Imperial Global Summer School
London, United Kingdom
About Imperial Global Summer School
Imperial Global Summer School is part of Imperial Lifelong Learning at Imperial College London. It provides residential STEM education for students aged 16 and 17 at the South Kensington campus in London. More than 550 students representing over 50 nationalities attend each year. Its offering combines academic study, practical learning, interdisciplinary teamwork, university application guidance, and campus life, with a dedicated team supporting applicants and participants.
Teaching style
Teaching combines classroom lectures, laboratory sessions, and practical workshops with collaborative problem-solving. Students work across academic subjects on a real-world Innovation Challenge led by the Imperial Enterprise Lab, developing presentation, communication, and teamwork skills.
Reputation & Succeed take
The summer school benefits from its connection to Imperial College London and teaching by current academics. Imperial's own rankings page reports second in the world and first in the UK and Europe in the QS World University Rankings 2027, and eighth in the world in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2027. These rankings describe the university, rather than a separate evaluation of the summer school.
Our take
A strong fit for academically motivated teenagers seeking practical STEM learning, international peers, and a structured experience of university life. Teaching by Imperial academics and interdisciplinary teamwork are clear strengths. Families should weigh the compulsory residential commitment and the absence of summer school scholarships or financial assistance.
Its defining features are direct delivery within Imperial College London, a STEM focus, teaching by current academics, interdisciplinary innovation work, and compulsory residence on the South Kensington campus. These are useful criteria when comparing providers for academic depth, campus experience, and residential commitment.
Who this provider suits
Who should choose them
Students aged 16 or 17 with strong academic ability and English skills who want to deepen their STEM interests, learn with international peers, and experience residential university life. Both UK-based and international applicants are welcome, including students living in London.
Who it may not suit
Students who cannot meet the age, academic, or English requirements, need to live off campus, or require financial assistance to participate should consider other options. Students must be 16 or 17 before starting and must not turn 18 before or during attendance.
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Programs by Imperial Global Summer School
Chemistry Summer School
Organised by Imperial Global Summer School
Location
Multiple locations
Duration
2 weeks
Medicine and Life Sciences Summer School
Organised by Imperial Global Summer School
Location
Multiple locations
Duration
2 weeks