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Career Preparation Summer School
Discover four fascinating industries, from medicine to finance, on our career exploration summer school for ages 12-14 in London.
Why Choose Our Career Preparation Summer School?
- Explore four careers: engineering, finance, tech, and medicine
- Learn from professionals and take part in industry experiences
- Designed for ages 12-14
- Hosted at Dulwich College, London
- Visit UCL and other London attractions
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Career Preparation Summer School for Ages 12-14
Explore Four Careers on Our Summer School in London
Students aged 12-14 who are ambitious for their future careers: join us in London to explore four exciting industries on our career preparation summer school.
You’ll immerse yourself in the life of each profession – engineering, medicine, finance, and technology. By working alongside and learning from experienced industry professionals, you’ll gain invaluable insight into what each career involves and which pathway might suit you best.
Hosted at the prestigious Dulwich College in south London, students will also visit UCL and some of the city’s top attractions.
Discover more about our career preparation summer school and book your place today.
Our immersive summer schools are delivered by SBC and InvestIN, the UK’s leading multi-campus summer school and provider of career experiences.
Our Career Preparation Summer School
For curious minds aged 12-14: get inspired for your career on this immersive two-week summer programme.
Students will explore a range of competitive and desirable careers, from medical sciences and engineering to finance and technology. Through immersive career simulations and workshops led by industry professionals, they will learn what each career involves, the skills required, and which pathway might suit them best.
Each day, students will have the opportunity to experience life on the historic Dulwich College campus, visit University College London, and explore top London sites.
With residential and non-residential booking available, and optional extra English language classes, this is the ideal summer school for both UK and international students who are ambitious for their future careers.
Career Discovery Summer Experience
- Price
- Duration
- Location
- Ages
- Start Dates
- From £3,495
- 2 Weeks
- Dulwich College
- 12-14
- 12 & 26 July, 9 Aug 2027
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24/7
Pastoral support
From 100% DBS-checked, trained residential staff.
1:6
Staff-to-student ratio
Ensuring our focus is always on your child.
20 hours
Academic teaching per week
An immersive learning experience.
15/15
Areas of strength
In our most recent British Council inspection.
Why Book?
Experience four of the most popular and competitive industries:
- Finance
- Engineering
- Technology
- Medical Science
Students will discover what each career involves and learn more about which pathway would suit them best.
Access 40 hours of expert-led academic lessons and take part in more than 10 hours of immersive industry experiences that mirror the tasks professionals complete every day. Develop a clear understanding of the roles, challenges and skills needed to thrive in each profession.
Spend an inspiring day on campus at UCL, one of the world’s top universities, and complete the programme with a personalised certificate and an industry reference letter signed by a senior professional to strengthen your future applications.
Gain insider insight directly from the experienced professionals who lead your sessions and take advantage of private networking opportunities with experts from globally recognised organisations.
Our career preparation summer school in London allows students to enjoy the cultural and professional opportunities the city has to offer. As well as visiting UCL, students will enjoy a dedicated day exploring iconic London attractions, take part in a varied evening social programme on the Dulwich College campus, and connect with ambitious students from around the world.
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Our Career Preparation Summer School Campus
Learn more about where you’ll be studying on this summer school.
Ages 12-16
Dulwich College, London
Three of our summer schools are hosted at Dulwich College, a historic and prestigious boarding school in leafy south London. With first-rate facilities and acres of rolling playing fields just a few miles from central London, it’s the ideal environment for curious learners to explore potential careers and learn new skills.
- Price
- Duration
- Start Dates
- From £3,495
- 2 weeks
- 12 & 26 Jul, 9 Aug 2027
Life at Dulwich College
A home from home
Students at Dulwich College stay in comfortable boarding accommodation set within the college’s spacious London campus. The setting is calm and green, while still giving easy access to the city when heading out for activities.
Rooms are modern and well kept, with shared spaces that make it easy to unwind, chat with friends or spend some quiet time.
There is a mix of shared rooms and bathrooms or a single room with ensuite.
Experience the best of London
Students enjoy two full-day, supervised excursions into central London as part of their two-week programme, complementing their academic learning with cultural exploration:
- London sightseeing – a chance to explore London’s iconic landmarks and cultural attractions
- Knightsbridge museums – discover some of the city’s most famous museums, with collections covering natural history, culture, science, and technology
- UCL campus (Career Discovery only) – experience life on the campus of one of the world’s best universities and learn to prepare yourself for school, university, and job interviews
Relax and have fun
Our multi-activity programme in the afternoons offers an unrivalled opportunity for students to take advantage of Dulwich’s exceptional facilities. Whether they’re getting creative in the art studio, playing football or rounders on the games field, or unwinding with yoga, it’s the perfect way to relax after a day’s work.
In the evenings, the school comes together for events including quizzes, talent shows, and Secret Cinema. It’s a great chance to build friendships and enjoy life in the Dulwich community.
Safe days, settled nights
We understand that sending your child abroad is a big decision, which is why their safety and wellbeing are at the heart of everything we do. Our dedicated residential staff provide 24/7 on-site pastoral support, with a staff-to-student ratio of 1:6 to ensure every student receives the care and attention they need. All residential staff are fully trained and DBS-checked, creating a safe, welcoming environment where students can settle in, make friends, and enjoy their summer.
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What Your Child Takes Away
Career Discovery offers students an early introduction to a variety of professional fields while helping them build their English, teamwork, communication and problem-solving skills.
A certificate acknowledging successful completion of the Career Discovery programme.
Personalised feedback highlighting the student’s involvement and engagement throughout the programme.
An improved understanding of different career paths, including the types of questions, tasks and activities involved in each field.
Opportunities to explore challenges, collaborate with others and communicate potential solutions in English.
Fees
Day or Residential?
Recommended
Residential
From £5,495
- Full board — all meals & accommodation included
- Multi-activity programme
- Evening activities & excursions
- 24/7 pastoral care
Day
From £3,495
- Same academic programme as residential
- Lunch & evening meals
- Activities and excursions
- Return home in the evening
FAQs
Our career preparation summer school in London is designed specifically for students aged 12–14 who are curious about exploring future career paths in an inspiring and supportive environment.
Yes, accommodation is optional and can be booked at checkout. Students attending our career preparation summer school can choose to stay in comfortable, fully supervised accommodation at Dulwich College in London, with a choice of a shared room or a single room with ensuite available.
Absolutely. Our career preparation summer school welcomes international students aged 12–14, providing a friendly, inclusive environment alongside optional English language learning to help everyone feel confident and supported during their time in London.
Students will require an English language level of at least B1 to take part in the programme. There are separate pathways for those with a B1 level and those with a B2+ level / native speakers, to ensure everyone gets the most out of the course.
The career preparation summer school covers four exciting career pathways for ages 12–14: medicine, engineering, finance and technology. Students explore each industry through hands-on activities, workshops and sessions led by professionals.
The summer school is hosted at Dulwich College in south London, a historic and prestigious boarding school with excellent facilities and easy access to the city’s universities and cultural attractions.
Students will take part in expert-led workshops, interactive career simulations, English language learning, cultural visits and two days at University College London (UCL). Activities include learning CPR, creating and launching a rocket, developing an investment portfolio, and programming a robot.
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