We Help Students Seize the Future

Oxford Summer School 2025 | Ages 12-18

Our transformational Oxford Summer School combines university-style teaching with academic challenges, Masterclasses, and cultural adventures.

Whether you attend our Oxford Summer Courses or choose our Online Summer School, you’ll gain the knowledge and inspiration to take charge of your future.

The #1 Rated Summer School in Europe

Key Facts

Location
Oxford University campus

Ages
12-18 year olds

Class Size
Maximum 15 students

Dates
6th July - 19th July 2025
20th July - 2nd August 2025
3rd August - 16th August 2025

Tutors
Typically Oxford and Cambridge academics

Fees
£6,995

Duration
Two weeks

Graduation & Certification
Letter of Recommendation and Certificate of Achievement

Awards & Accreditation
British Accreditation Council and King's Award

Transformative Academic Experiences

Make memories and connections that last a lifetime, all while building a clear path to your future success.

Oxford Courses

Designed for curious and ambitious 12-14 and 15-18-year-olds, our programme offers a transformative two-week experience. Study on the historic Oxford University campus while immersing yourself in the rich culture, history and vibrant energy of this iconic city.

Online Courses

Our live online courses give students from around the world the opportunity to learn from an expert tutor, explore their chosen subject alongside like-minded peers and prepare to study their subject at university.

Online Internships

Created for ambitious 15-18-year-olds, our internships offer students the chance to explore a cutting-edge topic with a specialist mentor, write a research paper and have their work published in an academic journal.

Our Purpose

Every Great Journey Starts with Optimism

The world has never been so alive with possibility. Opportunities we once thought inconceivable are now right in front of us. We see this every day in medicine, technology, science, law, engineering and other rapidly emerging fields.

Our students are excited for the future – yet face uncertainty in a world of exam pressures, social media comparison, climate change, misinformation and political upheaval. We help students see the path ahead with resolve and optimism, giving them the tools to thrive in this ever-changing environment.

We teach young people how to think actively, critically and for the long-term. Here, they’ll develop a strong sense of independence and learn how to write their own story, while also learning the value of collaboration and community. All while pushing the boundaries of their academic potential.

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Find Your Place in the World

Our programmes help you grow academically, personally and professionally through engaging classes, hands-on experiences and mentorship, building the skills and confidence to pursue your ambitions.

Academic Success

Explore your subject in detail with an engaging mix of theory and practice, in small-group classes led by inspiring tutors. Begin to build expertise and confidence in your field, and leave with a graduation certificate and a personalised Letter of Recommendation from your tutor, a valuable enhancement for your university applications. Arrive with curiosity, leave with inspiration.

Personal Growth

Our programmes are designed to help you push your limits, evolve and emerge with a stronger mindset. This growth comes not only from what you learn and achieve in the classroom, but also from the experiences you gain outside of it – exploring historic sites, immersing yourself in new cultures and forming lasting friendships. Oxford Scholastica empowers you to step into the world with a greater sense of purpose.

Career Clarity

Your career starts here. Learn from the best as you work with accomplished mentors in your field. Dive deep into your chosen subject with top-tier tutors and watch your future start to unfold. Even after you leave, our alumni community remains a valuable resource, offering support and a network of people ready to help.

Build an International Network

Study and experience Oxford alongside passionate, curious and motivated young people like you from all over the globe. Our students are eager to elevate their academic ambitions and seize their future.

Juanita Sele-Matthew
Juanita Sele-Matthew

AGE: 15

SCHOOL: Meadowhall School

COURSE: Experience Business & Enterprise Academy

 


 
Oxford Scholastica has taught me to always reach for the stars. The programme has really opened my eyes to what I want my life to look like. I've learned academic skills but also social and emotional skills, like how to network, how to live away from home and how to make new friends.
Eliah Cibambo
Eliah Cibambo

AGE: 17

SCHOOL: Lycée Prince de Liège

COURSE: Experience Business & Enterprise Academy

 


 
This was a very enriching and rewarding experience both academically and socially. We explored key business concepts, which provided me with new insights into the business world. It also helped me identify and understand the challenges of tomorrow’s world, which will be very important for my future.
Adela Jung Foncillas
Adela Jung Foncillas

AGE: 17

SCHOOL: FES Lörrach

COURSE: Experience Psychology & Neuroscience Academy

 


 
Oxford Scholastica has given me the confidence to determine my own future. I learned to step out of my comfort zone and try incredible new things, even when they seemed scary at first. I've also had the amazing opportunity to build a network of kind and open-minded people, all from different countries.
Pippa Manning
Pippa Manning

AGE: 17

SCHOOL: Nottingham Girls' High School

COURSE: Experience Medicine Academy

 


 
I have found the classes so insightful and interesting and have learnt more about Medicine than I ever have in school, as well as new topics I had never considered. I'm sure this knowledge will be invaluable in my application to medical school and it has made me feel much more confident in my own abilities.

The Oxford Scholastica Community

Learn more about the inspirational tutors, dedicated staff and bright, curious students that make Oxford Scholastica special.

Our Team

Benefit from the support of our full-time staff, activities coordinators (typically undergraduate students from Oxford or Cambridge) and matrons (typically with boarding school and university experience).

Our Tutors

Learn from passionate, engaging educators with multiple degrees from top universities like Oxford, Cambridge and beyond – bringing world-class knowledge and energy to every lesson.

Our Students

Join a community of over 7,000 motivated and passionate students from 85+ countries, gaining skills, confidence and unforgettable experiences. Study alongside peers who share your ambitions and drive.

Experience Life in Oxford

You’ll stay and study on the Oxford University campus, see all the sights and get to call this beautiful city home for the summer.

See the Dreaming Spires of Oxford
Wander through Oxford’s historic streets, visiting iconic sites like Christ Church (featured in Harry Potter), the Bodleian Library (home to every book ever published in English) and the famous Oxford Union (where leaders, celebrities and activists debate). The City of Dreaming Spires never disappoints.
Stay in Oxford University Accommodation
Make yourself at home in an Oxford University college room. Experience a taste of what university life could be like, with modern amenities, easy access to the city’s cafes, shops and cultural attractions, and comfortable common areas to socialise with your new friends.
Learn in Inspirational Lecture Halls

Attend classes and Masterclasses held in beautiful lecture halls at the Blavatnik School of Government and Saïd Business School. Surrounded by inspiring architecture and cutting-edge resources, you’ll join the ranks of individuals who aspire to make a global impact. Please note, we contract with the University of Oxford for the use of their facilities, but we are separate from the University.

Meet Your Future Self

Learn about a few of the people who will teach, inspire and motivate you to succeed.

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Medicine

Dr Kathryn Woodward

BMedSci MD MSc (Oxon)

Dr Kathryn Woodward is a Rhodes Scholar and DPhil candidate in Primary Health Care at the University of Oxford. Her research focuses on health service experiences among refugees in Queensland, Australia. She earned her BMedSci and MD (Distinction, University Medal) from Griffith University and an MSc in Applied Digital Health (Distinction) from Oxford. Kathryn also lectures at Griffith University and serves as Deputy Chair of Canteen, a youth cancer charity.

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Debate & Public Speaking

Abhishek Ranjan Datta

BA Hons (Delhi), MA (Delhi), MSc (Oxon)

Abhishek is a Clarendon and Kingsgate Scholar at Lincoln College, Oxford, reading for a DPhil in International Development. He holds a BA and MA in English Literature from the University of Delhi (First-Class Honours) and an MSc in Modern South Asian Studies (Distinction) from Oxford. His research focuses on youth, education, democracy and development in South Asia.

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Psychology & Neuroscience

Dr Alexandra Hibble

BA Hons, MSc, DPhil (Oxon)

Dr Alexandra Hibble holds a BA in Experimental Psychology (First-Class Honours), an MSc in Psychological Research and a DPhil in Experimental Psychology, all from the University of Oxford. Her research centres on perception and consciousness. Alexandra is now a lecturer at Oxford, specialising in Psychology and Study Skills. She loves board games and interesting science podcasts.

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Business

Dr Jaskiran Kaur Bhogal

PhD, FHEA, MRes, MSc, BSc

Dr Jaskiran Kaur Bhogal studied Anthropology at the London School of Economics, receiving the prestigious Alfred Gell Scholarship for her doctorate. She holds an undergraduate degree in Economics and has been recognised for her excellence in teaching, including being named Class Teacher of the Year. She currently collaborates with the Sikh Education Council and is developing her own business.

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International Relations, Politics & Leadership

Arushi Sharan

BA Hons, Master's (Diploma), MA, DPhil (Oxon) (Candidate)

Arushi is a DPhil candidate in International Development at the University of Oxford, supported by the Abdul Raupuh Mustafa Scholarship. She holds an MA in Political Science (Distinction) from Jawaharlal Nehru University and a Master’s in Conflict Transformation. She has taught Comparative Politics at Ashoka University and published research on policy and governance.

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Law

Athanasios Peftinas

LLB (DUTh), LLM (DUTh), MSc (UOM, AU), MJur (Oxon), DPhil (Oxon) (Candidate)

Athanasios is a DPhil candidate in Law at the University of Oxford. Graduating first in his cohort for his undergraduate degree, he also holds three master’s degrees. He founded the law review Ypapogi in 2015, serving as editor-in-chief, publisher and director. A qualified lawyer in Greece with two years of practice, his research focuses on Constitutional Law and Legal Theory.

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Computer Science

Daniel Timms

BA (Hons) (Cantab)

Daniel is a software developer and STEM tutor who studied Mathematics at the University of Cambridge. He began programming in Matlab and later worked at Hewlett Packard Enterprise, developing large-scale C++ applications and natural language processing systems. Daniel primarily uses Python and has represented the UK in mental calculation and memory competitions.

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Business

Milko Hristov

MSc Hons

Milko studied a BSc in Politics, Philosophy and Economics at the University of Warwick, graduating with First-Class Honours in Economics. He is now pursuing an MSc in Social Data Science at the University of Oxford. An entrepreneur, he founded two successful tech businesses with international supply chains and won The Warwick Apprentice 2020. Milko also has extensive teaching experience, including mentoring for the National Citizen Service and tutoring at Warning Zone Life Skills Centre.

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Medicine

Dr Rory Marples

BA (Hons), MBBS, MSc (Oxon)

Dr Rory Marples is a practising doctor and general surgery specialist at the John Radcliffe Hospital. He is currently completing a Master’s in Digital Health at Lincoln College, Oxford. Originally from Sydney, he has taught medical students in Australia and Oxford. Rory’s interests lie in medicine, technology and humanitarianism, complementing his clinical and academic pursuits.

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Engineering

Samantha O'Sullivan

BA Hons (Harvard), DPhil (Oxon) (Candidate)

Samantha O'Sullivan is a DPhil candidate in Theoretical Physics at Oxford, with a cum laude A.B. in Physics and African-American Studies from Harvard University. A Rhodes Scholar, she has also received the Milken Scholarship, Herschel Smith Research Fellowship and Presidential Scholarship. Her research applies algorithmic information theory to the evolution of biological systems. Samantha is also involved in outreach and diversity initiatives, mentoring underrepresented youth through EMPower Oxford.

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Creative Writing

Sarah Marshall

BA Hons, MSt Dist (Oxon)

Sarah was awarded an MSt with Distinction in Classical Languages and Literature by the University of Oxford in 2021. She subsequently taught English and Classics at Wycombe Abbey School, and returned to Oxford in 2023 to pursue a DPhil in Literature. She won the Avril Gilchrist Bruten Award for Creative Writing in 2024 in recognition of her work.

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Law

Victoria Hawley

BA, BA (Hons)

Victoria studied International Relations at Western University in Canada, graduating with Distinction and making the Dean's List. She later completed a Law degree at the University of Liverpool and recently finished a traineeship at the European Court of Human Rights. Victoria also worked as a Career Coach for two years, helping students plan and achieve their career goals.

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Medicine

Dr Kathryn Woodward

BMedSci MD MSc (Oxon)

Dr Kathryn Woodward is a Rhodes Scholar and DPhil candidate in Primary Health Care at the University of Oxford. Her research focuses on health service experiences among refugees in Queensland, Australia. She earned her BMedSci and MD (Distinction, University Medal) from Griffith University and an MSc in Applied Digital Health (Distinction) from Oxford. Kathryn also lectures at Griffith University and serves as Deputy Chair of Canteen, a youth cancer charity.

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Debate & Public Speaking

Abhishek Ranjan Datta

BA Hons (Delhi), MA (Delhi), MSc (Oxon)

Abhishek is a Clarendon and Kingsgate Scholar at Lincoln College, Oxford, reading for a DPhil in International Development. He holds a BA and MA in English Literature from the University of Delhi (First-Class Honours) and an MSc in Modern South Asian Studies (Distinction) from Oxford. His research focuses on youth, education, democracy and development in South Asia.

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Psychology & Neuroscience

Dr Alexandra Hibble

BA Hons, MSc, DPhil (Oxon)

Dr Alexandra Hibble holds a BA in Experimental Psychology (First-Class Honours), an MSc in Psychological Research and a DPhil in Experimental Psychology, all from the University of Oxford. Her research centres on perception and consciousness. Alexandra is now a lecturer at Oxford, specialising in Psychology and Study Skills. She loves board games and interesting science podcasts.

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Business

Dr Jaskiran Kaur Bhogal

PhD, FHEA, MRes, MSc, BSc

Dr Jaskiran Kaur Bhogal studied Anthropology at the London School of Economics, receiving the prestigious Alfred Gell Scholarship for her doctorate. She holds an undergraduate degree in Economics and has been recognised for her excellence in teaching, including being named Class Teacher of the Year. She currently collaborates with the Sikh Education Council and is developing her own business.

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International Relations, Politics & Leadership

Arushi Sharan

BA Hons, Master's (Diploma), MA, DPhil (Oxon) (Candidate)

Arushi is a DPhil candidate in International Development at the University of Oxford, supported by the Abdul Raupuh Mustafa Scholarship. She holds an MA in Political Science (Distinction) from Jawaharlal Nehru University and a Master’s in Conflict Transformation. She has taught Comparative Politics at Ashoka University and published research on policy and governance.

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Law

Athanasios Peftinas

LLB (DUTh), LLM (DUTh), MSc (UOM, AU), MJur (Oxon), DPhil (Oxon) (Candidate)

Athanasios is a DPhil candidate in Law at the University of Oxford. Graduating first in his cohort for his undergraduate degree, he also holds three master’s degrees. He founded the law review Ypapogi in 2015, serving as editor-in-chief, publisher and director. A qualified lawyer in Greece with two years of practice, his research focuses on Constitutional Law and Legal Theory.

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Computer Science

Daniel Timms

BA (Hons) (Cantab)

Daniel is a software developer and STEM tutor who studied Mathematics at the University of Cambridge. He began programming in Matlab and later worked at Hewlett Packard Enterprise, developing large-scale C++ applications and natural language processing systems. Daniel primarily uses Python and has represented the UK in mental calculation and memory competitions.

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Business

Milko Hristov

MSc Hons

Milko studied a BSc in Politics, Philosophy and Economics at the University of Warwick, graduating with First-Class Honours in Economics. He is now pursuing an MSc in Social Data Science at the University of Oxford. An entrepreneur, he founded two successful tech businesses with international supply chains and won The Warwick Apprentice 2020. Milko also has extensive teaching experience, including mentoring for the National Citizen Service and tutoring at Warning Zone Life Skills Centre.

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Medicine

Dr Rory Marples

BA (Hons), MBBS, MSc (Oxon)

Dr Rory Marples is a practising doctor and general surgery specialist at the John Radcliffe Hospital. He is currently completing a Master’s in Digital Health at Lincoln College, Oxford. Originally from Sydney, he has taught medical students in Australia and Oxford. Rory’s interests lie in medicine, technology and humanitarianism, complementing his clinical and academic pursuits.

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Engineering

Samantha O'Sullivan

BA Hons (Harvard), DPhil (Oxon) (Candidate)

Samantha O'Sullivan is a DPhil candidate in Theoretical Physics at Oxford, with a cum laude A.B. in Physics and African-American Studies from Harvard University. A Rhodes Scholar, she has also received the Milken Scholarship, Herschel Smith Research Fellowship and Presidential Scholarship. Her research applies algorithmic information theory to the evolution of biological systems. Samantha is also involved in outreach and diversity initiatives, mentoring underrepresented youth through EMPower Oxford.

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Creative Writing

Sarah Marshall

BA Hons, MSt Dist (Oxon)

Sarah was awarded an MSt with Distinction in Classical Languages and Literature by the University of Oxford in 2021. She subsequently taught English and Classics at Wycombe Abbey School, and returned to Oxford in 2023 to pursue a DPhil in Literature. She won the Avril Gilchrist Bruten Award for Creative Writing in 2024 in recognition of her work.

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Law

Victoria Hawley

BA, BA (Hons)

Victoria studied International Relations at Western University in Canada, graduating with Distinction and making the Dean's List. She later completed a Law degree at the University of Liverpool and recently finished a traineeship at the European Court of Human Rights. Victoria also worked as a Career Coach for two years, helping students plan and achieve their career goals.

A Summer School Fit for a King

Discover the awards and accreditations we’ve received.

King’s Award for Enterprise

The King’s Award for Enterprise is the most distinguished business award in the UK and has been recognising excellence in British businesses for 57 years. We won this honour in 2023 and accepted it by meeting King Charles at Buckingham Palace.

BAC Accredited Short Course Provider

We are proudly accredited as a short course provider by the British Accreditation Council (BAC), the leading indicator of educational quality in the sector. This accreditation serves as a trusted guarantee of standards for students and parents.

Your Questions,
Answered.

What is the Oxford Scholastica Academy?

The Oxford Scholastica Academy is an education company dedicated to empowering young people to chart their path and make the world a better place.

We cultivate extraordinary learning experiences that combine a vibrant university setting and real-world professional challenges. Our mission is to help young minds seize the future, not fear it. You can read more about our story here.

What programmes do you offer?

We offer in-person and online programmes across a range of popular subjects, meaning you can choose to join us in Oxford or from the comfort of your own home. Explore our Oxford summer courses, online courses and online internships to find the programme that’s right for you.

Who will my tutor or mentor be?

All of our tutors and mentors are highly-qualified subject experts from world-class institutions, including the Universities of Oxford and Cambridge. You can learn more about our tutors here.

Where are the other students from?

Our students join us from different locations in the UK and all across the globe. Over the years, we’ve taught young people from over 85 different countries, including Brazil, China, the USA, India, the Netherlands, Malaysia and more.

What extracurricular activities are available?

We want you to make the most of your time with us, which is why our residential programmes feature a packed schedule of social activities, day trips and cultural experiences. You can learn more about a typical day here.

If you’re joining us online, we host live socials, including games and activities, so you can meet like-minded students from around the world.

How early should I apply to an Oxford Scholastica programme?

There is no fixed deadline as we assess applications on a rolling basis until we’re full. We have a limited number of places which tend to become fully booked early in the year, especially for our more popular programmes. You can view our availability on our application form.

Are you officially connected to Oxford University?

No. There are no Oxford summer schools for international teenagers affiliated with Oxford University. Whilst we use Oxford University facilities, and a number of our tutors teach or study at the university, it’s important to understand that we have no formal connection with the University of Oxford. You can read more about our relationship here.

Do you have an English language requirement?

We ask that our students can speak, read and understand English well. Though we require no formal testing, our minimum English level is Common European Framework Level C1, which equates to IELTS 6.5. If you’d like to arrange a call to check whether you have the right level of English, you’re welcome to do so here.

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