The EDGE summer course at Caterham is a forward-looking programme that equips young people with the skills, confidence, and curiosity they need to thrive in an ever-changing world.
Minimum B1/B2 English Language CEFR score (Ages 13-17)
The World Economic Forum’s Future of Jobs Report 2025 projects that almost 40% of core skills will change by 2030. Advances in technology and artificial intelligence are reshaping every industry. Alongside digital literacy, human skills such as critical thinking, communication, creativity, and adaptability will continue to play a vital role.
The EDGE summer course brings these ideas to life through an engaging two-week programme of workshops, team challenges, and real-world projects. Students will:
Develop essential “power skills” through hands-on problem-solving challenges, leadership activities, and collaborative projects on the school’s low ropes course. Students will design and lead their own problem-solving activities, strengthening teamwork, creativity, and resilience.
Grow their oracy and communication skills by exploring what makes effective speaking and listening, culminating in a personal “Passion Talk” where each student delivers a presentation on a topic that matters to them.
Explore Artificial Intelligence – understanding how it works, its applications, and its ethical implications through interactive workshops such as AI: Tool or Trap?, Machine Learning, and AI & Fake News.
Apply their learning in a capstone project where they use AI tools to design a solution to a local or community issue, blending creativity, critical thinking, and responsible innovation.
While many employers report that school-leavers often lack the social and digital skills needed for modern workplaces, EDGE helps close that gap. It builds confidence, initiative, and the ability to think differently – qualities increasingly valued by universities and employers alike.
By the end of the programme, students will have developed a future-ready mindset: able to navigate uncertainty, communicate effectively, collaborate with others, and use technology responsibly to make a positive difference.
You can discover more about the EDGE curriculum unique to Caterham School here EDGE Innovation & Digital Curriculum – Caterham School
Students can choose to join the summer school for 2 weeks or 4 weeks. Fees depend on the type of course selected. The table below shows the full cost for each option. All prices include tuition, accommodation, meals, activities, and excursions.
Students may enroll in a 4-week programme by choosing any two courses and combining them into a single, continuous study period.
For those interested specifically in English as an Additional Language, it is also possible to complete a 4-week course by registering for two consecutive 2-week EAL courses.
This flexible approach enables students to design a programme that aligns with their academic goals and personal preferences.
To book, enquire by email at summerschool@caterhamschool.co.uk
All courses are open to children aged 13-17 years old.
Transfers between 9am and 6pm from Heathrow or Gatwick to Caterham are included in the programme fees. Transfers outside these times or from other airports may incur an additional charge.
Yes. Once you have completed an application form we will ask for a deposit to be paid to secure your space.
Yes, everyone will be provided with the details during the induction.
All prices include tuition, accommodation, meals, activities, and excursions. There will be opportunities for children to purchase items from shops on trips.
