About the author
Al Gibson is a business journalist based in Exeter, Devon. He started Countdown Creative in 2020 offering copywriting services to local companies, charities and organisations. https://www.countdowncreative.co.uk/
AL GIBSON
Journalist
Al Gibson
Journalist
Al Gibson is a business journalist based in Exeter, Devon. He started Countdown Creative in 2020 offering copywriting services to local companies, charities and organisations. https://www.countdowncreative.co.uk/
Latest posts by Al Gibson
Football Camp in Bristol with Academic Summer and British Camp
Sport Meets Learning. Our Football Camp launched in 2025 in partnership with British Camp, has been a brilliant success and we cannot wait to grow it further in 2026. Running in July and August at Sidcot School, near Bristol in the beautiful British countryside, young players aged 8 to 17 from Bristol and across Europe and beyond. Book your place for 2026.
2025/07/25
How Attending a British Summer School Changed Nikita’s Life
When Nikita Piazenko came on his first British summer school, he was a 14-year-old student from Lithuania, his parents recognised the value of him mastering English as an international language and he grabbed this opportunity to develop his life skills. He not only improved his English, but he had an amazing summer of making new connections and preparing for his future.
2025/03/30
Be a Leader: Helen Lami’s Talk to Future Leaders at Academic Summer 2024
Helen Lami, the CEO of Academic Summer, recently delivered an inspiring talk on leadership to a group of 40 enthusiastic learners at the prestigious David Game College in London. As part of the ‘Be a Leader’ programme, her presentation aimed to inspire young minds about the essential qualities of ongoing personal development and the management of a team.
2024/09/15
Podcast: Why do Teenagers Travel to the UK for a Summer School in London?
Are you looking for the best summer school in London for your teenager? Academic Summer offers a new programme at the acclaimed Dave Game College near Tower Bridge in the City of London. Our CEO, Helen Lami chats to Theo Theodorou about their unique partnership which offers teenagers the opportunity to gain confidence in English while learning their favourite subject.
2024/07/10
Academic Summer raises over £2000 for Theirworld walking 4 million steps
Academic Summer Camps raised over £2000 for Theirworld while walking an incredible 3,975,016 steps as a team during June. This remarkable effort was part Theirworld's 2024, Your Walk fundraiser. The charity aims to support children and give them the best start and this aligns with Academic Summer’s passion to help educate and prepare children for a bright future.
2024/07/01
Sponsor Academic Summer Team as They Raise Money for Theirworld
Academic Summer's staff team are participating in the 2024 Theirworld, Your Walk fundraiser in aid of education in war-torn Ukraine. Find out more about this exciting initiative which will make a huge difference in the lives of Ukrainian students. Join our team and support us.
2024/05/30
UK Education is a Valuable Export for the UK says our CEO in FE News
Academic Summer's CEO, Helen Lami, has worked with internatioanl students for many years and is an expert in UK education. Helen recently discussed the future of British learning opportunities in FE News in an article entitled: Is the UK still the Gold Standard of Education for International students?
2024/04/29
Academic Summer Camps Revolutionises Airport Transfers
While other summer school providers are adding more ‘extras’ and becoming less ‘all inclusive’, we remain committed to making things as easy as possible for our clients. That's why we've developed a hassle-free solution for transfers to and from Heathrow Airport while keeping our prices competitive.
2024/04/12
The Lady Magazine Competition: Win a Free Place at Academic Summer
In association with The Lady Magazine, England's longest running weekly magazine for women, Academic Summer Camps is offering one student age 7-17 a free two-week place, worth more than £3,000! This will really make someone’s Summer!
2024/03/30
Meet the Queen of British Summer Schools, Helen Lami
Latest interview with Helen Lami (MEd), CEO of Academic Summer Camps. Helen started Academic Summer in 2008 and is a trailblazer in her field. Find out more about Helen Lami and why she is passionate about summer schools. She speaks to independent business journalist, Al Gibson.
2024/03/11
Joint Venture with David Game College and Academic Summer Camps
Academic Summer has agreed a joint venture with London's David Game College to deliver high-quality, short summer courses in the heart of the city. The new Academic Summer Camp at David Game College will create a truly outstanding summer experience for students age 14-18 from all over the world.
2023/08/30