# Oxford Scholastica Academy

> Oxford Scholastica Academy runs independent academic summer schools in Oxford and online courses for students aged roughly 12 to 18. It is an independent organisation and is NOT affiliated with the University of Oxford, although some courses use University of Oxford facilities and many tutors teach or study there.

## Programmes

- [Oxford Summer School](https://www.oxfordscholastica.com/oxford-summer-school/): Residential two or four week summer courses in Oxford for students aged 12 to 18.
- [Online Summer School](https://www.oxfordscholastica.com/online-summer-school/): Live online courses (one or two weeks, via Zoom) for students aged 12 to 18, taught in classes of up to 15.
- [Online Summer Internships](https://www.oxfordscholastica.com/online-summer-internships/): One month online internships with live sessions on four consecutive weekends.
- [Summer School for Middle School Students](https://www.oxfordscholastica.com/oxford-summer-school-for-middle-school-students/): Overview of the Oxford programme for younger students (ages 12 to 14).
- [Summer School for High School Students](https://www.oxfordscholastica.com/oxford-summer-school-for-high-school-students/): Overview of the Oxford programme for older students (ages 15 to 18).
- [Schedule](https://www.oxfordscholastica.com/oxford-summer-school/schedule/): What a day at the Oxford summer school looks like.
- [Beyond the Curriculum](https://www.oxfordscholastica.com/oxford-summer-school/beyond-the-curriculum/): Cultural trips, activities and social events around the classes.
- [Prospectus](https://www.oxfordscholastica.com/oxford-summer-school/prospectus/): Downloadable prospectus for the Oxford summer school.
- [Films](https://www.oxfordscholastica.com/oxford-summer-school/films/): Videos from the summer school.

## Oxford courses (ages 15 to 18)

- [Medicine](https://www.oxfordscholastica.com/oxford-summer-school/medicine-course/): Clinical skills, medical specialties and a visit to meet patients at the John Radcliffe Hospital.
- [Law](https://www.oxfordscholastica.com/oxford-summer-school/law-course/): Legal principles, landmark cases and a mock trial.
- [Engineering](https://www.oxfordscholastica.com/oxford-summer-school/engineering-course/): Build an engine, design a hydraulic system and construct a bridge.
- [Business and Enterprise](https://www.oxfordscholastica.com/oxford-summer-school/business-enterprise-course/): Business and entrepreneurship in Oxford.
- [Computer Science and Coding](https://www.oxfordscholastica.com/oxford-summer-school/computer-science-coding-course/): Computer science and programming in Oxford.
- [Creative Writing](https://www.oxfordscholastica.com/oxford-summer-school/creative-writing-course/): Creative writing in Oxford.
- [Debate and Public Speaking](https://www.oxfordscholastica.com/oxford-summer-school/debate-and-speaking-course/): Debate and public speaking in Oxford.
- [International Relations, Politics and Leadership](https://www.oxfordscholastica.com/oxford-summer-school/international-relations-politics-leadership-course/): Politics and leadership in Oxford.
- [Psychology and Neuroscience](https://www.oxfordscholastica.com/oxford-summer-school/psychology-neuroscience-course/): Psychology and neuroscience in Oxford.

## Oxford Discover courses (ages 12 to 14)

- [Discover Medicine](https://www.oxfordscholastica.com/oxford-summer-school/discover-medicine-course/): Medicine course for younger students.
- [Discover Business](https://www.oxfordscholastica.com/oxford-summer-school/discover-business-course/): Business course for younger students.
- [Discover Technology](https://www.oxfordscholastica.com/oxford-summer-school/discover-technology-course/): Technology course for younger students.

## Online courses

- [Architecture and Design](https://www.oxfordscholastica.com/online-summer-school/architecture-design-course/): Online architecture and design course.
- [Biology and Life Sciences](https://www.oxfordscholastica.com/online-summer-school/biology-life-sciences-course/): Online biology and life sciences course.
- [Business](https://www.oxfordscholastica.com/online-summer-school/business-course/): Online business course.
- [Business and Enterprise](https://www.oxfordscholastica.com/online-summer-school/business-enterprise-course/): Online business and enterprise course.
- [Computer Science and Coding](https://www.oxfordscholastica.com/online-summer-school/computer-science-coding-course/): Online computer science and coding course.
- [Creative Writing](https://www.oxfordscholastica.com/online-summer-school/creative-writing-course/): Online creative writing course.
- [Creative Writing and Storytelling](https://www.oxfordscholastica.com/online-summer-school/creative-writing-storytelling-course/): Online creative writing and storytelling course.
- [Economics and Finance](https://www.oxfordscholastica.com/online-summer-school/economics-finance-course/): Online economics and finance course.
- [Engineering](https://www.oxfordscholastica.com/online-summer-school/engineering-course/): Online engineering course.
- [Law](https://www.oxfordscholastica.com/online-summer-school/law-course/): Online law course.
- [Mathematics](https://www.oxfordscholastica.com/online-summer-school/mathematics-course/): Online mathematics course.
- [Medicine](https://www.oxfordscholastica.com/online-summer-school/medicine-course/): Online medicine course.
- [Medicine for High School Students](https://www.oxfordscholastica.com/online-summer-school/medicine-course-high-school/): Online medicine course for high school students.
- [Politics and Debate](https://www.oxfordscholastica.com/online-summer-school/politics-debate-course/): Online politics and debate course.
- [Politics and Leadership](https://www.oxfordscholastica.com/online-summer-school/politics-leadership-course/): Online politics and leadership course.
- [Psychology and Neuroscience](https://www.oxfordscholastica.com/online-summer-school/psychology-neuroscience-course/): Online psychology and neuroscience course.
- [Technology and Coding](https://www.oxfordscholastica.com/online-summer-school/technology-coding-course/): Online technology and coding course.
- [World History and Philosophy](https://www.oxfordscholastica.com/online-summer-school/world-history-philosophy-course/): Online world history and philosophy course.

## Online internships

- [Business and Economics](https://www.oxfordscholastica.com/online-summer-internships/business-economics/): One month online internship in business, economics and finance.
- [Computer Science and Coding](https://www.oxfordscholastica.com/online-summer-internships/computer-science-coding/): One month online internship in computer science and coding.
- [Engineering](https://www.oxfordscholastica.com/online-summer-internships/engineering/): One month online internship in engineering.
- [Law](https://www.oxfordscholastica.com/online-summer-internships/law/): One month online internship in law.
- [Medicine](https://www.oxfordscholastica.com/online-summer-internships/medicine/): One month online internship in medicine.
- [Politics and International Relations](https://www.oxfordscholastica.com/online-summer-internships/politics-international-relations/): One month online internship in politics and international relations.
- [Psychology and Neuroscience](https://www.oxfordscholastica.com/online-summer-internships/psychology-neuroscience/): One month online internship in psychology and neuroscience.

## Fees and dates

- [Oxford Summer School dates and fees](https://www.oxfordscholastica.com/oxford-summer-school/dates-and-fees/): 2026 sessions and fees; two weeks £7,495 residential, four weeks £14,690, non-residential £6,995 (two weeks) or £13,690 (four weeks).
- [Online Summer School dates and fees](https://www.oxfordscholastica.com/online-summer-school/dates-and-fees/): 2026 online sessions; one week £595, two weeks £995, one month internships £995.
- [Scholarships](https://www.oxfordscholastica.com/oxford-summer-school/scholarships/): Scholarship information for the summer school.
- [Apply](https://www.oxfordscholastica.com/apply/): Application form for all programmes; a £995 deposit secures a place and is refunded in full if the application is not accepted.

## Reviews and trust

- [Reviews](https://www.oxfordscholastica.com/about-us/reviews/): Alumni and parent reviews; rated 4.92 out of 5 from 1,109 reviews on Reviews.co.uk (as of July 2026).
- [Safeguarding](https://www.oxfordscholastica.com/about-us/safeguarding/): Safeguarding policies and practice.
- [Pastoral Care](https://www.oxfordscholastica.com/about-us/pastoral-care/): How students are looked after during the programmes.
- [Accommodation](https://www.oxfordscholastica.com/oxford-summer-school/accommodation/): Where residential students stay in Oxford.
- [Tutors](https://www.oxfordscholastica.com/about-us/tutors/): Who teaches the courses; tutors are typically academics from universities including Oxford and Cambridge.
- [Students and Alumni](https://www.oxfordscholastica.com/about-us/students-alumni/): Alumni community and student stories.

## FAQs

- [Frequently Asked Questions](https://www.oxfordscholastica.com/oxford-summer-school/faqs/): Answers covering the programme, admissions, accommodation, food, safety, travel, preparation, online courses and online internships.

## About

- [About Us](https://www.oxfordscholastica.com/about-us/): Who Oxford Scholastica Academy is and what it does.
- [The OSA Difference](https://www.oxfordscholastica.com/about-us/the-osa-difference/): What distinguishes the programmes.
- [Contact](https://www.oxfordscholastica.com/about-us/contact/): How to get in touch.
- [Arrange a Call](https://www.oxfordscholastica.com/about-us/arrange-a-call/): Book a call with the admissions team.
- [Careers](https://www.oxfordscholastica.com/about-us/careers/): Working at Oxford Scholastica Academy.

## Resources and guides

- [Resources hub](https://www.oxfordscholastica.com/resources/): Guides, quizzes and tools for students.
- [Guide to Studying Medicine at University](https://www.oxfordscholastica.com/resources/guide-to-studying-medicine-at-university/): What studying medicine involves and how to apply.
- [Guide to Studying Law at University](https://www.oxfordscholastica.com/resources/guide-to-studying-law-at-university/): What studying law involves and how to apply.
- [Guide to Studying Psychology at University](https://www.oxfordscholastica.com/resources/guide-to-studying-psychology-at-university/): What studying psychology involves and how to apply.
- [Guide to Applying to UK Universities](https://www.oxfordscholastica.com/resources/guide-to-applying-to-uk-universities/): The UK university application process explained.
- [Career Test for High School Students](https://www.oxfordscholastica.com/resources/career-test-for-high-school-students/): Free career quiz for teenagers.
- [University Preparation Quiz](https://www.oxfordscholastica.com/resources/university-preparation-quiz/): Quiz on readiness for university applications.
- [Essay Competition](https://www.oxfordscholastica.com/resources/essay-competition/): Annual essay competition for students.

## Evergreen blog guides

- [What Is an Oxford Summer School?](https://www.oxfordscholastica.com/blog/oxford-summer-school-articles/what-is-an-oxford-summer-school/): What Oxford summer schools are and how they work.
- [The Ultimate Guide to Summer Schools](https://www.oxfordscholastica.com/blog/oxford-summer-school-articles/the-ultimate-guide-to-summer-schools/): Choosing and getting value from a summer school.
- [A Parents' Guide to Choosing a UK Summer School](https://www.oxfordscholastica.com/blog/oxford-summer-school-articles/a-parents-guide-to-choosing-a-uk-summer-school-for-your-child/): What parents should look for, including safeguarding.
- [The Ultimate Guide to Choosing a University](https://www.oxfordscholastica.com/blog/university-preparation-articles/the-ultimate-guide-to-choosing-a-university/): How to shortlist and pick a university.
- [The Ultimate Guide to UCAS and Personal Statements](https://www.oxfordscholastica.com/blog/university-preparation-articles/the-ultimate-guide-to-ucas-and-personal-statements/): UK applications and personal statement writing.
- [20 Common University Interview Questions](https://www.oxfordscholastica.com/blog/university-preparation-articles/20-common-university-interview-questions-and-expert-tips-for-answers/): Interview preparation with example answers.
- [16 Best Universities for Medicine in the UK](https://www.oxfordscholastica.com/blog/medicine-articles/16-best-universities-for-medicine-in-the-uk/): UK medical school comparison.
- [The Best Universities in the World to Study Medicine](https://www.oxfordscholastica.com/blog/medicine-articles/the-best-universities-in-the-world-to-study-medicine/): Global medical school comparison.
- [12 Best Universities for Law in the UK](https://www.oxfordscholastica.com/blog/law-articles/12-best-universities-for-law-in-the-uk/): UK law school comparison.
- [Best Universities to Study Engineering](https://www.oxfordscholastica.com/blog/engineering-articles/best-universities-to-study-engineering/): Engineering degree comparison.
- [Split-Brain Experiments](https://www.oxfordscholastica.com/blog/psychology-articles/split-brain-experiments/): Classic split-brain research explained.
- [Famous Psychology Experiments](https://www.oxfordscholastica.com/blog/psychology-articles/famous-psychology-experiments/): Landmark psychology studies explained.
- [7 Books Every Medical Student Should Read](https://www.oxfordscholastica.com/blog/medicine-articles/7-books-every-medical-student-should-read/): Medicine reading list.
- [10 Books Every Law Student Should Read](https://www.oxfordscholastica.com/blog/law-articles/10-books-every-law-student-should-read/): Law reading list.
- [8 Books Every Engineering Student Should Read](https://www.oxfordscholastica.com/blog/engineering-articles/8-books-every-engineering-student-should-read/): Engineering reading list.
- [10 Psychology Books Everyone Should Read](https://www.oxfordscholastica.com/blog/psychology-articles/10-psychology-books-everyone-should-read/): Psychology reading list.
- [10 Books Every Business and Economics Student Should Read](https://www.oxfordscholastica.com/blog/business-economics-articles/10-books-every-business-and-economics-student-should-read/): Business and economics reading list.
- [10 Books Every Politics Student Should Read](https://www.oxfordscholastica.com/blog/politics-articles/10-books-every-politics-student-should-read/): Politics reading list.
- [English Degree Reading List](https://www.oxfordscholastica.com/blog/creative-writing-articles/english-degree-reading-list/): Reading list for prospective English students.
- [100 Best Books of All Time for High School Students](https://www.oxfordscholastica.com/blog/creative-writing-articles/100-best-books-of-all-time-for-high-school-students/): General reading list for teenagers.
- [A Guide to Medical Specialities](https://www.oxfordscholastica.com/blog/medicine-articles/a-guide-to-medical-specialities/): Overview of medical specialities.
- [A Guide to the Six Fields of Engineering](https://www.oxfordscholastica.com/blog/engineering-articles/guide-six-fields-of-engineering/): Overview of engineering disciplines.