Combine lectures with hands-on lab work to explore classical optics, quantum mechanics, quantum computing and algorithms, and quantum key distribution. Hear scientists discuss their career journeys, then meet fellow A-level students at evening socials.

Explore artworks in UK public collections, then turn your observations into personal, creative or critical writing. The programme also includes a competition with a prize.

Design a house and studio for a violin maker, using hands-on model-making, technical drawing and site analysis. Build your design skills through workshops, debates and guest speakers, with Cambridge walking tours, punting and museum visits.

Submit one original piece in any art medium, from digital work to physical creations, with collaborative entries allowed. Winning entries receive £250 worth of art materials or resources, and selected work may be shown at creative campuses and online.

Want a taste of Oxford science? Join Frontier to tackle Oxford-style seminars, build advanced thinking and research skills, and connect with Balliol tutors and peers - boost your uni application and explore science beyond the classroom.

Complete a 45-minute, supervised, interactive computing challenge of age-graded tasks that are automatically marked. Join your class or register as a home-educated student, tackle algorithmic puzzles and build problem-solving skills - participants receive certificates based on participation and performance.

Explore politics careers through videos, interactive activities and workplace-style projects, from MPs and political assistants to the civil service and journalism. Complete practical assignments to earn a certificate and download a portfolio of your work.

Support community events, help plan programmes and activities, or take on behind-the-scenes admin. Bring your skills to creative work including event setup, social media, journalism, music, dance, fashion and photography.

Complete paid work experience placements during school holidays, alongside up to two weeks of employability training and workshops. You’ll also get a business mentor who supports you through the programme and beyond, with industry-specific streams including tech, STEM and finance.

Take on practical conservation work at Robinswood Hill, from scrub clearance and wildlife surveys to creating habitats. Build wildlife skills and teamwork outdoors in all weathers, with no experience needed.

Build a response campaign to a global crisis while debating international affairs in daily live tutorials. Explore leadership, democracy, political change and global governance, then earn a Certificate of Achievement - with a personalised Letter of Recommendation available for outstanding students.

Work through interactive online learning, expert-led modules and practical tasks to explore NHS careers and hear from healthcare professionals. Complete quizzes and webinars at your own pace, then earn a completion certificate.

Spend a week or two at a UK office, learning accountancy, tax and business advisory work alongside an experienced mentor. Take on hands-on tasks that contribute to real projects, build practical skills and connect with trainees, colleagues and other work-experience students.

Take part in a four-hour Moot Court Challenge, where you work in teams to prepare arguments and face a mock trial. Explore landmark cases and legal principles, meet a practising lawyer, and earn a Certificate of Achievement.

Tackle weekly physics problem-solving sets online, then watch tutorials unpacking solutions and underlying ideas. Work with friends to discuss tricky questions and build confidence through genuine attempts. End-of-year certificates come in platinum, titanium and copper, based on how many weekly tasks you attempt.

Pair intensive French lessons with an afternoon or early-evening placement in Lille, using the language in shops, restaurants, hotels, nurseries and more. You’ll get 15 lessons each week, accommodation with a host family and a guided walking tour of Lille.

Take part in interactive workshops, taster sessions and live performances exploring how languages connect with culture, creativity and global citizenship. Try beginner classes with games and drama, hear how AI is changing language learning, and meet graduates on the Careers with Languages panel.

Develop your own start-up idea and business plan through live online tutorials, masterclasses and independent work. Explore branding, leadership, economic thinking and pitching with support from tutors at leading universities, including Oxford and Cambridge; successful students receive a Certificate of Achievement.

Build a portfolio and final design project through studio workshops, CAD sessions, model-making and visits to iconic buildings. Get university application guidance, then finish with an academic report and graduation certificate.

Build a planet’s past, map its present and imagine its future through a hands-on worldbuilding game with local artist Millie Quick. Use illustration, discussion and creative writing to draw on science and society - and take home a complimentary copy of the game.