NEWS AND INSIGHTS FROM ACADEMIC SUMMER CAMPS
Stories, News and Big Ideas from Academic Summer
How to Choose a Summer School in London | look past the glossy brochure
Choosing a summer school in London should be exciting. It should also be taken seriously. Seasoned London summer camper, Caroline Marshall, guides you through some important points to consider when researching summer camps in London.
Ten Years at DLD College London and Ten Years of Get Ready for Medicine
Academic Summer Camps has two anniversaries this summer at DLD College London Westminster. Ten years at DLD College and ten years of Get Ready for Medicine, one of the UK's first specialist pre-medicine summer programs for teenagers aged 14 to 17. A decade ago, Helen Lami, CEO, saw a need as she met very motivated teenagers who wanted to study medicine.
Why Life Skills Are the Hidden Benefit of Summer Learning
When parents think about summer learning, they often picture lessons, projects, subject choices and academic progress. These things matter, of course. But some of the most valuable learning happens quietly in the background.
Study Skills Every Student Should Possess
For many students, academic progress begins when they learn how to learn. A student may be bright, curious and capable, but without the right structure, revision strategies or organisation, schoolwork can quickly feel overwhelming. This is why study skills are so important: they give students a toolkit they can use across subjects, year groups and future academic pathways.
Why Academic Camps Are More Than Just Summer School
When parents hear the phrase academic camps, they may picture extra lessons, revision sessions or a stricter version of summer school. In reality, the best academic camps offer something far more meaningful.
Why Summer School Is More Than Just Extra Classes
For many families, the phrase summer school can sound like extra lessons, catch-up work or a continuation of the normal school year. But the best summer school programs offer far more than academic revision. They give students the chance to explore new subjects, build confidence, practice independence and develop the skills they need for future study, work and life.
How Summer Programs Help Children Grow in Confidence
Confidence is not something children simply wake up with one day. It grows through experience, encouragement and the repeated discovery that they are capable of more than they realised.
Summer Courses in the UK: Explore, Learn and Gain Confidence
Choosing the right summer courses UK programme is about more than filling the school holidays. For many families, it is an opportunity for students to grow in confidence, improve their English, explore new subjects and gain independence in a safe, supportive environment.
Adventure Learning Explained: Education Beyond the Classroom
At Academic Camp, adventure learning is not simply about keeping students busy outdoors. It is guided, purposeful, immersive and carefully supported. Every activity is designed to help students grow in confidence, independence and resilience while strengthening the skills that support academic success.
How Summer English Courses Improve Study Skills and Confidence in Children
Summer English language courses offer children much more than grammar practice or vocabulary building. At their best, they give young learners the chance to use English in real situations, build confidence, develop study skills and connect with students from around the world.
Webinar: Academic Summer and Living Learning English: Stronger Together in 2026
Academic Summer Camps and Living Learning English came together online for a special agents' webinar. Education agents joined us from all over the world to hear the latest news, real student stories and to enjoy a real grammar lesson. Our CEO Helen Lami opened the session with an honest reflection on the world of international education right now.
Why Communication Skills Matter for Students
Communication skills are one of the most important foundations for a young person’s academic, social and personal development. They help students express ideas clearly, listen with understanding, build friendships, ask thoughtful questions, work as part of a team and grow into confident young leaders.
What Is a Summer Camp and Why It Matters for Children’s Growth
A summer camp is a structured programme for children and teenagers that takes place during the school holidays. It gives young people the chance to learn, explore, socialise and try new experiences outside their usual school routine.
Importance of British Summer Camps
British summer camps offer young people much more than a holiday away from home. For many students, especially international learners, they are a chance to grow in confidence, make new friends, experience British culture, and discover that learning can be both structured and genuinely enjoyable.
What Happens When you Give a Team of Educators a Personality Test?
It turns out to be one of our best days and we get to know each other better. Academic Summer and Living Learning English had a staff team building team. We found out our CEO was a ‘Fiery Red’ and this came as no surprise! One of our team said, “I finally understand why our team works so well. We are different, but our differences are our strengths”.
Academic Summer Camps and Living Learning English Stronger Together
Big news and passing on the batten as Academic Summer acquires Living Learning English. Academic Summer welcomes Living Learning English as a sister company and we believe we are Stronger Together. This is an exciting moment for international education, and for every student, family and agent who trusts us to deliver the very best.
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.
Academic Summer Team Walks Four Million Steps for Theirworld 2025
What better way to get fit before the summer starts and get away from our laptops for a few hours! In June 2025 our Academic Summer team walked an incredible 4,235,852 steps for Theirworld Your Walk 2025. We raised over £1,000 for children's education worldwide. And yes, the dogs helped us too.
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.
Academic Summer Passes BAC Interim Inspection with Flying Colours — Again
We are delighted to share that Academic Summer has once again received continued accreditation from the British Accreditation Council following our interim inspection in July 2024. No action points. No recommendations. The inspector said, “The CEO and other members of the senior management team are well qualified and highly experienced”.
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.
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.
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.
Academic Summer Camps – Helping students Prepare for A Levels and IB
At Academic Summer Camps we believe every student deserves the best possible start. Our programmes are designed with future success in mind from our youngest learners right through to students preparing for A Levels and the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme.
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.
Discover the Power of Content and Language Integrated Learning
The summer is almost here and students of many nationalities will be joining us for our unique Academic Summer programme. Many come to improve their English, while others want to try new subjects. Content and Language Integrated Learning (CLIL) enables them to do both, in an exciting academic learning adventure!
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?
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!
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.
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.
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.
Excellence and No Action Points or Recommendations: BAC Inspection in 2022
During the summer of 2022, we had our BAC inspection. We are pleased to share our BAC inspection report 2022 with you. We know that Academic Summer offers high-quality, first-rate programmes, but it is always reassuring to have this validated by a glowing accreditation report. No recommendations for improvement and no action points.