
STEM and medicine summer schools in the UK
These courses add hands-on science, engineering, coding or medicine to a residential summer at a UK school. Most combine morning classes or lab sessions with afternoon activities and weekend trips.
They are enrichment, not qualifications: a good STEM course builds curiosity and confidence in English-language science, but it does not give an advantage in school or university admissions. Subject courses usually expect intermediate English (around B1) or above.
29 courses at 17 schools, 29 with confirmed 2027 dates; weekly course fees from about £1,125 to £3,300.


Westonbirt School
Summer School: AI & Future Technologies + Robotics Academy
- Ages
- 10–16
- Course length
- 2 weeks – 4 weeks


Taunton School
English + Academics / STEM / Cookery / Multi-sport / Creative Arts
- Ages
- 8–12
- Course length
- 2 weeks – 6 weeks

Taunton School
English + Academics / STEM / Performing Arts / Football / Tennis
- Ages
- 13–17
- Course length
- 2 weeks – 6 weeks

Oundle School
Academics · Business · Engineering · Humanities · Maths · Science
- Ages
- 12–17
- Course length
- 1 week – 4 weeks

Bede's School
Specialist Courses: Dance, Music, Tennis, Bear Grylls Adventure, Zoology, Business Leadership
- Ages
- 12–17
- Course length
- 1 week – 4 weeks



Malvern College
STEM, English, Outdoor Pursuits, Performing Arts, Creative Arts & Sports
- Ages
- 9–16
- Course length
- 1 week – 4 weeks


Headington School
Camp Headington: Science & Discovery
- Ages
- 10–14
- Course length
- 2 weeks, 4 weeks

Winchester College
Winchester Minor Courses: Film-making, IELTS Speaking & Listening, Debate, Cultural English, Digital Photography, Philosophy, STEM, Politics/Model UN, GenAI, Business Studies
- Ages
- 15–17
- Course length
- 2 weeks – 4 weeks

Winchester College
Winchester Pre-University Majors: AI, Business, Drama, Economics, Engineering, Film Making, IELTS, International Relations
- Ages
- 15–17
- Course length
- 2 weeks – 4 weeks

Lord Wandsworth College
STEAM & Academic Summer Programme
- Ages
- 13–17
- Course length
- 1 week, 2 weeks









Tonbridge School
IMPACT: Computer Science, Robotics & AI
- Ages
- 12–17
- Course length
- 2 weeks, 4 weeks





Questions parents ask
- Does a medicine summer course help with medical school applications?
- It can help a student find out whether they enjoy the subject, but it is not a qualification and universities do not require it. Treat it as exploration, not a credential.
- What English level do STEM courses need?
- Most subject-based courses ask for around B1 (intermediate) or higher, because lessons are taught in English. Check each course page.
Dates and fees are as published by each school. Listings marked “Sponsored” are paid promotion.