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    Science Scholars

    by Atlas Summer Courses

    A hands-on science summer course built around experiments, evidence, discussion, and scientific reasoning in small groups.

    Last verified: 30 Aug 2026Reviewed by:SSSean Stevens
    Science Scholars

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    Science Scholars Course at a glance: cost, dates and eligibility

    Current status

    Upcoming

    Eligibility

    Interest in science; good English

    Age range / Year group

    Ages 12-14

    Location / Region

    Harrow School, United Kingdom

    Cost

    £2,295; £2,995

    Duration

    1 week

    Format

    In-person summer school

    Next session

    4 July 2027 - 10 July 2027

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    BiologyScienceSpace & physics

    Class size: Maximum 15 students

    Accommodation: Residential or non-residential

    Meals: Full board for residential students

    Certificate / Outcome: Certificate, feedback, recommendation letter

    Teaching time: 12 hours of lessons

    Tutors / faculty: Experienced educators and specialists

    Science Scholars Course summary

    Science Scholars explores biology, chemistry, and physics through experiments, investigations, discussion, presentations, and creative scientific challenges.

    Teaching is interactive and tutor-shaped rather than tied to a fixed syllabus. Students examine evidence, test explanations, solve unfamiliar problems, and reflect on what they learn.

    It best suits curious students who want broader, more practical science study and are comfortable participating in a small group.

    What is Science Scholars?

    Science Scholars is an Atlas Summer Courses science program focused on how scientists investigate and explain the world. It draws on biology, chemistry, and physics while emphasizing evidence, patterns, testable ideas, and real-world scientific questions.

    Students learn through interactive small-group teaching, experiments, investigations, multimedia presentations, guided projects, and discussion. Tutors adapt the content to the group, so the precise topics can change while the scientific reasoning focus remains consistent.

    Why Succeed highlights Science Scholars Course

    • The course integrates biology, chemistry, and physics rather than limiting students to one scientific discipline.

    • Experiments, data analysis, investigations, discussion, and guided projects make the learning active and applied.

    • Classes are capped at 15 students, supporting participation and tutor attention.

    • Residential students receive structured pastoral support alongside the academic and activity schedule.

    • Completion recognition includes a certificate, detailed tutor feedback, and a personalized recommendation letter.

    Who is Science Scholars Course for?

    Best for

    Curious students who enjoy experiments, asking why things happen, examining evidence, and connecting ideas across biology, chemistry, and physics.

    Not ideal if

    You need a fixed, examination-aligned syllabus or guaranteed coverage of particular scientific topics.

    Is Science Scholars Course worth it?

    Science Scholars is a strong option for students who learn best by investigating, discussing, and applying ideas. The small classes, practical activities, project work, and completion feedback offer more depth than a purely recreational science camp.

    The main limitation is that the tutor determines the detailed syllabus, so families cannot rely on specific topics being taught. It is also a substantial financial commitment, particularly when comparing the residential package with lower-cost local or online science activities.

    A practical overview of cost, accommodation, meals, dates and provider details to review before deciding.

    Cost and what is included

    £2,295; £2,995; includes Interactive classes with no more than 15 students, All-day trips and activities, Certificate awarded on completion, Lunch and dinner with the non-residential option, Shared accommodation and full-board meals with the residential option, Airport transfer and travel and medical insurance with the residential option.

    Accommodation

    Residential or non-residential

    Meals

    Full board for residential students

    Supervision or safety information

    House parents and trained on-course staff support students throughout their stay. The wider safeguarding model includes age-appropriate supervision, regular check-ins, and 24-hour staff availability.

    Provider details

    Review the Atlas Summer Courses provider page and official sources before making a final decision.

    Dates and logistics

    1 week; Harrow School, United Kingdom.

    What to check before committing

    Confirm current dates, payment terms, travel arrangements, cancellation rules and what is included with the provider.

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    How much preparation does Science Scholars Course need?

    Effort level

    Moderate academic intensity.

    Best started

    Begin the application and travel planning two to three months before the preferred July session, allowing longer for visa arrangements.

    Main challenge

    Participating actively across several scientific disciplines without a fixed syllabus.

    Typical preparation

    • Choose the preferred July session and package before starting the application.

    • Prepare a short English personal statement explaining your scientific interests and goals.

    • Disclose medical, learning, accessibility, or dietary needs during the application process.

    • Complete onboarding tasks and review the Welcome Pack, Student Handbook, and any tutor reading before travel.

    Useful if

    You enjoy practical inquiry, discussion, evidence analysis, and group problem-solving.

    What do students do on Science Scholars Course?

    Students move between interactive teaching, scientific investigation, guided projects, reflection, and a wider supervised activity schedule.

    Step-by-step process

    1. 1

      Explore ideas from biology, chemistry, and physics through tutor-led lessons.

    2. 2

      Run experiments and group investigations based on scientific questions.

    3. 3

      Analyze evidence and data, then compare possible explanations.

    4. 4

      Present ideas through discussion and multimedia activities.

    5. 5

      Apply new concepts through creative, real-world problem-solving challenges.

    6. 6

      Continue learning through guided project work, supervised study, and subject-linked excursions.

    7. 7

      Reflect on discoveries and communicate scientific reasoning.

    Science Scholars Course dates and deadlines

    July session 1

    4 July 2027 - 10 July 2027

    One-week residential and non-residential options.

    Upcoming

    July session 2

    11 July 2027 - 17 July 2027

    One-week residential and non-residential options.

    Upcoming

    July session 3

    18 July 2027 - 24 July 2027

    One-week residential and non-residential options.

    Upcoming

    July session 4

    25 July 2027 - 31 July 2027

    One-week residential and non-residential options.

    Upcoming

    Eligibility and requirements

    • Aged 12-14 at the beginning of the course

    • Genuine interest in science

    • Good spoken and written English

    • No formal previous subject study required

    • Parent or guardian details required for applicants under 18

    • Personal statement written in English

    How much does Science Scholars Course cost?

    Non-residential fee

    £2,295 — Includes daytime teaching, lunch, dinner, trips, and activities.

    Funding or discounts

    • Residential fee: £2,995 — Includes shared accommodation and full-board meals.
    • Deposit: £695 — Required to secure a successful applicant's place.
    • Payment plans: Available — The remaining balance can be spread across customized installments.

    What's included

    Interactive classes with no more than 15 students, All-day trips and activities, Certificate awarded on completion, Lunch and dinner with the non-residential option, Shared accommodation and full-board meals with the residential option, Airport transfer and travel and medical insurance with the residential option

    How to apply to Science Scholars Course

    1. 1

      Enter the student's date of birth and select Science Scholars.

    2. 2

      Choose the preferred July session and package or accommodation option.

    3. 3

      Provide student contact details, country of residence, and guardian details.

    4. 4

      Write a short English personal statement about subject interests and goals.

    5. 5

      Provide the student's current school name and address.

    6. 6

      Review the course, dates, package, personal details, and fees.

    7. 7

      Submit the application for admissions review.

    8. 8

      If offered a place, follow the booking instructions and pay the deposit.

    What does Science Scholars Course cover?

    The program covers the following focus areas.

    Biology

    Explore living cells, organisms, evidence, and scientific explanations.

    Chemistry

    Investigate materials and discoveries through experiments and practical challenges.

    Physics and space

    Consider forces, energy, patterns, and questions about the wider universe.

    Scientific reasoning

    Practice testing ideas, evaluating evidence, and explaining conclusions.

    Curriculum may be adjusted based on participant interests and current developments.

    What is a typical day on Science Scholars Course?

    A typical day during the program.

    Weekdays

    Two extended, discussion-led lessons cover data analysis, experiments, and collaborative scientific challenges.

    Weekdays

    Guided project work, supervised study, or subject-linked excursions continue the learning.

    Daily

    Structured supervised activities and reflection balance the academic schedule.

    Who teaches on Science Scholars Course?

    Science Scholars is taught by experienced educators and subject specialists with relevant scientific knowledge and experience working with younger learners. Tutors shape the syllabus around their expertise and the interests, abilities, and learning needs of the group.

    Tutors are confirmed closer to the summer, so previous tutor profiles do not guarantee who will teach a particular session.

    Where do students stay on Science Scholars Course?

    Residential plan

    • Harrow accommodation: Students stay in shared rooms at Harrow School with house-parent support.
    • Full-board meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner are included, with dietary requirements catered for.
    • Pastoral support: Trained on-course staff provide age-appropriate supervision and 24-hour support.
    • Campus experience: Students use Harrow's teaching, dining, sports, activity, and boarding facilities.

    Non-residential plan

    • Day option: Students join lessons, daytime activities, and trips, then return home in the evening.
    • Day meals: Lunch and dinner are included in the listed non-residential package.

    Residential rooms are standard shared rooms; the listed residential tier uses shared bathroom facilities.

    What happens after Science Scholars Course?

    After completing this program, participants often pursue:

    Use stronger scientific reasoning across biology, chemistry, and physics.

    Build confidence investigating unfamiliar questions and evaluating evidence.

    Identify scientific fields to explore through later study.

    Receive a certificate of completion and detailed tutor feedback.

    Receive a personalized recommendation letter documenting progress and participation.

    The course is not stated to carry academic credit.

    Where does Science Scholars Course take place?

    Science Scholars is held at Harrow School in Harrow, United Kingdom, where students study and, for the residential option, stay in boarding accommodation. The campus provides teaching spaces, dining facilities, sports and activity areas, and access to a supervised social and cultural program.

    Atlas Summer Courses uses Harrow School's facilities but is not affiliated with Harrow School.

    Science Scholars Course FAQs

    Students can explore biology, chemistry, and physics through experiments, group investigations, presentations, discussion, and problem-solving. The exact syllabus changes with the tutor and group's interests.

    No formal entry requirements are stated. Students should have genuine interest in science and a good working understanding of spoken and written English.

    Teaching is interactive and task-based, with small-group classes, practical activities, guided projects, supervised study, reflection, and subject-linked excursions.

    Each class is limited to 15 students.

    Yes. The non-residential option includes the same lessons and daytime activities, after which students return home in the evening.

    House parents and trained on-course staff support students throughout their stay. The wider safeguarding model includes age-appropriate supervision, regular check-ins, and 24-hour staff availability.

    Students receive a certificate of completion, detailed tutor feedback, and a personalized recommendation letter.

    Atlas asks families to disclose medical, learning, accessibility, and dietary requirements during application and onboarding so suitable support can be discussed and confirmed.

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