# Innovate Summer Academy > A 2-week pre-university academic accelerator programme at University College London (UCL) for ambitious students aged 15 to 18. Taught by university lecturers from Cambridge, MIT, Kings College London, and the University of Edinburgh. Students leave with a completed UCAS Personal Statement, a Capstone Project, a Letter of Recommendation, and a detailed Report Card. Part of the Malvern International group. Innovate Summer Academy is designed to bridge the gap between secondary school and competitive university study. The programme combines specialist academic teaching in five subject faculties, hands-on project-based learning, structured UCAS application support, industry visits, and a fully supervised residential experience in central London. ## Key Facts - Location: University College London (UCL), Gower Street, London, WC1E 6BT - Accommodation: Supervised university-affiliated accommodation in Bloomsbury, London (single en-suite rooms, full board, gender-separated corridors) - Age range: 15 to 18 years - English level required: CEFR B2 or above - Programme duration: 14 days - Number of faculties: 5 (Engineering and Science; Computer Science and AI; Medicine, Health and Biomedical Science; Business, Finance and Enterprise; Law and Global Justice) - Class size: Maximum 12 students per faculty - Teaching staff: University lecturers and researchers from Cambridge, MIT, Kings College London, University of Edinburgh, and other leading institutions - Head of Academy: Dr Kevin J McNamara, PhD (University of St Andrews) - Student recommendation rate: 97% of students would recommend Innovate Summer Academy - Post-programme benefits: 12 months access to the Innovate Academic Database - Outcomes per student: Capstone Project, Innovate Certificate, Report Card, Letter of Recommendation, completed UCAS Personal Statement - Parent organisation: Malvern International PLC (registered in England 03848072) - Contact: +44 (0)20 7520 0470 - Address: 200 Pentonville Road, London, N1 9JP, UK - 2026 Intake 1: 9 July 2026 to 23 July 2026 - 2026 Intake 2: 23 July 2026 to 6 August 2026 - 2026 Intake 3: 6 August 2026 to 20 August 2026 (Business, Medicine and Engineering faculties only) ## Faculties ### Engineering and Science - URL: https://innovatesummeracademy.com/faculties/our-faculties/engineering-and-science/ - Focuses on practical engineering, data collection, design challenges, and the environmental impact of engineering solutions. Includes visits to university engineering facilities. ### Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence - URL: https://innovatesummeracademy.com/faculties/our-faculties/computer-science-and-artificial-intelligence/ - Covers programming, machine learning, and computer science fundamentals. Taught by Dr Michelle Quien, PhD candidate at MIT and graduate of Cornell University. ### Medicine, Health and Biomedical Science - URL: https://innovatesummeracademy.com/faculties/our-faculties/medicine-health-biomedical-science/ - Explores anatomy, clinical skills, and biomedical science. Includes laboratory sessions and exposure to medical research methods. ### Business, Finance and Enterprise - URL: https://innovatesummeracademy.com/faculties/our-faculties/business-finance-enterprise/ - Covers entrepreneurship, financial management, and business strategy. Includes exposure to real business challenges and enterprise projects. ### Law and Global Justice - URL: https://innovatesummeracademy.com/faculties/our-faculties/law-global-justice/ - Explores legal systems, international law, and global justice. Combines academic study with structured debate and case analysis. ## About and Programme Structure ### About Innovate Summer Academy - URL: https://innovatesummeracademy.com/about-us/about-innovate-summer-academy/ - Overview of the programme, its academic philosophy, and the team behind it including Head of Academy Dr Kevin J McNamara. ### Where You Will Study - URL: https://innovatesummeracademy.com/about-us/where-you-will-study/ - University College London (UCL), Bloomsbury, London. UCL is one of the world's top-ranked research universities. Students live in supervised university-affiliated accommodation within walking distance of the main study campus. ### Our Lecturers - URL: https://innovatesummeracademy.com/about-us/meet-our-tutors/ - All academic teaching is delivered by university lecturers and researchers from institutions including Cambridge, MIT, Kings College London, and the University of Edinburgh. Innovate does not use graduate tutors or teaching assistants as lead instructors. - Dr Michelle Quien: PhD candidate at MIT, graduate of Cornell University. Teaches Computer Science and AI faculty. ### UCAS Application Masterclass - URL: https://innovatesummeracademy.com/about-us/ucas-application-masterclass/ - Every student leaves the programme with a fully written and polished UCAS Personal Statement. The process includes structured Academic Skills sessions, 1:1 mentoring, and a personalised Learning Portfolio. Students gain a clear understanding of the university application process and complete it during the programme. ### Capstone Projects - URL: https://innovatesummeracademy.com/about-us/capstone/ - The Capstone Project is the central academic component of the programme. Students work in small teams to develop a solution to a real-world challenge within their chosen faculty. The project concludes with a formal presentation to peers and an academic review panel. ### Excursions - URL: https://innovatesummeracademy.com/about-us/excursions/ - Cultural visits to museums, galleries, and historical sites in London. University visits including a visit to the University of Cambridge. Industry visits to leading London companies. Career Dive module with personalised career counselling, workshops, and expert-led seminars. ## Student Welfare ### Student Welfare - URL: https://innovatesummeracademy.com/student-welfare/ - Comprehensive safeguarding and welfare standards. Designated Safeguarding Lead and trained Welfare Officers. Residential staff available 24 hours a day. First aid trained staff on site. 24-hour emergency support. Students provided with personalised care plans where needed. DBS-checked staff throughout. Gender-separated corridors in supervised accommodation. Group Safeguarding and Prevent Policy: https://innovatesummeracademy.com/group-safeguarding-and-prevent-policy/ ## Useful Information ### Frequently Asked Questions - URL: https://innovatesummeracademy.com/faqs/ - Covers: what Innovate Summer Academy is, academic rigour, Capstone Project, teaching staff credentials, selectivity, student outcomes, entry requirements, UCAS support, accommodation, dietary requirements, safeguarding, daily schedule, curfew, free time, and post-programme benefits. ### Prices - URL: https://innovatesummeracademy.com/prices/ ### Payment - URL: https://innovatesummeracademy.com/payment/ ### Apply Now - URL: https://innovatesummeracademy.com/apply-now/ - Applications are reviewed individually. Offers made on a rolling basis. Places are limited to maximum 12 students per faculty. Early application strongly recommended as faculties close once full. ### Book a Call - URL: https://innovatesummeracademy.com/contact-us/book-a-call/ ### Download Prospectus - URL: https://innovatesummeracademy.com/download-prospectus/ ### Contact Us - URL: https://innovatesummeracademy.com/contact-us/ - Phone: +44 (0)20 7520 0470 - Address: 200 Pentonville Road, London, N1 9JP ### Blog - URL: https://innovatesummeracademy.com/blog/ - Published articles: - How to choose the right pre-university summer programme (15 June 2026): https://innovatesummeracademy.com/blog/how-to-choose-the-right-pre-university-summer-programme/ - Discover innovation in action at Blue Garage Innovation Hub (20 May 2026): https://innovatesummeracademy.com/blog/innovation-in-action-at-blue-garage-innovation-hub/ - MIT meets Innovate: learning from Michelle Quien (14 May 2026): https://innovatesummeracademy.com/blog/mit-meets-innovate-learning-from-michelle-quien/ - Personalised UCAS and university application support at Innovate (22 April 2026): https://innovatesummeracademy.com/blog/personalised-ucas-and-university-application-support-at-innovate/ ## Policies - Terms and Conditions: https://innovatesummeracademy.com/terms-and-conditions/ - Privacy Policy: https://innovatesummeracademy.com/privacy-policy/ - Cookie Policy: https://innovatesummeracademy.com/cookie-policy/ - Data Protection Policy: https://innovatesummeracademy.com/data-protection-policy/ - Group Safeguarding and Prevent Policy: https://innovatesummeracademy.com/group-safeguarding-and-prevent-policy/ ## Social Media and External Links - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/innovatesummeracademy/ - Parent organisation: https://malverninternational.com/