Classics (The Oxford Tradition)
Classics (The Oxford Tradition) summer course in Oxford, by Oxbridge Academic Programs.
- Duration
- Duration: 4 weeks
- Dates
- Dates: June - August 2026
- Age Range
- Age Range: 16 -18
- Fees
- Fees from: $12,225
Course Summary
The Oxford Tradition is housed in Pembroke College, which was founded by King James I, in 1624. Pembroke boasts Prime Minister William Pitt the Younger, American Senator J. William Fulbright, Samuel Johnson, author of The Dictionary of the English Language, and Transport Secretary Pete Buttigieg among its alums.
Course Highlights
- Breakfast in Hall
- Major classes on topics as diverse as Studio Art or Business and Finance meet in classrooms, labs, studios, or out and about in Oxford
- Students can choose to have lunch at any local restaurants or sandwich shops in town
- three afternoons a week, Minor classes meet in classrooms, workshops, labs, or studios. When there is no class, they are free to join in organized activities or trips and tours in and around Oxford
- dinner in Hall
- evening activities, events, or shows
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What's Included?
- Access to cultural sites and local events
- accommodation
- extracurricular activities, workshops, and event offerings
- continuous support
- on-site staff of experienced professionals
- local meals
Academics & Extracurriculars
The Oxford Tradition offers students in grades 10 to 12 the chance to have a pre-university experience. They immerse themselves in subjects about which they are passionate, or that they are planning to study, under the guidance of a university teacher or a professional. Alongside, participants unlock the rich history and culture of Oxford from their base at Pembroke College.
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