Students who wish to focus on improving their English have the option to study Academic English
and general IELTS Preparation. Over two weeks (12 hours of study), experienced English language
teachers will guide students through useful lessons in topics such as note taking, academic
presentations, vocabulary, pronunciation and listening skills. Fun and interactive lessons encourage
students to build confidence and improve language skills in small classes with lots of individual
The MPW Summer School was established in 2022 to offer students aged 14-17, the opportunity to
study an innovative, high-quality academic programme, including exclusive content developed by
EtonX, as well as MPW’s own highly-qualified academic team. Utilising MPW’s 50 years’ expertise in
preparing students for university and beyond, the Summer School gives young people the chance to
explore future careers and traditional academic subjects in refreshing new ways, while also engaging
in modern skills-based approaches to learning such as critical thinking and creative problem solving.
Students choose one academic stream to study each weekday morning for the two-week duration of
the programme. The programme features eight academic streams covering: Advanced Maths and
Problem Solving; Art and Design; Business, Finance and Economics; Computing, Robotics and AI;
Law, Politics and International Relations; Maths, Physics and Engineering; Medicine and Sciences;
Psychology and Sociology. Students choose one EtonX Life Skills course per week, studied each
afternoon. These courses are designed to help give students a competitive edge in gaining a place at
a top university and equip them for their career and life beyond.
Away from the classroom, a summer with MPW is both fun and enriching, with activities to suit
every interest. A mix of UK and international students (the school hosted students from 27 countries
in 2023) provides the perfect environment to learn about different cultures and make friends. There
are activities to suit every interest. In both locations, students enjoy a wide range of exciting cultural
and social activities. These include trips to museums, galleries, and theatres, as well as activities such
as punting, escape rooms, theatre trips, movie nights and karaoke.
Students in London stay in the newly refurbished Queen’s Gate House, which sits in the heart of
South Kensington, one of the most exclusive and affluent parts of the capital. This outstanding
facility provides stylish premium en-suite bedrooms that offer panoramic views and is located just a
few minutes’ walk from the main college building.
Cambridge students stay in comfortable, secure purpose-built student accommodation, within
walking distance of the college, Cambridge Leisure Park and the historic city centre.
Full Programme:London: ?3,950 Cambridge: ?3,745Day only:London: ?2,150 Cambridge: ?2,000
The Summer School programme includes a university lecture series. Held in impressive university
lecture halls, the series features world-leading academics from the University of Cambridge and
prestigious London universities, covering a range of thought-provoking topics. Students have the
opportunity to go on industry field trips related to their chosen academic stream, and to hear from
guest speakers, who are careers and subject experts.