A summer that changes everything
Academy Royale International’s MIT FutureBuilders Summer School gives you the chance to learn how to harness the technology of tomorrow from MIT-affiliated experts.
Over two weeks, you will discover how AI and technological innovation can be unlocked through entrepreneurship and political expertise, and find your own place in a tech-driven future.
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THE MIT FUTUREBUILDERS CURRICULUM
Our curriculum is developed in partnership with MIT RAISE and delivered by MIT-affiliated instructors. Students tackle real-world challenges, build and test their own ideas, and present to industry professionals.
Faculty & speakers
The MIT FutureBuilders programme is taught by an expert faculty of MIT RAISE instructors, technologists and entrepreneurship specialists with real-world experience at the frontier of AI and innovation.
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A Lecturer at MIT and a Senior Director of Experiential Learning at MIT Open Learning, Erdin Beshimov is committed to creating new pathways for learners worldwide to study innovation, technology, and entrepreneurship.
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Hanna is the Director of MIT Open Learning. She is passionate about technology, entrepreneurship, health, and education. She began her career at a DC think tank researching technology trends after completing her MBA at the MIT Sloan School of Management, undertaking projects in collaboration with the MIT Media Lab.
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Jeff holds a BSc in mechanical engineering from Cornell University and a MSc in mechanical engineering from the Ben-Gurion University of the Negev. He also holds a MSc in management from Boston University. He is the AI Literacy Lead for MIT RAISE.
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Ingrid studied Finance and Economics in Argentina and completed her MBA at MIT Sloan School of Management, specialising in Leadership Development and innovative methods of complex problem solving. Her consulting experience spans eight countries across a broad range of industries and functions, from retail to oil and gas, from strategy to operations, from multinational corporations to Silicon Valley start-ups. She is the Head Coach for MIT Bootcamps.
Choose your setting
Academy Royale International offers students the chance to step into student life in one of the world’s most famous university towns, Oxford.
With teaching taking place in the city as early as 1096, nearly a thousand years of scholarship have shaped the environment of this beautiful city, famous for its ‘dreaming spires,’ historic collegiate culture and enduring position at the forefront of innovation.
Learning outcomes
By the end of your time with Academy Royale International, you will have the skills, mindset and hands-on experience to take your next steps as an innovator and technology leader. You will have collaborated with global peers and MIT-affiliated experts, developing the communication, creativity and critical thinking skills that the world's most ambitious organisations look for.
You will leave with a working prototype, an MIT RAISE Certificate, and a genuine understanding of how artificial intelligence is reshaping the world, and how you can shape it too.
Beyond the classroom
An exciting social and cultural programme immerses you in each destination while offering you a chance to relax in the middle of a busy academic programme.
A typical day
Start the day with a delicious breakfast in college
A morning seminar on AI foundations and real-world applications
Hands-on coding lab or collaborative innovation workshop
A practical leadership skills session
Lunch & free time
An immersive build session or design thinking challenge
Dinner in your college’s atmospheric dining hall
Activities from our varied social programme, including sports, talent shows and local cultural experiences
The journey beyond summer
Across a community of more than 50,000 alumni, students have gone on to study at leading universities and build careers with globally recognised organisations.
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Selected destinations reported by alumni · attendance does not guarantee admission or employment
MIT FutureBuilders Summer School FAQs
Detailed answers for parents and students comparing innovation summer schools.
This programme is designed for bright, ambitious students aged 16–18 who are curious about artificial intelligence, technology and entrepreneurship, and ready to spend two weeks building real skills alongside an international cohort of like-minded peers.
No prior coding or AI knowledge is needed. The programme is designed to take students from the foundations of AI through to advanced applications, with expert guidance at every stage. All students need is curiosity and a willingness to learn.
The course is rigorous and intellectually stretching. Developed in partnership with MIT RAISE, it introduces students to university-level concepts in AI, computer science and entrepreneurship through hands-on projects and expert-led sessions.
The programme is excellent preparation for students considering degrees in computer science, engineering, business or technology. Students receive an MIT RAISE Certificate and a personalised report which provide strong supporting materials for future applications.
Extremely. From coding labs and app development to design jams and the final Innovation Demo Day, students are building, testing and presenting throughout the two weeks rather than passively learning.
A typical morning involves a seminar on AI theory followed by a hands-on coding or workshop session. Afternoons focus on project development and collaboration. Evenings feature social activities, guest speakers and campus life.
The programme takes place in Oxford, where students live and study in a historic Oxford college with access to world-class facilities and teaching spaces.
Classes are small, with a 6:1 student-to-teacher ratio, ensuring every student receives personal attention, feedback and support throughout the programme.
Yes. Since our first summer school in 2004, Academy Royale International has welcomed students from over 175 countries. MIT FutureBuilders is an ideal environment for international students to collaborate, innovate and make friends from across the globe.
Yes. On completion of the programme, students receive an official MIT RAISE Certificate of Completion, recognising their academic engagement and achievement across the two weeks.
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Find your purpose
Places for Summer 2027 are limited and offered on a rolling basis across each available location.
A summer that changes everything
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