2026 AO Summer Camp
Learning for Life: University Preparation Programme (Day Camp)
Learning for Life: University Preparation Programme (Day Camp)
Led by a former Oxford admissions interviewer at Merton College, University of Oxford, this programme is a one-of-a-kind experience for students aged 13-18. It develops the academic thinking, communication, and capability that top students need to succeed at the highest level. For students applying to selective universities, or with strong academic ambition, this course provides a clear competitive advantage.
Address
Address
AISL Harrow Hong Kong, 38 Tsing Ying Rd, Tuen Mun, Hong Kong
Fees include
Fees include
For day camps, the fee includes study materials, providing the necessary resources for each student's daily activities and learning experiences.
Please be aware that transportation to and from the camp, flight tickets, visa fees, and personal travel insurance are not included in the camp fees and should be arranged separately by the participants.
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Sample Timetable
Programme Outcomes
Students will receive:
- Tuition from a former lecturer at the University of Oxford and other world-class staff
- A personalised Letter of Recommendation
- A full mock interview conducted by Dr Dylan Price
- A substantial academic project prepared to a standard suitable for interview discussion
- The opportunity to deliver a formal academic presentation
- Optional recorded presentation footage for academic portfolios
- Academic prizes for the strongest projects and presentations
- An opportunity to graduate from this programme
- A programme graduation certificate
- Greater academic confidence, intellectual maturity, and clarity of direction
Programme Highlights
1. Morning Keynotes
Each day begins with a focused lecture from Dr Price on the qualities of outstanding academic scholars. Students learn how to develop these qualities in their own work, and how they translate into a clear advantage in applications, interviews, and academic evaluation.
2. Specialist Subject Sessions
Students then join small-group seminars. These sessions introduce advanced ideas across different subjects. They develop the academic confidence and analytical discipline that distinguish top-performing students.
3. Mini Tasks (with prizes)
Students take part in short, high-intensity academic challenges, including the Micro Thesis Challenge and the Oxford Supervision Simulation. These tasks are designed to identify and strengthen the kind of thinking that sets outstanding students apart. Strong performance is recognised through academic prizes.
4. Debate Lab
Each day includes an interactive debate lab, where students learn to enjoy testing ideas and taking part in the fast-paced academic discussion found in Oxbridge tutorials.
5. Independent Project Lab
Each afternoon, students design and develop an academic project on a topic of their choice. Projects are developed to a standard suitable for interview discussion and academic evaluation.
The week concludes with a formal graduation and prize-giving, with peers, instructors, and families.
Lead Instructor – Dr Dylan Price
Dr Dylan Price is a former Oxford admissions interviewer at Merton College, one of Oxford University’s most academically demanding colleges. He completed both his undergraduate degree and his doctorate at the University of Oxford, and a master’s degree from the University of Cambridge. His academic career has also included periods of study or research at the London School of Economics, New York University, the University of Göttingen, and Royal Holloway.Having personally assessed and taught applicants at Oxford, Dr Price has an insider understanding of how top universities recognise academic potential. His teaching combines clear standards, high expectations, and close academic guidance. He helps students develop the academic judgement and confidence that distinguish strong applicants and high-performing scholars.Following the teaching traditions of Oxford and Cambridge, and led by Lead Instructor Dr Dylan Price, the programme is co-taught by a team of instructors. Drawing on the academic interests of the student cohort, the programme adopts Oxford- and Cambridge-style teaching approaches to provide specialist guidance and create a personalised and intellectually rigorous learning experience.
Camp Details
Dates: 13-17 July; 20-24 July 2026
Location: AISL Harrow Hong Kong
Age Group: 13-18 years
Camp Type: 5-day Day Camp
Language: English
Terms and Conditions
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