A Guide to Our Junior Courses

Rhys Mackenzie
5 min read
March 30, 2026
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Open to students between the ages of 9-12, our junior courses offer a taste of British boarding school experience and the ultimate summer adventure. Through residential living, interactive learning sessions and exciting extracurricular activities and day trips, our courses are designed to help students flourish in their academia, explore subjects that they are curious to learn more about, as well as help them to build on a range of soft skills such as creativity, confidence, communication and so many more!

With courses running at a week in length, students can choose to extend their stay with us by exploring more than one subject or one location - it’s just one of the ways we can help to provide the summer of a lifetime.

What’s Included in an Oxford Summer Course?

Our tailored summer courses for ages 9-24 include all teaching and academic content, accommodation, meals (including Friday night formal dinners), a prize-giving ceremony, all-day trips and activities, airport transfers, access to Oxford Summer Courses Foundations, travel and medical insurance, and a welcome pack. Apply now to secure your spot in one of our comprehensive summer courses.

What are the highlights of our junior courses?

Expert teaching

Designed to prepare students to excel in their future studies, our highly trained teaching staff aim to inspire students through interactive learning sessions. Using a mix of multimedia presentations, problem-solving tasks, group and project work, our immersive teaching style helps students to rapidly develop their subject knowledge, as well as many other essential soft skills such as debating, communication and confidence.

Exciting subjects to try

We are very pleased to offer students a range of exciting subjects that they can choose to study with us. These include:

Stuck on choosing just one? No problem! When submitting an application, to study with us, you can add additional courses onto your child's start date so they can extend their stay.

Global friendships

We welcome passionate students from all over the world to join us on our junior programme. It’s the perfect opportunity for students to make lots of new friends, many of whom share similar interests, and create a supportive familial environment.

Dedicated pastoral staff and security

Our dedicated and friendly team of staff have received extensive training and are available to offer support and care when students need it. Living on-site with students, staff will be on-hand to help 24/7 and trained to deal with any issues which could arise.

Ready to Join Oxford Summer Courses?

After submitting your application, we'll be in touch very soon to inform you of the outcome. Apply now to begin your journey with Oxford Summer Courses!

About the author

Rhys Mackenzie
Website Marketing Manager

Rhys Mackenzie is responsible for creating and maintaining educational content at Oxford Summer Courses, helping students and families access clear, accurate information about studying in Oxford. With several years of experience in digital content and student-focused resources, Rhys specialises in presenting academic programmes in a way that reflects the quality and integrity of the Oxford learning experience. Learn more about Rhys here.

Summary

Transformative junior courses for students aged 9-12. Interactive learning, exciting subjects, and global friendships. Dedicated staff ensure safety and support. Apply now for a once-in-a-lifetime experience.

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