Education Summer School
Students considering a future involving teaching can choose to enrol for ASE’s Education Summer School, which offers fascinating classwork alongside a practicum placement in a local primary school.
June 7 - July 12, 2025
Class size:
Maximum 15; average 6-8
Eligibility:
GPA of 3.0 usually required
Credits:
8*
Typical assessment:
Portfolio and class participation
Fee:
$6,000
Transcript:
Franklin & Marshall College
Through a fascinating mix of classwork and a practicum placement in a local primary school, ASE’s Education students develop their proficiencies as future educators and discover creative and innovative approaches to teaching and learning.
The Education Summer School runs alongside our main Summer School, and all students share historic housing and use of ASE’s Study Centre. They can also attend whole programme events, including day trips to Glastonbury, Stonehenge and Oxford.
The Education Summer School comprises two courses: a Core Course, Teaching Diverse Students in the US and England; and a Practicum Placement in a local school.
ASE recommends four credits for each of the two courses, but it is the responsibility of each student to make certain that credit transfer has been approved before leaving for England.
Education Summer School is taught collaboratively by a professor from one of ASE’s US partner institutions, and/or by British faculty and educators.
In 2025, the US professor is: Diana Baker, Associate Professor of Educational Studies, Hobart & William Smith Colleges, baker@hws.edu
Courses available
Teaching, learning and assessment
Timetable
Classes are held daily from Monday to Thursday, with Fridays reserved for course-related study and study trips.
Credits and programme structure
ASE recommends four credits for each of our summer courses, giving a total of eight credits for each Summer School programme.
It is the responsibility of each student to ensure that their chosen programme satisfies the credit requirements of their home campus.
Assessment
The school placement will be assessed via participation and portfolio.
Typical assessment for an ASE Seminar Course consists of:
Two written papers (50%)
Classroom quizzes (20%)
Class participation (30%)
Exact assessment methods and criteria may vary according to the needs of the individual course.
Transcripts are provided by Franklin & Marshall College.
Application and eligibility
How to apply
Applications can be made directly to ASE through the online form on our Apply page.
Pre-application enquiries, or expressions of interest, can be made through our Contact page.
The deadline for applications is Sunday, February 15, 2025.
GPA requirements
Students applying to summer school normally require a minimum GPA of 3.0. However, ASE will consider favourably applicants with a lower GPA, providing letters of recommendation make a persuasive case for the suitability of a student.
Minimum enrolment
Courses will only run if there is a viable level of enrolment. Acceptance to courses cannot be guaranteed, but every effort will be made to provide students with the courses of their choice.
“The Education Programme gave me a new outlook on being a teacher. Now I can compare my experience in England with schools in the US.”
— Amy Chew, Boston College