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Oxford Summer Courses at Oxford Colleges: Academic Summer Programme

Oxford, 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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Give your teenager a summer inside real Oxford colleges — studying the subject they dream about, taught the Oxford way. Oxford Summer Courses places students aged 13–17 in historic University of Oxford colleges for a two-week academic immersion in one of 40+ subjects, from Medicine, Law and Psychology to Creative Writing, Engineering and Leadership, with seminars of maximum 8 students and tutorial-style teaching. Key facts: Ages 13–17 (13–15 and 16–17 groups) • Oxford, UK • Academic summer school, 40+ subjects • Residential in Oxford colleges (single/twin; Superior and Premier tiers guarantee a private room and bathroom) or non-residential • 2-week courses, Sunday starts from 28 June to 16 August 2026 • Full-board for 13–15, half-board for 16–17 • Heathrow transfer and insurance included in residential tiers. Best for: academically curious teens who want to test-drive a future degree subject, experience college life in Oxford and join an international community from 150+ countries. Parents should check: final dates, prices and availability for the chosen subject and tier (early dates sell out), college allocation, visa requirements, level of insurance cover per tier, transfer time windows (Heathrow 8:00–15:00 for Plus/Superior) and supervision arrangements for the 16–17 age 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: 40+ options across Arts & Humanities, Business/Economics/Law, Medicine & Sciences, History/Politics, and Tech/Engineering/Maths. Seminars of max 8 students plus interactive workshops; tutors shape content around students’ interests rather than a fixed curriculum. Certificate on completion.

What’s Included

Residential tiers include tuition, accommodation, meals, trips and activities, certificate, Heathrow transfer (8:00–15:00 window 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 Oxford colleges. Plus tier: single or twin rooms with shared bathrooms (room preference requested, not guaranteed). 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), giving older students lunchtime independence in Oxford. Non-residential students aged 13–15 get lunch and dinner.

Activities & Excursions

All-day trips and social activities are included: exploring Oxford’s colleges and museums, day excursions (destinations such as Warwick Castle feature in the programme), sports, quizzes and evening socials with students from 150+ countries.

Facilities

Historic college settings in central Oxford: dining halls, libraries, teaching rooms and common rooms. Head office at 18 Beaumont Street. The company contracts with colleges for facilities and has no formal connection with the University of Oxford.

Camp Experience

Since 2010, 20,000+ alumni from 150+ countries. Average class of 8, expert tutors, award-winning safeguarding-focused operation (B Corp certified). Students test-drive a degree subject and leave with sharper academic confidence and an international network.

Language Camp prices

Academic Summer Course — Non-residential

10 Lessons · 13–17 yrs · A1–C2

2026 price

Day option: all teaching (seminars of max 8 + workshops) and a certificate. Lunch and dinner included for ages 13–15, dinner for 16–17. Accommodation, transfers and insurance are not included.

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

Choose one of 40+ subjects — Medicine, Law, Psychology, Engineering, Creative Writing, Business, AI and more. Tutors adapt content around students’ interests rather than a fixed curriculum; 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

This Oxford campus welcomes ages 13–17, taught in two bands: 13–15 and 16–17. Younger children (9–14) attend the Harrow School campus in London; 18–24 programmes also exist.

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

Oxford Summer Courses is an award-winning summer school with on-course staff living alongside students in college and a dedicated safeguarding and welfare programme; ages 13–15 have stricter curfews and full-board supervision than the more independent 16–17 band.

More about this camp

Oxford Summer Courses runs academic programmes in University of Oxford colleges, for teenagers aged 13 to 17. Students live in the colleges and study a chosen subject in the tutorial style associated with Oxford — a pre-university experience rather than a language or activity camp. Programme and activities. These are subject-focused academic courses: a student chooses a subject and studies it intensively, taught the Oxford way. Families should read which subjects are offered and confirm the expected level, as these are academic rather than general programmes. Accommodation. Students live in University of Oxford colleges. A Plus tier offers single or twin rooms with en-suite facilities, alongside a standard tier — so families can choose the accommodation standard. 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. A very large number of arrival dates is listed from late June — one of the widest calendars in this catalogue — giving strong flexibility. This is an older, academically oriented intake. Location and travel. Oxford is around an hour from London and Heathrow by coach. 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 real Oxford colleges — a pre-university taste rather than an English course. The tiered accommodation and very wide calendar add flexibility. Oxford Summer Courses runs the equivalent in Cambridge colleges and a junior version at Harrow School, so families should compare on location and age.