Science & Investigation
Form hypotheses, run experiments, interpret evidence and use scientific reasoning to make decisions.
Solve Challenges That Bring STEM to Life
This immersive programme turns STEM into a practical team experience. Students apply scientific thinking, engineering design, technology and maths to challenges where every decision affects the outcome.
Themes may include designing a sustainable colony on Mars or engineering solutions for a fictional survival scenario. Students research, build, test and improve their ideas before presenting them to others.
The programme is suitable for curious learners with different levels of experience. Projects are designed to stretch confident students while remaining accessible to those exploring STEM outside school for the first time.
Teaching & Curriculum
Engineering & Design
Plan, build and refine models or prototypes using an iterative design-and-test process.
Technology & Data
Use coding, digital tools, maths and data to explore systems, improve performance and communicate results. English is used throughout project briefings, teamwork, problem-solving and presentations, helping students strengthen communication skills in a practical international setting.
What Students Will Learn
- Use a structured design, build, test and improve process to solve practical problems.
- Apply scientific reasoning, engineering principles, coding and maths within collaborative projects.
- Present ideas, explain decisions and respond to feedback with greater confidence in English.
How the STEM Missions Work
Design & Build
Research the challenge, agree a strategy and create models, prototypes or practical solutions as a team.
Test & Improve
Trial ideas, interpret results and refine performance through repeated problem-solving.
Present & Compete
Pitch findings in English, defend decisions and take part in a final team challenge or competition.
Activities & Excursions
STEM lessons are balanced with sports, evening activities and cultural excursions, giving students time to relax, practise English and make international friendships.
Trips vary by campus and date, but may include Central London, Warwick Castle and other leading UK attractions. Students also take part in structured social events and team activities within the boarding-school environment.
Accommodation, Safety & Welfare
Students stay in secure UK boarding-school residences with full-board meals and a structured routine balancing lessons, activities and rest.
Experienced residential and pastoral staff provide 24-hour supervision, supported by a 1:6 staff-to-student ratio and age-appropriate grouping.
- Secure, monitored campus accommodation
- Experienced pastoral and residential staff
- Freshly prepared meals
- Structured daily timetable
- Ongoing emotional and wellbeing support
Location, Dates & Fees
Samiad programmes are hosted at leading UK boarding schools with strong academic, residential, sports and leisure facilities. The final STEM campus selection, dates and fees should be populated from the approved 2026 schedule.
Windsor
Historic university city, 30+ colleges, STEM & leadership focus
One of the world’s most prestigious schools
- Dates
- 29 Jun – 10 Aug 2025
- Duration
- 1 – 6 weeks
- Price from
- £950 – £1,450 / week
Oxford
Historic university city, 30+ colleges, STEM & leadership focus
Heritage & Academic Excellence
- Dates
- 29 Jun – 10 Aug 2025
- Duration
- 1 – 6 weeks
- Price from
- £950 – £1,450 / week
Cambridge
Historic university city, 30+ colleges, STEM & leadership focus
Tradition & Innovation
- Dates
- 29 Jun – 10 Aug 2025
- Duration
- 1 – 6 weeks
- Price from
- £950 – £1,450 / week
What Parents and Students Say
“I went to samiad/box hill school for 2 weeks and they were the best two weeks of my life, everyone was so friendly and lovely, teachers and staff always encouraged us to ask questions and to never be ashamed of not knowing things and words.
I highly recommend the school and I’m 100% going to samiad again after i finish my last year at school!”
“Samiad is Amazing. We arranged for my nephew to join the summer school and he cannot stop talking about it and everything that he saw , experienced and learned.
I would recommend Samiad to everyone!! 5 stars without a doubt !”
“My son came to samiad school for several years in a row.
He really liked the friendly atmosphere, the international nature of the school, a large number of activities, independence.”
STEM Projects & Summer Memories
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is included in the STEM Summer School?
The programme is expected to include STEM tuition, accommodation, meals, scheduled activities, excursions, materials and supervision. Final inclusions should be confirmed against the 2026 booking terms.
Are classes suitable for beginners?
Yes. Projects can support students with different levels of experience, from first-time STEM learners to students who are already confident in science, coding or engineering.
Do students study English as well as STEM?
English is used throughout projects, presentations, teamwork and daily communication. Confirm whether separate scheduled English lessons are also included.
What age groups can attend?
The STEM programme is suitable for students aged 8-17.
How hands-on are the activities?
Students learn through experiments, coding, building, testing and team challenges rather than lecture-led teaching alone.
How safe is the residential environment?
Students receive 24-hour supervision from experienced residential and pastoral staff, supported by a 1:6 staff-to-student ratio.
What makes this different from a standard summer camp?
It combines structured STEM learning and English communication with residential activities, cultural excursions and an international student community.
Ready to turn curiosity into a STEM adventure?
Speak with the Samiad admissions team about suitability, campuses, dates, availability and what is included in the STEM Summer School.