Oxford Summer Courses Accommodation
Everything You Need to Know About Where You'll Stay, Room Types, and What's Included
At Oxford Summer Courses, where you stay is more than just a place to sleep — it’s a core part of the experience. From Oxford and Cambridge colleges to prestigious schools like Eton and Harrow, our venues combine rich history with modern comfort to create an inspiring and supportive environment. We are not affiliated with these institutions, but we host our courses in their historic facilities to provide students aged 9–24 with a safe, well-managed space to live and learn. This page explains how accommodation works — from room types and supervision to what’s included and how pricing tiers affect your options. Limited space available - apply now.
What’s Included in Your Stay
Accommodation at Oxford Summer Courses includes everything needed for a comfortable and enriching experience. Students are provided with secure rooms, daily meals, dedicated social spaces, and access to Wi-Fi, study areas, and onsite support teams.
Linen, weekly cleaning, and gender-appropriate room allocations are standard across all venues. Whether you're staying in a historic Oxford quad or a leafy boarding school campus, your surroundings are designed to support academic focus, social connection, and personal growth — from day one to departure. Learn more about what's included.
Accommodation by Age Group
Students aged 9–12 attend courses at Harrow School, staying in single or twin rooms separated by gender. The environment provides 24/7 supervision, structured routines, and age-appropriate support. Those aged 12–14 study at Eton College and are housed in single rooms within historic boarding houses, also separated by gender and overseen by full-time residential staff to ensure a safe and supported experience.
Students aged 13–24 are placed in Oxford or Cambridge colleges such as Lady Margaret Hall, Worcester College, Somerville, Sidney Sussex, or Corpus Christi. Venue assignment is based on a combination of age, course subject, dates, and pricing tier. While students don’t choose their exact venue, each one has been carefully selected to offer the right balance of academic focus, independence, and support at each stage of a student’s development. Learn more on our venues page.
How Room Types Vary by Tier
Room types vary across age groups to ensure comfort, safety, and an appropriate level of independence. For example, 9–12s typically stay in shared or twin rooms with round-the-clock supervision, while 12–14s have their own single rooms. For ages 13–24, room allocation depends more heavily on the pricing tier selected, with older students often placed in single or ensuite rooms depending on availability.
Oxford Summer Courses offers four pricing tiers for students aged 13–24: Classic, Plus, Superior, and Premier. These tiers determine room type, from shared or standard single rooms at Classic level, to guaranteed premium ensuite rooms at the Premier level. Applying early helps ensure access to your preferred tier and increases the likelihood of securing the best available room in your age group. Learn more on our prices and dates page.
Accommodation Across Our Venues
Oxford Summer Courses takes place in some of the UK’s most iconic educational institutions — from ancient Oxford colleges to prestigious boarding schools. You cannot choose a specific venue at application, but we match students to venues based on their age group, course, dates, and tier.
While room styles differ by venue, all offer high standards of comfort, academic focus, and security. From riverside colleges to modern student residences, every room is gender- and age-appropriate, supervised, and designed to help students thrive. Use our Course Finder to explore subjects and age groups by location.
What to Pack for Your Stay
While Oxford Summer Courses provides furnished rooms and daily essentials, students should bring clothing suitable for all UK weather, personal toiletries, comfortable footwear, and any required medication. Students staying longer than a week may want to pack a laundry kit or use onsite laundry services where available.
Academic materials — including a notebook, pens, and ideally a laptop — are strongly recommended. We also suggest bringing a reusable water bottle, plug adapters (UK standard), and a book or two for downtime. You’ll receive a full packing checklist once your place is confirmed.
Arrival and Check-In Details
Students usually arrive on a Sunday, which marks the beginning of their Oxford Summer Courses experience. Orientation sessions, safeguarding briefings, and welcome events are held on the first day to help students settle in and feel at home.
Our trained staff are on hand from the moment students arrive. For international students, airport transfers can be arranged as part of the booking process, ensuring a smooth and safe transition from travel to campus. Read our Safeguarding and Welfare Guide for more information.
Why Our Accommodation Stands Out
Our venues offer rare access to world-famous institutions — most of which are closed to the general public. These settings blend rich academic tradition with modern comfort, creating an environment that’s intellectually and socially inspiring.
Whether you're walking through the cloisters of a Cambridge college or exploring the historic halls of Eton, your accommodation is part of what makes the Oxford Summer Courses experience special. It’s not just where you’ll sleep — it’s where you’ll grow.
FAQs about Accommodation
Your accommodation is matched based on your age, course, and selected pricing tier. All students stay in secure, inspiring venues designed to support learning and wellbeing.
Students on Plus, Superior, and Premier tiers may indicate venue preferences during the application. While we can’t guarantee specific venues, we do our best to match them — especially for early applicants.
Yes. All venues are staffed by DBS-checked residential teams who provide 24/7 supervision. Younger students receive more structured care, while older students benefit from increased independence with support.
Rooms are fully furnished and include a bed, desk, storage, and either shared or ensuite bathroom access. All venues include linen, cleaning, Wi-Fi, and communal social areas.
Secure Your Place
To secure your preferred location, we highly recommend applying early. Each of our courses has a limited number of places available, and they tend to sell out quickly. Once they are full, no further places will be available. Submit your application as soon as possible to ensure you don’t miss the opportunity to study in one of our prestigious locations
