From summer camps to home tuition – education for every stage Academic Summer is growing! From September, we are pleased to include Living Learning English as part of our educational family. This exciting development means we can now offer even more tailored options for learners of all ages, from international […]
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Academic Summer News is a collection of articles highlighting the latest trends in learning English in the UK embracing the CLIL methodology.
The acquisition of Living Learning English by Academic Summer has received glowing feedback from education professionals and media alike. Discover how the industry is celebrating this strategic union of two trusted names in UK ELT. Not only did colleagues and peers flood LinkedIn with praise, but the story was also quickly […]
For 30 years, Kate Hargreaves, founder of Living Learning English (LLE), has been a leading figure in international English language education. Now, following Academic Summer’s acquisition of LLE and as Kate steps into retirement, she leaves behind a remarkable legacy that has touched thousands of lives. In this article, business […]
Living Learning English has joined Academic Summer in an exciting new move for international education. Discover the story behind the acquisition, meet the principals, Helen Lami and Kate Hargreaves and find out what this means for students, families and agents worldwide. When two trusted names in international education come together, […]
In the video below, Kate Hargreaves and Helen Lami share personal reflections with business journalist Al Gibson, on Academic Summer Camp’s acquisition of Living Learning English. You can also read the edited transcript of this candid conversation which look backs on Kate’s legacy and forward to Helen’s vision for the […]
⚽ Football, fun and last-minute spaces! + Exciting news about our new camp in China 🇨🇳 Dear Reader As the final two weeks of our summer programme unfold, the energy across our campuses remains high. From football fields in Somerset to classrooms in London and now all the way to […]
Experience the launch of Academic Summer China, a unique educational adventure in Guangzhou where students improve their English through CLIL-based learning. Earlier this year, a new chapter in Academic Summer’s global journey began as our CEO Helen Lami and Head of Admissions and Finance, Betty Ho, met with a delegation of […]
Our Sidcot Football Camp, launched in 2025 in partnership with British Camp, has proven to be a great success, uniting young players from across Europe for professional football coaching and English learning. This innovative initiative is already shaping the future of young athletes and we’re excited to grow even further in 2026. […]
Academic Summer is excited to announce the launch of our brand-new app, designed to enhance the experience for students, teachers and camp counsellors alike. Developed over the past year by our team alongside technology expert Matt Hall, the Academic Summer App is already making a significant impact on how our […]
Dear Reader Blue skies, sunshine and a heatwave. Our students couldn’t have asked for better weather at the start of our annual programme. With transfers starting on Sunday 27th June, we’ve been pleased to welcome our first students of the year at David Game, DLD and Sidcot.We’re also delighted to […]