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Summer School in Oxford

Summer School in Oxford

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Students aged 12-18 wanting an immersive two-week academic and cultural experience living in an Oxford college.

Checks and schemes: DBS checked · First aid trained · Residential or day · Sells out by May

  • Ages 12–18 · Years 7–13
  • Sun 4 Jul to Sat 14 Aug 2027
  • Balliol College, St Peter’s College or St Catherine’s College, Oxford, Oxford, England
  • Whole course
  • 4.8 (881 reviews, reviews.co.uk)

About this programme

Academy Royale International (formerly Oxford Royale) runs a two-week residential academic summer school in Oxford for students aged 12 to 18, with three sessions in July and August 2027. Students study a chosen subject through university-style teaching and stay at Balliol, St Peter’s or St Catherine’s College, with excursions, socials, sport and a graduation night. Breakfast and dinner are included for everyone and lunch for ages 12 to 15. Places are booked online with a £1,295 deposit per session.
Schedule
Around 40 hours of expert-led teaching over two weeks, plus skills seminars, workshops, guest lectures, social activities, tours and a graduation ceremony.
Type
Summer School
Nationalities
176+

By age

  • Ages 12–15: Academic courses; lunch included
  • Ages 16–18: Academic courses; lunch not included

Entry

Enrol online at apply.oxford-royale.com. No academic prerequisites stated. Jul 5 session nearly full.

Dates and prices

  • Summer 2027 Session 1

    Sun 4 to Sat 17 Jul 2027

    2 weeks

    £7,995
    Open

  • Summer 2027 Session 2

    Sun 18 to Sat 31 Jul 2027

    2 weeks

    £7,995
    Open

  • Summer 2027 Session 3

    Sun 1 to Sat 14 Aug 2027

    2 weeks

    £7,995
    Open
Past dates (3)
  • Session 3 · Sun 2 to Sat 15 Aug 2026 · £6,995Finished
  • Session 2 · Sun 19 Jul to Sat 1 Aug 2026 · £6,995Finished
  • Session 1 · Sun 5 to Sat 18 Jul 2026 · £6,995Finished

A typical day

20 teaching hours a week

Activities

AI, architecture, business, medicine, law, engineering, film, psychology

Good to know

Included

  • College accommodation and meals
  • 40 hours of expert-led teaching
  • 24/7 pastoral support
  • Social activities, tours and guest lectures
  • Skills seminars and workshops
  • Graduation ceremony
  • WiFi and teaching materials

Paying

  • Deposit £1,295

Venue

Map of Balliol College, St Peter’s College or St Catherine’s College, Oxford

Balliol College, St Peter’s College or St Catherine’s College, Oxford

St Catherine's College, Manor Road, Oxford, OX1 3UJ, United Kingdom

Nearest station: Oxford

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Questions

How much does the Oxford Summer School cost?

The residential programme is GBP 6,995 and the non-residential option is GBP 4,995 for a two-week session.

Where do students stay?

Students live and study in University of Oxford colleges, including St Catherine's College, with college accommodation and meals included.

About Oxford Royale

Award-winning summer school offering academic courses in Oxford University colleges for ambitious teenagers.

United KingdomWebsite →+44 (0) 1865 954800admin@academyroyaleinternational.com

35,000

Alumni

99%

Satisfaction

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People
Guest speakers: Professor Brian Cox, Rory Sutherland, Helen Sharman

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