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Additional Benefits of Study Skills

Our Study Skills teachers are passionate about helping students reach their full academic potential. Each summer, we bring together talented educators with a wealth of experience teaching in universities and international settings.

Additional Benefits of Study Skills

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  • Develop critical thinking skills: Gain skills to evaluate and collect information from multiple sources.


  • Improve essay writing: Write essays with clarity, structure, and a persuasive argument.


  • Build confidence in public speaking: Master public speaking and presentation skills to excel in academic and professional settings.


  • Conduct effective research: Learn how to find credible sources, evaluate information, and avoid plagiarism.


  • Learn stress management techniques: Stay calm and focused under pressure, reducing burnout and maintaining mental well-being.


  • Improve time management: Learn how to prioritise tasks, plan effectively, and meet deadlines with ease.


  • Feel better prepared for final years of high school/university study: Develop the skills for managing self study for high school exams and the first years of university.


  • Ideal 3-week programme length: Three weeks is proven to be the perfect length of time for students to make real progress in their learning, build confidence, and form lasting friendships.


  • Highly qualified and experienced teachers: Our teachers are highly qualified and passionate about helping students develop new skills. We also focus on finding teachers with real life, working expertise in their subject areas.


  • Engaged community of students from over 80 nationalities: You’ll learn in an environment where everyone shares and learns from different perspectives, inspiring and challenging each other to grow.


  • Balanced programme to educate hearts and minds: Academics and Electives are paired, helping students explore other interests, have fun and experience a balanced education.


  • Inspiring surroundings in world-renowned universities: The prestigious surroundings of St Andrews, Cambridge and Yale offer a unique learning environment that has inspired many great minds throughout history.

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How it works

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We offer an all-inclusive 3-week residential stay at one of our exclusive University locations for students between the ages of 13 - 18

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Students choose one Academic and one Elective option from the progamme.

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Everyone takes part in exciting activities, evening programmes and cultural trips

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Each nationality is limited to 10% of the total intake of students to ensure a truly international experience.

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