Helen Lami’s New Year’s Message reflects on a year of growth, challenges and purpose, and looks to 2026 with joy and hope for education. As 2025 draws to a close, I’ve taken a moment to pause and reflect. Not just on the outcomes, but on the journey. And wondering where […]
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Watch the Academic Summer 2026 locations video below which brings together everything we believe a summer should be – inspiring learning, international friendships, exciting cities and unforgettable adventures. With four distinctive locations across the UK and Canada, Academic Summer offers students aged 7–17 a true summer home where education and exploration meet. […]
This festive season, the teams at Academic Summer and Living Learning English have come together to bring you a light-hearted version of The 12 Days of Christmas – reimagined with an educational twist! These daily greetings were posted each day on social media as a way of saying thank you to all […]
See how a Insights Discovery team-building session helped bring our two teams together —Academic Summer and Living Learning English, building trust, understanding and a shared culture. At Academic Summer, we believe that education is not only about what you learn, but how you grow. During our annual staff day and […]
In this Q&A session, Caroline Marshall from Academic Summer Camps reflects on her journey, the transformational power of summer camps, and why she believes all teenagers should have the chance to experience one. Q: Caroline, you’ve been part of Academic Summer for nearly a decade now, playing so many roles, from […]
Discover why a UK summer school experience with Academic Summer offers much more than just English lessons. From CLIL learning and personal growth to lifelong friendships, Caroline Marshall shares insights into what makes this opportunity truly transformative. When I speak to parents at international fairs or meet them through our […]
In her compelling article, ‘ChatGPT Did My Homework. Now What?’, Dr Giedrė Balčytytė challenges educators to rethink the role of homework, assessment and generative AI in language learning. Published in the Quality English Academic Journal (Issue II, 2025) the piece offers a visionary outlook on how tasks, tools and teacher‑learner dynamics are changing in the Digital Age. […]
Four industry experts came together on the Everything Education podcast to explore the future of British education, the vital role of summer schools and how the sector can stay relevant in a changing world. On Episode 2 of the Everything Education Podcast, Helen Lami, CEO of Academic Summer and Principal of Living Learning […]
Discover how Turi Lami, Senior Manager at Academic Summer Camps, combines leadership, safeguarding and a background in high-level security to create a safe and unforgettable summer experience for students from around the world at Sidcot School. Turi Lami, husband of Academic Summer CEO Helen Lami, is the driving force behind our […]
However you feel about celebrating Halloween, it is one of those times when British culture comes vividly to life in the classroom. Whether it’s carving pumpkins, dressing up in scary costumes, or simply noticing the seasonal decorations in shops and homes, it offers rich opportunities for exploring language and culture. […]