Cambridge Discovery: 5th Semester

What the TEC de Monterrey 5th Semester Programme Offers

A transformational study experience in one of the world’s most inspiring academic cities.

Strengthen your academic skills and experience life at a leading international college — all while following your TEC de Monterrey 5th Semester syllabus. Build confidence, enhance your English fluency, and discover what it’s like to study in one of the world’s most inspiring academic cities.

The Semester programme provides structure, academic depth, and a true immersion in international education. You’ll follow a guided timetable, study key subjects, and work with teachers who know how to bring out your strengths. It’s perfect for students preparing for future pathways — A Levels, IB, university, or international study.

Highlights

Academic Rigor: Study core subjects in small classes with expert teachers.
University-Style Learning: Develop independent study skills and academic confidence.
Supportive Environment: Personalised attention, mentoring, and small class sizes.
Life in Cambridge: Explore the city, join activities, and settle into a routine that feels like real student life.
Premium Boarding: Modern, secure accommodation with a friendly international boarding community.

Academic Experience

Study in small, dedicated groups (max 15 students). You’ll learn with expert teachers using your TEC curriculum following your full 5th Semester programme. This is your chance to challenge yourself academically while experiencing a new learning environment.

Subjects include:

Energy and Transformation (Physics)
Multicultural Actors & Perspectives
Leadership for Social Development
Foreign language: French, German, Italian, English
Calculus I (Maths)
Plus, 2 additional electives are available to you from St. Andrew’s College to try other subjects

All learning materials are provided. Plus, you’ll receive a Certificate of Attendance and Progress Report at the end.

Who Is This Programme For?

Ideal for TEC de Monterrey students who want to:

Prepare for international education
Improve their academic English
Experience structured study abroad
Explore future pathways in a supportive environment

This programme is designed to help you grow — academically, personally, and culturally. By the time you return to Mexico, you’ll have new confidence, new friends, and a richer academic outlook.

Activities and Excursions include:

Cambridge walking tour
Punting, a classic Cambridge experience that offers beautiful views otherwise inaccessible by foot.
Afternoon tea
Kings College Cambridge University tour
London day trip: The London Eye, the changing of the guard at Buckingham Palace, plus many iconic attractions that offer a unique mix of historic grandeur and modern, multicultural energy.
Cambridge Fitzwilliam Museum
UK seaside excursion, experience the British coastline
Ely visit by train, a charming English village with a stunning cathedral
Cambridge Botanic Gardens
Stonehenge: This prehistoric monument is the most sophisticated stone circle in the world, a testament to ancient ingenuity.
Stratford-Upon-Avon and Warwick Castle: Experience the birthplace of William Shakespeare and authentic medieval history.
Windsor Castle and Windsor: See the oldest and largest occupied castle in the world.
Oxford: See stunning historic architecture, the famous University of Oxford, and Harry Potter filming locations.
Visit to Duxford, the centre of aviation history
London ice skating: Experience unique historic backdrops, fairy lights, and stunning city views.