Ellie Jones is Head of HR and Head of Academics at Academic Summer, where she plays a central role in shaping both the team and the learning experience across the organisation’s UK and Canada camps. With a background in teaching and a strong focus on student-centred education, Ellie brings warmth, […]
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Vincent Smidowicz is one of those rare educators whose influence reaches across generations. With roots in summer school education stretching back to the 1970s, Vincent has taught countless students – “thousands, hundreds of thousands, almost certainly,” as he reflects with characteristic understatement. Today, he’s a key part of the Academic Summer team, […]
Dear Reader Welcome to the May 2025 issue of The Clever Fox Newsletter. We hope you will enjoy reading the articles below. Just click on the buttons below to read more. Our summer camps are just two months away and our teams are gearing up to give our students the best […]
In uncertain times, Academic Summer remains a trusted beacon for international families. We spoke with CEO, Helen Lami to address current concerns raised by travel agents in various countries. It seems parents are worried about current global tensions, visas, safety matters and other issues. In this interview article Helen aims […]
The teaching methodologies at Academic Summer range from from CLIL to Multiple Intelligences, ensuring a dynamic, engaging and personalised learning experience. Our Academic Manager, Dr Giedre Balcytyte who oversees teaching methodologies at Academic Summer. Education beyond the classroom At Academic Summer, learning is not just about memorising facts – it’s about engagement, discovery […]
Business journalist, Al Gibson, sat down with Dr Giedrė Balčytytė at David Game College at David Game College to discuss her passion for education, leadership and innovative teaching methods. Dr Balcytyte, who has a background in language, music and research is Academic Manager at Academic Summer and Course Director for our David Game programme. Not […]
How leadership is integrated into everyday learning at Academic Summer Camps Unlike traditional leadership courses, our Be a Leader Programme is not just a set of lectures – it’s an immersive experience which includes: Dr Giedre Balcytyte who is our Academic Manager explains: “When students apply for university, they can include their Be a […]
The summer is almost here and students from over 50 nationalities will join us for our unique Content and Language Integrated Learning programme across five different venues. Some students come to improve their English skills while others are keen to sample new subjects as they consider their career path. Content […]
When Nikita Piazenko came on his first British summer school, he was a 14-year-old student from Lithuania with a passion for ice hockey. Fluent in Lithuanian, Italian and Russian, his parents recognised the value of him mastering English as an international language and he seized this opportunity to enhance his skills. […]
Are you dreaming of a career in medicine but unsure where to start? Wondering what it’s like to study medicine in the UK? Do you want hands-on experience before applying to medical school? If you answered ‘yes’ to any of these questions, then Academic Summer’s Get Ready for Medicine programme is perfect […]