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The only summer international programme taught by University of Cambridge lecturers and hosted at Downing College.
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04/06/2026

What does your child want to do when they grow up?

Our International Programmes are designed to give your child the academic grounding to follow their dreams. Whether they want to work in pharmacology, parliament or the press, they’ll gain valuable subject knowledge and study techniques that will set them on the path to success.

Discover our summer programmes: https://www.dow.cam.ac.uk/international-programme

01/06/2026

A magical winter experience ❄️

If you want your child to feel inspired this winter, why not book them a spot on our International Winter Programme? They’ll experience student life in one of the UK’s oldest university cities, giving them a boost of knowledge and encouragement for university applications.

Sign your child up today: https://www.dow.cam.ac.uk/international-programme/downing-college-international-winter-programme-15-18-years

28/05/2026

From Robert Recorde to Isaac Newton, many of the world’s most influential mathematicians studied at Cambridge.

Your child can follow in their footsteps on our Mathematics summer programme, where they’ll learn from world-leading mathematicians about what’s happening in maths today.

Could your child be the next Robert Recorde? Sign them up today: https://www.dow.cam.ac.uk/international-programme

25/05/2026

If your child loves maths but wants to analyse the real world, this is the summer programme for them.

On our Economics summer programme, your child will learn to analyse global economies under the guidance of Cambridge University academics. They’ll uncover the secrets of economic progress while exploring one of the UK’s most historic cities.

Discover more about our subject offering: https://www.dow.cam.ac.uk/international-programme/advanced-programme-15-18-years/subjects

29/04/2026

Do you want your child to build confidence and make friends for life?

On our International Programmes, students explore a new city and make friends from all over the world. They learn how to bridge differences and get along with anyone – skills which will serve them for life.

Learn more about our International Programmes: https://www.dow.cam.ac.uk/international-programme

27/04/2026

Is your child interested in how brains work?

On our Education and Psychology subject, your child will learn about the brain in its vital developmental years – and how psychological findings are applied in real-life educational and mental health settings.

Learn more about our subject offering: https://www.dow.cam.ac.uk/international-programme/downing-college-international-foundation-programme-15-18-years/subjects

22/04/2026

Every building tells a story 📖

When teaching Arts and Literature, we’re fortunate to have centuries of artistic history right on our doorstep. From stunning architecture to the incredible artefacts on at the Fitzwilliam Museum, Cambridge is a living classroom for students of the humanities.

In our upcoming seminar on reading the architecture of Cambridge, your child will receive a taster of Arts and Literature, and learn that they can find out more about history wherever they go – just by looking.

🗓️ Friday 24 April
⏰ 1PM GMT
📢 Reading the Architecture of Cambridge

Register your child: https://www.dow.cam.ac.uk/international-programme/webinars

21/04/2026

Our International Summer Programmes are all about learning – but not all learning happens in the classroom.

That’s why each course includes a programme of activities designed to broaden your child’s cultural horizons as well as their intellectual ones.

Learn more about our Summer Programme experience: https://www.dow.cam.ac.uk/international-programme/advanced-programme-15-18-years/staying-cambridge

15/04/2026

Facebook Is your child a maths whizz or budding musician? 🎵

Sign them up for our webinar this Friday on the maths of music. Hosted by Cambridge mathematician Rami Cassia, the webinar will introduce them to where STEM meets the arts and give them a taste of our Mathematical Sciences Summer Programme.

The Maths of Music, Images, and Hidden Patterns: Introduction to the Fast Fourier Transform
🗓️ Friday 17 April
⏰ 1-2pm BST

Register your child: https://www.dow.cam.ac.uk/international-programme/webinars

14/04/2026

When you send your child on our International Programme, you can rest assured that they will be well taken care of.

Your child will receive full bed and board in our outstanding College accommodation, with three meals a day and cleaning services provided. With accommodation, food and social activities all taken care of, your child will be free to focus on their studies.

Learn more about our accommodation here: https://www.dow.cam.ac.uk/international-programme/downing-college-international-programme-foundation/staying-cambridge

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