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What's Included in Oxford Summer Courses
A Clear, Age-Specific Guide to What Your Programme Includes
Every Oxford Summer Courses programme is thoughtfully designed to deliver a supportive, enriching, and academically rigorous summer experience. From expert teaching and carefully structured timetables to accommodation, meals, and pastoral care, each element is planned to ensure students feel confident, challenged, and well supported throughout their time with us. What’s included varies by age group, location, and — for older students — the package tier selected. To make this as clear and straightforward as possible, we’ve organised the information below by age, allowing you to quickly find the details most relevant to you and understand exactly what’s covered before you apply.
Ages 9–12: Junior Courses
Location: Harrow
Duration: 1 week
Package type: All-inclusive (no tiers)
Our Junior Courses are designed specifically for younger learners, offering a supportive and engaging introduction to academic study. Delivered at our Harrow campus, these one-week programmes focus on curiosity, confidence-building, and interactive learning in small groups.
All Junior Courses are fully inclusive. This means accommodation in shared rooms, full-board meals (breakfast, lunch, and dinner), a carefully planned programme of activities and excursions, and on-course support are all included. Airport transfers during standard hours and travel and medical insurance are also provided, ensuring a safe and seamless experience for both students and families.
Ages 12–14: Scholars Courses
Location: Harrow
Duration: 1 week
Package type: All-inclusive (no tiers)
Scholars Courses are designed for students ready to take the next step academically while still benefiting from a structured and supportive environment. These one-week programmes at Harrow introduce more subject depth while maintaining small class sizes and close pastoral care.
Like Junior Courses, Scholars Courses are fully inclusive. Accommodation, full-board meals, academic teaching, activities, excursions, airport transfers during standard hours, and travel and medical insurance are all included in one set package. There are no tiers to choose from, allowing students to focus entirely on learning and enjoying their experience.
Ages 13–15: Oxford & Cambridge Courses
Locations: Oxford or Cambridge
Duration: 2 weeks
Package type: Tiered (Plus, Superior, Premier)
Students aged 13–15 study at our Oxford or Cambridge locations, taking part in academically enriching programmes built around small-group seminars and interactive workshops. These courses encourage discussion, critical thinking, and subject exploration while maintaining strong structure and support.
For this age group, students choose between Plus, Superior, and Premier packages. All tiers include the same high-quality teaching, academic content, and core activities. The differences between tiers relate to accommodation type, insurance coverage, airport transfers, flexibility options, and additional services, allowing families to select the level of comfort and support that best suits their needs.
Ages 16–17: Oxford & Cambridge Courses
Locations: Oxford or Cambridge
Duration: 2 weeks
Package type: Tiered (Plus, Superior, Premier)
Courses for ages 16–17 are designed to encourage greater independence while maintaining academic rigour. Students take part in seminars, workshops, and guided independent study, developing confidence in discussion and critical analysis in preparation for future academic pathways.
As with ages 13–15, all students receive the same academic teaching regardless of tier. Plus, Superior, and Premier packages determine accommodation options, insurance levels, airport transfer availability, and flexibility features. Meals are provided on a half-board basis (breakfast and dinner), reflecting the increased independence of this age group.
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Search CoursesAges 18–24: Oxford & Cambridge Courses
Locations: Oxford or Cambridge
Duration: 2 weeks
Package type: Tiered (Plus, Superior, Premier)
Our courses for ages 18–24 offer the most academically intensive experience, centred around the Oxford-style teaching model. Students participate in seminars, workshops, and tutorials, allowing for in-depth subject exploration and personalised academic feedback.
All tiers include the same teaching model and academic content. Package differences relate to accommodation standards, concierge-style support, airport transfers, insurance coverage, and added flexibility such as deferral options. Meals are provided on a half-board basis, giving students greater freedom to explore the city independently.
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Understanding Our Package Tiers (Ages 13–24)
For students aged 13–24, package tiers allow families to choose the level of accommodation, support, and flexibility that best suits their preferences. While academic teaching is consistent across all tiers, additional benefits increase at each level.
- Plus offers excellent value with standard accommodation, essential services, and standard insurance coverage.
- Superior includes enhanced accommodation, increased insurance coverage, and added flexibility options.
- Premier provides the highest level of comfort and service, including concierge support, premium accommodation selection, enhanced insurance, and additional benefits such as future coaching sessions.
FAQs About What’s Included
Yes. Academic teaching, class sizes, and course content are the same across all tiers. Package differences relate only to accommodation, services, and additional benefits.
No. Junior (ages 9–12) and Scholars (ages 12–14) Courses are offered as fully inclusive packages with everything included in one standard option.
Yes. Junior and Scholars students receive full-board meals. Students aged 13–24 receive either full-board or half-board meals depending on age and location.
Students receive their personalised timetable and course information in advance of the programme start date, allowing time to prepare and plan.
Secure Your 2026 Place Today
With limited spaces and high demand, early applications give you the best choice of course, date, and location. Apply now to guarantee your summer with our award-winning programmes.
