Mathematics Summer School

Maths Summer School

“Mathematics, rightly viewed, possesses not only truth, but supreme beauty… capable of a stern perfection such as only the greatest art can show.” 

Bertrand Russell

The Mathematics Summer School invites ambitious students to explore some of the most exciting and advanced ideas in contemporary mathematics. Each online course follows a structured three-day programme, led by expert tutors, combining deep theoretical insights with hands-on applications. Mornings typically focus on theoretical understanding, while afternoons explore practical applications.

Mathematics Summer School – Part 1 focuses on Algebra, Modular Arithmetic, Algorithms and Cryptography and is open to students aged 15-18.

See a detailed outline for this course here.

Mathematics Summer School – Part 2 focuses on Differential Equations, Calculus, Proofs and Infinities and requires that students have completed a minimum of one year of A-level study in Mathematics (or equivalent) at the time of the course.

See a detailed outline for this course here.

While the two courses complement each other, they are independent – Part 1 is open to GCSE and A Level students, while Part 2, designed for those with at least one year of A Level Maths, introduces an undergraduate-style approach that bridges the gap between school and university.

With small online classes of eight to twelve students, this programme creates a dynamic and interactive environment for those who are passionate about mathematics, eager to expand their knowledge, and excited to engage with new ideas. This Summer School is perfect for students who are passionate about mathematics and eager to take their understanding further – whether they’re considering studying it at university or exploring its connections to fields like physics, computing, or engineering.

The tutors for this course are selected for their exceptional communication skills, outstanding academic record, and passion for mathematics – you can see our tutors page for some example profiles.

If you’re eager to push the boundaries of your mathematical knowledge and explore how mathematics shapes the world – from physics to philosophy – then this is the course for you.

For full practical and booking details just scroll down past the reviews.

“Mathematics, rightly viewed, possesses not only truth, but supreme beauty… capable of a stern perfection such as only the greatest art can show.” 

Bertrand Russell

The Mathematics Summer School invites ambitious students to explore some of the most exciting and advanced ideas in contemporary mathematics. Each online course follows a structured three-day programme, led by expert tutors, combining deep theoretical insights with hands-on applications. Mornings typically focus on theoretical understanding, while afternoons explore practical applications.

Mathematics Summer School – Part 1 focuses on Algebra, Modular Arithmetic, Algorithms and Cryptography and is open to students aged 15-18.

See a detailed outline for this course here.

Mathematics Summer School – Part 2 focuses on Differential Equations, Calculus, Proofs and Infinities and requires that students have completed a minimum of one year of A-level study in Mathematics (or equivalent) at the time of the course.

See a detailed outline for this course here.

While the two courses complement each other, they are independent – Part 1 is open to GCSE and A Level students, while Part 2, designed for those with at least one year of A Level Maths, introduces an undergraduate-style approach that bridges the gap between school and university.

With small online classes of eight to twelve students, this programme creates a dynamic and interactive environment for those who are passionate about mathematics, eager to expand their knowledge, and excited to engage with new ideas. This Summer School is perfect for students who are passionate about mathematics and eager to take their understanding further – whether they’re considering studying it at university or exploring its connections to fields like physics, computing, or engineering.

The tutors for this course are selected for their exceptional communication skills, outstanding academic record, and passion for mathematics – you can see our tutors page for some example profiles.

If you’re eager to push the boundaries of your mathematical knowledge and explore how mathematics shapes the world – from physics to philosophy – then this is the course for you.

For full practical and booking details just scroll down past the reviews.

Great Teaching
The teaching for this course was great. It was very engaging and I thoroughly enjoyed it. My favourite day was the day on differential equations. The course content was...
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Hashim
Reading School
Great Teaching
The teaching for this course was great. It was very engaging and I thoroughly enjoyed it. My favourite day was the day on differential equations. The course content was a bit of a challenge, but this wasn’t a bad thing since I enjoy the mental stimulation I get from the problems. Everyone was friendly and the tutors were very inclusive and made sure you weren’t falling behind. Everyone also had their opportunity to contribute and answer the questions.
Hashim
Reading School
Stimulating and Thought-Provoking
It was a very interesting week. Many of the topics covered were an extension of what you cover in the classroom, and it was very stimulating and thought-provoking. I ...
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Ciaran
Bishop Ullathorne Catholic School
Stimulating and Thought-Provoking
It was a very interesting week. Many of the topics covered were an extension of what you cover in the classroom, and it was very stimulating and thought-provoking. I felt very comfortable there, and me and the other students gelled together quite quickly. Overall, it was a really enjoyable week, and I would definitely recommend it to anyone interested in mathematics.
Ciaran
Bishop Ullathorne Catholic School
University Maths
Certainly worth going on to see the sort of maths you will do at uni, and to be challenged learning something you’ve never seen before.
Jake
Alton College
University Maths
Certainly worth going on to see the sort of maths you will do at uni, and to be challenged learning something you’ve never seen before.
Jake
Alton College
Valuable Insight
I am very glad that I chose to attend this summer school. It provided some extremely valuable insight into the logic and intuition of mathematics which is usually ...
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Elena
The Grey Coat Hospital School
Valuable Insight
I am very glad that I chose to attend this summer school. It provided some extremely valuable insight into the logic and intuition of mathematics which is usually skimmed over at A level.
Elena
The Grey Coat Hospital School
Easy to Ask Questions
The teaching was good, very clear and the accompanying notes are very helpful particularly as the teachers laid out the working and equations very clearly. The breakout rooms ...
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Zach
Reeds School
Easy to Ask Questions
The teaching was good, very clear and the accompanying notes are very helpful particularly as the teachers laid out the working and equations very clearly. The breakout rooms were helpful and the teachers checking in were too as it enabled us to think independently with occasional guidance when needed. The teachers were very kind and the attendees were equally very open-minded. It was extremely easy to ask questions in the main chat and perhaps even more so in the breakout rooms as each teacher came round.
Zach
Reeds School
New Branches of Mathematics
The Debate Chamber Mathematical Summer School Part 1 was extremely interesting in discovering new branches of mathematics that you aren’t taught often in school, focusing more on the depth...
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Dylan
Richard Challoner School
New Branches of Mathematics
The Debate Chamber Mathematical Summer School Part 1 was extremely interesting in discovering new branches of mathematics that you aren’t taught often in school, focusing more on the depth behind common mathematical practices in school. The summer school was also extremely helpful in portraying the applications of what we learn in the sessions, such as using modular arithmetic in RSA encryption. Overall, the course is very friendly to all abilities and will certainly change your way of thinking in maths.
Dylan
Richard Challoner School
Challenged Me To Think Differently
Overall really beneficial and enjoyable. Friendly atmosphere and a small class so everyone got individual help. Lesson time not long enough to be bored or feel like ...
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Anouschka
Notting Hill and Ealing High School
Challenged Me To Think Differently
Overall really beneficial and enjoyable. Friendly atmosphere and a small class so everyone got individual help. Lesson time not long enough to be bored or feel like its a chore. Very varied (changing topic every day of half day) so got the chance to explore many different areas of pure maths. Challenged me to think differently than I am used to doing in school and, though I had already decided to take maths at uni, I feel like I have a better idea of what to expect.
Anouschka
Notting Hill and Ealing High School
Excellent Experience
An excellent three-day experience of Mathematics at a high level. It gives an insight into university mathematics particularly but also engineering and physics. Definitely worth attending if you enjoy maths.</...
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Leigh
Lady Eleanor Holles School
Excellent Experience
An excellent three-day experience of Mathematics at a high level. It gives an insight into university mathematics particularly but also engineering and physics. Definitely worth attending if you enjoy maths.
Leigh
Lady Eleanor Holles School
Easy to Contribute
It was great. The teacher was very good at explaining mathematical concepts. I liked how we sometimes took our time with the more challenging topics. It was inclusive because ...
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Natalia
Trinity Catholic High School
Easy to Contribute
It was great. The teacher was very good at explaining mathematical concepts. I liked how we sometimes took our time with the more challenging topics. It was inclusive because it was easy to ask questions and to contribute to the discussion. I enjoyed going in breakout rooms to discuss questions with others.
Natalia
Trinity Catholic High School
Underlying Explanations
The teaching for the course was really enjoyable! All the teachers were extremely warm and answered all questions we had and I like that the teachers changed because I got ...
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Darshita
Hastings School
Underlying Explanations
The teaching for the course was really enjoyable! All the teachers were extremely warm and answered all questions we had and I like that the teachers changed because I got experience different teaching methods from each of them. The most positive moments were seeing how many of the facts we use in school without questioning come to be true and how they actually work.
Darshita
Hastings School
See Your Potential
It was a great experience to have. It gives a real taste of what university courses are like. Many individuals visit university open days, however they can not fully ...
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Viveque
Pimlico Academy
See Your Potential
It was a great experience to have. It gives a real taste of what university courses are like. Many individuals visit university open days, however they can not fully grasp on what the tutoring will be like. This course also allows a mathematician to see their future potential.
Viveque
Pimlico Academy
Helpful and Friendly
The Maths Summer School was a great experience, we got to learn from tutors who were very passionate not only about their subject but also wanting to ...
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Lasse
St James Senior Boys School
Helpful and Friendly
The Maths Summer School was a great experience, we got to learn from tutors who were very passionate not only about their subject but also wanting to share their knowledge. Everyone you meet is helpful and friendly.
Lasse
St James Senior Boys School
Learnt New Skills
The week I spent at the Debate Chamber Maths Summer School was a really enjoyable one. I learnt lots of new skills and found out about topics that I had...
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Rebecca
Headington School
Learnt New Skills
The week I spent at the Debate Chamber Maths Summer School was a really enjoyable one. I learnt lots of new skills and found out about topics that I had never really considered before. It was great to find out about university Maths and the tutors had a lot of advice to give about how to make the most of your learning at university. It was especially interesting to see the proofs of various things and to hear about ideas such as “the proof of proof by induction”! Overall, I would really urge anyone to go on this course if they have an interest in Maths – even if they are not necessarily going to study it in its purest sense at university.
Rebecca
Headington School
Experience Harder Problems
The Maths Summer School has helped me to understand what it would be like to undertake Mathematics at University. The course allowed me to participate with other mathematicians; experiencing different...
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Elizabeth
Notre Dame School
Experience Harder Problems
The Maths Summer School has helped me to understand what it would be like to undertake Mathematics at University. The course allowed me to participate with other mathematicians; experiencing different mathematical techniques and learning how to approach harder mathematical problems.
Elizabeth
Notre Dame School
Not For The Weak
This course is an engaging and fun summer school type of vibe. There are breaks in between to give students time to clear their mind which we all ...
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Demetris
The English School
Not For The Weak
This course is an engaging and fun summer school type of vibe. There are breaks in between to give students time to clear their mind which we all greatly appreciate. Some of the course material can get quite tricky so it is not for the weak, I recommend this course to any future student who is thinking about this particular decision.
Demetris
The English School
Fascinating and Challenging
It will be three days of intense work and a lot of math. The contents are things that weren’t covered in school and are fun to know, fascinating and...
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Wenqian
Woodbridge School
Fascinating and Challenging
It will be three days of intense work and a lot of math. The contents are things that weren’t covered in school and are fun to know, fascinating and challenging at the same time.
Wenqian
Woodbridge School
Mathematical Exploration
Attending the Maths Summer School allowed me to explore a variety of mathematical concepts not covered at school. I was given an opportunity to learn about multivariable calculus and differential equations...
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Christopher
Caterham School
Mathematical Exploration
Attending the Maths Summer School allowed me to explore a variety of mathematical concepts not covered at school. I was given an opportunity to learn about multivariable calculus and differential equations from a physics graduate, predicate logic and Godel’s Incompleteness Theorem from a philsophy graduate, and linear algebra from a mathematics graduate. All of my tutors were very eloquent and clear, and I’ve learnt new branches of mathematics to give myself a slight headstart going into university. However, what Debate Chamber taught me most of all was how to appreciate mathematics and its infinitude of uses. From studying how Google works to looking at the very fundamentals of the subject, I highly recommend Debate Chamber to anybody looking to gain insights into their course, learn about some of the most interesting aspects of a subject that you might not have been taught, and ask students (not your teachers!) what studying the course at university is like. Thank you Debate Chamber!
Christopher
Caterham School
Extremely Helpful
It was extremely helpful, allowing me to progress in my out-of-school maths knowledge and simply enhance what I previously knew. As well as that, the teachers were extremely kind and ...
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Ana
Notting Hill and Ealing High School
Extremely Helpful
It was extremely helpful, allowing me to progress in my out-of-school maths knowledge and simply enhance what I previously knew. As well as that, the teachers were extremely kind and explained difficult subjects with lots of detail.
Ana
Notting Hill and Ealing High School
Interactive and Challenging
This is a very fun course, it teaches you a lot and some other students will teach you a few fun things also, this could be a different way ...
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Demyan
Winchester College
Interactive and Challenging
This is a very fun course, it teaches you a lot and some other students will teach you a few fun things also, this could be a different way to how the teacher views something. Overall this was a very interactive and challenging (in a good way) course!
Demyan
Winchester College
An Amazing Experience
It is a brilliant Summer school and I thoroughly enjoyed it. I learnt lots of new material which will be very useful for me when continuing with maths. Massive ...
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Felicity
Francis Holland School
An Amazing Experience
It is a brilliant Summer school and I thoroughly enjoyed it. I learnt lots of new material which will be very useful for me when continuing with maths. Massive thank you, it was truly an amazing experience.
Felicity
Francis Holland School
Memorable
Attending the summer school was a worthwhile experience that will be remembered in years to come. Being surrounded by like minded people in a warm and pleasant atmosphere was not only fascinating but...
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Nicole
Tolworth Girls School
Memorable
Attending the summer school was a worthwhile experience that will be remembered in years to come. Being surrounded by like minded people in a warm and pleasant atmosphere was not only fascinating but exciting to learn about the subject. Learning topics outside the A level curriculum gave me a head start to my further studies and an insight to university life. The tutors were helpful, inspiring and passionate about the subject, which made the work more appealing and satisfying – a worthwhile week.
Nicole
Tolworth Girls School
Intriguing New Topics
If you are considering taking a maths related degree at university in the future, this week-long Summer School provides an excellent taster of what you can expect. The course ...
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Michael
The Ilfracombe Academy
Intriguing New Topics
If you are considering taking a maths related degree at university in the future, this week-long Summer School provides an excellent taster of what you can expect. The course opens your eyes to intriguing fields of mathematics you may not be familiar with, and the tutors do a great job at making sure you understand the topics.
Michael
The Ilfracombe Academy
Very Enjoyable
I found this course very enjoyable and would definitely recommend it to anyone who doesn’t find A-level maths very challenging!
Adam
Lingfield Notre Dame School
Very Enjoyable
I found this course very enjoyable and would definitely recommend it to anyone who doesn’t find A-level maths very challenging!
Adam
Lingfield Notre Dame School
Incredibly Useful and Enjoyable
I have found the Maths Summer School to have been an incredibly useful and enjoyable experience. The tutors all showed a true passion for maths and they were ...
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James
Norwich School
Incredibly Useful and Enjoyable
I have found the Maths Summer School to have been an incredibly useful and enjoyable experience. The tutors all showed a true passion for maths and they were excellent at explaining all of the concepts. I strongly recommend this course to anyone who is interested in maths, and especially to those who are considering maths at university.
James
Norwich School
Excellent Preparation for Uni
I attended the maths summer school because I thought it would be a good experience and give me a feel for university life, it ended up giving me ...
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Yasmin
Cleeve School
Excellent Preparation for Uni
I attended the maths summer school because I thought it would be a good experience and give me a feel for university life, it ended up giving me this and much more. I learnt a lot of maths and I feel this will prepare me for university as I have already been taught parts of the course.
Yasmin
Cleeve School
Expanded Knowledge
The Maths Summer School is great fun! Everyone is so friendly and I learned so much! It is a great opportunity to expand your mathematical knowledge beyond the current syllabus. ...
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Tanya
Croydon High School
Expanded Knowledge
The Maths Summer School is great fun! Everyone is so friendly and I learned so much! It is a great opportunity to expand your mathematical knowledge beyond the current syllabus. I would definitely recommend it!
Tanya
Croydon High School
Beyond the Syllabus
The Maths Debate Chamber Summer School is a great experience which explores mathematics beyond the syllabus. It teaches a good basic understanding of more complex topics, which encourages students ...
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Aran
St Dominics Sixth Form College
Beyond the Syllabus
The Maths Debate Chamber Summer School is a great experience which explores mathematics beyond the syllabus. It teaches a good basic understanding of more complex topics, which encourages students with an interest to do further research.
Aran
St Dominics Sixth Form College
Problem Questions
It was a really valuable, interesting week. I thoroughly enjoyed learning about new areas of mathematics then applying this knowledge to problem type questions, as oppose to the usual answering ...
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Katrina
Tormead School
Problem Questions
It was a really valuable, interesting week. I thoroughly enjoyed learning about new areas of mathematics then applying this knowledge to problem type questions, as oppose to the usual answering the same question ten times just with different numbers. As it was presented in the style of university level maths it is perfect for anyone considering studying maths at university and has confirmed that that is what I want to do.
Katrina
Tormead School
Delighted
Over the course I was presented with different topics that I had not come across in my A Level Mathematics course. This experience has helped me to learn new skills and ...
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Helena
Tiffin Girls School
Delighted
Over the course I was presented with different topics that I had not come across in my A Level Mathematics course. This experience has helped me to learn new skills and techniques as well as getting ahead for the Further Mathematics A Level. I throughly enjoyed the Computer Science element of Maths and is a great introduction for my university course that I will pursue in Maths and Computer Science. I would definitely recommend this course and I am delighted to have taken part in this experience!
Helena
Tiffin Girls School
Thoroughly Enjoyed It
I found this Mathematics summer school after searching the web for a short and affordable summer school and after looking at several different summer schools, I felt that the ...
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Fabio
Langley School
Thoroughly Enjoyed It
I found this Mathematics summer school after searching the web for a short and affordable summer school and after looking at several different summer schools, I felt that the summer school at the Debate Chamber would be my best option. I do not regret choosing the Debate Chamber summer school as I thoroughly enjoyed it. I met some very pleasant and interesting people who share the same interests as myself. But most importantly, the course introduced me to some degree level Mathematics which was incredibly interesting and enjoyable and this course has completely confirmed my desire to study Mathematics at University.
Fabio
Langley School

Mathematics Summer School – Practical Details

📌 The Mathematics Summer School is open to students aged 15–18. Please note that Part 2 requires at least one year of A Level Maths.

📅 Course Dates: Part 1 (Algebra, Modular Arithmetic, Algorithms, and Cryptography) runs from 11th – 13th August 2025.

Part 2 (Differential Equations, Calculus, Proofs, and Infinities) runs from 18th – 20th August 2025.

Teaching Hours: Each course is three days in length, with teaching hours from 10:00 am to 3:30 pm, including a lunch break.

💻 Course Format: This is a live online event, held in small seminar groups for fully interactive discussions and problem-solving exercises. Sessions will not be recorded, so students must be available during course hours and have a reliable audio and video internet connection.

💰 Course Fee: The cost for either individual part of the course is £345.

🔒 Booking Information: A 25% non-refundable deposit secures your place. The remaining balance is due eight weeks before the course start date. [See full booking terms and conditions here.]

📞 Got Questions? Call us on 0800 810 1058 or email [email protected].

We offer a limited number of full and partial bursaries (of up to 90% of fees) to students who could not otherwise afford to attend. If you would like to apply for a bursary then please complete your bursary application here.