High School Experiential Learning Programs in London

Take a captivating trip through London, turning it into a central character in your writing. Through expert-led workshops, develop the tools and techniques needed to write in different genres. Take cues from renowned works of prose, poetry, and drama and analyze how these forms are reimagined in contemporary mediums—films, web-based media, and graphic fiction. As you refine your literary taste, you'll craft your own creative writing portfolio! Connect with writers and storytellers. Roam the real sites that served as backdrops for the works of Shakespeare, Wordsworth, Woolf, and more. Examine the contrasting facets of London, exploring both its Gothic shadows and its aspirational allure that has enticed migrants from across the globe to call it home. Discover the places and people that make London buzz with creativity. Meet locals and indulge in local flavors, like fish and chips. Experience life outside of London, too, on an excursion to Shakespeare's birthplace, Stratford-upon-Avon. In the end of the program, you’ll share your unique contributions to London’s literature with your class on an Open Mic session at CIEE!

Join us this summer for an unforgettable experience in Berlin, Paris, and London, three cities that are not only historically intertwined but also among Europe’s most vibrant and cultural. See Berlin by bike, visit its museums and memorials, and get a glimpse of what it was like to live during WWII with a tour of its bunker system. In Paris, stroll the wide boulevards and browse the quaint riverside bookshops, cruise down the Seine at sunset, eat on an outdoor terrace, and of course, go to the very top of the Eiffel Tower! Finish off this trip of a lifetime in London, where you’ll shop the eclectic stalls at Camden Market, see the Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace, and get the best view over the Thames from the London Eye! Learn how to be a savvy traveler as you ride the train from France to the UK, interact with locals, and immerse yourself in these three metropolitan cultures. Don’t miss out on this life-changing experience–join us this summer for a trip you’ll never forget!

A transformative two-week summer programme for motivated students aged 15-18, built around the art of communication, storytelling, and public speaking. Through a blend of theory and practice, small-group collaboration, and personal coaching, participants learn to shape powerful ideas and deliver them with clarity, confidence, and presence. The experience culminates in each student presenting their own TED-style talk to a live audience, captured on video. Why choose TED Summer School? Great communicators don’t just inform, they inspire action. TED Summer School offers ambitious students a rigorous, high-support environment to master the skills that make ideas resonate: clear structure, compelling narrative, evidence, voice, presence, and visual design. Beyond the talk, participants leave with a toolkit they can use across essays, interviews, leadership roles, and academic or professional pursuits. Locations: London, New York, Singapore

Discover the world of luxury fashion design and making, where craftsmanship, detail, and branding come together. This 3-day immersive course combines sewing with specialist digital embroidery, giving students the opportunity to design and create a refined garment or accessory finished with their own bespoke embroidered logo or motif. Led by our highly experienced tutor Jasmine, students will be guided through the process of designing with intention — considering luxury aesthetics, branding, colour palette,s and precision finishing. Using our professional digital embroidery machine, students will learn how designers personalise garments and accessories to elevate them from handmade to truly special. Projects are tailored to all sewing abilities, from beginners to more confident makers. Depending on experience, students may create an accessory (such as a bag or pouch) or a simple yet elegant garment, enhanced with custom embroidery. The focus is on quality over quantity, slowing down the making process to achieve beautiful, considered results.

Get ready for a summer like you never imagined on this European teen tour! You will visit some of Europe’s greatest cities, with charming little villages in between, in these countries: England, France, Switzerland, and Italy. Enjoy museums, cafés, theater, and dance clubs. Then, work off all those croissants and gelatos by getting active with whitewater rafting, skiing, snowboarding, and more. All departures on this itinerary are On Tour programs. They are specially designed for high schoolers completing 11th or 12th grades. By focusing on the needs of older teenagers, the activities on this trip are chosen with the independent nature and maturity of a young adult in mind. Our fantastic summer program leaders are experts at creating a tight-knit, inclusive family. Participants in this program can join us for 20 or 28 days. For those joining us for 20 days, enjoy a farewell banquet in Rome, cherishing memories that will last beyond the summer's end!

Home & Away Student Services, founded in 2013, delivers enriching summer experiences that combine learning, creativity, and exploration. In 2026, students will enjoy our Young Summer Explorer programme set within the beautiful grounds of Cobham Hall School. Each day is thoughtfully designed to be engaging and dynamic, encouraging students to learn, create, and explore while building confidence, friendships, and unforgettable memories. English Language Learning: Twenty hours per week of dynamic, engaging lessons taught by qualified teachers help students improve grammar, speaking confidence, pronunciation, and cultural understanding. The class size is 15 students. The classes are split into age ranges: 12-15 and 16-18. Creative Workshops Held in professional studios: Each workshop encourages expression, teamwork, and personal confidence. Drama Dance Cookery Sports & Activities: Cobham Hall’s impressive facilities include: Modern sports centre Tennis courts Basketball & volleyball courts Football pitches Dance studio Indoor heated swimming pool Whether students love team sports, fitness, or trying something new, there’s something for everyone.

Mill Hill School offers a robust Academic Program tailored for international students, providing a supportive and enriching environment for academic excellence and personal growth. Located in the picturesque surroundings of London, Mill Hill School combines a rich history with modern facilities to deliver a world-class education. This program is designed to integrate international students into the school community, ensuring they achieve their full potential both academically and socially. A broad range of subjects including Mathematics, Sciences, Humanities, and Arts for the core subjects. And intensive English as an Additional Language (EAL) support to enhance English proficiency. Mill Hill School offers a unique blend of tradition and innovation, providing an exceptional educational experience in one of the world’s most dynamic cities. The school's commitment to academic rigor, combined with extensive support for international students, ensures a smooth transition and a fulfilling educational journey. The vibrant school community, coupled with outstanding facilities, makes Mill Hill School an ideal choice for international students seeking a high-quality British education.