EDGE Summer School Programme at Caterham School
SHAPING FUTURE-READY MINDS
The EDGE Summer School programme at Caterham is a forward-looking academic enrichment course for students aged 11-17, designed to develop critical thinking, confidence and the skills needed to thrive in an ever-changing world.
The World Economic Forum’s Future of Jobs Report 2025 projects that almost 40% of core skills will change by 2030. Advances in technology and artificial intelligence are reshaping every industry. Alongside digital literacy, human skills such as critical thinking, communication, creativity, and adaptability will continue to play a vital role.
The EDGE summer course brings these ideas to life through an engaging two-week programme of workshops, team challenges, and real-world projects.
Minimum B1/B2 English Language CEFR score (Ages 11-17)
Students will:
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Develop essential “power skills” through hands-on problem-solving challenges, leadership activities, and collaborative projects on the school’s low ropes course. Students will design and lead their own problem-solving activities, strengthening teamwork, creativity, and resilience. Grow their oracy and communication skills by exploring what makes effective speaking and listening, culminating in a personal “Passion Talk” where each student delivers a presentation on a topic that matters to them. Explore Artificial Intelligence – understanding how it works, its applications, and its ethical implications through interactive workshops such as AI: Tool or Trap?, Machine Learning, and AI & Fake News. Apply their learning in a capstone project where they use AI tools to design a solution to a local or community issue, blending creativity, critical thinking, and responsible innovation. |
You can discover more about the EDGE curriculum unique to Caterham School here EDGE Innovation & Digital Curriculum – Caterham School
