Following her expanded remit overseeing Eastern Europe and Central Asia markets, Anastasiia Babak was recently interviewed by Al Gibson to share her journey from learning English as a second language as a child to becoming an advocate for international learning experiences around the language and promoting the UK as an […]
Interviews
Read interviews with movers and shakers in the world of British Summer schools and camps, who specialise in creating ideal opportunities for international students to experience a taste of learning in the UK.
Former Academic Summer Senior Manager and Director of Studies at DLD London, Francisco Bustos chatted to UK Business journalist, Al Gibson before leaving the company. In this interview reflects on his time with Academic Summer, from 2017 to 2026, and shares his confidence for the future of the international education […]
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 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 […]
Academic Summer Camps is pleased to partner with Ukrainian entrepreneur Vitalii Bresler of British Camp, to offer young athletes the chance to explore new sports and receive expert coaching, particularly in football, within an exciting and supportive atmosphere. At British Camp, counsellors are known as camp heroes and Vitalii leads by example. Even in the […]
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, […]
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, […]
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 […]
Celebrate International Women’s Day with Helen Lami, CEO of Academic Summer and Dr Giedre Balcytyte, Academic Manager, as they discuss women in leadership including women leaders in education. Gain insights into leadership, resilience and empowering young people while learning how Academic Summer supports girls’ education globally. International Women’s Day celebrates the achievements of women in leadership, innovation as well […]
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 […]