.svg)
Maths Explorers
.avif){kind=avatar}
Join the Maths Explorers Summer School
At Oxford Summer Courses, our Maths Explorers summer school is designed for students aged 9–12 who want to explore maths in a fun and engaging way. This Maths Explorers summer school introduces ideas such as numbers, patterns, and problem-solving, while helping students build confidence and enjoy learning maths.
Students learn in small groups through interactive sessions led by experienced tutors who specialise in working with younger learners. Through games, puzzles, and group challenges, students discover that maths can be exciting and rewarding. If you’re ready to explore maths, you can apply now to be considered for a place.
About Maths
Maths is all about solving problems, spotting patterns, and understanding how things work. It helps us in everyday life and is used in science, technology, and many other areas.
Students interested in maths often also explore Science Explorers, where maths is used to understand the world, and Technology Explorers, where logical thinking is used to create and innovate. At our Maths Explorers summer school, students see how these subjects connect.
Learning and Thinking Like a Maths Explorer
Learning maths is about trying things out and finding different ways to solve problems. On our Maths Explorers summer school, students are encouraged to explore ideas, test solutions, and enjoy the process of learning.
Students build confidence by working through challenges, spotting patterns, and explaining their thinking. This helps them feel more comfortable with maths and supports learning in subjects such as Science Explorers and Technology Explorers.
How You’ll Learn
Our Maths Explorers summer school is built around small-group teaching, helping students feel supported and confident as they learn. Lessons are designed to be fun, interactive, and easy to follow.
Academic time is structured around small group classes, with students taking part in 12 hours of lessons over one week. Teaching focuses on interactive presentations, hands-on problem-solving activities, group discussions, and Q&A sessions, ensuring every student is involved.
There is no fixed curriculum. Tutors adapt lessons based on the interests of the group, allowing students to explore topics in a way that feels engaging and enjoyable.
Learn from Supportive Tutors
Our Maths Explorers tutors are experienced in working with younger students and creating a positive, encouraging environment. They help students feel confident trying new things and tackling challenges.
Many of our tutors enjoy teaching maths because it allows students to discover that problem-solving can be fun and rewarding. To learn more, explore our tutor profiles page.
What You’ll Explore
Topics explored on our Maths Explorers summer school vary depending on the tutor and the group, but are designed to introduce maths in a fun and accessible way. Students may explore number patterns, puzzles, logic games, and real-world problem-solving.
As the course develops, students take part in activities and challenges that help them build confidence while developing their skills.
Skills, Confidence, and Is This the Right Course for You?
Taking part in our Maths Explorers summer school helps students develop skills such as problem-solving, logical thinking, teamwork, and confidence. It also encourages a positive attitude towards maths.
This course is ideal for students who enjoy puzzles, challenges, or figuring things out. Exploring maths at an early stage helps students build confidence and discover new interests — you can apply now to take the next step.
.webp)
Don’t see the course you’re looking for?
Explore our full range of courses by subject, age, and location using our course finder. With over 40 subjects available across top locations, there’s something for everyone.
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.
Explore Our
Summer Courses
Choose from over 40 subjects taught through flexible, age-appropriate programmes. Our tutors adapt their teaching methodologies to different age groups and shape course content around students’ interests, rather than following a fixed curriculum.
View all courses
