Academics

Where Ambition Meets Opportunity

This summer, join Charterhouse Summer School and immerse yourself in a world of academic excellence, innovation and opportunity. Our exclusive academic programmes are designed for ambitious, curious learners from around the globe, combining outstanding teaching with real-world challenges.

Each academic option has been carefully designed for international students to offer a detailed insight into the subject matter, and Charterhouse provides the perfect environment to develop future skills and realise potential.

“These academic courses represent the expertise and passions of our year-round staff and make the most of our exceptional school facilities. They are fun and inspiring but also demanding and ambitious. Studying with us gives students a flavour of life at our school and in many cases, an insight into British university education.”

Sandip Patel - Director of Entrepreneurship and Innovation at Charterhouse & Head of Summer School Academics

ENGLISH LANGUAGE

Suited to students of all abilities using English as a second language, we use a diverse range of classroom techniques to engage students and build confidence in spoken English.

ENGLISH FOR ACADEMIC PURPOSES

Focusing on the specific English language skills required to study at English universities or on other English-speaking academic programmes, this course is for those who already have a high level of written and spoken English.

LIBERAL ARTS AND THE HUMANITIES (13-17)

Explore the ideas that have shaped culture and society through literature, history, and the arts. Develop critical thinking, debate, and communication skills. This course is perfect preparation for future studies in law, politics, journalism, or the social sciences.

ENTREPRENEURSHIP

Be inspired to think differently. Learn the underlying principles of developing a business and find out how successful entrepreneurs operate. Put creative thinking into practice by developing a business idea or product to pitch to the class.

ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE AND BIG DATA (AGES 13-17)

Dive into the technologies shaping the future. This hands-on course introduces students to machine learning, data analysis, and real-world applications of AI. Participants will build practical skills, explore ethical challenges, and discover how AI is transforming industries and society.

GLOBAL LEADERSHIP AND PPE (AGES 13-17)

What makes a successful leader? How have the actions of global leaders shaped the world today? What can we learn from the economic, socio-philosophical and political perspectives on the world to inform a brighter global future in the face of our shared challenges? A course designed to foster skills for a huge range of careers and leadership roles and ambitions.

ENGINEERING, TECHNOLOGY AND DESIGN

These three subjects are collectively shaping the modern world. This multidisciplinary course gives pupils a three-dimensional understanding of the essential skills required to develop technologies that enhance our lives.