The Career Discovery Summer Experience
Discover your future this summer
The Career Discovery Summer Experience
Discover your future this summer
Overview
InvestIN and Summer Boarding Courses have joined forces to deliver an inspiring two-week summer programme designed for curious minds aged 12–14.
Students will explore a range of competitive and desirable careers, from medical sciences and engineering to finance and technology, through hands-on workshops, real-world simulations and English language learning. Each day, students will have the opportunity to experience life on the historic Dulwich College campus, visit the leading University College London, and explore the top London sites.
Register now for a life-changing experience that will set you up for your future career, or contact us to find out more.
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50+ hours of academic content taught by leading professionals from finance, technology, engineering and medical sciences, teaching you all about an industry, the roles within this and the skills needed to help you break into these prestigious and competitive careers
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Spend 10+ hours uncovering some of the world’s most competitive industries (medicine, finance, engineering, computer science) and try your hand at some daily tasks these professionals would undertake
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Spend two days on campus at London’s globally renowned University College London (UCL)
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Receive a personalised certificate and an industry reference letter signed by a senior professional
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Be coached through the immersive experiences with professionals from world-renowned companies
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Private networking sessions with these professionals, who can become vital connections for your future career
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Immerse yourself in London’s culture with a day trip to central London taking in some of London’s top attractions
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A full social programme in the evenings making the most of the Dulwich College Campus
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Meet talented and ambitious students from around the world who fly in for the Summer Experience, creating an invaluable lifetime network
Attend one of the following programmes, depending on your English language level:
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English for Professional Use with Career Discovery (English level B1+)
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Career Discovery with Industry Simulations (English level B2+/Native speakers)
You can choose from single ensuite room, a shared room & bathroom or a non-residential programme. We provide meals, 24-hour safeguarding and vibrant evening social programme for residential students. Airport transfers are also available at checkout
- To date, we have welcomed students onto InvestIN and SBC programmes from over 100 different countries. They often say that a huge motivation is to meet and befriend students from around the world, whilst taking their English language skills to the next level.
- Attending a summer programme is a fantastic way to experience London, one of the world’s most renowned capital cities for academic excellence, global commerce and vibrant culture. You can also select our residential package to truly experience life on-campus at a top UK school (Dulwich College). We can offer everything you need – from airport transfers to meals and a fantastic evening social programme.
- For students learning English as a Foreign Language (EFL), attending an InvestIN programme facilitates real-world application of English. Students will be immersed in the language 24/7, whether that’s working in a team, writing a project proposal, presenting to a group, networking with professionals or socialising with peers. Our programmes are delivered and facilitated by native English speakers, whilst a significant number of students will be attending from UK based schools, providing international students with the perfect opportunity to enhance their oral and written skills in a professional and social context. Find out more about the benefits for EFL students in our blog post here.
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You can choose to attend our programmes as a day student if you live locally. Otherwise, our residential package will give you a great flavour of life studying at one of the UK's most prestigious schools.
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Our courses are attended by students from over 100 countries, providing you with a unique opportunity to network with and befriend peers from a range of different backgrounds and cultures.
Pricing:
Residential single ensuite room: £5,695 | Residential shared room & bathroom: £5,495
Non-Residential Day Programme: £3,495
Secure your place with a £950 deposit
Airport Transfers:
Heathrow and Gatwick for £150 each way
London St Pancras International for £100 each way
| B1 Language learning pathway | B2+ Career immersion pathway | Native/Fluent English speakers pathway | |||
| Hours of contact time with professionals | 50 hours | 50 hours | 50 hours | ||
| Professional English vocabulary masterclasses | |||||
| Practising conversations for the workplace | |||||
| Industry masterclasses | |||||
| Hands-on career simulations | |||||
| Physical certificate and graduation ceremony | |||||
| Site visit to UCL Bloomsbury campus | |||||
| Full day cultural excursion to Central London | |||||
| Assessment centre with written feedback | |||||
| Programme Fee | £3,495 | £3,495 | £3,495 | ||
| Residential Package | |||||
| Accommodation at Dulwich College's boarding houses | |||||
| Single ensuite bedroom | (Limited availability for an extra charge of £100 per week) | ||||
| Multi activity programmes each afternoon | |||||
| Evening activities available on campus | |||||
| All meals provided at Dulwich College | |||||
| 24/7 safeguarding and pastoral support, including a dedicated activity leader, course leader and centre managers | |||||
| Programme fee + Residential package | £5,495 | ||||
| Guaranteed single en-suite room at Dulwich College | £5,695 | ||||
| Airport transfers from London Heathrow Airport, London Gatwick Airport or London St Pancras International | £150 each way |
In Person
Available dates:
- This summer school has 4 intakes, see below for more details
Venues:
- Dulwich College, London SE21 7LD
Accommodation location:
Residential: 6th–20th July 2026 | 20th July–3rd August 2026
Non-Residential: 7th–18th July 2026 | 21st July–1st August 2026
Please find below some of our most frequently asked questions. If you have any other questions you'll be able to find our full FAQ list here and you are also welcome to reach out to us at info@investin.org and we'll be happy to help!
Information for international & EFL students
We have a minimum English language requirement of B2 (upper-intermediate, CEFR). For students learning English as a Foreign Language (EFL), attending an InvestIN programme facilitates real-world application of English. Our programmes are delivered and facilitated by native English speakers, whilst over 50% of our students are from the UK and the US, providing international students with the perfect opportunity to enhance their oral and written skills in a professional and social context. Find out more about the benefits for EFL students in our blog post here.
Support
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You may wish to try on your mobile device instead. Alternatively, please email info@investin.org with details of the programme you want to register for. We will reserve your place immediately and send you a link to pay by card online.