For 16 to 18-year-oldS

PRE-UNIVERSITY SUMMER PROGRAMME

Our Pre-University Summer Camp sets our older students up for success. Over the course of two weeks, your child will discover potential careers across four academic streams, grow in confidence, and enjoy hands-on, collaborative activities.
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Our Pre-University Summer Programme is an immersive and dynamic course for driven high school students preparing for the future.

Pre-University is a comprehensive academic and activity programme. Your child will spend time developing their knowledge and critical thinking skills, as well as enjoying time outdoors on our campus, Lake Geneva, and across Switzerland.

Organised in partnership with Bucksmore Education, the programme guides students through four academic streams:

 

Dates

Our Pre-University programme ran over two weeks, from 16th-29th July 2023. An English level equivalent to B1 minimum is required to take part in this programme.

We offer two options:

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GLOBAL FINANCE AND BUSINESS

  • Learn the basics of stocks, bonds, investment, and economic policy.
  • Develop entrepreneurial skills and knowledge.
  • Engage in case studies covering topics like cryptocurrency, the role of the finance sector in public policy, and inflation.
  • Build networks and prepare for university applications.
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MEDICINE

  • Engage in hands-on teaching and gain an insight into a variety of careers.
  • Develop a working knowledge of clinical medicine and the foundations of biomedical science.
  • Enjoy learning-in-action trips to the International Red Cross Museum in Geneva.
  • Take part in medical school application workshops and discussion panels.
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INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS AND POLITICS

  • Interdisciplinary study in international relations, law, diplomacy, and governance.
  • Engage in debates about diverse historical and philosophical foundations.
  • Undertake critical analysis of political texts, including treaties, international agreements, and constitutions.
  • Enjoy a learning-in-action trip to the United Nations complex in Geneva.

NATURAL SCIENCES AND SUSTAINABILITY

  • Build a strong knowledge of natural science, including biology, geology, ecology, and physics.
  • Explore global issues in our physical world.
  • Critically analyse how cities react to climate change and create sustainable development.
  • Enjoy a learning-in-action trip to Lake Geneva and city headquarters.
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GROUP PROJECTS

Group projects are a key element of the programme. Each academic stream features a shared dilemma that students investigate, research, and present their findings on. Group projects challenge students to think academically, as well as fostering teamwork, leadership, and critical thinking skills.

Camp Pre-Universite 2023 1 Session (2 semaines)
Internal student with accommodation CHF 5,990
External student without accommodation CHF 2,950
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THE LEARNING STARTS HERE

Registrations for our Pre-University Programme 2024 are not open yet. Please contact us with any questions you may have.

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