Oxbridge Academic Programs - The Cambridge Prep Experience (Grades 8-9)

  England

• Cambridge: 
Cambridge

Duration of Program: 2-4 weeks
Dates: July 4 - 30, 2009

Description: A residential academic program for students in grades 8-9 held at Peterhouse, Cambridge University, England. A wide range of courses covering humanities, sciences, social sciences, and creative arts is offered, including Philosophy, Astronomy and Speech and Debate.

Highlights: Imagine living in beautiful surroundings, amidst the gothic grandeur of Peterhouse's historic architecture and next to the classical splendor of the Fitzwilliam Museum. Imagine exploring such fascinating subjects as Creative Writing, Mathematics in Nature, or Studio Art while making new friends from all over the United States, as well as from many other countries. This is an experience that will remain part of who you are long after you've returned home.

The faculty who will teach you are experts in their fields and will challenge you in ways that are not possible in your school back home. Whether it's a class activity, a tour around town, or a field trip, everything you do will be engaging and exciting: a learning experience that will truly change the way you see the world.

Designed to complement students' class work, the activities, sports, and cultural enrichment program ensures that whenever students are not in the classroom they have a range of opportunities available. The Activities Directors organize a full daily program of elective social events and sports. These typically include punting on the River Cam, dances and discos, theater trips, soccer, tennis, cricket, chess and board game tournaments, as well as plenty of time for fun, relaxation, sightseeing, and socializing with new friends.

This Program is open to American, Australian, Canadian, European, Kiwi, South African and Worldwide Participants.

Participants Travel to England Independently

Application Process Involves:

• Essay
• Transcript
• Written Application

Year Founded: 1984