The Young Computer Scientist Summer Experience
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Join InvestIN's Computer Science Summer Experience in London (ages 15-18): build robots, design games, learn Figma, visit industry sites and earn a Level 3 Award in Work Experience to boost your university application.
InvestIN's Young Computer Scientist Summer Experience is an immersive summer school and work-experience programme based in London and delivered from UCL and the University of London campus. Designed for students aged 15-18 (Years 10-12), the course blends hands-on coding, UI/UX, robotics and back-end engineering with professional site visits, masterclasses and career coaching.
Across the programme students take part in activities such as a 2-day Game Jam, robot programming using Scratch or Python, UI/UX workshops using Figma, 3D modelling with Blender and visits to motion-capture and industry sites. The 1-week, 2-week and 2-week Premium options offer increasing contact hours and experiences; the Premium package includes extra professional time, a gala dinner and an included assessment for the Level 3 Award.
All participants complete a post-programme online assessment to receive a personalised digital certificate; 2-week attendees additionally receive a physical certificate and an industry reference letter. Residential and non-residential options are available, with on-site safeguarding, meals and optional airport transfers for international students.
Level 3 Award in Work Experience & Career Planning (Level 3 Award; assessment for UCAS points)
Summer 2026 (no specific start/end dates listed on page)
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- Aimed at students aged 15-18
- Year groups explicitly listed: Year 10, Year 11, Year 12
- Minimum English language requirement B2 (CEFR) for international / EFL students
- No prior knowledge required to attend
- Places allocated on a first-come, first-served basis
- Non-refundable deposit of £950 required to secure a place
£2,225
Programme fees (examples): 1 week £2,225; 2 weeks £3,275; 2-week Premium £4,400. Residential package totals: 1 week £3,725 (programme + residential), 2 weeks £6,425 (programme + residential). Optional Heathrow return airport transfers + £300. Secure place with a non-refundable £950 deposit; remainder payable later. See pricing table for detailed options and add-ons.
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