oxford | Immerse Education

How does a machine learn? In Oxford, you'll move from Python and machine learning through neural networks and generative AI to the ethics behind it.

16-18

Oxford

2 weeks

TED Summer School

15-18

New York

2 weeks

International Relations

Why do nations go to war, trade or build alliances? Examine the major theories of international politics in Cambridge, from realism and liberalism to constructivism.

13-15

Cambridge

2 weeks

Economics

How do markets, trade and institutions decide which countries prosper? Explore the core ideas of economics, from development to game theory, in Singapore.

16-18

Singapore

2 weeks

Law

Law Summer School Cambridge | Immerse Education

How do courts decide what the law means? Study legal reasoning, criminal, tort and contract law, and human rights, then argue cases in Cambridge.

16-18

Cambridge

2 weeks

Physics

Focused on the physics of fluids, this course links molecular motion to pressure, viscosity and flow, with Oxford as your base for simulation work.

16-18

Oxford

2 weeks

Criminology

What counts as a crime, and what is prison for? Our Oxford-based Criminology course examines justice through research methods, the courts and sentencing.

16-18

Oxford

2 weeks

Psychology

What shapes the way we think, feel and behave? Explore the brain, memory, personality and social influence, then run your own study in Oxford.

16-18

Oxford

2 weeks

Chemistry

Studied at university level in Cambridge, chemistry moves from atomic orbitals and bonding to organic reaction mechanisms and the principles of green chemistry.

16-18

Cambridge

2 weeks

Veterinary Studies

Spend a Sydney winter studying animal science, from evolution and companion animals to livestock, aquaculture, wildlife conservation and the diseases shared between animals and people.

15-18

Sydney

2 weeks

Film & Animation

Film and Animation Career Course Tokyo | Immerse Education

Learn how films and animation are made in Tokyo, from directing and cinematography to storyboarding, editing, sound design and the frame-by-frame craft of stop motion.

15-18

Tokyo

2 weeks

Engineering

From robotics and fluid mechanics to control systems and microchip design, engineering in Cambridge means modelling real systems and explaining your reasoning clearly.

13-15

Cambridge

2 weeks

Creative Writing

Let Oxford's streets and spaces feed your writing as you develop voice, character, structure and poetry, then revise your drafts into a finished portfolio.

13-15

Oxford

2 weeks

Psychology

Studying psychology in Toronto, one of the world's most diverse cities, you'll explore the brain, perception, memory, personality and social behaviour before running a study.

15-18

Toronto

2 weeks

Artificial Intelligence

AI Summer School Singapore | Immerse Education

Singapore, a global innovation centre, is the setting for exploring how AI learns from data, covering core algorithms, neural networks and AI safety.

16-18

Singapore

2 weeks

Medicine

Studied beside Toronto's Discovery District, this Medicine course follows how doctors diagnose and treat disease, from anatomy and physiology to emergency care and medical ethics.

15-18

Toronto

2 weeks

Economics

Why do some economies grow while others stall? Study markets, trade, development, the labour market and game theory with two weeks of teaching in London.

15-18

London

2 weeks

Physics

What makes a fluid flow? This course builds up from atoms, energy and entropy to viscosity and diffusion, testing the theory through simulations in Cambridge.

13-15

Cambridge

2 weeks

Architecture

Cambridge sets the scene as you learn to read a building like an architect, covering design fundamentals, technical drawing, architectural history and adaptive reuse.

13-15

Cambridge

2 weeks

Philosophy Politics & Economics

PPE Summer School Oxford | Immerse Education

PPE in Oxford brings philosophy, politics and economics together, covering moral and political theory, democracy and voting, and the foundations of economics.

16-18

Oxford

2 weeks

Psychology

Psychology in Cambridge explores the science of mind and behaviour, from how the brain perceives and remembers to what shapes personality, conformity and wellbeing.

13-15

Cambridge

2 weeks

Banking & Finance

Banking and Finance Career Course New York | Immerse Education

New York is home to Wall Street. Study how banks work, how markets set prices and why investors make mistakes, from company valuation to FinTech.

15-18

New York

2 weeks

Mathematics

Applied mathematics meets the real world in London, as you work through probability, calculus, linear algebra and machine learning, modelling problems in Python.

15-18

London

2 weeks

Business Management

From a founder's first idea to international growth, this Sydney course covers business models, strategy, marketing, management and why start-ups succeed or fail.

15-18

Sydney

2 weeks

Economics

Markets, trade, development, automation and game theory: learn how economists make sense of the world and why economies diverge, with Oxford as your classroom.

13-15

Oxford

2 weeks

Law

Law Career Course London | Immerse Education

Solicitor or barrister? This London course explores what lawyers do day to day, how each route works, and the legal careers beyond the firm.

15-18

London

2 weeks

Natural Sciences

Five sciences, one course, one fortnight in Cambridge: evolution, cell biology, rocks and fossils, chemical reactions, and how your brain processes what you sense.

13-15

Cambridge

2 weeks

Medicine

From anatomy and immunology to emergency medicine and ethics, discover how doctors investigate and diagnose disease, studying alongside other aspiring doctors in Oxford.

13-15

Oxford

2 weeks

Computer Science

Built for younger students, this course covers Python programming, algorithms, game theory and machine learning, laying strong computer science foundations during your time in Oxford.

13-15

Oxford

2 weeks

Engineering

How do engineers turn maths into machines? In Toronto, work through robotics, fluid mechanics, control systems and numerical simulation, testing each model against real data.

15-18

Toronto

2 weeks

Medicine

New York is the backdrop for exploring a medical career, from clinical and academic routes to anatomy, medical ethics and the technology changing healthcare.

15-18

New York

2 weeks

Fashion & Design

Fashion and Design Career Course New York | Immerse Education

This New York course approaches fashion through sustainability and labour rights, covering supply chains, product development, brand storytelling, pricing, circular design and retail.

15-18

New York

2 weeks

Business Management

Learn how businesses are founded, managed and grown in a modern campus-style environment in Singapore, covering strategy, marketing, leadership, funding and start-ups.

16-18

Singapore

2 weeks

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Learn from dedicated mentors who are current or former students at top universities. Their personalized and tailored guidance will give you the valuable insight and support needed to thrive academically

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What do our alumni have to say?

Our previous participants have some truly inspiring stories to tell.

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The most beneficial part was developing confidence in expressing my ideas in an academic environment. The programme helped me improve my critical thinking, communication skills, and understanding of Economics. It also gave me a clearer vision of what studying at university abroad could be like.

Rehan M

Economics, Academic Insights, Oxford

I'm completely satisfied with the programme! Everything was very well organised. Any questions or issues were dealt with quickly, and my mentor was absolutely wonderful.

Veronika T

Architecture, Academic Insights, Cambridge

In 3 days, I've learned many things that will help me in university. I can create a bibliography and correctly quote and paraphrase any sources. I truly recommend this program for the useful knowledge I gained.

Camille B

Online Research

I found the Oxbridge Research Programme classes very interactive. I was able to work one on one with my tutor, which meant that I could ask the questions which I found most important, and allowed me to go more in-depth into what I was most interested in. My tutor had economics experience from university, which meant that I was able to experience what studying economics at university would be like. I found it was very personal to me because it allowed me to go into my own interests rather than taking a course that would cover a whole variety of economics.

Shreya G

Economics, Online Research

What I found most beneficial was how much I learned about the business world in such a short time. The mix of theory and real-life experience through industry visits really helped me understand how things work beyond the classroom. I also improved my communication and teamwork skills, and I feel more confident speaking in English. On top of that, meeting people from different backgrounds and working together gave me a more global perspective, which I know will be very useful in the future.

María L

Business Management, Career Insights, New York

It was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, and I wanted to make the most of it. It really was a key stepping stone for me to see what engineering could really look like.

Amberleigh C

Engineering, Career Insights, Tokyo

The programme strengthened both my academic knowledge and my confidence. It confirmed that medicine is the path I want to pursue while also helping me develop skills such as critical thinking, communication, and collaboration. Hearing different perspectives from students around the world broadened my understanding of healthcare and showed me how medicine is approached in different countries. I left feeling more motivated, more confident, and with a clearer vision of my future goals.

Yue Y

Medicine, Academic Insights, Oxford

The most beneficial part was developing my independent research and critical thinking skills. Through working on my personal project, I learned how to structure a coherent research question, find reliable economic data, and build a clear, evidence-based argument. The one-on-one guidance from my tutor helped me realise that economics is not just about memorising formulas: it's a powerful tool for understanding the real world. These experiences have fully prepared me for university-level economics study.

Yuxuan M

Economics, Academic Insights, Cambridge

TED summer programme is one of a kind. Many people take for granted their ability to communicate but the truth is that if we all were good communicators, wars wouldn't even exist. So, from my perspective, proper public speaking skills are fundamental for life and that is why I came here.

Maryejli M

TED Summer School, London

My time in Sydney with Immerse has honestly been one of the best things I have ever done. I learnt so much from all the inspirational tutors who have motivated me to challenge myself academically. This experience has allowed me to develop so many amazing new friendships from all over the world. Each and every moment at immerse was engaging, fun and insightful.

Natalie F

Academic Insights Sydney

The Immerse Education programme is a useful experience for both learning and personal career. I learned a lot, met new people, understood new concepts and most importantly I enjoyed it one hundred percent. You get an overview of many topics and realise the world behind what you don’t know about. In my opinion, this was the best choice I could ever make at this age.

Anna K

Current undergraduate at Imperial College London

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I would absolutely recommend Immerse Education to other parents, especially those with children Quan’s age. It’s such a valuable experience, and the international environment adds another layer of richness. I haven’t found many other programmes with this level of diversity and cultural exchange.

Thu

Parent of Academic Insights student in Cambridge

It’s been a great experience for my daughter. Besides the academics, it’s encouraged her to be more independent. She’s had to navigate a new environment, meet people from all over the world, and manage without us right there. She did really well and didn’t need to text us constantly, which showed she was adjusting.

Alexander

Parent of Academic Insights student in Cambridge

It’s been great having university students and graduates as mentors. It’s given my daughter insights directly from people studying or teaching at Cambridge, rather than just remote instructors. This has been invaluable for her, and we can tell she’s been inspired by them. When we speak with her, we hear how much more confident and at ease she’s become.

Jie

Parent of Academic Insights student in Cambridge

Summer Schools FAQs

What are the benefits of a summer school?

Summer schools can be incredibly worthwhile for high school students. They offer a chance to explore new subjects, enhance college applications, improve interpersonal skills, and gain valuable experiences that can shape their future academic and career paths. Summer schools are beneficial because they allow students to expand their knowledge, develop critical thinking skills, build confidence, and make new friends in a diverse and stimulating environment.

What is a summer school?

Immerse Education’s summer schools give students the chance to take academic or career-focused courses in a university setting, join extracurricular activities and develop skills that support their academic and personal growth.

Who are Immerse Education's summer schools for?

Immerse Education’s summer schools are designed for high school students. They give pre-university students the chance to experience university-style learning through Academic Insights, explore careers through Career Insights, or develop their public speaking at TED Summer School.

In which locations are Immerse summer schools available?

Immerse Education runs summer schools around the world. In the UK, you can study in Oxford, Cambridge and London, and further afield in New York, Singapore, Sydney, Tokyo and Toronto. Our summer schools let students explore different cultures and academic environments while gaining international experience.

Does Immerse Education's summer school offer scholarships?

Immerse Education offers scholarships through our competitions, including the Essay Competition, TED Summer School Competition, Future Innovators Scholarship and Blog Competition. Each competition is free to enter, with 100% scholarships and partial scholarships of 15-50% awarded to high-scoring entrants. Read more about our competitions. Students can also apply for a bursary here.

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