Combining exceptional academic teaching with expert guidance, we prepare students not only to secure places at leading universities in the UK and beyond, but to excel once they arrive.
Our ambitious courses immerse students in cutting-edge academic projects, developing the intellectual independence, research skills and confidence they need to thrive at university and giving them a distinctive advantage from day one.
Our Programmes
01.Research Scholar Programme
The student will gain first-hand experience of cutting-edge academic research, working alongside a UK academic as a research assistant on a live project. They will learn to use scholarly databases, specialist research tools and academic methods while making a genuine contribution to ongoing research. The programme also includes an in-person meeting with the academic in London or Oxford, access to leading research libraries, and a guided visit to one of the city’s major museums.
02.Humanities Foundations Programme
A bespoke short course designed to prepare students for the intellectual demands of undergraduate study in the humanities. Working one-to-one with an expert tutor, students develop the core skills expected at leading universities: close reading, critical analysis, academic writing, independent research and confident discussion. The course is tailored to the student’s intended degree subject and interests, introducing university-level texts and ideas while providing practical experience of the tu
03.The Quincunx Scholars Challenge
An online programme combining university-level skills training with academic competition. Students develop skills in debate, critical thinking, argumentation and public speaking before putting them to the test in the Quincunx Scholars Challenge. The winner receives an academic trip to London and Oxford, offering a first-hand experience of university life and British intellectual culture.
Sinan,
Istanbul
“The teaching was exceptional: rigorous, engaging and completely tailored to our son’s interests and ambitions.”
Andreas,
Cairo
“Quincunx gave me a genuine taste of university life and helped me feel prepared for studying at a top university.”
Aixia,
Nanjing
““Quincunx Academic gave our daughter the confidence and intellectual independence she needed to make the transition to university-level study.”
