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Can I attend if English is not my first language?

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...

Christian

What level of English is required?

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...

Christian

Do you formally assess or grade the academic courses?

Although we do not award credits or formal qualifications for our courses, for all subjects, you will receive a Reach Cambridge certificate at the end of the program. This contains an overview of the course and some suggested further reading so the learning journey can extend beyond the summer. This may or may not be…

Jenny

If I choose the same subject across two combined programs, will the material covered be repeated?

Although a small amount of material may appear across programs, syllabi for the same subjects in each program are significantly different. If you decide to study one subject throughout your time with us, you will be learning about something new every day.

Christian

Can I choose different subjects?

Students who join us for two weeks in the summer can choose one subject to study in-depth. For those students joining us for four or six weeks, they have the option to choose two or three subject courses (each 2 weeks duration) or the same subject for four weeks.

Jenny

How much time is spent working? Is there much homework?

While the structure of the subject courses depends on the program, in every program we maintain a good balance between work and play, activities run every day of the week, alongside excursions away from campus. We have designed the courses to allow plenty of time for class discussion and interaction. Homework is kept to a…

Jenny

Can I get credit if I am not taking one of the Reach credit programs?

Jenny

What is the average class size?

Class sizes vary according to subject but are generally kept small, to encourage curiosity and participation, while also ensuring that students are able to develop strong friendships with their peers and participate actively in group discussions.

Jenny

Which Reach Cambridge academic course should I choose?

In all of our programs, students choose an academic course to study in the mornings. All of the programs include the main features at the heart of a Reach Cambridge program: academic sessions with researchers, fellows and lecturers from Cambridge and other prestigious universities, pre-college preparation, lectures, workshops, activities and excursions. So the good news…