Cambridge Summer Schools Guide
Explore Cambridge as a summer school destination, then compare subject routes and current published programmes.
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Cambridge summer schools combine historic university surroundings with a wide range of academic and enrichment programmes. This hub helps families understand the Cambridge summer school landscape before comparing providers, campuses, subjects, age groups and fees.
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Choosing Cambridge
Turn a Cambridge summer into the right academic experience
Cambridge is compact, historic and intensely academic, but its summer programmes range from broad enrichment to focused pre-university study. The right choice depends on how much structure, challenge and independence a student wants.
Look beyond the city name to the teaching venue, class format, student ages and residential arrangements. Our listings bring those practical differences into one place.
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World Leading Oxford & Cambridge Academic Summer Schools for Ages 12 to 18
Live and study in a historic Oxford or Cambridge college this summer. Academy Royale International’s two-week academic summer schools give students aged 12 to 18 university-style teaching in more than 20 subjects, from medicine and law to AI and film.
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Authentic Oxford & Cambridge Experience for Teens & Young Adults
Authentic Oxford & Cambridge Experience by Atlas Summer Courses immerses high school students in diverse academic studies and cultural explorations at these historic universities.
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Academic Insights in Oxford & Cambridge
University-style summer programmes in Cambridge and Oxford for ages 13–18, combining academic rigour, world-class teaching, and an authentic taste of student life.
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The Cambridge Experience for Grades 8-9
Cambridge residential study for grades 8-9, available as one two-week session or a combined four-week program at Peterhouse.
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Dukes Cambridge Summer School
An academic summer school in Cambridge for students aged 14 to 17. Six courses, each teaching a subject and academic English together, with 20 hours of teaching a week.
View moreWhy Choose Cambridge this Summer 2027?
Steeped in tradition and innovation, Cambridge is a place where bright minds thrive. Its inspiring setting, combined with world-class education, makes it an unforgettable destination for motivated students.
Explore the Rich History of Cambridge
The city of Cambridge has existed since the Bronze Age and has a fascinating and rich past, which is evident throughout the city. Studying in Cambridge gives students the chance to include themselves in this history, perhaps by playing football in ‘Parker’s Piece’, where the rules of the game are believed to have been invented, or by trying to decipher the hidden location of Oliver Cromwell’s head in Sidney Sussex College.
A City Steeped in Academic Brilliance
Cambridge is renowned the world over as being one of the foremost centres of learning, with its historic university dating back to the 13th century. Like its cousin Oxford, its cobbled streets, gorgeous stone colleges and quaint marketplace make it a city like no other to spend the summer. It’s the perfect city to find your inspiration, whether you discover it whilst exploring one of the eight University museums or strolling over the wooden Mathematical Bridge.
Follow in the Footsteps of Greatness
Cambridge University has taught and inspired many famous academics and notable figures, including the scientist Sir Isaac Newton, poet Sylvia Plath, and computer pioneer Alan Turing – among many more. Prepare to embrace the scholarly spirit that courses through the city’s veins and take inspiration from the many gifted individuals who have visited before you.
Cambridge as a Summer School Destination
Cambridge offers a distinctive setting for academic summer study, with historic colleges, compact city streets, museums, green spaces and a strong association with university-style learning. Programmes can range from broad academic enrichment to subject-specific preparation, English language study and career-focused courses.
Use this Cambridge hub to understand the main subject routes, then compare current published programmes by provider, campus, age range, dates, fees and course options.
How This Cambridge Hub Works
- Start here to understand Cambridge as a summer school destination.
- Use the subject links below to explore academic routes.
- Compare current programme rows for providers, ages, dates and fees.
- Open individual programme pages for sessions, campuses, inclusions and enquiry options.
Cambridge Summer Schools Compared
Compare published cambridge summer schools by provider, campus, age range, dates and price. Fees are published summaries: check the currency, session length and accommodation inclusions on each programme page. Confirm exact age eligibility, availability and the teaching venue with the provider before booking.
| Programme | Provider | Campuses | Ages | Dates | From Price | Courses Available |
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| World Leading Oxford & Cambridge Academic Summer Schools for Ages 12 to 18 Live and study in a historic Oxford or Cambridge college this summer. Academy Royale International’s two-week... | Academy Royale International | Oxford University Colleges, Cambridge University Colleges | 12-18 | 4 Jul – 14 Aug 2027 | £7,995 | 46 courses |
| Authentic Oxford & Cambridge Experience for Teens & Young Adults Authentic Oxford & Cambridge Experience by Atlas Summer Courses immerses high school students in diverse acade... | Atlas Summer Courses | Oxford University Colleges, St Hilda’s College | 13-24 | 27 Jun – 31 Jul 2027 | £5,495 – £9,995 | 53 courses |
| Academic Insights in Oxford & Cambridge University-style summer programmes in Cambridge and Oxford for ages 13–18, combining academic rigour, world-cl... | Immerse Education | Oxford University Colleges, University College London | 13-18 | 27 Jun – 14 Aug 2027 | £5,995 – £7,495 | 64 courses |
| The Cambridge Experience for Grades 8-9 Cambridge residential study for grades 8-9, available as one two-week session or a combined four-week program... | Oxbridge Academic Programs | Peterhouse College, Cambridge, Cambridge University Colleges | 13-15 | 10 Jul – 7 Aug 2027 | $7,850 – $13,195 | 25 courses |
| The Cambridge Tradition Summer School for Grades 10-12 Cambridge residential study for grades 10-12, available as one two-week session or a combined four-week progra... | Oxbridge Academic Programs | Jesus College Cambridge, Cambridge University Colleges | 15-18 | 9 Jul – 6 Aug 2027 | $7,850 – $13,595 | 34 courses |
| Dukes Cambridge Summer School An academic summer school in Cambridge for students aged 14 to 17. Six courses, each teaching a subject and ac... | Summer Boarding Courses | Tripos Court | 14-17 | 28 Jun – 9 Aug 2027 | £3,495 – £4,995 | 6 courses |
| Inspirational Cambridge Summer School for Ages 13-18 ISSOS at Cambridge is based in the extensive and beautiful grounds of The University of Cambridge, one of the... | ISSOS | Cambridge University Colleges | 13-18 | 5 Jul – 5 Aug 2027 | £7,900 | 9 courses |
| Oxbridge Pre-University Taster Summer Programme 2027 An immersive Oxbridge Pre-University Taster Summer Programme combining university-level learning, practical pr... | Oxbridge Scholars | Murray Edwards College, University of Cambridge, St Hilda’s College | 14 - 17 | 4 Jul – 31 Jul 2027 | £5,988 | 6 courses |
| Inspiring Academic Summer Courses in Cambridge Transformative summer courses for teens, combining academic studies, cultural excursions, and growth opportuni... | Reach Cambridge | Cambridge University Colleges | 14-18 | 4 Jul – 14 Aug 2027 | £6,295 – £18,495 | 21 courses |
| Cambridge Summer Programmes with Oxbridge Summer Scholars Discover Cambridge from the inside with Oxbridge Summer Scholars. Our two-week residential summer programmes f... | Oxbridge Summer Scholars | Hughes Hall | 14-19 | 2 weeks | £6,950 | 8 courses |
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