Students aged 14 - 17
Earlscliffe
Science and Technology: Sustainable Futures
The Faculty of Science and Technology at Earlscliffe focuses on sustainable futures, exploring how innovation can address today’s environmental challenges. This programme is designed for students interested in applying science to real-world issues such as climate change, energy, and resource management. Through experiments, projects, and fieldwork, you’ll gain both the knowledge and practical skills to design solutions for a more sustainable world.
Sustainable Futures
The Science and Technology pathway at Earlscliffe centres on sustainable futures. Across two weeks you’ll explore how scientific knowledge and technological innovation can address global challenges such as energy, climate change and resource management.
The course introduces key concepts in environmental science, engineering and applied technology. You’ll study examples of sustainable projects worldwide and use these insights to guide your own work.
Practical activity is at the heart of the programme. You’ll design models, test prototypes and present demonstrations that show how science and technology can create solutions for a more sustainable world. These sessions develop both technical ability and creative problem-solving.
Collaboration is built into every stage. You’ll work with peers to research, design and present projects, mirroring the teamwork essential in scientific and technological fields.
Studying Science and Technology at Earlscliffe equips you with knowledge and practical experience relevant to future study in STEM and environmental disciplines. It prepares you to contribute ideas and solutions that support a more sustainable future.
Science and Technology: Sustainable Futures
At a Glance
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Price
£3,795
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Ages
13-17
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English Level
B1+ (Intermediate and above)
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Duration
2 weeks
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Maximum Class Size
12
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Academic Content
20 Hours Per Week
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Starting Dates
29th June, 13th July & 27th July 2026
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Location
Earlscliffe School, Folkestone
Our Approach to Your Learning
In Science and Technology at Earlscliffe College, our approach centres on applying knowledge to real-world sustainability challenges. You will take part in practical workshops, experiments and project work that bring scientific concepts to life. Case studies highlight how technology is being used to address global issues, while group projects give you the chance to design and test your own solutions. With teaching in small groups, you receive close guidance from tutors, building both technical understanding and the confidence to innovate.
Key Learning Outcomes
Explore the science behind sustainability
Study the environmental impact of energy, materials and technology, and examine the principles of sustainable development.
Investigate solutions to global challenges
Analyse case studies on climate change, resource management and renewable energy to understand how science can address urgent issues.
Gain hands-on experience with sustainable projects
Take part in practical experiments, design models and small-scale builds that demonstrate sustainable technologies in action.
Collaborate on innovative green solutions
Work in teams to design and present sustainability projects, combining scientific knowledge with creativity and problem-solving.
Science and Technology: Sustainable Futures
What's Included?
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Academic
20 hours of subject-specific academic content per week with a tutor, delivered through interactive seminars and hands-on practical workshops
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Time To Shine
Opportunities to apply and share this knowledge with your peers through dynamic group projects, culminating in the end-of-the-week Time to Shine Ceremony
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Social Programme and Excursions
Students will enjoy full-day trips on Wednesdays and Sundays. Visits can include world-famous cathedral city of Canterbury and Central London
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Fieldwork
Fieldwork takes learning beyond the classroom and into the city. These sessions connect theory with real-world settings, giving you a chance to see your subject in action while developing observational and analytical skills.
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English Language Development
Opportunities throughout your academic programme to develop your English language skills, whether that’s building vocabulary to talk about your subject, or developing your speaking skills to present your Time To Shine project.
Course Modules and Objectives
This course is designed to introduce you to the role of science and technology in building a sustainable future. By the end of the programme, you will have developed the skills to apply scientific principles, design and test models, and evaluate solutions to environmental challenges. This course is ideal for students interested in careers in science, engineering, environmental studies, or related fields.
Module 1: Foundations of Sustainability in Science and Technology
This module introduces the scientific principles behind sustainability. You will study energy, materials and ecosystems, and explore how technology can reduce environmental impact. Case studies highlight real-world projects in renewable energy and sustainable design, giving you a framework for thinking about long-term solutions.
Module 2: Innovation and Applied Technology
In this module you will focus on the role of innovation in addressing global challenges. You will learn how to design and test simple prototypes, apply engineering principles, and evaluate how technology can be adapted for sustainable use. Practical workshops allow you to experiment with models and demonstrate how scientific ideas can become workable solutions.
Module 3: Global Challenges and Future Solutions
This module looks at how science and technology respond to issues such as climate change, food security and resource management. Working in groups, you will research a sustainability challenge, design a project to address it, and present your findings. The module develops both subject knowledge and the skills to communicate complex ideas clearly.
In-Person Programme Benefits
Fieldwork
Academic Coaching
Certificate of Achievement & Reference Letter
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Master Public Speaking & Presenting
Time to Shine gives every student the chance to practise public speaking in a structured setting. By researching, preparing and delivering a project to an audience, you build confidence in expressing ideas clearly and develop the ability to present with authority. It’s an opportunity to refine communication skills that are valuable for academic study, professional life and beyond.
For your Time to Shine project, you will design and showcase a sustainability solution that applies scientific and technological principles. This project demonstrates your ability to connect theory with practice, highlighting innovative responses to environmental challenges.
Shaping Tomorrow
Take the stage at a global conference. Present your ideas as a future thought-leader, speaking with conviction and showing how tomorrow can be shaped by your vision.
The Sustainability Showcase
Reveal your sustainability project as a live demo or model. Explain how it works, show its potential, and present it as the kind of breakthrough that could be adopted worldwide.
Innovation Fair:
Welcome to the fair. Walk through the stands, take in the exhibitions, stop at the demos. This is the week where ideas turn interactive and every student presents live.
The Green Hackathon
Host a hackathon that produces a working green innovation. Build your prototype, show how it operates, and demonstrate it live at the fair, taking questions from the audience.
Science and Technology: Sustainable Futures at Earlscliffe
Dates & Prices
Science and Technology: Sustainable Futures FAQs
Do I need a strong background in science to take part in this programme?
No. The course is designed for students with an interest in sustainability and STEM, whether or not you’ve studied these subjects in depth before.
What resources or equipment should I bring?
All lab and project materials are provided. You’ll just need pens, notebooks, and optionally a laptop or tablet for research and presentations.
Will the programme include practical scientific work?
Yes. You’ll take part in experiments, engineering builds, and sustainability-focused projects that link science and technology to real environmental challenges.
Will I receive formal recognition when I complete the programme?
Yes. Every student is awarded a Certificate of Achievement, and you can also request a personalised Letter of Reference for university or career purposes.
How difficult is the course?
With there being a wide range of content, Sustainable Futures will certainly push students, but our teachers are supported in adapting materials and modifying the level of challenge.
What level of English is required for Sustainable Futures?
To get the most out of this course, a level of B1 or higher is necessary.
Is there any pre-reading before the start of the course?
Despite the fact that there is no pre reading necessary for any of our programs, it would be helpful for students to continue improving their English in order to feel more prepared.
I highly recommend it
Life time memories to cherish, I highly recommend it.
Maria, Spain - Parent
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