Get Ready for Engineering, London, UK

Get Ready for your Future with Academic Summer Camps.  Our programme combines high-impact education with unforgettable experiences in the centre of London.  In summer 2026, our students will study at DLD College, London (Westminster). 

As the global demand for skilled engineers skyrockets, we're here to equip you with core subject knowledge essential for a successful university engineering career. During the programme you will:

• Build core subject knowledge and insight across multiple fields of engineering - civil, mechanical, electrical and chemical
• Study Maths and Physics related to Engineering concepts, including algebra, integration and forces and motion, building a solid foundation in these key subjects
• Learn to apply knowledge and skills through practical technology workshops
• Develop leadership, team building, public speaking through our Da Vinci Project competition
• Visit an innovative engineering company and top university
• Consider environmental and sustainability challenges, as well as ethical issues

Final Showcase: Da Vinci Competition - this team challenge emphasises developing your higher-order thinking skills, problem-solving and creativity

Leads to CPD qualification

Be a Leader is an integral part of Academic Summer, offering an enriching blend of the academic and leisure. The two-week course equips you with leadership and teamwork skills in an exciting, enjoyable and educational environment leading to a CPD qualification for your CV. CPD stands for Continuous Professional Development, showing our unwavering commitment to excellence. Throughout the programme, you'll have the chance to Meet a Leader - accomplished individuals from diverse fields who share their personal journeys to success, inspiring your own dreams. Be a Leader facilitates self-discovery by assessing your skills, through psychometric, aptitude and career tests, resulting in a personalised ‘My Career Choice’ report to guide your future decisions. 

Our programme, places students aged 14‑17 right in the heart of London –  just minutes from landmarks such as the Tower of London, London Eye, The Big Ben, London Bridge, Buckingham Palace, Covent Garden, and the British Museum. But that's not all – explore Chinatown, Brick Lane, and St Paul's Cathedral, catch a West End Theatre Show, and shop to your heart's content at Harrods and Oxford Street.

On weekends, venture beyond London to explore Oxford, Cambridge, Greenwich, Hampton Court, Thorpe Park, Brighton end more.

Accommodation: DLD College is a purpose-built, modern boarding school.  Everything is under one roof, eliminating the need for commuting and ensuring your safety. Our campus features: 

• Modern classrooms, including dedicated spaces for Art and Drama
• Well-equipped Science laboratories for hands-on learning
• A spacious atrium and social area for you to relax and make friends
• A modern dining room serving delicious home-made meals
• The convenience of an on-site coffee shop known as the ‘Hungry Mule’
• Comfortable on-site boarding accommodation
• Single ensuite bedroom for everyone (Limited number of twin rooms)
• Common rooms on every boarding floor so you can socialise
• Our camp counsellors live on the boarding floors to look after you
• 24-hour security to ensure your safety at all times
• WIFI throughout the campus to keep you connected with home.

Our environment at DLD, fosters academic excellence and provides a modern, welcoming and secure place for you to enjoy your summer adventure with Academic Summer. 

This is more than a summer camp - it’s an opportunity to step into your future, build global connections, improve language  through academic content, and live the vibrant London experience.

Join us for 2 to 6 weeks in London.