Reach cambridge

Academic excellence is at the heart of our programs. Students are able to choose from a wide range of subjects to prepare for their future. Our courses, certified by the British Accreditation Council, provide students with an opportunity to gain valuable experience ahead of applying to university. Taught by expert academics, practising professionals and inspirational teachers, our courses are stimulating, challenging and unique, exposing students to the latest innovation and research. At the end of their course, students receive a certificate of completion.

Excursions & Activities

Just as we at Reach believe in academic excellence, we believe in the power of weekends and cultural enrichment too. Throughout the summer students have the opportunity to discover parts of the UK outside Cambridge through fully guided trips to London, Stratford-Upon-Avon, Ely, and more. Each trip is organised around inspiring cultural activities – like walking tours of some of London’s most historic districts, taking in a play, or visiting one of the UK’s most impressive medieval castles.

International Experience

Welcoming students from upwards of 50 different countries and every continent except Antarctica each summer, we at Reach pride ourselves on bringing a bit of the world together to learn and grow each summer. Through classes, workshops, and plenty of outside classroom activities, students have the opportunity to meet new people, learn about new languages and places, make friends, share their passions, and sometimes even put together an international act for our talent show!

The Perfect Balance

Part of the Reach experience is growing in independence and preparing for some of the non-academic milestones of university life—like making new friends, learning to manage your own time, and discovering what kind of adult you want to be. After more than fifteen years, we pride ourselves on providing that perfect balance between independence and support and in facilitating an experience in which students learn to trust one another and also themselves.

Inspiring Surroundings

As one of the oldest university cities in the world, Cambridge has been home to some of the most incredible minds of Western history and serves as the perfect backdrop for students hoping to join their ranks. Set against the beautiful river Cam, plenty of green spaces, and some of the most incredible architecture from the 13th century to the present, there’s something here to inspire every personality and every passion.

What’s Included?

At Reach Cambridge, we provide the full package. We aim to make things as easy as possible for our families when planning their experience with us.

The summer program cost includes:

• University college accommodation in central Cambridge
• 24 hour onsite supervision
• 20 hours academic tuition per week
• Guest Lectures by leading academics on global themes & University Life
• Practical workshops (including leadership, interview skills and public speaking)
• Two meals a day*
• Fun, inclusive & exciting activities and events every afternoon and evening
• Coach excursions to exciting cultural highlights in the UK (2 excursions for each 2-week period)
• End of Program Graduation Celebration
• Course Certificate
• Course Report including a suggested academic reading list for the future
• End of program photo or postcard (designed by students on the program)
• Optional supervised airport transfers to and from London Gatwick & Heathrow to Cambridge (See our travel tab for more info)

For peace of mind:

• 24 hour onsite supervision
• Dedicated welfare staff
• Students accommodated in small corridor groups
• Reach Cambridge dedicated program office
• Daily program blog for all friends, family and students

*only breakfast on excursion days

Entry Requirements

All Reach Cambridge programs are open to students aged between 14-18 years old from all over the world.

We will ask each student to write a personal statement to better understand (a) their motivation and objectives in attending the program and (b) their academic background and aspirations for the future. This will help ensure our course teachers can tailor the academic experience appropriately. If we feel it is necessary, we may also ask for a copy of a student’s latest school transcript.

All courses are taught in English. In order to get the most out of the learning experience, students are advised to have a level of English conducive to understanding sophisticated academic language and to converse with other students and staff in English at all times. We do offer an English Language & Leadership course during our summer programs if you, or we, feel that this is more appropriate. A student’s personal statement will help indicate their level of English and students taking our English Language course will be given a level test prior to the summer.