Activities Team
Help support sports, games and group activities, encouraging younger students and helping sessions run smoothly.
Samiad NxtGen is a residential summer school for older students aged 16-18, combining morning courses with greater independence, responsibility and involvement in the wider summer school programme.
Ages 16-18
Residential summer school designed for older students
15 Hours of Morning Study
English or Leadership each week
Team Experience
Students support activities and programme delivery alongside Samiad staff
2 Excursion Days
Full-day trips included each week
Greater Independence
More responsibility across afternoons, evenings and campus lifeNxtGen gives older students more independence and responsibility while keeping the structure, support and international experience of a residential Samiad summer school.
Students still take part in morning courses, excursions and residential life, but they also help support parts of the wider programme, alongside Samiad staff and take on more responsibility during afternoons and evenings.
NxtGen students take on more responsibility during afternoons and evenings, working alongside Samiad staff and getting involved in how the wider programme runs. Students rotate through different responsibilities during their stay, with guidance and mentoring from Samiad staff throughout.
Help support sports, games and group activities, encouraging younger students and helping sessions run smoothly.
Support the residential community, help students feel included and learn more about the importance of care, communication and responsibility.
Help staff organise groups, support students during trips and see how large-scale excursions are managed.
Get involved in social events, games and activities, helping create enjoyable evening experiences for the wider summer school.
NxtGen is designed to help older students develop the confidence, independence and practical skills they will need for future study, travel and international environments.
Students take on more responsibility for their time, choices and day-to-day routine while still having support from Samiad staff.
Students develop confidence in leading, organising and supporting others through practical responsibilities across the programme.
Morning courses and team responsibilities give students regular opportunities to communicate clearly, work with others and use English in real situations.
Rotating through different responsibilities helps students understand how to collaborate, support others and contribute to a wider team.
Students are trusted with more involvement in activities, excursions and evening programmes, helping them become more organised and dependable.
Living and working alongside students from different countries helps develop cultural awareness, confidence and friendships across borders.
NxtGen runs at two UK boarding school campuses, with the programme delivered alongside Samiad Summer School so students remain part of the wider campus community.
Each day combines morning study with practical responsibilities, social time and residential life, giving older students more independence within a structured programme.
Students take part in English or Leadership, depending on their chosen programme.
Students rotate through activities, welfare, excursions or evening programme responsibilities, working alongside Samiad staff with guidance and mentoring.
Students help support evening activities while also taking part in social events with the wider summer school community.
Students return to their boarding houses for the night, with Samiad staff available throughout the evening and overnight.
Hear from parents, students and group leaders about Samiad's teaching, activities, pastoral care and international community.
This school is very professional and the staff are friendly! Everything is perfectly planned and the activities are always a lot of fun. Locations are stunning: a real full immersion in the English culture!
My children came home so happy and excited to return. We can’t thank Samiad enough for such a wonderful experience!
Susanna — Parent
My son came to Samiad for several years in a row.
He really liked the friendly atmosphere, the international nature of the school, the large number of activities, and the independence.
Valentina — Parent
Samiad is amazing. We arranged for my nephew to join the summer school and he cannot stop talking about it and everything that he saw, experienced and learned.
I would recommend Samiad to everyone. Five stars without a doubt.
Charlene — Parent
BAC Accredited
British Accreditation Council for independent further and higher education
Cambridge English Preparation Centre
Official preparation centre
Paris Saint-Germain Academy England Partner
Official partner
St Star Awards
Finalist – Junior Programme for Learning Experience
Answers to common questions about Samiad NxtGen for students aged 16-18.
NxtGen is designed for students aged 16-18.
Students can choose between English and Leadership in the morning, depending on their interests and goals.
NxtGen students take on more responsibility across the wider summer school programme, rotating through activities, welfare, excursions and evening programme support with guidance from Samiad staff.
No. NxtGen is a student summer school programme. It is not employment, volunteering or formal work experience.
NxtGen runs at The Leys School in Cambridge and Trent College near Nottingham.
Yes. Students take part in two full excursion days each week, with destinations varying by campus and dates. Students also receive one overnight excursion for every two weeks of their programme, with the overnight destination depending on campus and dates.
Yes. The programme is designed for older students, with more responsibility and independence built into afternoons, evenings and residential life while staff support remains available throughout.
Accommodation, meals, excursions, evening activities and on-campus support are included as part of the programme.
Find the right campus, dates and morning course for your child, with a residential summer school experience designed for ages 16-18. Speak to the Samiad team about availability, transfers, programme responsibilities and what to expect from the NxtGen experience.
