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Oxford Summer Courses at Cambridge Colleges: Academic Summer Programme

Cambridge, United KingdomOxford Summer Courses

Latest published dates: Jun 28 – Jul 11, 2026
Duration: 2 weeks
Ages: 13–17

2026 price

$3,594

Course price for 1 week

Academic Summer Course — Non-residential

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Cambridge, but as a student — not a tourist. Oxford Summer Courses hosts teenagers aged 13–17 in historic University of Cambridge colleges for two-week academic courses in subjects from Medicine, Law and Neuroscience to AI, Engineering and English Literature, taught in seminars of maximum 8 students. Key facts: Ages 13–17 (13–15 and 16–17 groups) • Cambridge, UK • Academic summer school, 25+ subjects at this campus • Residential in Cambridge colleges (Plus: single/twin with shared bathroom; Superior/Premier: private room and bathroom) or non-residential • 2-week courses, Sunday starts from late June to mid August 2026 (e.g. 28 June – 19 July starts confirmed for Law) • Full-board for 13–15, half-board for 16–17 • Heathrow transfer and insurance included in residential tiers. Best for: teens targeting competitive universities who want subject depth, small-group tutorial-style teaching and college life in Cambridge alongside students from 150+ countries. Parents should check: final dates, prices and availability for the chosen subject and tier (popular subjects sell out early), college allocation, visa requirements, insurance cover level per tier, Heathrow transfer window and supervision arrangements for the 16–17 group. Information checked against official provider sources on 7 July 2026. Details may change — always confirm directly with the provider before booking.

Language

English

Program type

Science / STEM Camps

Accommodation

Campus

About

About the Course

One subject studied in depth for two weeks in Cambridge: Medicine, Law, Neuroscience, Natural Sciences, AI, Innovation & Technology, Engineering, Mathematics, Psychology, English Literature, Economics & Finance and more. Seminars of max 8 students plus workshops; certificate on completion.

What’s Included

Residential tiers include tuition, college accommodation, meals, trips and activities, certificate, Heathrow transfer (8:00–15:00 for Plus/Superior; any time for Premier) and insurance (standard/enhanced/platinum by tier). Deposit £1,295–1,495. Non-residential includes teaching, some meals and activities only. Instalment plans available.

Accommodation

Students live in University of Cambridge colleges. Plus tier: single or twin rooms with shared bathrooms. Superior: guaranteed private room and bathroom. Premier: concierge-selected best available room. On-course staff live alongside students.

Meal Plan

Ages 13–15 receive full board; ages 16–17 have dinner included (half-board). Non-residential students aged 13–15 get lunch and dinner.

Activities & Excursions

All-day trips and social activities included: punting-country sightseeing, exploring Cambridge colleges and museums, day excursions, sports, quizzes and evening socials with an international student community.

Facilities

Historic college settings in central Cambridge: dining halls, libraries, teaching rooms and common rooms. The company contracts with colleges for facilities and has no formal connection with the University of Cambridge.

Camp Experience

Since 2010, 20,000+ alumni from 150+ countries; 4.8/5 from 377 reviews. Average class of 8 and tutors who adapt content to students’ interests make this a genuine test-drive of university study in Cambridge.

Language Camp prices

Academic Summer Course — Superior tier

10 Lessons · 13–17 yrs · A1–C2

2026 price

Residential Superior: same academic programme with a guaranteed private room and bathroom in a Cambridge college, enhanced insurance, one-year deferral flexibility and friends & family discounts.

Daily small-group seminars (max 8 students) plus interactive workshops, Monday–Friday, with trips and social activities around them.

Choose a subject taught in Cambridge: Medicine, Law, Neuroscience, AI, Natural Sciences, Engineering, English Literature, Economics and more. Tutors shape content around students’ interests; average class size is 8.

Daily Schedule

Breakfast
07:00–08:00
Classes
08:30–12:30
Lunch
12:30–13:30
Dinner
18:30–19:30
Evening activities
20:00–22:00
Lights out
22:30

Included items

International students
Small groups

Arts & Crafts
Excursions
Indoor Games
Movie Night

Cafeteria
Residence accommodation
Smart classroom
WiFi

Optional Extras

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School

Oxford Summer Courses

Oxford Summer Courses is an award-winning academic summer school operator (est. 2010, B Corp certified) welcoming 20,000+ alumni from 150+ countries. Students aged 9–24 study one of 40+ subjects — from Medicine and Law to Creative Writing and AI — in historic settings: colleges of Oxford and Cambridge and Harrow School in London. Teaching is in small groups (seminars of max 8 for teens, classes of max 15 for juniors) with expert tutors. Residential packages include meals, accommodation, activities, excursions, Heathrow transfers and insurance. Note: the company contracts with colleges for use of facilities and has no formal connection with the Universities of Oxford and Cambridge.

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Frequently Asked Questions

The Cambridge campus welcomes ages 13–17, taught in two bands: 13–15 and 16–17. Ages 9–14 attend Harrow School in London; Oxford hosts 13–17 as well.

Residential tiers include tuition, college accommodation, meals (full-board 13–15, half-board 16–17), trips and activities, certificate, Heathrow transfer and insurance. Non-residential includes teaching, certificate, activities and some meals only.

On-course staff live alongside students in college; the operator runs a dedicated safeguarding and welfare programme, arrival teams meet students at Heathrow (9:00–16:00) and on-site staff confirm every arrival.

More about this camp

Oxford Summer Courses runs two-week academic programmes in historic University of Cambridge colleges, for teenagers aged 13 to 17. The premise is to experience Cambridge as a student — living in the colleges and studying a chosen subject — rather than visiting as a tourist. Programme and activities. These are academic, subject-focused courses rather than general English or activity camps, taught in the style associated with Oxford and Cambridge. Students choose a subject to study intensively over two weeks. Families should read what subjects are offered and confirm the level expected. Accommodation. Students live in University of Cambridge colleges. A Plus tier offers single or twin rooms with en-suite facilities — so families wanting a higher accommodation standard can choose it, while a standard tier is also available. Living in the colleges is central to the experience. Families should confirm the tier and what supervision applies. Ages, dates and duration. The programme accepts teenagers aged 13 to 17 and runs in two-week blocks, with a large number of arrival dates from late June. This is an older, academically oriented intake rather than a children's camp. Location and travel. Cambridge is around an hour north of London by train, with Stansted the nearest airport. Transfer arrangements are not published. Who the programme may suit. This programme may suit academically motivated teenagers who want to study a subject intensively while living in historic Cambridge colleges — a pre-university experience rather than a language course. The tiered accommodation lets families choose their standard. Oxford Summer Courses runs equivalent programmes in Oxford colleges and a junior version at Harrow School, so families should compare on location and age.