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    Field Seminars

    by Aldevere

    Field Seminars combine university-style reading, discussion and writing with specialist feedback, helping students explore a field and develop a research essay or project.

    Last verified: 12 Oct 2026Reviewed by:SSSean Stevens

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    Field Seminars at a glance: cost, dates and eligibility

    Current status

    Applications open

    Eligibility

    Pre-university students; interview assessed

    Age range / Year group

    Ages 14-18

    Location / Region

    Online

    Cost

    $4,500

    Duration

    8–10 sessions

    Format

    Online

    Application deadline

    Rolling

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    MedicineArtificial IntelligenceBusiness & EconomicsHumanitiesArt
    Sessions / cadence: 1–2 × 60-minute sessions/week; reading/writing between
    Mentor model: Field specialist plus academic adviser
    Assessment style: Published criteria; individual feedback
    Main deliverable / output: Research essay or project
    Certificate: Numbered, verifiable completion certificate
    Scheduling model: Local time; around school and exams
    Class size: 1–3 students

    Field Seminars summary

    Field Seminars provide structured exploration of one academic field through reading, discussion and writing, guided by a researcher or specialist.

    Students develop short written responses and a final essay or project, receiving individual feedback and a research conversation after marking.

    The strongest fit is a student who wants to understand a subject before choosing a university course or moving into independent research.

    What is Field Seminars?

    Field Seminars are Aldevere’s university-style courses for exploring one academic field through reading, discussion and writing. Choices span Medicine, AI, Economics, Law, Humanities and Arts, with a researcher or specialist introducing the field’s ideas, debates and methods.

    Each course is prepared before teaching begins, with a syllabus, assessment brief, research toolkit and reading bank. Students receive feedback on short written work and develop their own essay or project, which is marked against published criteria and discussed in a final research conversation.

    Why Succeed highlights Field Seminars

    • A syllabus and assessment brief prepared in advance give students a clear academic structure.

    • The one-to-three-student format makes individual feedback and active discussion central to the experience.

    • A marked essay or project provides a concrete way to review learning beyond attendance.

    • A separate academic adviser and scheduled parent updates give families visibility into progress.

    • Students can explore a field without arriving with a fixed research question.

    Who is Field Seminars for?

    Best for

    Students who enjoy reading and discussion, want deeper subject exploration, and would benefit from guided preparation for research.

    Not ideal if

    You want clinical practice, an accredited qualification, or a program requiring little independent reading and writing.

    Is Field Seminars worth it?

    Field Seminars may be worthwhile if you need sustained discussion and feedback to turn a broad interest into a defensible academic argument. The prepared syllabus, small group and marked final work offer a clear structure for learning that independent reading alone may lack.

    The fee is substantial, so compare the proposed syllabus and feedback with the support you already have at school. Choose it for the work you will do and the guidance you need; the certificate carries no university credit, and participation does not guarantee admission or publication.

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    Cost and what is included

    $4,500; includes 8–10 live sessions with a researcher or specialist., Prepared syllabus, assessment brief, research toolkit and reading bank., Short written responses with individual feedback., Final essay or project marked against published criteria., Academic adviser and parent progress updates., Research conversation, written report and next-step recommendation., Numbered certificate, with completion conditions..

    Dates and time commitment

    8–10 sessions; 1–2 × 60-minute sessions/week; reading/writing between.

    Provider details

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    What the student gains

    Potential output: The main output is your own research essay or project, depending on the field.. Check whether feedback, certificate, recommendation or application evidence is included.

    Online support and safeguarding

    Each seminar has one to three students. Students take part in discussion and receive individual feedback.

    What to check before committing

    Confirm current dates, session schedule, payment terms, cancellation rules, support expectations and what output or certificate is included with the provider.

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    How much preparation does Field Seminars need?

    Effort level

    Moderate to high, depending on the field and final project.

    Best started

    Begin a few weeks before your preferred start under rolling admissions, allowing time for the interview and written schedule.

    Main challenge

    Building your own argument from academic sources and revising it after feedback.

    Typical preparation

    • Identify the ideas or questions that interest you in your chosen field.

    • Gather your latest transcript and review your realistic weekly capacity alongside school.

    • Use the interview to discuss the proposed syllabus, workload and final output.

    • Compare the written schedule with exams and other commitments before accepting.

    Useful if

    You want to test a subject interest before committing to independent research.

    What do students do on Field Seminars?

    You work through a prepared syllabus using academic reading, specialist-led discussion and short written responses. These activities build toward your own research essay or project and a conversation about its strengths, limitations and next steps.

    Step-by-step process

    1. 1

      Receive your syllabus, assessment brief, research toolkit and reading bank.

    2. 2

      Read assigned material and take part in live seminar discussions.

    3. 3

      Complete short written tasks and use individual feedback to improve.

    4. 4

      Develop a focused question or project brief within your field.

    5. 5

      Produce and submit your own final essay or project for marking.

    6. 6

      Discuss the marked work and receive a written report and recommendation.

    Field Seminars dates and deadlines

    Applications

    Rolling admissions

    The mentor and start date are confirmed before the first session.

    Date not confirmed

    Eligibility and requirements

    • Students aged 14–18.

    • Year 10–13 or equivalent.

    • Admission assessed through an interview.

    • No research question required before joining.

    • International students, subject to fit, safeguarding and workable scheduling.

    • Enough English for the seminar’s reading, discussion and writing.

    • Parent or guardian acceptance of terms for under-18 students.

    How much does Field Seminars cost?

    Program fee

    $4,500 — Whole seminar, with no paid add-ons.

    Funding or discounts

    • UK-resident fee: £3,500 — Paid in sterling without currency conversion.
    • Nomination scholarship: 20% fee reduction — Every application is reviewed; awards recognize outstanding independent work.

    What's included

    8–10 live sessions with a researcher or specialist., Prepared syllabus, assessment brief, research toolkit and reading bank., Short written responses with individual feedback., Final essay or project marked against published criteria., Academic adviser and parent progress updates., Research conversation, written report and next-step recommendation., Numbered certificate, with completion conditions.

    How to apply to Field Seminars

    1. 1

      Use the Field Seminars application and select the seminar track.

    2. 2

      Provide student details, academic interests, university goals and weekly time capacity.

    3. 3

      Attach the latest transcript, or arrange to email it within seven days.

    4. 4

      Confirm parent or guardian permission and submit the form.

    5. 5

      Book a free interview of under 25 minutes with the academic team.

    6. 6

      Review the written recommendation, schedule and fee before deciding.

    7. 7

      Accept in writing and pay before sessions begin, with the mentor and start date confirmed.

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    Learning format

    Field Seminars use 8–10 live online video-call sessions of about 60 minutes, usually once or twice weekly, with guided reading and writing between meetings. Sessions are arranged in local time around school and exams; the sample medicine course specifies one to two hours of independent study between sessions.

    Families receive the exact schedule and expected weekly commitment in writing before agreeing.

    Mentorship and feedback

    • A researcher or reviewed specialist leads the seminar in your chosen field.

    • One to three students receive individual feedback on written work.

    • A separate academic adviser supports progress and wellbeing.

    • Aldevere changes the mentor if the match is not working.

    • Parents receive the schedule, progress updates and a final debrief.

    • A research conversation follows marking of the final essay or project.

    Time-zone considerations

    • Meeting times are agreed around the student and mentor.
    • Sessions are scheduled in local time around school and exams.
    • A workable schedule is confirmed before enrollment.
    • International participation depends on fit, safeguarding and workable meeting times.

    Tech requirements

    • Take part in online sessions by video call.

    • For the medicine sample, submit the essay as one Word file or PDF.

    • Medicine sample working papers may use the same file or shared folder.

    Assessment style

    Assessment centers on a student-authored research essay or project marked against published criteria, supported by feedback on work in progress.

    • Short written responses receive individual feedback.
    • The final work answers a focused question or field-specific brief.
    • A research conversation follows marking.
    • The medicine sample weights its essay at 90% and engagement at 10%.
    • The medicine sample requires working papers and declared AI use.

    Portfolio / outputs

    Main deliverable / output

    The main output is your own research essay or project, depending on the field.

    • Analytical reading responses developed during the seminar.

    • Written feedback on the assessed final work.

    • A written report on strengths, growth and next steps.

    • A recommendation for further study.

    • A numbered certificate recording completion when conditions are met.

    Field Seminars FAQs

    No. Field Seminars start with structured exploration of a field, and students develop their own question or project brief through the course.

    Each seminar has one to three students. Students take part in discussion and receive individual feedback.

    A researcher or reviewed subject specialist leads the seminar, matched to the student's field. A separate academic adviser supports progress and wellbeing.

    Students complete guided reading and short written tasks between sessions. The sample medicine seminar specifies one to two hours between sessions; families receive their own schedule and expected commitment in writing.

    Students produce a research essay or project, marked against published criteria. The sample medicine seminar uses a 1,000–3,000-word essay worth 90% and seminar engagement worth 10%; this illustrates the medicine format.

    The certificate records completion when every session is attended and final work is submitted. It is an Aldevere record, not university credit or an externally accredited qualification.

    Parents receive the schedule before the first session, progress updates at set points and on request, and a final debrief. A parent may observe a session by arrangement, with other families' agreement for a group seminar.

    Nomination-based scholarships reduce the program fee by 20%. The academic team reviews every application, and partner counsellors may nominate students; there is no separate scholarship application.

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    • Academic Integrity & Misconduct Policy | Aldevere
    • Student & Family Handbook | Aldevere
    • Terms of Service | Aldevere
    • What Happens in an Aldevere Interview
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    • Scholarships for Research Mentorship | Aldevere
    • Research Mentorship Programmes for High School | Aldevere
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    • For Parents | Aldevere Research Mentorship
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    • Sample Field Seminar syllabus and assessment brief: Medicine: Evidence, Ethics and Uncertainty (Aldevere)
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