Enterprise Scholars
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Think Creatively. Build Boldly.
Enterprise is about ideas — where they come from, how they grow, and how they change the world. Our Enterprise Scholars programme invites curious minds aged 12–14 to explore what it means to think creatively and turn imagination into action. At Oxford Summer Courses, enterprise isn’t just about business — it’s about discovering how ideas can make a difference. Through interactive projects, group challenges, and real-world problem-solving, students learn to think like innovators and collaborators. Guided by expert tutors, they’ll explore how creativity, teamwork, and decision-making come together to turn ideas into impact. It’s a chance to experiment, take risks, and see what happens when curiosity meets ambition.
Explore How Ideas Take Shape
Every great idea starts with a question: what if? In this course, students learn how to take ideas from inspiration to reality through interactive activities and guided discussions. They’ll explore how organisations, communities, and individuals use innovation to solve problems, improve lives, and create change. From designing mock products to pitching creative concepts, students will experience the thrill of seeing their ideas come to life. Along the way, they’ll learn that enterprise isn’t just about success — it’s about persistence, imagination, and learning from every attempt.
Learning Through Collaboration
Our 12–14 courses use interactive and task-based learning to make enterprise hands-on and energising. Students work in small teams to tackle design challenges, build mini-projects, and test creative solutions. Through multimedia presentations, games, and group work, they’ll explore how collaboration fuels innovation. Small class sizes ensure that every student can contribute and be heard. Tutors adapt lessons to match each group’s ideas and enthusiasm — encouraging students to take ownership of their learning. By combining creativity with teamwork, they’ll build confidence in expressing ideas, solving problems, and leading collaboratively.
Inspired by Oxford and Cambridge Traditions
Our teaching is inspired by the Oxford and Cambridge approach — where questions, not answers, drive learning. Students are encouraged to explore different perspectives, test assumptions, and debate solutions, supported by tutors who nurture independent thought and creative confidence. Through discussion and reflection, students learn to think critically about how ideas shape the world. Whether they’re analysing famous innovators or exploring their own, this approach helps them understand that enterprise is less about following a plan — and more about thinking differently.
Beyond the Classroom
Enterprise doesn’t stop at the classroom door — it lives in every creative act, collaboration, and new idea. Students are encouraged to see opportunities all around them, from local issues to global challenges. Group excursions and cultural experiences help them connect what they learn to the world beyond, inspiring them to think big and act boldly. By the end of the week, students leave with a sense of empowerment and possibility — not just about what they can create, but about how they can contribute. Enterprise becomes more than a subject — it becomes a mindset for exploring the world with imagination and purpose.
Join the Journey
Our Enterprise Scholars programme is for students who love to dream, create, and collaborate. Whether you’re full of ideas or just beginning to explore what’s possible, this course will help you discover your own way of thinking boldly and making change. Apply now to join Oxford Summer Courses and explore the art of turning ideas into action. Learn how curiosity fuels innovation — and how your next great idea could start right here.
FAQs about Our Summer Courses
No, Oxford Summer Courses is a private education company. While we host our programmes at prestigious venues such as Oxford and Cambridge colleges, Harrow School, and international locations, we are not affiliated with or endorsed by any university or institution.
Our teaching style is tailored by age group. Students aged 9–12 benefit from interactive, hands-on learning. For ages 13–15, we offer seminars and small group discussions. For students aged 16–24, we use a tutorial-style approach, where participants engage deeply with subjects alongside expert tutors.
Accommodation varies by location and age group. Students may stay in university college residences, prestigious boarding schools, or high-quality residential venues. All options are fully supervised and include meals, comfortable rooms, and access to common areas and facilities.
We recommend applying early to secure your place. Our courses tend to fill up quickly — particularly in popular locations and subjects — and early applicants are more likely to secure their preferred dates and accommodation.
