Oxford and Cambridge Summer Courses Guide

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Welcome to the Oxbridge Summer Courses Guide 2024!

The Oxbridge Summer Courses Guide is a helpful guide to all major Oxford and Cambridge summer schools in 2024, as well as destinations further afield, supporting students to find the best summer school for them. Use our extensive guide to browse courses, explore providers and learn who we rate to be the very best Oxbridge Summer School in 2024.

Best Oxford Summer Schools 2024

Our ratings system seeks to find the very best summer schools in Oxford each year. With so many summer schools to choose from each year, it's important to select only the very best for the academic and cultural experiences each offers. Our guide enables students, parents and agents alike to do just that.

The Oxford College Summer School by SBC offers high school students aged 15-17 an immersive academic experience in a prestigious university setting in Oxford.
The Academic Insights programmes at Oxford and Cambridge provide an in-depth academic experience in a range of subjects for students aged 13-18.
Experience Oxford Royale's summer programs at Oxford and Cambridge, offering students a chance to dive into prestigious academic and cultural enrichment.
The Oxford Advanced University Preparation Programme by Bucksmore is an intensive, academic course for ambitious students, focusing on first-year undergraduate-level study and university admissions skills.
ISSOS at Cambridge is based in the extensive and beautiful grounds of The University of Cambridge, one of the UK's most prestigious universities.
Bucksmore Career Preparation Summer Programmes in Oxford & London offer dynamic, hands-on experiences in various professional fields for students aged 13-17.

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Our unbiased ratings system seeks to find the very best summer schools in Oxford each year. With so many summer schools to choose from each year, it's important to select only the very best for the academic and cultural experiences each offers. Our guide enables students, parents and agents alike to do just that.

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Our guide spans more than 250 courses, 50 campuses and 30 providers. No other directory of summer courses in Oxford provides such a comprehensive overview as the Oxford Summer Courses Guide 2024.

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Top Ten Tips for International Students Attending Summer Programs at Oxford and Cambridge

Top Ten Tips for International Students Attending Summer Programs at Oxford and Cambridge

Studying abroad at prestigious universities like Oxford and Cambridge can be a transformative experience. However, navigating the inner workings of a new country, its academic system, and culture can take time and effort. To help you make the most of your summer program at Oxbridge, here are ten essential tips:

Summer Boarding Courses: A Premier Gateway to Learning and Discovery

Summer Boarding Courses: A Premier Gateway to Learning and Discovery

Welcome to a summer like no other with Summer Boarding Courses (SBC), where every day is an invitation to explore, learn, and grow within the storied walls of the United Kingdom's most esteemed boarding schools.

Immerse Education: Unveiling Excellence with Hannah Kedward

Immerse Education: Unveiling Excellence with Hannah Kedward

In an enlightening dialogue, Hannah Kedward, the Head of New Market Operations at Immerse Education, offers a deep dive into the organization's commitment to delivering unparalleled summer educational experiences around the globe.

Top Five Most Creative Summer Courses

Top Five Most Creative Summer Courses

Looking to tap into your side and enhance your skills in art, music or English literature? The summer season presents an opportunity to do just that! There are a variety of creative courses available during this time that can help you nurture your creativity and transform your passion into a lifelong pursuit.

Top Ten Summer Courses for Career Development

Top Ten Summer Courses for Career Development

Summer break offers more than relaxation and fun, it's a prime opportunity for students to invest in their future careers. Enrolling in summer courses can give students an edge by honing their skills, acquiring new knowledge and exploring different fields.

4 Reasons to Choose London for Your Summer School 2024

4 Reasons to Choose London for Your Summer School 2024

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Welcome to St. Andrews

Welcome to St. Andrews

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Exceptional Summer Experiences 2024 from Immerse Education

Exceptional Summer Experiences 2024 from Immerse Education

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Presenting Bucksmore Education’s Young Professionals Summer Courses 2024

Presenting Bucksmore Education’s Young Professionals Summer Courses 2024

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Discover Football and English with Inter Milan Academy, by Bucksmore Education, this summer!

Discover Football and English with Inter Milan Academy, by Bucksmore Education, this summer!

Brand-new for summer 2023: Bucksmore Education has launched a unique football and English language summer school for ages 13 to 16 - residential at prestigious British boarding school, King Edward's School for either one or two weeks. Read on for everything you need to know about this phenomenal new opportunity!

Best Summer Schools for Kids (Ages 8-12)

Best Summer Schools for Kids (Ages 8-12)

Summer is just around the corner! For most children, six weeks+ off school feels like a lifetime: they’re probably looking forward to long, lazy days at home, later bedtimes and potentially more TV and video games than you would like…but then what? Throw in a family holiday, a few playdates with friends and time with grandparents, but how do you meaningfully stimulate a child for such a long period of time (especially if you need to work yourself) before the inevitable "I'm bored.." sets in? Solution: register them for a sensational summer school in the UK! Read on to discover the best summer school experiences in the UK for kids aged 8-12, for summer 2023.

Oxford or Cambridge: which is best for summer school 2023?

Oxford or Cambridge: which is best for summer school 2023?

Oxford or Cambridge? One of the most difficult and important choices when deciding on a summer school is the location. You want to learn whilst immersed in the deeply academic environment of a prestigious university, and you also want to live in an exciting and picturesque city, as after all, this is also your summer holiday - let’s make it fun! But how to choose between them? Cambridge and Oxford have a lot in common, but they also have several critical differences. Our essential guide thoroughly dissects them both, helping you to make the best decision possible. Before applying for anything, read on!

Summer School Visas 2023: An Essential Guide

Summer School Visas 2023: An Essential Guide

Ready for the absolute best summer of your life..? Well, hold onto your hats because summer 2023 is fast approaching! You’ve booked yourself onto the summer school experience of your dreams and you’re raring to go! Flights? Tick! Annotated Oxford guide book? Tick! Pre-course reading underway? Tick! Visa? Err…what visa? Read on for our essential guide to everything you need to know about applying for your summer school visa for 2023!

Top 10 Best Summer Schools for Future Doctors 2023

Top 10 Best Summer Schools for Future Doctors 2023

Calling all future doctors! There are tons of fantastic reasons to dedicate your summer 2023 to the study of medicine (and have a lot of fun in the process!) but where do you start? Medicine is an extremely popular summer course. If you're wondering which course is best for kids, teens or adults, how the course content compares, or which will get you into a top UK university, don't worry, we've sifted through the mind-bending array of options out there for you - and the results are now in! Read on for our essential guide to the very best medicine summer courses available in summer 2023 in Oxford, Cambridge and other renowned locations. Register today!

Top 15 Most Unusual Summer Courses 2023

Top 15 Most Unusual Summer Courses 2023

Law, Medicine, Business...but what else is out there? Are you looking for something a little different to study this summer 2023; something a little unusual or niche, wacky even? Check out our ultimate guide to the top 15 most unusual summer subjects for teens and adults in Oxford, Cambridge and London, and in the USA, France and Spain - and register today!

Spotlight on Summer Boarding Courses

Spotlight on Summer Boarding Courses

Ready for the summer of a lifetime but unsure about where to find it? If you haven’t heard of the highly-acclaimed Summer Boarding Schools (SBC) yet, it’s about time you caught up! Read on to learn about their amazing locations and exciting courses, as well as why right now is an excellent time to book your summer 2023 with them!

Our Verdict: The No.1 Best Elite Summer School for 2023

Our Verdict: The No.1 Best Elite Summer School for 2023

Keen to embark on the summer experience of a lifetime but not sure which summer school provider is the best option for you? There's a lot to consider: which location are you most interested in and is university accommodation important to you? What about the balance of academia and fun? In this essential guide, we reveal the no.1 best elite summer school for 2023 - with courses running in Oxford, Cambridge, London and St Andrews, as well as in the USA!

Top 10 Best Climate and Sustainability Summer Courses 2023

Top 10 Best Climate and Sustainability Summer Courses 2023

Passionate about climate change, sustainability and international development? Want to tackle some of the biggest present-day environmental issues such as wildlife conservation, migration, pollution and food instability? In this must-read guide, we reveal the top 10 best climate and sustainability summer courses for teens and adults in Oxford, Cambridge and other exciting locations for summer 2023!

Best Artificial Intelligence Summer Courses 2023

Best Artificial Intelligence Summer Courses 2023

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Bucksmore Education Early Bird Fees Until 31st December

Bucksmore Education Early Bird Fees Until 31st December

The Bucksmore Education early-bird offer ends on 31st December 2022 which leaves just over a month until prices return to full tariff rates!

Our Ultimate Guide: What is an Oxford Summer School and Is It Worth It?

Our Ultimate Guide: What is an Oxford Summer School and Is It Worth It?

Ideal for ambitious students looking to get ahead academically and immerse themselves in British culture, attending an Oxford Summer School is a popular way to dip a toe in the water and experience authentic student life at the world’s most famous university.

Best Online Oxford Summer Schools

Best Online Oxford Summer Schools

In this piece we explore the very best online Oxford summer schools available.

Oxford Summer School Scholarships

Oxford Summer School Scholarships

For the very best students who can demonstrate financial hardship, consider applying for a scholarship to study at an Oxford summer school in 2022. Read on to find out what’s available and how to apply.

Why Travel to Study?

Why Travel to Study?

Studying abroad helps you to enjoy learning new languages and subjects and to immerse yourself in other cultures. There will be many challenges to face when you live in another country but you will certainly have a deeper understanding of how the wider world works. Outlined below are some of the key benefits to the learner from abroad.

How to Make Friends on Your Summer School

How to Make Friends on Your Summer School

Making new friends is one of the highlights of a summer school experience but can also be one of the scariest. In this blog, we provide some top tips to help you prepare to make some lifelong friends on your summer course.

6 Quirks of the Universities of Oxford and Cambridge

6 Quirks of the Universities of Oxford and Cambridge

The universities of Oxford and Cambridge are world-renowned for their academic performance, but there are many quirks about these institutions that really set them apart from others around the world.

7 Reasons to Choose a UK Summer Course

7 Reasons to Choose a UK Summer Course

With summer schools operating all over the globe, why should you pick one in the UK? In this guidance post, we explore 7 of the reasons why a UK summer school experience is like no other.

Why Study in the Summer?

Why Study in the Summer?

Spending a summer studying might not seem the obvious way to spend your holidays, but it’s well worth doing for personal development, making new friends and expanding your knowledge.

6 Best Summer Study Destinations in the UK

6 Best Summer Study Destinations in the UK

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5 Ways to Choose Your Summer School Course

In this blog post, we reveal five useful ways to try and decide which summer course to take.

5 Things to do When You Arrive at your Summer School

5 Things to do When You Arrive at your Summer School

After weeks of excitement, it’s finally time to start thinking about what to do when you arrive at your summer school. Find our top tips below to help you get used to your new surroundings as quickly as possible.

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4 Ways to Prepare for your Summer School

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4 Ways to Make the Most of Your Summer School

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