Why Choose Oxford Scholastica?

As the highest-rated academic summer programme in Europe, we’re proud of the transformative experience we offer to students year after year.

Read on to discover how a summer at Oxford Scholastica could be the turning point in your academic journey and launch your career trajectory.

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Our Teaching Philosophy

Over more than a decade, we’ve welcomed thousands of students to our academic programmes and we’ve honed our unique three-dimensional teaching philosophy:

Learn: Deepen Your Subject Knowledge

Deepen your subject knowledge through engaging classes and Masterclasses with expert tutors who will help you build your foundation of knowledge while encouraging critical thinking and intellectual curiosity.

See: Be Inspired by Industry Experts
Meet inspirational tutors, mentors and Heroes who will give you practical insights into what a career in your chosen field is truly like, offering valuable advice based on their real-world experience.
Do: Tackle Real-World Challenges
Apply theory to practice through hands-on activities, problem-solving and academic challenges, gaining experience and developing essential skills for future success.
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Worldview

We Help Students Seize the Future

At Oxford Scholastica, all our programmes are rooted in our worldview - a set of principles that define and guide our programmes.
 
As a young person today, you have more options available to you than at any other point in human history. You have access to more information and education than ever before, and you’ll be graduating into a world where mindset is everything.
 
That's why it's more important than ever to go beyond the curriculum and put theory into practice.
 
Throughout your time in Oxford, we’ll aim to give you the mindset you need for success. We’ll prepare you to think actively, collaboratively and for the long term. We believe that this mindset will equip you to thrive in the future – no matter what that future looks like.

Become Who You’re Meant to Be

Everything we do is designed to help you find your direction and build the confidence to follow it.

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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 earn a graduation certificate and a personalised Letter of Recommendation from your tutor, a valuable enhancement for your university applications.

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Personal Growth

Our programmes will help you push your limits, evolve and emerge with a stronger mindset. This growth comes not only from what you learn 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.

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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.

What Sets Us Apart

Our immersive programmes give young people with big dreams the clarity and confidence to thrive in an ever-changing world.

Meet Your Future Self

Our tutors, mentors and staff are role models who challenge, inspire and love what they do. Their small-group tutorials and thought-provoking masterclasses are grounded in real-world experience and deep subject expertise. They set high standards and back you to meet them. In an increasingly detached and digital world, you’ll learn from people you aspire to become.

Take the Mystery Out of University

University can feel hard to picture until you’re there. Get a head start: see how university-style learning really works, test-drive your subject choice and discover what it means to live and think independently. When you have clarity on your future, your confidence will grow and you’ll increase your chances of getting into your dream university at home or abroad.

See what your future could look like with a course at Oxford Scholastica
Go Beyond Theory

You’ll experience your subject in unexpected ways. From meeting patients in hospital, to experiencing the drama of a courtroom or the dynamism of a start-up, you’ll step inside the workplace of your future. You’ll meet young professionals who’ve built real careers and ask them anything. You’ll learn through an expert-informed curriculum shaped by academics and employers. And with Masterclasses to sharpen critical thinking and problem-solving, you’ll become a stronger communicator, collaborator and leader.

Built Around You

We’re personal by design. With an average of seven students per class and low student-staff ratios, tutors know you, feedback is personal and lifelong friendships form fast. Our team care, respond quickly and speak to families directly. Here, no one gets lost in the crowd, and everyone has room to grow.

Prepare to Meet the World

Living and learning alongside peers from every continent, you’ll gain empathy for other cultures and feel part of a global community. In a world that can feel isolating, you’ll find lifelong friends who’ll help you stretch beyond your comfort zone and discover more about yourself. Suddenly you’ll see the world – and yourself – through a wider lens.