Oxford session
19 July 2026 to 1 August 2026
Ages 16-18 published session.
Academic Insights – Economics
Academic Insights – Economics is a two-week residential summer programme from Immerse Education, combining university-style economics study with a personal project, tutoring and campus life.

Academic Insights – Economics is a two-week residential summer programme from Immerse Education, combining university-style economics study with a personal project, tutoring and campus life.

Current status
Applications open
Eligibility
Students aged 13-18
Age range / Year group
Ages 13-18
Location / Region
Boston; Cambridge; London; New York; Oxford; San Francisco; Singapore; Sydney; Tokyo; Toronto
Cost
From £4,495
Duration
2 weeks
Format
In-person
Class size: 7-10 students
Accommodation: 13 nights available
Certificate / Outcome: Certificate and personal project
Academic Insights – Economics is an Immerse Education residential summer programme built around university-style economics study.
Students combine academic sessions with discussion, a self-directed research project and individual tutoring.
It suits students who want to test their interest in economics, business, finance or policy before further study.
Academic Insights – Economics is Immerse Education’s in-person Economics pathway, delivered as a two-week summer programme in selected global university cities. It introduces economic principles and their real-world applications through university-style teaching, discussion and group learning.
Students work with expert tutors, develop a personal research project and receive focused academic guidance. The experience pairs subject exploration with a structured residential summer-school environment.
The programme combines economics teaching with a personal project rather than relying only on lectures.
Small published classes of 7-10 students support discussion and individual attention.
Students receive 1-on-1 tutoring alongside support from designated mentors.
Residential packages add a substantial university-living experience to the academic programme.
The programme includes a certificate and personalised tutor evaluation.
Students who want a structured introduction to economics and enjoy linking markets, policy and data to real-world questions.
You need a low-cost option or prefer a fully online programme with no travel and residential commitment.
It can be worthwhile for a student who wants to test economics through sustained teaching, discussion and a personal project while gaining experience of residential academic life. The combination of small classes, tutoring and project work offers more depth than a short introductory workshop.
The main limitation is price: the programme is a significant paid commitment and the experience will not substitute for strong school grades or independent subject exploration. It is strongest when a student uses the project and feedback to clarify genuine academic interests.
Effort level
Moderate to high.
Best started
Start planning 6-8 weeks before the chosen session.
Main challenge
Balancing intensive study with an unfamiliar residential routine.
Useful if
You want evidence of economics exploration for future study.
Students explore economics through academic sessions, discussion and applied work, then develop a personal research project with tutor guidance. A sample timetable also shows structured meals, afternoon activities, excursions and evening events around the academic day.
Join morning academic sessions on economics topics.
Take part in discussion, workshops and group project work.
Use 1-on-1 tutoring to develop questions and clarify ideas.
Complete and present a personal research project.
Attend cultural, social and evening activities alongside study.
Oxford session
19 July 2026 to 1 August 2026
Ages 16-18 published session.
Cambridge session
26 July 2026 to 8 August 2026
Ages 16-18 published session.
London session
12 July 2026 to 25 July 2026
Ages 15-18 published session.
Toronto session
5 July 2026 to 18 July 2026
Ages 15-18 published session.
| Milestone | Date | Timezone | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Oxford session | 19 July 2026 to 1 August 2026 | Local | Past | |
Cambridge session | 26 July 2026 to 8 August 2026 | Local | Past | |
London session | 12 July 2026 to 25 July 2026 | Local | Past | |
Toronto session | 5 July 2026 to 18 July 2026 | Local | Past |
Students aged 13-18 may be eligible.
Age bands vary by location and course.
An active interest in economics is recommended.
A parent or guardian completes enrolment for under-18s.
Programme fee
From £4,495 — Published packages vary by location and residential option.
Funding or discounts
What's included
Two-week programme and 40 teaching/coaching hours., Tuition by an academic expert., Support from designated mentors and 1:1 support., Guest speaker sessions and tailored activities., Certificate of attendance and tutor evaluation., Residential packages include 13 nights of university accommodation.
Choose Academic Insights, Economics, your location and session.
Provide student and parent or guardian details where required.
Submit the enrolment form.
Wait for the programme team to confirm details and send a secure payment link.
Complete payment to confirm enrolment.
The programme covers the following focus areas.
Economic foundations
Study core economic concepts, including supply, demand and market structures.
Markets and policy
Explore global trade, finance, policy and the forces shaping economic decisions.
Data and analysis
Use data-led workshops and structured analysis to assess economic issues.
Personal research project
Develop an original question and apply university-level methods with tutor guidance.
Curriculum may be adjusted based on participant interests and current developments.
A typical day during the programme.
Breakfast is followed by an academic session from 09:30 to 11:15.
Academic sessions continue after lunch, with tutorials and project work on selected days.
The sample timetable includes masterclasses, guest speakers, sports, excursions and project supervision.
Dinner is followed by social events such as talks, quizzes, talent shows and a final-night party.
Academic sessions are led by expert tutors from prestigious universities, while published packages describe tuition by an academic expert with a PhD, typically from Oxford, Cambridge or an Ivy League institution. The Academic Advisory Panel advises on curriculum, tutor recruitment and assessment.
Published packages include support from designated mentors and 1:1 support.
Residential arrangements and meal plans vary by age, city and package.
After completing this programme, participants often pursue:
Build a personal research project for a CV or university application.
Receive a Certificate of Achievement or attendance certificate.
Gain a personalised tutor evaluation.
Explore economics, finance, business or policy as future study directions.
Students aged 14+ can opt into a UCAS-points add-on.
UCAS points are an optional add-on and eligibility conditions apply.
Academic Insights – Economics is offered in selected global university cities, including Oxford, Cambridge, London and Toronto, with additional locations listed for the wider Economics pathway. Residential packages are designed to give students a university-style living and learning experience.
Confirm the exact city, age band, package and session before applying.
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