Design at Imperial

Summer fun guaranteed, remember, it's your holiday!

• A variety of activities beyond lessons to keep students fully engaged.
• Exciting excursions and lectures, organized by the events team.
• Students enjoy various themed events at local venues.

• **Accommodation at Imperial College Campus: **Stay in contemporary en-suite single and twin bedrooms in Prince’s Gardens, South Kensington, near attractions like Royal Albert Hall and museums.

• Meals Included: Course fees cover breakfast and dinner; lunch provided for under 16 years.

• Dietary Requirements: Inform us 60 days prior for specific needs like vegetarian, Kosher, or Halal options, and for any medical dietary needs like lactose intolerance or food allergies.

• Pocket Money Advice: Bring sufficient funds for snacks, drinks, and souvenirs. Budget around £150 weekly, including approximately £10 daily for lunches (ages 16-18).

• Explore London, dive into art, architecture, food, or football.
• Enjoy city tours, museum visits, and London's Theatreland excursions.
• Travel through 2,000 years of history on a classic red double-decker bus.
• Capture Instagram-worthy moments at Big Ben, the Tower of London, Buckingham Palace, the London Eye.

We offer a reassuring transfer service in the UK and USA.

Arrival Support:

• Staff present at London Heathrow (LHR) on specific dates and times for student pickup.

• Flexible for Imperial College London arrivals.

• Flights must land between 06:00 and 15:30 BST for transfer eligibility.

• Multiple transport options: private taxi, shared taxi, minibus, or coach.

• Transport type determined by factors like arrival times and student numbers.

Departure Support:

• Staff available at LHR on set dates for departure assistance.

• Flights should depart between 08:00 and 18:00 BST.

• Early morning flights include wake-up calls and packed breakfast.

Transfer Prices: GBP 130 one-way for both arrival and departure transfers, with comprehensive services included.

Notes for parents and students:

• Arrival day for all programs: Sunday (Check specific program dates for correct Sunday)

• Arrival time: Between 15:00 and 17:00 (Arrival before 17:00 for welcome reception is recommended)

• 40 hours of tuition
• Enhances planning, designing, and spatial mapping skills for future studies.
• Hosted in renowned cities: London, Oxford, and Cambridge over two weeks.
• Offers essential architectural skills like technical drawing and digital model construction.
• Learn from globally recognized educators including Oxbridge academics and industry leaders.
• Course outcomes:
  • Understand design, planning, and spatial mapping principles.
  • Dive deep into basic engineering and construction concepts.
  • Produce architectural drawings and construct illustrative models.
  • Enhance critical thinking and verbal communication skills in design planning.
  • Engage in group-based design portfolio competition.
  • Comprehensive overview of Architecture and its undergraduate study.
• On completion, students receive a graduation certificate and a detailed report card.

English language requirements are as follows:

• Minimum strong pre-intermediate level (B1) for all academic programs

Guest speakers from previous summers:

• David Olusoga - Historian, writer and broadcaster: Historian and TV producer known for "Empire" and "Britain’s Forgotten Slave Owners."
• Helen Sharman - OBE Astronaut and Scientist: First British astronaut, spent eight days on MIR Space Station in 1991.
• Kriti Sharma - Artificial Intelligence Expert: Focused on ethical technology and AI for Social Good in over 25 countries.
• Marcus du Sautoy - Mathematician, author and broadcaster: Holding positions at Oxford and known for works like "The Creativity Code: How AI Is Learning to Write, Paint and Think" and BBC broadcasts on algorithms.

• LHR to Imperial College London Campus: £130 one-way

• Imperial College London Campus to LHR: approximately £130 one-way

• Lunches for ages 16-18: approximately £10 per day

• Travel insurance