Seren Academy
Seren supports the brightest state educated learners to achieve their full academic potential.
9. Summer Schools
In partnership with leading UK universities, these life-changing experiences give learners a unique and unrivalled chance to experience undergraduate-level study. Comprising of an extensive mix of challenging lectures, seminars, tutorials, essays and reflective sessions, the summer school programme will deepen a learners knowledge and enrich their studies.
The summer schools have helped inspire, motivate and shape the ambitions of many Seren learners, with previous attendees now studying at leading universities around the world, including Oxford, Cambridge, Yale, Harvard, Stanford, and Chicago.
Seren Online summer school
An online study experience designed to introduce learners to the critical ways of thinking required in higher education for international universities.
Jesus College, Oxford University residential summer school
Hosted by Jesus College, this summer school is a flagship event in the Seren Academy calendar. It is an exclusive opportunity for year 12 Seren learners to get a first-hand, authentic taste of life and study at a world class university.
Cardiff University School of Medicine
A residential summer school at one of Wales’ leading universities with state-of-the-art medical facilities. Get hands on experience of studying medicine at university.
Aberystwyth University Residential Summer School
Spend four-days living and studying on campus, exploring a big theme from multiple subject perspectives.
Aberystwyth University Veterinary Science Summer School
A four-day residential summer school at Wales’ only dedicated Veterinary School. Get hands on experience of what it’s like to study veterinary science at university.
New College, University of Oxford Residential Summer School
Spend five-days living and studying at New College, experiencing life as an Oxford student, explore the city and make the most of the university’s world-leading academic and cultural facilities.
STEMHaus Online Summer School in collaboration with Swansea University
In collaboration with Swansea University, the STEMHaus online summer school is for learners interested in studying STEM subjects at A Level and beyond.
How to apply for summer schools
Each summer school is highly competitive, but everyone has the potential to make a successful application. Places are offered based on an exceptional personal statement and demonstration of ambition and academic ability. When applications are open, you will be informed via Seren Space and provided with all the information required.