Where global connections create future IMPACT.
Welcome to IMPACT Summer, our new coeducational residential and day Programme for students aged 13-17, which will take place at Tonbridge School from this summer.
IMPACT Summer is the first of what will become a wider IMPACT series of programmes, encompassing both online and on-site formats throughout the year, open to both current and external pupils.
The IMPACT Summer Programme combines unique business-led challenges, personal development, and Hackathons, in addition to enriching experiences both on and offcampus. Through expert-led tutorials, independent study and collaborative activity, students will develop the knowledge and skills that are critical for success in further education and beyond.
IMPACT Summer’s aim is to broaden attendees’ knowledge, experience, worldview and sense of agency. Students can achieve these outcomes by selecting modules which best meet their needs within the context of new and developing industries. They will leave the Programme with greater selfknowledge, clarity regarding their chosen direction, and the confidence to take their next steps.
The Programme also includes cultural and recreational activities, providing interesting and developmental experiences both on and off campus.
ABOUT IMPACT
IMPACT is a series of academically rigorous programmes developed and delivered by Tonbridge School for UK and international students aged 13-17.
We provide structured academic and co-curricular experiences that develop subject knowledge, practical skills and independent thinking beyond the standard curriculum. Designed to support young people at a formative stage, IMPACT gives ambitious students the confidence, perspective and experience to make informed choices about their next steps.
Delivered in person, online or through a blended model, the programme empowers students to shape a pathway aligned to their ambitions, whilst being underpinned by the academic standards, safeguarding practice and pastoral care of Tonbridge School.
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BOYS SCHOOL FOR A-LEVELS NATIONALLY
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IMPACT Summer is a two-part programme, combining academic study, workshops and real-world projects set in collaboration with industry leaders.
Students design their own programme from a three module structure, working independently and alongside a diverse cohort of likeminded peers. Regular feedback is built into the Programme, with time set aside for reflection on progress and contribution.
Complemented by our comprehensive enrichment programme, we offer a summer of academic challenge, personal growth, and meaningful connections.
SPRINTS
IMPACT Summer is delivered in two-week blocks, called Sprints. Students may enrol for one Sprint or both Sprints consecutively.
SPRINT 1 Sustainability | Climate Crisis | Social Impact
2 Entrepreneurship | Start ups | Innovation
SPRINT
IMPACT Summer is built around three elements:
1. Applied Learning Pathways (ALPs)
2. Growth Workshops
3. IMPACT Skills
Students choose one option within each element.
Hackathons, academic and industry visits, and a structured cultural programme run alongside these core components.
Each element serves a distinct purpose. Academic depth, personal development and applied learning are addressed separately.
BUILD YOUR OWN PROGRAMME
APPLIED
Applied Learning Pathways form the academic component of each Sprint.
Students select one pathway and study it in depth over two weeks. Each pathway focuses on a defined field and is taught by subject specialists, extending boundaries beyond the confines of a typical school curriculum.
Teaching combines instruction, discussion and independent work. Students are expected to analyse carefully, contribute thoughtfully and work effectively with others.
Students follow one Applied Learning Pathway per Sprint.
English for Global Leaders
Advanced English language development alongside study of global issues and leadership contexts.
Minimum English level: B1 / IELTS 4.0
Innovation and Entrepreneurialism
A structured exploration of enterprise, from opportunity identification to proposal development.
Minimum English level: B1 / IELTS 4.0
Global Leadership in Action
Study of leadership models, decision-making and strategic thinking in international contexts.
Minimum English level: B1 / IELTS 4.0
Leadership in Digital Sports (Esports)
Strategic, organisational and commercial aspects of competitive digital sport.
Minimum English level: B1 / IELTS 4.0
Engineering, Design and Technology
Design process, technical systems and sustainable innovation through structured project work.
Minimum English level: B2 / IELTS 5.5
Science and Biomed
Core principles of biomedical science explored through theory and practical investigation.
Minimum English level: B2 / IELTS 5.5
Computer Science, Robotics and AI
Programming, robotics systems and artificial intelligence, including ethical considerations.
Minimum English level: B2 / IELTS 5.5
PILLAR 2: GROWTH WORKSHOPS
Growth Workshops enhance student’ personal, social, emotional and leadership development.
Students select one workshop stream per Sprint. Growth Workshops are discussion-led, with practical exercises and guided reflection. The aim is to strengthen judgement, communication and selfmanagement. Students consider future study, career direction and their role within a community.
Students follow one stream per two-week Sprint.
Career and Professional
Exploration of career pathways, goal-setting and preparation for professional environments. Sessions include interview practice, written applications and presentation skills.
Future Learning and Academic
Preparation for further study, including admissions processes, independent learning habits and maximising academic success.
Social and Personal
Development of one’s self-awareness, emotional intelligence, effective teamworking, responsible decision-making and the importance of wellbeing.
Leadership and Communication
Understand the difference between leadership and management, and what makes an effective leader. Build effective communication skills, tailored to difference contexts: one-to-one discussions, group facilitation and public speaking.
PILLAR THREE: IMPACT SKILLS
IMPACT Skills provide a practical component to complement academic study.
Students select one or two activities and commit to them across the Sprint. Sessions take place on and off campus and are continued over seven timetabled periods.
Options include physical activity, creative practice, digital work and outdoor challenge. The emphasis is on participation, responsibility and confidence building.
IMPACT SKILLS STRUCTURE
Students may follow one IMPACT Skill across all seven sessions of the two-week Sprint or select two skills, divided between week 1 and week 2.
Physical activity
• Golf * £280, Sprint 1 (7 sessions)
• Futsal, Sprint 1 (4 sessions)
• Wellbeing & Yoga, Sprint 1 (3 sessions)
• Tennis, Sprint 1 (4 sessions) & Sprint 2 (3 sessions)
• Basketball, Sprint 1 (3 sessions) & Sprint 2 (4 sessions)
• Parkour * £280, Sprint 2 (7 sessions)
• Equestrian School * £450, Sprint 2 (7 sessions)
• Trampolining, Sprint 2 (4 sessions)
• Rock Climbing, Sprint 2 (3 sessions)
Creative practice
• Film Making, Sprint 1 (7 sessions)
• Graffiti & Murals, Sprint 1 (4 sessions)
• Painting, Sprint 1 (3 sessions)
• Pottery, Sprint 2 (3 sessions)
• Drama & Performing Arts, Sprint 2 (4 sessions)
• Cooking, Sprint 2 (4 sessions)
Digital work
• Esports & Gaming * £100, Sprint 1 & Sprint 2 (4 sessions)
• Content Creation, Sprint 1 (4 sessions) & Sprint 2 (7 sessions)
Outdoor challenge
• Flying School * £850, Sprint 1 (7 sessions)
• British Canoe Discovery Qualification * £180, Sprint 1 & Sprint 2 (7 sessions)
• Walking/ Discover Tonbridge, Sprint 1 & Sprint 2 (3 sessions)
IMMERSION TRIPS
Immersion trips form part of each Sprint.
Students visit universities and businesses to observe academic and professional environments directly.
Visits typically include seminars, guided tours and discussion with staff. In some cases, students complete short tasks linked to their Applied Learning Pathway theme.
The aim is to provide informed exposure to higher education and the workplace.
UNIVERSITY VISITS
Students may visit institutions including:
• University of Oxford
• University of Cambridge
Visits include college tours and academic sessions designed to illustrate how subjects are studied beyond school.
BUSINESS VISITS
Students meet representatives from worldclass organisations and learn how projects move from concept to delivery.
Sessions address strategy, operations and decision-making within a commercial context.
HACKATHONS
Each Sprint includes a series of Hackathons.
Students work in teams to address briefs linked to the Sprint theme.
There are five extended challenge sessions across each Sprint. Hackathons begin within Applied Learning Pathways, where students develop subject-specific responses. The Sprint concludes with a whole-cohort challenge requiring teams to present their proposals formally.
External speakers introduce the brief and provide commentary across each challenge.
SPRINT 1
MONDAY 6 JULY - SUNDAY 19 JULY 2026
ClimateX People vs Planet: Sustainability, Climate Crisis, & Societal Impact
Students examine environmental and social questions within a sustainability brief. The challenge requires teams to balance practical constraints with long-term considerations.
SPRINT 2
MONDAY 20 JULY - SUNDAY 2 AUGUST 2026
InnovateX Future Founders: Entrepreneurship, Start-Ups, and AI Innovation
The team is required to examine environmental and social questions within a sustainability brief and to design a solution that balances practical constraints with long-term considerations.
CULTURAL
Cultural and social activities runs alongside the academic programme.
Evenings and weekends include organised events on campus and supervised visits off site. These provide time for informal interaction within a structured framework.
On campus, students make use of School facilities for sport, performance and recreation. Activities vary by Sprint.
Excursions include cultural destinations and organised leisure activities.
EXCURSIONS (per Sprint)
• London
• Cambridge
• Oxford
• Thorpe Park (full Programme only)
EXAMPLE ACTIVITIES
On campus
• Music event
• Outdoor film screening
• House quiz
• Recreational sport
Off campus *
• Cinema
• Bowling
• Climbing centre
• Trampoline park
* Some activities incur an additional charge.
CELEBRATION DINNER
Each Sprint concludes with a formal evening in the School Hall. Students gather to mark the end of the two-week Programme and selected contributions are recognised.
THE SETTING
IMPACT Summer is based at Tonbridge School in Kent.
The School was founded in 1553 and is consistently placed among the highest-performing independent schools nationally, including recognition as the top boarding school in The Sunday Times Parent Power Guide 2024.
IMPACT students use the same academic, boarding and sporting facilities as pupils during term time.
CARE AND SAFEGUARDING
Safeguarding and pastoral care follow the established policies and procedures of Tonbridge School.
Residential students are supported by House staff, including Housemasters, Housemistresses and matrons. Day students are fully integrated into the same pastoral framework.
Medical provision is available on site during the Programme. Clear routines and supervision enable students to participate with confidence.
ACCOMMODATION
Residential students stay in on-site boarding houses for the duration of the Sprint. Houses are supervised by experienced pastoral staff and operate within established School routines.
FACILITIES
From the award-winning Barton Science Centre to our historic library and the EM Forster Theatre, Tonbridge School boasts a wide range of state-of-theart facilities that support academic and creative pursuits.
SPORTS AND HEALTH
The Tonbridge School Centre (TSC) includes a fully equipped fitness suite, swimming pool, sports hall and dedicated wellbeing spaces, providing students with everything they need to promote personal health and wellbeing during their time here.
Excursions and activities
Growth Workshops
Pathway Challenges
DATES AND FEES
Core Theme:
Dates
Residential Fee
Day Student (Mon-Sun)
SPRINT 1
ClimateX – People vs Planet
Sustainability, Climate Crisis, and Societal Impact
Monday 6 July –Sunday 19 July 2026
1 SPRINT (Taster)
English for Global Leaders
£4950
Innovative Entrepreneurialism
£5495
Global Leadership in Action
£5495
Leadership in Digital Sports (Esports)
£5495
Computer Science, Robotics & AI
£5495
Engineering, Design and Technology
£5495
Science and Biomed
£5495
SPRINT 2
InnovateX – Future Founders
Entrepreneurship, Start-Ups, and AI Innovation
Monday 20 July –Sunday 2 August 2026
1 SPRINT (Taster)
English for Global Leaders
£4950
Innovative Entrepreneurialism
£5495
Global Leadership in Action
£5495
Leadership in Digital Sports (Esports)
£5495
Computer Science, Robotics & AI
£5495
Engineering, Design and Technology
£5495
Science and Biomed
£5495
2 SPRINTS (Full Programme)
If you choose to take part in the Full Programme (2 Sprints), we recommend changing your Applied Learning Pathway and Growth Workshops.
The total cost is the combined fee of both Sprints.
The Full Programme additionally includes:
A trip to Thorpe Park
A private dining experience in the Headmaster’s Dining Room with a senior member of Tonbridge School. Behind the scenes tour of Tonbridge School
Premium IMPACT notebook and personalised fountain pen
1 SPRINT = £3495
1 SPRINT = £2495
2 SPRINTS = £4990
2 SPRINTS = £6990 Day Student (Mon-Fri)
QUICK FACTS
• Location: Tonbridge School, Kent, England
• Travel: 40 minutes from central London by train
• Who: Boys and Girls aged 13-17 years
• Accommodation: Day and residential options available
• Class size: Maximum class size of 12 students
• Language Requirement: B1 / IELTS 4.0 Minimum
• Fees: From £GBP 3495 per two-week sprint
GETTING TO TONBRIDGE
• Train central London (40 mins)
• London Gatwick Airport (45 mins)
• London Heathrow Airport (1 hour)
• London Stansted Airport (1 hour)
• London City Airport (1 hour)
