Economics & Entrepreneurship — Foundations
From £2,750
Check-in is always a Sunday.
5 cohorts available for this programme.
Why this matters now
Built for our 12–14 Juniors. This Foundations edition keeps the rigour but builds it from the ground up — more scaffolding, more hands-on time, and mentors who make every idea tangible and fun.
Economics is the operating system of the modern world — and entrepreneurship is how you act on it. This programme moves from behavioural-economics experiments at LSE to building and pitching a real venture to a panel of founders and investors.
Students leave with an MVP business plan, a pitch deck they have defended live, and a working understanding of markets, incentives and finance that puts them years ahead.
A seven-day rhythm.
Each residential week follows a clear daily pattern — focused mornings of teaching, hands-on afternoons in the lab or studio, and evenings split between university masterclasses and cultural London.
- ✦Mornings — subject teaching & specialist modules
- ✦Afternoons — hands-on workshops & project labs
- ✦Evenings — UCAS masterclasses & cultural activities
Curriculum modules
- 01Microeconomic Foundations
- 02Behavioural Economics
- 03The Founder Canvas
- 04Financial Markets
- 05Pitching & Storytelling
- 06Macroeconomics & Policy
- 07Investor Q&A
- 08UCAS & Personal-Statement Masterclass
What you'll actually do
- Market simulation
- Founder canvas & pitch
- Bank of England visit
- Behavioural-econ experiment
- Investor panel
MVP business plan and live pitch deck
Your week, Sunday to Saturday
Fun is on the timetable
Who's teaching
Sessions are led by our own specialist tutors — practising academics, clinicians, engineers and industry professionals drawn from leading London universities. We are an independent provider and not a department of London School of Economics.
Single en-suite, on campus.
Every residential student has a superior single en-suite room in the host university residence, with a 24/7 pastoral team, DBS-checked staff and full board. Ratios are tailored by age tier.
London School of Economics
LSE, Houghton Street — in the heart of legal and political London, between Holborn and the West End.
A look inside the week
In the price
- En-suite room at the host university residence
- Coach transfer from Heathrow on arrival & departure
- Three meals a day (full dietary support)
- All academic sessions, materials & lab consumables
- All scheduled excursions and cultural evenings
- 24/7 pastoral & welfare care
- Certificate of Achievement
- Optional personalised Letter of Recommendation
Plan separately for
- International flights
- Travel insurance (required — students cannot board without it)
- UK visa costs (we provide a formal invitation letter)
- Personal spending money
- Activities outside the scheduled programme
From application to arrival
Submit the student and programme details.
Admissions reviews within one business day; an offer pack is emailed.
A £750 non-refundable deposit secures the place.
Medical, dietary, consent and guardian details.
Due six weeks before the programme starts.
Travel briefing, packing list and cohort welcome.
Programme FAQs
What past students say
“We built a startup and pitched it to real founders. Terrifying and the best week of my life.”
“The behavioural-economics labs at LSE changed how I see every decision I make.”
“He returned speaking the language of business. The network of friends he made is global.”
Every graduate earns a Certificate of Achievement.
A keepsake that proves the work — and strengthens a university application. Seniors may also request a personalised Letter of Recommendation.
for the successful completion of the Economics & Entrepreneurship — Foundations residential academy at LSE, demonstrating outstanding curiosity, collaboration and a completed capstone project — [ Dates ].
Academy
Seal
Apply for Economics & Entrepreneurship — Foundations, hosted at the LSE campus.
An A World Academy programme. Limited cohorts, rolling admissions until full. A £750 deposit secures the place.