Academic summer

Day in London - Academic Summer - DLD College

Age: 13–17 years old.

Dates, 2026:
28 June - 12 July,
12 July - 26 July,
26 July - 9 August

Academic summer is a British organization that runs summer courses for serious students. Classes are held for both British students and foreigners. Academic summer offers a very strong academic program that will help in a short time to make significant progress in learning.

The course is suitable for teenagers who are tuned for the result:

• For those who want to "pull up" their knowledge of school subjects
• For those who plan to start training under the GCSE, IB Diploma or A Level programs
• For those who want to improve their English and practice it in real communication with native speakers

And also, for everyone who wants to spend an unforgettable summer in a creative and inspiring atmosphere.

London is a city that needs no introduction. Courses are held at DLD College, which has the most advantageous location - windows overlook Big Ben, the Parliament Building and the River Thames. The school itself is located in a prestigious historic building, next to Westminster Bridge.

KEY FACTORS

• The basis of training is the philosophy of "Personal Record". It encourages each student to achieve their own maximum result: in academic subjects, in language learning, in social, cultural, personal development and sports.
• A strong academic program and a large number of training courses. Each student will be able to choose the most suitable curriculum.
• Unique location in central London!
• Excellent living conditions at the level of a new 4-star hotel!
• Training in the courses will improve knowledge of school subjects and the English language, will develop the skills necessary for study. Children will be able to develop self-confidence and determination to achieve the best results.
• The minimum level of English for participation in the programme is B1.

EQUIPMENT

The modern metal and glass building is located next to Waterloo underground station. It offers views of the Houses of Parliament, The Gherkin and The Shard skyscrapers, and St Paul's Cathedral. The school has 55 classrooms with 60 touchscreens and 5 classrooms for individual tuition.

There is a theatre with modern LED lighting, a huge screen and professional sound. Two music classrooms are fully equipped with modern iMac computers and software, a private recording studio, 3 rehearsal rooms with acoustic and digital pianos and a drum kit. There are three art studios and a photography studio. There are separate biology, chemistry, and physics laboratories with interactive touch screens.

There is a Starbucks coffee shop right in the school.

PROGRAM

Explore and engage in a new theme every week that connects with your excursions around London. Improve your English with a cross-curricular approach through subjects such as history, art, media, science, social studies and culture, and enjoy creative and interactive lessons. Our academic content draws on key areas of the GCSE curriculum, helping you build the confidence and skills for future study in English — whether that's the IB, A Levels or another international programme. Your classroom in London is designed to bring the city to life, spark your imagination and develop your critical thinking skills as you explore one of the most exciting and diverse cities in the world.

Week 1: Time travellers and trendsetters

Theme: Identity, leadership and culture through time

Trips: Westminster, Tate Modern, Madame Tussauds, British Museum and Hastings

Subjects: History, Art, Drama, Citizenship and English

During the week you will:

• choose a Westminster statue and create a monologue
• craft as spoken word piece from modern art
• create your own wax figure bio
• enjoy storytelling from artefacts
• write a ‘Day in the life’ historical diary
• end the week with a gallery showcase

Week 2: Capital vibes

Theme: City life, subcultures and innovation

Trips: Big Bus Tour, Camden Market, Museum of London, London Eye, Natural History Museum and Cambridge

Subjects: Geography, Sociology, Science, Business and English

During the week you will:

• explore subcultures: fashion, food and music
• compare city vs university life
• write a ‘24 hour in London’ lifestyle blog
• create a marketing campaign for a London borough
• discover London's innovations and scientific discoveries

Week 3: Hidden voices and big ideas

Theme: Creativity, innovation and unseen stories

Trips: Greenwich, Battersea Power Station, Science Museum, London Dungeons, National Gallery and Brighton

Subjects: Science, Art, History, English and Drama

During the week you will:

• explore inventions and inventors
• discover London's hidden stories of power, protest and crime
• create an escape room game based on London's myths
• build a pitch for your own invention
• present ‘Hidden Hero’ from British and personal culture

Week 4: Royal realities

Theme: Power, image and modern monarchy

Trips: Notting Hill, British Museum, Buckingham Palace, Imperial War Museum and Oxford

Subjects: History, Citizenship, Politics, Art and English

During the week you will:

• create your own ‘Modern monarch’
• find out what it means to be British and debate identity and tradition
• write a newspaper article: maybe of a Royal scandal or a state event
• design a mural showing Britain then vs now
• explore Notting Hill diversity and take part in a photojournalist challenge

Week 5: London remix

Theme: City stories - past, present and future

Trips: Hampton Court, Westminster, Museum of London, Madam Tussauds, British Museum and Hastings

Subjects: English, History, Art and Media

During the week you will:

• build a podcast: ‘My London life’
• create a piece of writing looking at royal court secrets
• design a museum rebranding and look at how we can attract Gen Z
• revamp a wax figure or create one for 2126
• develop a digital story map of your week in London

Week 6: Culture clash and global voices

Theme: Cultural identity, global issues and personal voice

Trips: Big Bus Tour, Camden, Tate Modern, London Eye, Natural History Museum and Cambridge

Subjects: PSHE, Geography, Environmental Science, English and Media

During the week you will:

• create a cultural identity collage
• debate: Is London a truly global city?
• design a campaign around a global issue (eg: fast fashion or food waste
• perform a TED Talk: ‘One thing I’ve learned in London'
• develop a digital story map of your week in London

ACCOMMODATION

Accommodation in a residence on the territory of the school where classes are held. Chic spacious single rooms with amenities! There are a number of double rooms. Common rooms on every boarding floor so you can socialise. Our camp counsellors live on the boarding floors to look after you. 24-hour security to ensure your safety at all times. WIFI throughout the campus to keep you connected with home.

SPORT AND ADDITIONAL ACTIVITIES

Archery, fencing, ice skating, shopping, charity events, talent shows, barbecue, parties, pool parties, theater workshops, water zorbing, rock climbing, paintball, car driving, circus arts, quizzes, cooking, needlework, photography and team building games.

EXCURSIONS

Children will enjoy their stay in London. The program includes visits to all the most popular attractions:

• Ferris Wheel London Eye
• Houses of Parliament
• Westminster
• Buckingham Palace
• Tower of London
• Madame Tussauds
• London museums
• Trafalgar Square

Children will enjoy shopping in Covent Garden, Oxford Street and, of course, at Harrods. They will also see the famous West End shows. The program of excursions includes visiting the famous cities of Great Britain on weekends: Oxford, Cambridge, Windsor, Winchester, Brighton and Canterbury.

DAILY SCHEDULE

7.30 – Wake up
8.00 – Breakfast
9.00 – Lesson 1
10.30 – Break
11:00 – Lesson 2
12:45 – Lunch
13.30 – Trip pods for notices
14:00 – Afternoon trip
18:00 – Free-time
18.30 – Dinner
19:30 – Evening activities
22:00 – Back to boarding
23:00 – Lights out

COST, 2026

£4,300 for 2 weeks (residential course).
£995 for 2 weeks (non-residential course).

Booking a course is free of charge.

Included in cost

• Teaching
• Accommodation and meals
• Educational materials
• Insurance
• All recreational activities and excursions

Extra paid

• Transfer from / to the airport
• Flight
• Visa
• Services of our company

WHAT MAKES US DIFFERENT FROM OTHER COMPANIES

• We operate since 1996
• Choose camps with a minimum number of Russian speakers
• We place children only in camps which provides good accommodation
• Conducted a personal inspection of almost all the schools that we offer
• We do not work with the mass segment, only camps for discerning customers
• You can call us 24/7
• We inform you about the particularities of each course