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Join the Science Explorers Summer School
At Oxford Summer Courses, our Science Explorers summer school is designed for students aged 9–12 who are curious about how the world works. This Science Explorers summer school introduces exciting ideas from biology, chemistry, and physics, while helping students develop curiosity, confidence, and a love of learning.
Students learn in small groups through fun, interactive sessions led by experienced tutors who specialise in working with younger learners. Through hands-on activities, experiments, and group challenges, students explore scientific ideas in a way that is engaging and easy to understand. If you’re ready to explore science, you can apply now to be considered for a place.
About Science
Science helps us understand the world around us — from how our bodies work to how things move and change. It involves asking questions, testing ideas, and discovering new things.
Students interested in science often also explore Technology Explorers, where scientific ideas are used to create and innovate, and Maths Explorers, where they build problem-solving and logical thinking skills. At our Science Explorers summer school, students discover how these subjects connect.
Learning and Thinking Like a Scientist
Learning science is about asking questions and exploring how things work. On our Science Explorers summer school, students are encouraged to experiment, observe, and think about why things happen.
Students build confidence by testing ideas, working together, and exploring new concepts in a fun and supportive environment. This approach helps develop curiosity and supports learning in subjects such as Technology Explorers and Maths Explorers.
How You’ll Learn
Our Science Explorers summer school is built around small-group teaching, helping students feel supported and confident as they learn. Lessons are designed to be fun, engaging, and interactive.
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 activities, group discussions, and Q&A sessions, ensuring every student is involved and excited about learning.
There is no fixed curriculum. Tutors adapt lessons based on the interests of the group, allowing students to explore topics that spark their curiosity.
Learn from Supportive Tutors
Our Science Explorers tutors are experienced in working with younger students and creating a fun, encouraging environment. They help students feel confident asking questions, exploring ideas, and trying new things.
Many of our tutors enjoy teaching science because it allows students to discover how the world works through hands-on learning and experimentation. To learn more, explore our tutor profiles page.
What You’ll Explore
Topics explored on our Science Explorers summer school vary depending on the tutor and the group, but are designed to introduce science in a fun and accessible way. Students may explore topics from biology, chemistry, and physics through simple experiments and activities.
As the course develops, students take part in practical challenges and investigations, helping them understand scientific ideas while building confidence and curiosity.
Skills, Confidence, and Is This the Right Course for You?
Taking part in our Science Explorers summer school helps students develop skills such as curiosity, problem-solving, teamwork, and confidence. It also encourages a love of discovery and learning.
This course is ideal for students who enjoy asking questions, experimenting, and finding out how things work. Exploring science at an early stage helps students 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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