Enterprise Scholars
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Join the Enterprise Scholars Summer School
At Oxford Summer Courses, our Enterprise Scholars summer school is designed for students aged 12–14 who are interested in business, creativity, and problem-solving. This Enterprise Scholars summer school introduces key ideas such as entrepreneurship, innovation, and decision-making, while helping students develop confidence, teamwork, and communication skills.
Students learn in small groups through interactive sessions led by experienced tutors who specialise in working with younger learners. Through practical activities, collaborative projects, and real-world scenarios, students explore how ideas can be developed into solutions and how businesses operate. By working on challenges and sharing ideas, students begin to think like young entrepreneurs. If you’re ready to explore enterprise, you can apply now to be considered for a place.
About Enterprise
Enterprise is about turning ideas into action. It involves creativity, problem-solving, and understanding how to plan, develop, and present ideas in a real-world context.
Students interested in enterprise often also explore Maths Scholars, where they develop logical and analytical skills, and Technology Scholars, where they explore innovation and digital thinking. Some students also explore Law Scholars to understand rules and decision-making. At our Enterprise Scholars summer school, students are introduced to how these areas connect.
Learning and Thinking Like an Entrepreneur
Preparation for enterprise is about creativity, confidence, and the ability to think differently. Rather than focusing on right or wrong answers, students on our Enterprise Scholars summer school are encouraged to explore ideas, take risks, and learn from experimentation.
Students learn to identify problems, generate ideas, and present solutions clearly. This approach helps develop confidence and communication skills, while building a strong foundation for subjects such as Maths Scholars, Technology Scholars, and Law Scholars.
How You’ll Learn
Our Enterprise Scholars summer school is built around small-group teaching, allowing students to actively participate and explore ideas through discussion, activities, and collaborative projects. Tutors guide students through challenges while encouraging creativity and independent thinking.
Academic time is structured around small group classes, with students receiving 12 hours of lessons over one week. Lessons are designed to be engaging, practical, and interactive, helping students develop confidence and creativity. Teaching is based around interactive presentations, hands-on activities, group discussions, and Q&A sessions, ensuring that every student is involved.
There is no fixed curriculum. Tutors adapt sessions based on their expertise and the interests of the group, meaning that each course is tailored to the students taking part.
Learn from Supportive Tutors
Our Enterprise Scholars tutors are experienced educators who specialise in teaching younger students. They create a supportive and encouraging environment where students feel confident sharing ideas, collaborating with others, and trying new approaches.
Many of our tutors enjoy teaching enterprise because it allows students to be creative, think independently, and develop practical skills that can be used in many areas of life. This creates an engaging learning environment where students gain both confidence and inspiration. To learn more, explore our tutor profiles page.
What You’ll Explore
Topics explored on our Enterprise Scholars summer school vary depending on the tutor and the interests of the group, but are designed to introduce key ideas in entrepreneurship and innovation. Students may explore how businesses start, how ideas are developed, and how products or solutions are presented.
As the course develops, students may work on group projects, develop their own ideas, and present them to others. These activities help students understand how creativity and decision-making work together in real-world situations.
Skills, Confidence, and Is This the Right Course for You?
Taking part in our Enterprise Scholars summer school helps students develop valuable skills such as creativity, problem-solving, communication, teamwork, and confidence. It also encourages students to think independently and take initiative.
This course is particularly suited to students who enjoy coming up with ideas, working with others, and solving problems in creative ways. Exploring enterprise through an Enterprise Scholars summer school allows students to build confidence and discover new interests — you can apply now to take the next step.
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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.
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