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IWake up in a college that has shaped world leaders, authors, and scientists. Walk to class through centuries-old courtyards, debate big ideas with students from every continent, and wind down your day with a group dinner or a quiz night. At Oxford Summer Courses, your learning journey goes far beyond textbooks — it's an experience designed to challenge, inspire, and connect you with the world around you. Whether you’re diving deeper into a subject you love or exploring something completely new, our courses offer space to think, grow, and meet like-minded students from across the globe. With structured academic sessions, cultural activities, and personalised support, you’ll enjoy an unforgettable summer of learning, independence, and exploration. Limited space available - apply now.
Learning at Oxford Summer Courses is active, engaging, and built around you. In place of traditional lectures, you’ll take part in small seminar-style classes and one-to-one or small group tutorials with expert tutors who encourage critical thinking and academic confidence.
You’ll study in the same colleges where scholars like Stephen Hawking, T.S. Eliot, and Rosalind Franklin once walked. Each week includes subject-specific sessions, interdisciplinary masterclasses, and project-based work. Advanced courses for students aged 18–24 dive deeper into complex topics, helping you prepare for university-level study or early career goals. Teaching is modelled on the Oxford and Cambridge systems — interactive, rigorous, and tailored to your interests. Learn more about our teaching methodologies.
Students from over 100 countries join Oxford Summer Courses, making every discussion an opportunity to hear new perspectives and exchange ideas. In class, you’ll collaborate with peers from a variety of academic and cultural backgrounds. Outside class, those same peers often become lifelong friends.
Whether you’re discussing international law with a student from Brazil or exploring global sustainability with someone from Kenya, the community around you is diverse, ambitious, and supportive. It’s a space where difference is celebrated and connections span continents.
A full cultural and social timetable is included with every course. From exploring Oxford’s libraries and Cambridge’s museums to punting on the River Cherwell or visiting the Tower of London, each week includes memorable group excursions.
In the evenings, the fun continues — themed dinners, quiz nights, talent shows, games, and movie nights give everyone a chance to relax and connect. These shared experiences make every day social, memorable, and full of discovery. Learn more about airport transfers and travel arrangements.
Every course is shaped around your academic level and goals. Tutors tailor sessions to your interests, whether you’re 9–12 and learning through creative, hands-on activities, or 13–24 and engaging in detailed subject discussions and written work.
This personalised approach means you’ll receive meaningful feedback, be challenged appropriately, and leave feeling more confident, capable, and curious — with real clarity about your next academic steps.
Spending part of your summer abroad is an adventure in every sense. From adjusting to new surroundings and routines to navigating historic cities and engaging with British culture, every moment helps you grow in independence and awareness.
Picture yourself passing the Radcliffe Camera on your way to class, or discussing ideas in the same halls where Isaac Newton or Elizabeth Barrett Browning once studied. You’ll live like a local in Oxford, Cambridge, Eton, or Harrow — managing your schedule, meeting new people, and stepping outside your comfort zone in one of the UK’s most iconic academic environments.
No two students are the same — and we design our programmes to reflect that. With over a decade of experience delivering award-winning summer courses since 2010, we’ve developed age-specific teaching methods, activities, and support systems to ensure every student gets the most out of their time with us.
Whether you're 9 or 24, everything from the pace of learning to the type of accommodation, excursions, and evening events is carefully selected to suit your stage of development. It’s one of the reasons so many of our students return year after year — they know they’ll be supported, challenged, and inspired at every step.
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Students are housed by age group in secure, comfortable venues that combine tradition with modern facilities. Imagine staying in a college dining hall that has served meals for over 400 years, or sleeping in a room just steps from where prime ministers once studied. From en-suite college rooms to shared boarding school accommodation, every venue is staffed by trained residential teams who provide 24/7 support.
Social spaces, study areas, and meal halls are part of daily life, ensuring that your accommodation is not just a place to sleep — it’s a key part of the student experience. Learn more on our Accommodation page.
The friendships, mentors, and memories you make at Oxford Summer Courses don’t end when your course does. Our students often stay in touch across countries and time zones — some return summer after summer, while others go on to study together or even build joint projects and businesses.
By joining our community, you become part of something bigger — a global network of ambitious, curious individuals who’ve shared the same unforgettable experience. It’s not just a course. It’s a community for life.
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We offer more than just classes — our courses combine academic challenge, cultural discovery, and a personalised, age-appropriate experience. You’ll study in historic venues, make friends from around the world, and explore the UK like never before.
Every course is shaped by your age, academic level, and interests. Tutors adapt their teaching to challenge and support you — whether you’re 9 or 24 — ensuring your experience is engaging, relevant, and rewarding.
Mornings are usually for classes or tutorials, afternoons might include a masterclass or excursion, and evenings are social — from quiz nights and games to relaxed group dinners. Each age group has its own schedule to suit their needs.
Safety is a top priority. Students are grouped by age and supported by trained residential teams 24/7. Our staff are DBS-checked, safeguarding trained, and always available for anything you need — whether academic, emotional, or practical.
To secure your preferred location, we highly recommend applying early. Each of our courses has a limited number of places available, and they tend to sell out quickly. Once they are full, no further places will be available. Submit your application as soon as possible to ensure you don’t miss the opportunity to study in one of our prestigious locations.
