Cambridge Summer Courses for Ages 16-17
Cambridge Summer School for Ages 16-17
At Oxford Summer Courses, we are dedicated to nurturing young minds to chart their own academic journeys. Our tailored summer school courses provide a supportive environment where independence and critical thinking are fostered within an inclusive community. Hosted at esteemed Cambridge University Colleges like Sidney Sussex College, our Cambridge summer courses offer unparalleled opportunities for young learners aged 13-15 to explore their passions and excel in their chosen subjects. Apply now to secure your place and embark on an unforgettable Cambridge summer school experience.
Entry Requirements
To apply to join our Cambridge summer courses, learners should be aged 16-17 years old and have a sufficient understanding of English to participate in academic discussions and coursework. They should also possess a keen interest in exploring their chosen subjects in a stimulating academic environment.
What's Included
- All teaching, including tutorials (1 or 2 students per tutor), small group seminars (8 students or less) and skills development workshops.
- Accommodation and breakfast every day.
- All evening meals including those at local restaurants.
- A Friday evening three-course formal hall.
- A graduation ceremony.
- All programmed visits and excursions.
- Airport transfers.
- Access to Oxford Summer Courses Foundations.
- Travel and medical insurance included.
- Welcome pack: Including an Oxford Summer Courses backpack, notebook, and water bottle.
Cambridge Academic Overview
- Seminar: Tutor contact time: 12 sessions x 1.5 hrs, with a maximum class size of 8 students. Interactive sessions promote critical thinking.
- Tutorial: Tutor contact time: 2 sessions x 1 hr per pair. Small group setting (1-2 students) for personalised feedback and discussion of work.
- Study: Explore topics beyond seminars, conduct research, or prepare for sessions with tutor guidance.
- Tutorial work: Weekly small group tutorial (1-2 students) with work set in advance and a submission deadline of 3 pm on Wednesday.
Cambridge Summer School Curriculum
- Goal setting: Staff support in setting stretching goals for your time with Oxford Summer Courses and future aspirations.
- Reflection: Time to review course goals and learning progress with staff facilitation.
- Tutorial Q&A: Understand the role of tutorials in the Oxford and Cambridge learning model and ask questions to staff beforehand.
- Academic skills masterclass: Workshop with students from various subjects to develop critical thinking and academic skills for university or future endeavors.
- Future pathways: Explore future career options and strategies for advancement from expert speakers.
- College visits: Explore a different Cambridge college.
Social and Cultural Overview
- City tour and orientation: Staff-led tour of city highlights to help you get oriented.
- Activities: Planned events on campus or in the city, such as sports, visits, or college events.
- Excursion: Off-site day trip with classmates.
- Free time: Explore the city or plan activities with friends.
- Formal: Formal dinner at college or school with three courses.
- Graduation: Celebrate achievements and conclude your time with Oxford Summer Courses.
- Bop: Oxford and Cambridge term for a party or disco!
Reviews
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Alisha, India
"I enjoyed our conversations about religion and ethics in the philosophy class at Oxford Summer Courses summer school because they enabled me to form a more complex opinion on those topics with the help of our in-depth discussions."
Amira, UAE
"The course that I took at Oxford Summer Courses summer school was law, and it allowed me to gain perspective on the career path that I want to take and cleared up several questions that I had."
Anas, Australia
"The favourite thing about my subject at Oxford Summer Courses summer school was that, for the first time, I felt challenged, coming from someone who has studied Computer Science for 3 years in school (at GCSE and A Levels). It was kind of exciting and intimidating at the same time."
Anna, Denmark
"The seminars with my tutor at Oxford Summer Courses summer school were challenging and opened my eyes to new aspects of politics. Studying political theories with classmates from different countries with different systems exposed me to new angles, which has deepened my understanding of the subject."
