Cambridge Advanced Studies Program (CASP)
High-level Tutorial Programme for Americans and Advanced Level Students
Cambridge Advanced Studies Program (CASP) is a small-group, tutorial based course for high-level international students and American students in Cambridge. CASP is a great Cambridge summer school for older students looking for a challenging vacation programme. Experience an academic and activity programme similar to Cambridge University undergraduates.
You can download our detailed CASP brochure here: 2013 Bucksmore CASP brochure.
Students choose 2 subjects from a list of 15-20 to study with expert tutors. The full list can be found on our CASP website (coming soon) but will include some or all of the following:
| English Drama | Medical Biology | International Business Management |
| British Poetry | The Physical World | Introduction to Law |
| Europe & The World Wars | Chemistry Matters | Macro & Micro Economics |
| Philosophy & Philosophers | Calculus | Politics & International Relations |
| Classical Civilisations | Algebra | Probability & Statistics |
As well as these tutorials, students will participate in optional workshops and Master Classes. Students can also choose optional SAT and IELTs preparation modules.
Fortnightly one-to-one supervisions are held to review the work done in tutorials and to discuss how students can build on what they have learned.
CASP is available to international students with an advanced or proficiency level of English as well as American students wanting to spend a summer in Cambridge. At the end of the course, detailed reports are prepared for students’ progress in each subject and this transcript can be forwarded to high schools for credit when requested. We are able to liaise with a student’s school / college to ensure course material complements the year-round syllabus.
Visit our stand-alone CASP website here.
Course Details
CASP includes:
- Small group tutorials in chosen subjects by expert tutors. Some self-study is also expected.
- Weekly Master Class in key skills including: debating, negotiating, public speaking and problem solving.
- Workshops in fun activities including music, writing and performing.
- Optional SAT & IELTs classes.
- Full and half-day excursions.
- Free time to explore Cambridge plus guided tours and activities around the city.
- To download a copy of our CASP pre-placement test click here.
Please click here for a sample 2 week timetable. For more detailed information on Bucksmore activities and excursions please visit our ‘Course Content’ page.
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