What are ‘Tasters’?

Reach Cambridge Taster courses are designed to supplement and augment your education during your time with us in Cambridge. Taster courses allow you to try a ‘taste’ of another academic subject that will sit alongside your main academic course. We also have tasters that can broaden and hone your leadership or project management skills by joining our Community Outreach or Young Leaders Taster courses. Whatever you’re craving, Reach Cambridge Taster courses can offer you an enriching addition to your Reach experience!

Pre-Hospital & Emergency Medicine (please note no students were harmed in the making of this Taster Course!!)

When will Tasters be held?

Taster courses are held during all Summer programs. Taster courses consist of five hours of classes spread across weekday afternoons (after subject classes in the mornings). This means you can maximise your learning potential while still being able to enjoy the excursions, activities and other non-academic sides of the Reach Cambridge experience. Please note, each taster course involves missing two afternoons of activities and free time.

All our courses feature hands-on learning, from Robotics to Architecture and everything in between

How much does a Taster course cost?

Our Taster courses cost £495 (or choose 2 for £895). This covers five hours of teaching, plus excursions outside of the classroom (where relevant) and any materials you may need.

Why should I do a Taster? Do I have to?

There is absolutely no obligation to add a Taster course onto your Reach Cambridge application. However, we would recommend doing at least one to make the most of the amazing teaching available through the Reach Cambridge program. Taster courses will also give you chance to interact with the city of Cambridge in a different way, as well as the opportunity to meet even more likeminded students from all over the world.

In addition, all courses will culminate in a certificate of participation, and some may constitute the basis of experience to put on your CV or resumé, to show that you have demonstrated an interest in your Taster subject and have started to pursue it with greater determination. For example, at the end of the Community Outreach course, you will be able to mention to schools and potential employers that you completed five hours of community outreach in the summer of your own volition. This is also great if you are passionate about something which your current school cannot offer. For example, if you dream of becoming a leading Robotics engineer but your school offers nothing of the kind, by taking Introduction to Robotics, you will be able to show you are committed to learning about this subject and have made steps to take this curiosity to the next level.

Extra-curricular courses show potential future employers and higher education that you have tenacity, curiosity and are unafraid to try new things; that you are committed to self-improvement and broadening your knowledge and skillset. Who doesn’t want to give that impression?!

Plus – they’re all guaranteed to be lots of fun!

Can I do more than one Taster?

Yes you can! Add up to one taster per week of the summer program… that means up to four taster courses if you’re doing a four-week course (i.e. 20 hours of extra knowledge – a full day’s worth!) and six taster courses if you’re taking a six-week course. You can choose a different taster every week to make the most of your time at Reach and explore all of the areas that you are interested in. Please note, each taster course involves missing two afternoons of activities and free time.

Music composition is more fun with friends!

Can I do Tasters instead of Courses?

Tasters are designed to be added on to your Reach Cambridge application, meaning that you must choose at least one subject to study as your ‘Major’, as it were. These will make up your morning classes. Reach Cambridge offers a wide variety of subjects, and you can choose a Taster which complements your main course or which goes in a completely different direction – the choice is yours!

How do I add a Taster course to my Reach Cambridge application?

You can add a Taster course on at the initial stage of submitting an application. If you’ve already submitted an application, simply email info@reachcambridge.com and we can make the necessary changes to your online account.

What courses are available?

Community Outreach

Join Reach Cambridge’s Community Outreach taster course to explore how you can make a meaningful impact on society. By examining real-world examples of successful outreach and development initiatives, you will learn how to create your own plan to uplift and improve the community around you. Through this exciting taster, you will learn valuable skills in teamwork and project management and leave with the tools to inspire positive change in your community.