The #1 Rated Summer School in Europe
Key Facts
Location
Oxford University colleges
Ages
12-18 year olds
Class Size
Maximum 15 students
Dates
5th July - 18th July 2026
19th July - 1st August 2026
2nd August - 15th August 2026
Tutors
Academics from leading universities
Fees£7,995 £7,495 (if booked by 15th June 2026)
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.
Courses in Oxford
Designed for curious and ambitious 12-14 and 15-18-year-olds, our programme offers a transformative two-week experience. Study with us in Oxford and immerse 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 become more certain about their future.
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.
Download Our Summer School Prospectus
Explore our world-class courses and internships across a wide range of subjects. From medicine and psychology to law and computer science, our programmes are the perfect mix of theory and practice.
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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. 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 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.
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.
Alfonso Feris
AGE: 16
SCHOOL: Colegio Los Pininos
COURSE: Experience Engineering Academy
One thing I have learned at Oxford Scholastica is how to become better at making new friends. I am usually regarded as an introverted person, but here, in less than two weeks, I have made friends as close as brothers. I am sure our friendship will last a lifetime!
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.
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.
Shanaya Ailsinghani
AGE: 15
SCHOOL: GEMS Dubai American Academy
COURSE: Experience Medicine Academy
I have benefitted a lot from Oxford Scholastica. I have developed my social skills, especially learning how to interact with others outside of a formal setting like school, and gained a lot of confidence. The programme has also given me much more clarity about my potential future career options.
The Oxford Scholastica Community
Learn more about the inspirational tutors, dedicated staff and bright, curious students that make Oxford Scholastica special.
Our Team
Step into a warm, personal environment shaped by our inspiring team and experienced welfare staff, where every student is known, cared for, encouraged to grow and ready to thrive.
Our Tutors
Learn from passionate, engaging educators with degrees from leading universities - bringing world-class knowledge and energy to every lesson.
Our Students
Join a community of over 8,000 motivated and passionate students from 95+ countries, gaining skills, confidence and unforgettable experiences. Study alongside peers who share your ambitions and drive.
Experience Life in Oxford
Experience 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, witnessing iconic sites like the Oxford Castle (1,000 years old), Christ Church (featured in Harry Potter) and the famous Oxford Union (where leaders, celebrities and activists debate). The City of Dreaming Spires never disappoints.
Live in Oxford University Accommodation
Stay and study in an Oxford University college room, with easy access to the city's cafes, shops and cultural attractions, and comfortable common areas to socialise with your new friends from around the world. Please note that, while we use Oxford University facilities, we are separate from the University.
Learn in Inspirational Lecture Halls
Attend classes and Masterclasses held in iconic lecture halls at the Blavatnik School of Government and other famous venues. Surrounded by inspiring architecture and cutting-edge resources, you'll join the ranks of individuals who aspire to make a global impact.
Meet Your Future Self
Learn about a few of the people who will teach, inspire and motivate you to succeed.
Medicine
Dr Kathryn Woodward
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.
Debate & Public Speaking
Abhishek Ranjan Datta
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.
Psychology & Neuroscience
Dr Alexandra Hibble
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.
Business
Dr Jaskiran Kaur Bhogal
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.
International Relations, Politics & Leadership
Arushi Sharan
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.
Computer Science
Daniel Timms
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.
Business
Milko Hristov
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.
Medicine
Dr Rory Marples
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.
Engineering
Samantha O'Sullivan
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.
Creative Writing
Sarah Marshall
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.
Law
Victoria Hawley
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.
Medicine
Dr Kathryn Woodward
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.
Debate & Public Speaking
Abhishek Ranjan Datta
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.
Psychology & Neuroscience
Dr Alexandra Hibble
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.
Business
Dr Jaskiran Kaur Bhogal
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.
International Relations, Politics & Leadership
Arushi Sharan
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.
Computer Science
Daniel Timms
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.
Business
Milko Hristov
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.
Medicine
Dr Rory Marples
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.
Engineering
Samantha O'Sullivan
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.
Creative Writing
Sarah Marshall
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.
Law
Victoria Hawley
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,
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Guides
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Articles
We have hundreds of subject-specific articles designed to illuminate your education journey, as well as information on the city of Oxford and what it’s like to study with us in person.
Tools
We offer interactive tools like our innovative Career Test and our University Preparation Report, designed to help give you the edge for your future, gain an offer from your dream university and secure your future career.
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