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Oxford Summer Courses

Nurturing independent thought through award-winning exceptional education. Choose from over 40 subjects tailored for ages 9-24, hosted at prestigious university colleges such as Cambridge and Oxford, as well as renowned boarding schools like Harrow College. Join us at Oxford Summer Courses.
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Oscar
Germany

"The tutorials were the best, with individual feedback and valuable suggestions. This personalized approach was helpful. The summer school was beneficial overall."

Corentin
France

"Our tutor at Oxford Summer Courses was very interesting and passionate, and the visits we had were directly linked to our studies. The summer school combined engaging classroom sessions with relevant field trips. Highly recommended overall."

Alexis
UK

"The course was adapted to our interests and taught by an expert. Discussions with eager students were well-facilitated. Personalised attention."

Valerie
Canada

"My course was in-depth and engaging. The smaller class size helped me participate more and get more one-on-one time with my tutor. A very enriching experience."

Ka Ming
China

"I had a lot of fun that week with friendly staff and classmates. I liked the small class teaching; it let me interact more. Active English was enjoyable too."

Alexandra
Greece

"The course gave me insight into making arguments for or against positions, useful in Law. The tutor helped structure these arguments. It was a great experience."

Amira
UAE

"The law course gave me perspective on my career path and answered questions. The curriculum was comprehensive and the instructors were knowledgeable. Very insightful."

Aryaman
India

"Chemistry has always been my favourite subject, and my tutor made me love it even more. He shared insights not in books. An incredible learning experience."

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World-Leading Teaching Methods

Teaching inspired by the long-standing Oxford University teaching style with its unparalleled reputation for rapid development
Small classes with an average size of 6 students for personalised tutor attention
University style subjects to challenge your ideas
Engaging expert tutors from some of the world's best academic centres
Access to our online preparation programme, Oxford Summer Courses Foundations (OxFo) to ensure you can make the most of your in-person course

Authentic Student Experiences

Choose from 2 of the best university cities in the UK: Oxford and Cambridge
Study in historic Oxford and Cambridge colleges, or a prestigious boarding school
Lively social programme, filled with local activities loved by term-time students
Formal dinner and graduation ceremony on the last night of your course

Discover the Oxford Summer Courses Experience

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Learn From Inspiring Teachers: Explore your passions, grow your knowledge, and be guided by expert tutors who bring subjects to life.
Make Friends From Around the World: Join students from over 120 countries in 2025 and build lifelong connections in a global community.
Experience Exceptional Teaching: Be part of a summer filled with expertly taught classes, with over 10,000 teaching hours delivered across all courses.
Discover the Best of the UK: Take part in fun activities, visit iconic landmarks, and immerse yourself in British culture.
Feel Supported Every Step of the Way: Be part of a friendly, welcoming community that’s here to help you succeed.
Study in Iconic Locations: Learn in historic, world-renowned academic sites that have inspired generations.
Start Your Adventure Today: Create memories that will last a lifetime with Oxford Summer Courses!
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Learn From Expert Tutors

Our tutors are highly qualified academics and professionals with deep subject expertise. Carefully selected for their teaching experience, they tailor learning to each age group and shape lessons around students’ interests rather than a fixed syllabus. This personalised approach builds confidence, sharpens independent thinking, and supports meaningful academic progress.

Dr Amanda H
Amanda holds a DPhil in Chaucer’s Poetics from the University of Oxford and specialises in Medieval English literature and the history of the English language. She is the author of a book on Chaucer’s poetics, has edited Tottel’s Miscellany, and has contributed to research on rhyme in medieval and sixteenth-century love lyric. She is currently working on a new book exploring how poetry anthologies shape ideas of “English verse,” building on her long-standing interest in how editorial choices frame literary texts.
Dr Kieron W
Kieron holds a DPhil in English Literature from the University of Oxford and is a freelance poet and teacher specialising in creative writing. His first poetry collection, The Mortal Man, was published in 2015. He has served as Poet in Residence at Rydal Mount—the first since Wordsworth—and has read his work at Dove Cottage. Kieron has also been Artist in Residence at Lady Margaret Hall, Oxford.
Nelia K
Nelia is a Visiting Lecturer at the University of Westminster, specialising in Entrepreneurship, Team Creativity, Innovation, and Marketing. She combines professional practice with academic research on sustainable change as part of her doctoral studies at Oxford Brookes University and is the author of a published theoretical model of sustainable change in leadership coaching. Nelia has run her own coaching consultancy since 2009, designing over 20 programmes and more than 200 workshops for clients across the corporate, education, and health sectors, including Coca-Cola HBC, the NHS, and Oxford Summer Courses.
Oliver H
Oliver holds a BPhil in Philosophy from the University of Oxford. As an undergraduate, he focused on twentieth-century political philosophy and analytical Marxism. He now specialises in contemporary philosophy, particularly logic, the philosophy of mathematics, and the philosophy of language.
Zeynep Ö
Zeynep holds a PhD in Genetics from the University of Cambridge. Her research focuses on how a specific cellular organelle contributes to motor neuron diseases such as hereditary spastic paraplegia (HSP). She uses Drosophila melanogaster as a model organism and employs genome editing techniques, including CRISPR/Cas9, alongside traditional genetic approaches.
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Reviews

Alexandra
Greece
"The course gave me insight into making arguments for or against positions, useful in Law. The tutor helped structure these arguments. It was a great experience."
Alexis
UK
"The course was adapted to our interests and taught by an expert. Discussions with eager students were well-facilitated. Personalised attention."
Amira
UAE
"The law course gave me perspective on my career path and answered questions. The curriculum was comprehensive and the instructors were knowledgeable. Very insightful."
Aryaman
India
"Chemistry has always been my favourite subject, and my tutor made me love it even more. He shared insights not in books. An incredible learning experience."
Corentin
France
"Our tutor at Oxford Summer Courses was very interesting and passionate, and the visits we had were directly linked to our studies. The summer school combined engaging classroom sessions with relevant field trips. Highly recommended overall."
Ka Ming
China
"I had a lot of fun that week with friendly staff and classmates. I liked the small class teaching; it let me interact more. Active English was enjoyable too."
Oscar
Germany
"The tutorials were the best, with individual feedback and valuable suggestions. This personalized approach was helpful. The summer school was beneficial overall."
Valerie
Canada
"My course was in-depth and engaging. The smaller class size helped me participate more and get more one-on-one time with my tutor. A very enriching experience."
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