Reach Cambridge University Enrichment courses offer a fascinating insight into the studying different subjects at University. The main objective of the University Enrichment courses is to broaden our students' understanding of the subjects they study at school and widen their horizons. The courses supplement High School study by looking at a range of subjects being tackled by University students and graduates. Our lecturers aim to pass on the passion for their subjects that has driven them to succeed in their field.

We arrange a superb line-up of lecturers and Cambridge graduates to guide you through lessons and tours of Cambridge. Virtually every site visited in Cambridge is closely linked with academic excellence.

The 2008 courses are in Economics and Business, English Literature, International History, Law, Philisophy and Knowledge and Physics and Biotechnology. Students choose to study one of these subjects over the 15 days in the programme. You can read more in the Courses section.





All our programmes cover these main areas:
(click on each to learn more.)

	Pre-College Preparation at Cambridge University with Cambridge students. Bedrooms in University Halls with two meals a day in the prestigious College Dining Hall.
	Lecture Series: ‘International Social Responsibility’ by world-class Cambridge University academics.
	Workshop Series: ‘University Life’ with Cambridge students.
	Activities: Sport in the College’s extensive grounds, creative/artistic classes, drama, social activities and free time to explore Cambridge.
	Excursions to places of cultural interest around the UK: London, Stonehenge, Bath and Stratford-upon-Avon.
	Theatre: Three Theatre trips to the Globe Theatre in London, the Royal Shakespeare Theatre in Stratford and the Cambridge Shakespeare Festival.
	Local Excursions: There are numerous local Excursions to sites around Cambridge from Museums to the famous Orchard at Grantchester.

Classes typically run from 9.00-1.00. Students interact with a range of academics in a variety of fields during the programme. In terms of class size, the idea is to give an introduction to University study, so there is a combination of lectures in larger groups, classes of no more than 20 and Supervisory workshop sessions in smaller groups. The small workshop sessions are a particularly important part of the curriculum. This makes for a very intense, varied and exciting learning experience.

In addition, students will have the opportunity for practical sessions and excursions closely linked to the topics being studied. In particular, there is one major excursion day built into the 10 day course. For Scientists this is often to the Science Museum and Natural History Museum in London. For English students, it might be to see a play at the Globe Theatre in London. In every case, the academics leading the course ensure that the excursion is relevant and carefully linked with the course content.

Once the students have settled in, they are given a research paper or project which they present to the rest of the class at the end of the programme. Students have a one hour period at the end of each morning session to work on the presentation with the help of the teachers. This is a very important process to go through in terms of learning about University study and the importance of presentation and communication skills.

The teaching staff is coordinated by Dr Paul Elliott, a Supervisor at Cambridge University and Ed Vainker, a qualified teacher with experience of school leadership in London. All of the staff are lecturers, supervisors, PhD students or undergraduates. They are chosen for their enthusiasm and communication skills as well as their specific knowledge & experience.

There is an extensive extra-curricular programme of workshops, sports and other activities. This is a good opportunity for the students to interact with other international students.

There are two days off during the programme. Reach Cambridge runs organised excursions and activities on these days.

Our foremost concern at Reach Cambridge is to ensure the safety, security and health of all students. We have a clear set of regulations for students and staff and detailed preparations with regards medical support. Detailed Risk Assessments have been carried out all over the campus and on all activities/excursions.

All students have a supervisor, with whom they sign in at curfew (11pm) and whom they can turn to if they have any questions or problems during the course. The Supervisors are all from within the University and are used to living in a College environment. They live on the corridor with the students. In a case where a student has come as part of a school group, their teacher will probably be their Supervisor.