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    Accounting and Finance Summer School
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    Accounting and Finance Summer School

    by King's College London

    King’s Business School introduces accounting and finance through financial reporting, company valuation and investment case studies, helping students test their interest in degree-level study.

    Last verified: 9 Oct 2026Reviewed by:SSSean Stevens

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    Accounting and Finance at a glance: cost, dates and eligibility

    Current status

    Upcoming

    Eligibility

    Final three years of high school

    Age range / Year group

    Ages 16-17

    Location / Region

    London, United Kingdom

    Cost

    £3,295; £4,095

    Duration

    1 week

    Format

    In-person

    Applications open

    9 November 2026

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    FinanceBusiness & Economics
    Language: English; CEFR B2 required
    Accommodation: Optional single en-suite university rooms
    Meals: Residential breakfast and dinner
    Certificate / Outcome: Completion certificate; no academic credit
    Campus experience: Libraries, facilities and social activities
    Teaching: King’s Business School
    Daily schedule: Monday–Friday, 9am–5pm

    Accounting and Finance summary

    This King’s Business School course introduces financial reporting, company valuation and investment decisions through practical, university-style learning.

    Students use case studies, simulations and exercises to explore whether accounting and finance match their academic interests.

    Its strongest appeal is subject exploration alongside campus life; the course does not award academic credit.

    What is Accounting and Finance Summer School?

    The Accounting and Finance Summer School is a pre-university introduction delivered by King’s Business School. Drawing on its BSc program, the course explores how financial reports describe businesses and how investors assess their value.

    Students learn through lectures, seminars and practical activities on campus. Case studies, simulations and experiments connect income statements, balance sheets, company valuation and investment decisions to real situations, helping students assess their interest in further study.

    Why Succeed highlights Accounting and Finance

    • Content drawn from King’s Business School’s BSc program offers a concrete introduction to degree-level accounting and finance.

    • Financial reporting, valuation and investment decisions give students several distinct ways to test their interest in the subject.

    • Case studies and simulations let students apply ideas rather than only listen to explanations.

    • Tutor feedback on university-style assignments can help students understand where their academic work needs improvement.

    • Residential and non-residential options let families choose how much campus living to include.

    Who is Accounting and Finance for?

    Best for

    Students considering accounting, finance or business degrees who want to try financial analysis through practical university-style work.

    Not ideal if

    You need academic credit or expect a professional accounting qualification from a short introductory course.

    Is Accounting and Finance worth it?

    The course can be valuable if you want to discover whether you enjoy interpreting financial information and making investment judgments. Its practical exercises and business-school setting offer a useful basis for comparing accounting and finance with other degree options.

    The substantial fee deserves careful comparison with other ways to explore the subject. This is an introductory experience without academic credit, so its value rests on what you learn and how clearly it informs your next study decision.

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

    Cost and what is included

    £3,295; £4,095; includes Academic tuition and course materials., Campus Wi-Fi and access to campus facilities., Academic and extracurricular activities., Dedicated staff support during the academic day., Participation recognition on course completion., Residential package: single en-suite accommodation and accommodation Wi-Fi., Residential package: breakfast, dinner and 24-hour staff support., Residential package: social activities excluding travel..

    Accommodation

    Optional single en-suite university rooms

    Meals

    Residential breakfast and dinner

    Supervision or safety information

    The residential package includes tuition, accommodation at Stamford Street Apartments, breakfast and dinner, course materials, Wi-Fi, social activities excluding travel, and 24-hour staff support and supervision.

    Provider details

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    Dates and logistics

    1 week; London, United Kingdom.

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    How much preparation does Accounting and Finance need?

    Effort level

    Intensive introductory study.

    Best started

    Begin gathering documents four to six weeks before the November application cycle; allow extra months for international travel arrangements.

    Main challenge

    Applying unfamiliar financial concepts while adapting to university-style study.

    Typical preparation

    • Gather your latest high school grades and accepted English proficiency evidence.

    • Draft a personal statement explaining your interest in financial reporting, valuation or investment decisions.

    • Discuss the residential choice, consent requirements and total family budget with your parent or guardian.

    • As optional preparation, review the purpose of income statements and balance sheets.

    Useful if

    You want to test your interest in accounting and finance before choosing a degree.

    What do students do on Accounting and Finance?

    You explore how businesses report their finances and how investors evaluate companies and investment options. Practical cases, simulations and exercises help you turn introductory theory into financial analysis.

    Step-by-step process

    1. 1

      Learn the core principles behind income statements and balance sheets.

    2. 2

      Explore company valuation and investment decision-making.

    3. 3

      Apply these ideas to real-world cases and simulated situations.

    4. 4

      Analyze financial information to assess performance and investment opportunities.

    5. 5

      Create simple financial reports and models, and complete course assignments.

    Accounting and Finance dates and deadlines

    Programme dates

    12-16 July 2027

    Upcoming

    Applications open

    9 November 2026

    Opening date for the 2027 summer-school cycle.

    Upcoming

    Early-application discount

    29 January 2027

    Apply by this date for the reduced one-course fee; this is a discount cutoff.

    Upcoming

    Eligibility and requirements

    • Aged 16 or 17 throughout the course and residential stay.

    • About to start or enrolled in high school’s final three years.

    • Academically motivated, mature and independent.

    • English proficiency at CEFR B2 or equivalent.

    • Most recent high school grades and personal statement required.

    • Parent or legal guardian permission required.

    How much does Accounting and Finance cost?

    Course fee

    £3,295 — Standard 2027 non-residential one-course total.

    Funding or discounts

    • Residential package: £4,095 — Total including tuition, accommodation, breakfast and dinner.
    • Application fee: £65 — Payable separately when applying.
    • Early-application course fee: £3,195 — For applications by 29 January 2027.
    • Early-application residential total: £3,995 — For applications by 29 January 2027.

    What's included

    Academic tuition and course materials., Campus Wi-Fi and access to campus facilities., Academic and extracurricular activities., Dedicated staff support during the academic day., Participation recognition on course completion., Residential package: single en-suite accommodation and accommodation Wi-Fi., Residential package: breakfast, dinner and 24-hour staff support., Residential package: social activities excluding travel.

    How to apply to Accounting and Finance

    1. 1

      Complete your personal details and have your parent or legal guardian complete theirs.

    2. 2

      Select Accounting and Finance Session 2 and choose whether to book the residential package.

    3. 3

      Upload your academic grades, English proficiency evidence and personal statement.

    4. 4

      Provide your current or most recent school’s details.

    5. 5

      Pay the £65 application fee and add the payment reference.

    6. 6

      Have your parent or guardian complete the final sections, then review and submit the form.

    7. 7

      If accepted, pay the course fee and provide signed parental consent to confirm your place.

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    What does Accounting and Finance cover?

    The program covers the following focus areas.

    Financial reporting

    Learn how income statements and balance sheets communicate a company’s financial position and performance.

    Company valuation

    Explore key concepts used to assess what companies are worth.

    Investment decisions

    Compare investment options and use financial information to support informed choices.

    Practical financial analysis

    Apply theory through case studies, simulations and simple financial reports and models.

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

    What is a typical day on Accounting and Finance?

    A typical day during the program.

    Academic study

    On-campus lectures, seminars and practical learning follow the published course teaching window.

    Example evening activities

    The 2025 example shows Monday–Wednesday 6:15–9pm, Thursday 6:15–9:30pm and Friday 5:45–9pm, with outings and downtime.

    Who teaches on Accounting and Finance?

    King’s Business School delivers the module using introductory content drawn from its BSc program. Teaching combines lectures, seminars and practical activities, with tutor feedback on university-style assignments.

    Where do students stay on Accounting and Finance?

    Residential plan

    • Stamford Street Apartments: Single en-suite rooms occupy dedicated pre-university blocks and floors, with linen and towels provided.
    • Breakfast and dinner: Both meals are included in the residential package.
    • Round-the-clock support: Dedicated Summer Assistants provide 24-hour residential support and supervision.
    • Social activities: The residential package includes social activities, with travel charged separately.

    Non-residential plan

    • Day-student option: Students can book tuition without the residential package.
    • Campus and extracurricular access: Tuition includes campus facilities, academic-day staff support and eligibility for extracurricular activities.

    Residential check-in is on the Sunday before the course; students should budget for meals beyond breakfast and dinner.

    What happens after Accounting and Finance?

    After completing this program, participants often pursue:

    Explore whether accounting and finance suit your degree interests.

    Build experience of university-style study and assignments.

    Create simple financial reports and models.

    Develop confidence in financial analysis and decision-making.

    Work toward completion recognition through attendance and assignments.

    The course does not award academic credit.

    Where does Accounting and Finance take place?

    Study takes place on campus at King’s College London, with optional accommodation at Stamford Street Apartments in central London. The summer-school experience includes campus facilities and opportunities to discover the city through extracurricular activities.

    Students arrange their own airport-to-accommodation transfers.

    Accounting and Finance FAQs

    You will study financial reporting, income statements, balance sheets, company valuation and investment decisions. Case studies, simulations and practical exercises connect these ideas to real financial situations.

    King’s Business School delivers the module, drawing its introductory content from its BSc program.

    The course is not for credit. Completion recognition is subject to attendance and assignment requirements.

    The residential package includes tuition, accommodation at Stamford Street Apartments, breakfast and dinner, course materials, Wi-Fi, social activities excluding travel, and 24-hour staff support and supervision.

    Yes. Both residential and non-residential students are encouraged to participate, and enrollment makes students eligible for extracurricular activities.

    Teaching and assessment are entirely in English, and applicants need CEFR B2 or equivalent. Two years at a high school teaching all subjects in English can be accepted as evidence.

    Dedicated Summer Assistants support students during scheduled activities, and residences have 24-hour staff support. Students may have scheduled independent time without direct supervision.

    Applicants submit their most recent high school grades, English proficiency evidence and a personal statement. A parent or legal guardian must complete the relevant application sections and give permission.

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    Sources and verification

    Source types reviewed

    • Information for applicants | Summer Programmes | King’s College London
    • Summer at King's | Summer Programmes | King’s College London
    • Pre-University Summer School | Summer Programmes | King’s College London
    • Information for Parents and Guardians
    • Summer Programmes Student Code of Conduct
    • Summer School, Winter School and Bespoke Programming Terms and Conditions 2027
    • Pre-University Accounting and Finance (Session 2)

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