3 · The summer programme
Three courses, one rhythm
Academic Pathway (Singapore, Sydney, Toronto): undergraduate-level study in small seminars, 1:1 tutorials and a personal project.
Career Pathway (New York, Tokyo): industry experts, career skills sessions and visits – past examples include the New York Institute of Finance, the Tokyo Stock Exchange and an anime studio.
TED Summer School (New York, Singapore, Sydney): public speaking and storytelling, ending in a professionally recorded TED-style talk.
Timetable: how a fortnight works
Each course follows the same two-week rhythm: arrivals on Sunday, lessons and visits on weekdays, a full-day city excursion on the first Saturday, and graduation on the final Friday. See our Future Pathways Cambridge page for a full example fortnight. Curfew 10pm.
| Time | Sunday | Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morning | Arrivals | Lessons Seminars, theory or talk workshops | Full-day city excursion | ||||
| Afternoon | Campus tour | Practicals, industry visits, tutorials or coaching | |||||
| Evening | Welcome talk and ice-breakers | Mentor-led activities: quiz night, scavenger hunt, Dragons’ Den, movie night | |||||
Care and supervision
Book your place for summer 2027
Places are limited, and popular subjects fill early. A £2,000 deposit secures a place. Complete the booking form, or send us an enquiry and we’ll help you choose the right course, subject and dates. You can also email info@summerschool-uk.com.
New to booking? Read the course booking procedure. The programme is run by an independent provider and is not affiliated with or endorsed by the universities named on this page.
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Future Pathways Worldwide
Two-week academic, career and TED courses for ages 15–18 at leading universities in New York, Tokyo, Singapore, Sydney and Toronto.
Book a place1 · Dates and fees
Summer 2027 dates and fees
| City | Where you learn | Course | Ages | 2027 dates | Residential | Commuter |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York | Barnard College, Columbia University | Career Pathway | 15–18 | 27 Jun – 10 Jul · 11 – 24 Jul | £7,495 | £3,745 |
| New York | Barnard College, Columbia University | TED Summer School | 15–18 | 27 Jun – 10 Jul · 11 – 24 Jul | £7,495 | £5,995 |
| Tokyo | University of Tokyo and Waseda University | Career Pathway | 15–18 | 4 – 17 Jul · 18 – 31 Jul | £7,495 | £3,745 |
| Singapore | University campus | Academic Pathway | 16–18 | 27 Jun – 10 Jul · 11 – 24 Jul | £7,495 | £5,995 |
| Singapore | TED Summer School | 15–18 | 27 Jun – 10 Jul · 11 – 24 Jul | £7,495 | £5,995 | |
| Sydney | University of Sydney | Academic Pathway | 15–18 | 11 – 24 Jul | £6,495 | £4,995 |
| Sydney | TED Summer School | 15–18 | 11 – 24 Jul | £7,495 | £5,995 | |
| Toronto | University of Toronto | Academic Pathway | 15–18 | 4 – 17 Jul | £5,995 | £4,495 |
Fees are per student for 2 weeks and include accommodation, meals, tuition, activities and excursions (residential). Flights are not included; airport transfers are arranged once flights are booked, with prices varying by city. Optional extras: accredited qualification £745 (ages 14+), Signature package £245, private en-suite £995, insurance £115.
2 · The cities
Study at leading universities around the world
The programme runs two-week courses at some of the world’s best-known universities, so students can pair serious study with a new city and culture. All teaching is in English.
