16-18 years old

In-Person Programmes
Experience life in the world’s best universities. Designed for ambitious 16-18 year olds from around the world preparing for university level study.

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16-18 years old

Available Subjects

Architecture
Artificial Intelligence
Biology
Biotechnology
Business Management
Chemistry
Computer Science
Creative Writing
Criminology
Economics
Engineering
English Literature
Fine & Digital Art
History
International Relations
Law
Mathematics
Medicine
Nanotechnology
Philosophy Politics & Economics
Physics
Psychology
Software Development & Gaming

Available programmes in Cambridge

Academic Insights
Chemistry
Chemistry Summer School Cambridge | Immerse Education
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
Academic Insights
Biotechnology
Biotechnology Summer School Cambridge | Immerse Education
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
Academic Insights
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
Academic Insights
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
Academic Insights
Biology
Biology Summer School Cambridge | Immerse Education
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
Academic Insights
Mathematics
Mathematics Summer School Cambridge | Immerse Education
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
Academic Insights
English Literature
English Literature Summer School Cambridge | Immerse Education
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

Available programmes in Oxford

Academic Insights
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
Academic Insights
History
History Summer School Oxford | Immerse Education
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
Academic Insights
Biology
Biology Summer School Oxford | Immerse Education
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
Academic Insights
Psychology
Psychology Summer School Oxford | Immerse Education
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
Academic Insights
Mathematics
Mathematics Summer School Oxford | Immerse Education
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
Academic Insights
International Relations
International Relations Summer School Oxford | Immerse Education
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
Academic Insights
Criminology
Criminology Summer School Oxford | Immerse Education
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
Academic Insights
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
Academic Insights
Physics
Physics Summer School Oxford | Immerse Education
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
Academic Insights
Chemistry
Chemistry Summer School Oxford | Immerse Education
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

Available programmes in Singapore

Academic Insights
Psychology
Psychology Summer School Singapore | Immerse Education
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
Academic Insights
Medicine
Medicine Summer School Singapore | Immerse Education
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
Academic Insights
Economics
Economics Summer School Singapore | Immerse Education
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
Academic Insights
Engineering
Engineering Summer School Singapore | Immerse Education
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
Academic Insights
Business Management
Business Management Summer School Singapore | Immerse Education
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

Available programmes in Sydney

What do our alumni have to say?

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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
Immerse Education offers transformative educational experiences to ambitious students worldwide, but now I know that the impact of your programmes extends far beyond academic achievements.
Ana Caroline P.
Subject Teacher, Colégio Nossa Senhora Medianeira
The ability of Immerse Education to effectively build a community with a diverse group of educators with global perspectives, creating a safe space to collaborate and learn was priceless. It was a privilege to be included.
Theresa St. Laurent
Director of School Counselling, Notre Dame Preparatory School
For an educator to spend a week in Cambridge living the college life is already an invaluable experience per se. But to build a community with colleagues from different parts of the world and share similar problems and achievements is uplifting and reassuring.
Dr. Vladislava Reznyk
University Advisor, Akademeia High School, Warsaw
The ability of Immerse to effectively build a community with a diverse group of educators with global perspectives, creating a safe place to collaborate and learn was priceless. It was a privilege to be included.
Theresa St. Laurent
Director of School Counselling, Notre Dame Preparatory School
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
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

About Academic Insights

Our ‘flagship’ summer programme. Academic Insights provides ambitious high-school students from around the world with an unrivalled experience studying undergraduate-level subjects at Oxford and Cambridge, London University colleges.

All classes are taught by expert academics from world-leading universities, such as Oxford, Cambridge and Harvard. Each subject follows a specifically-designed summer school syllabus, that combines theoretical knowledge with practical application. This ensures all students receive a well-rounded and challenging programme which develops them for future success.

For more information, please visit the Academic Insights page.

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About Career Insights

How do ambitious young people can explore and prepare for their career path without starting university?

The Career Insights programme focuses on hands-on experience guided by experts leaders in each of the subjects. This help students to develop well-rounded skills whilst looking at potential careers available to them. Students can choose a two-week course between the subject areas, combining practical workshops, industry visits, networking activities and more.

For more information, please visit the Career Insights page.

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