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Empower Your Future: Unleash Your Potential!

(Ages 12+)

Summer Academy is an innovative programme designed for secondary students eager to develop essential skills for success.

Empower yourself today and step confidently into your future!

Dive into Creative Expression, where you'll explore the dynamic world of media, language, and public speaking. Build your Critical Thinking abilities through engaging debates and hands-on business and finance activities.
This programme isn’t just about learning; it’s about inspiring you to think critically and creatively. Whether you dream of becoming an entrepreneur, a journalist, or a public speaker, we provide the tools and guidance you need to shine. Join us to connect with peers, ignite your passions, and prepare for the career path that excites you the most.

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Featured Courses

Future Leaders Adventure Overnight Camp (4 days, 3 nights)
Sai Kung
Overnight Camp
11 - 14
$8350
Join us for the Future Leaders Adventure Camp, an exciting overnight experience where young minds embark on a journey of discovery and growth! At ESF Explore, we embrace a holistic approach to education that fosters global citizenship and reflective practice. This camp empowers students through inquiry-based learning, helping them develop essential life skills.
Game Changer: Athletic Development & English Enrichment All Day Camp (For English Beginners Only)
ESF South Island School
Full Day Camp
12 - 16
HK$7548 - 9436
In the morning, students will engage in an athletic development camp aimed at enhancing their skills through fun activities and friendly competitions. In the afternoon, they will attend the First Steps in English class, which helps deepen their understanding of the language and build the confidence to use it effectively.
First Steps in English (12+)
Various locations
Full Day Camp
12 - 16
$3510 / $4388
This programme is ideal for students just starting their English language journey. Our interactive classes emphasise real-life communication, empowering students to speak confidently with others.
Media, News and Me
Various locations
Summer Academy
12 - 15
$3510/ $4388
This course will teach students how to identify bias in various media outlets, fostering critical thinking skills essential for discerning fact from opinion. They’ll also learn the art of writing compelling headlines and engaging discussions, enhancing your ability to communicate effectively and thoughtfully about current events and articles.
Multi Industry Real World Experience
Various locations
Entrepreneurship
12 - 15
$6380
This programme introduces students to five key industries: STEM, Creative, Business, Health & Wellness, and Communication. Each day focuses on a different industry, giving students a broad understanding of various career possibilities while helping them develop critical skills for future success.
Secondary Debate
Various locations
Language Enrichment
12 - 15
$3510/ $4388
Join us for some lively discussions this Summer in our Secondary Debate programme. Globally, elections have evolved and politicians have changed their communication tactics. What styles would students take to convey their opinions? 
Career & Future Ready
Various locations
Summer Academy
12 - 15
$3510/ $4388
This course will offer vital real life skills for students which will prepare them for their eventual university and work careers. Students will learn how to draft their own detail-oriented resumes as well as how to prepare for oral interviews so they are prepared and filled with confidence as they take the next steps in life.
Public Speaking: Speak Your Truth
Various locations
Language Enrichment
12 - 15
$4620
Transform your public speaking journey through our dual-focused programme that combines the prestigious LAMDA Speaking in Public foundation with the dynamic storytelling style of TED talks.
Teen Entrepreneur
Various locations
Entrepreneurship
12 - 15
$6105
Unlock your child's potential with our engaging entrepreneurship program designed specifically for children aged 11 and up! This programme fosters critical thinking and creativity, empowering young minds to solve problems and innovate. Through hands-on activities, children will learn essential financial literacy skills, helping them understand money management from an early age.
Financial Literacy
Various locations
Entrepreneurship
12 - 17
$5104/ $6380
This course empowers students with essential money management skills to make informed financial decisions throughout their lives. Covering critical areas like budgeting, saving, investing, credit, and financial planning, this course provides hands-on learning tailored to the realities of teenage and young adult finances.
Python 102: Algorithms & Games
Various locations
Coding
12 - 15
This is an engaging course designed to enhance students' understanding of algorithm design and problem-solving through Python programming. This course empowers students to dissect complex problems into manageable components, create and implement algorithms, and visualize their solutions using flowcharts and pseudocode.
Game Dev 102: Power Up Your Games
Various locations
Coding
12 - 15
$4388
Students will gain advanced knowledge of JavaScript and learn to use the Phaser library for game creation, including sprite management, animations, and collision detection. They will explore intuitive gameplay design principles and develop skills in debugging, optimizing code, and project management, preparing them for real-world development scenarios.
Game Developer 103: Design with PhaserJS
Various locations
Coding
12 - 15
$4388
Start programming games like a professional with this course. Using the popular desktop and mobile gaming framework, PhaserJS, students will learn how to create a platformer game, a side-scroller game and mini-games.
The AI Mystery Lab
Various locations
Coding
12 - 15
$4388
From self-driving cars to entertainment recommendations, AI is a part of our future. There is no better time to start learning how AI works! Students will use machine learning and code to develop and train their own vision recognition system, and explore how machine learning can be applied to art, music, games, and digital assistants by programming AI projects. Students will also explore similarities between AI and how our own minds work by studying the effects of bias and categorization of data.
Cyberland: Code Worlds in VR
Various locations
Coding
12 - 15
$4388
From forests to Mars, students will bring their imaginations to life by coding their own virtual reality world. Developed with HTML, CSS, JavaScript and A-Frame, they will code and add their own customized textures, elements and interactions to complete their realistic simulated 3D environments. Students will also be able to easily share their work with friends and families, as well as immerse themselves into their creations.
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Meet Our Instructors

Christopher Lau
Language
Over
15
Years Experience
  • 15+ years of teaching experience
  • Educated in the UK (University of Bath)
  • PGDE
  • Diploma in TESOL
Ivy Wong
Langauge
Over
15
Years Experience
  • 15+ years of experience teaching in local and international school
  • PGDE
  • Certificate in TESOL
Joe Tuohy
Sports
Over
10
Years Experience

Born and raised in Hong Kong, Coach Joe was an ESF student too! Growing up here, he was exposed to a range of different sports, and his passion further grew by studying Sports Science at Loughborough University. Now, back with ESF Explore, Coach Joe’s goal is to transfer his knowledge and love of sports to the next generation.

Jan Brink
Public Speaking
Over
8
Years Experience
  • Award-winning theatre-maker
  • Practitioner of LAMDA (London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art) Speaking in Public foundation
Natalie Chan
CEO
Over
8
Years Experience
  • An engineer, film producer, entrepreneur, and educator
  • Davos 50 Global Shaper (representing Asian youth to attend the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting)
  • Cartier’s Women Initiative fellow  
  • Educated in The University of Hong Kong
Xiaoyu Zhang
Finance
Over
12
Years Experience
  • Ex-Morgan Stanley London Trader
  • Trains talents for top financial institutions, including Morgan Stanley, UBS and Citadel
  • Lecturer at universities such as Imperial College, National University of Singapore, and Tsinghua University 
Billy Tam
Entrepreneurship
Over
10
Years Experience
  • An architect turned entrepreneur in 5 idea-to-exit startups in fitness, retail, and food and beverage.
  • Founder and CEO of Balloon (children’s Mastercard debit card and app company dedicated to fostering financial literacy in the next generation)
Kaitlyn
These sessions gave me more insight into what it meant to work in these fields. We got to learn real life skills that we could put into use in any situation from professionals who had already experienced this part of life.
Yutong
I had a chance to dive into different careers and explore different things. I've learned a lot, including tips for working in a company, professional knowledge, and how to do teamwork.
Jayne
We had to pitch a business idea, I found it slightly challenging as we’d be asked questions on the spot. I think overtime, presenting to people regularly helped me gain confidence in public speaking and staying calm.
Georgina
During the first few days, I felt as if my presentation skills were not the greatest. Feedback was always given and the industry coaches provided plenty of tips, and so by the end of the week I felt more comfortable and confident in my presentation skills. I enjoyed doing the activities, like creating a pitch for a potential business and strategising social media posts.
Elina
They were all very interesting and offered new ideas and potential career paths for me.
Allison
I overcame most of my stage fright and fear of public speaking.

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