Inspirational Programs & Courses
Browse a curated selection of high-quality academic and enrichment programs hosted at Harrow School. Each program is chosen for its academic strength, student support, and immersive campus experience.
Harrow School
Welcome to our guide to the best summer courses taking place on campus at Harrow School.
Campus Summary
Founded in the 16th century, Harrow School is one of the world’s most famous all-boys schools, with a history of educating prime ministers, kings, and influential leaders. Located in Harrow on the Hill, the school boasts a mix of historic and advanced facilities. Its sprawling campus offers students a picturesque environment that combines tradition with modern educational amenities.
With its stunning views of London, yet situated in a quieter suburb, Harrow provides an immersive experience in a quintessentially English setting. The school’s ethos centers around not only academic excellence but also personal growth and leadership. Students attending summer courses here will benefit from an unparalleled educational environment that has nurtured some of the greatest minds in British history. The blend of rigorous academics, cultural heritage, and a supportive community makes Harrow School a distinctive location for a summer course.
Campus Highlights
- Prestigious boarding school with a rich heritage
- Located in Harrow on the Hill, just outside central London
- Iconic historical architecture and modern facilities
- Sprawling green campus offering a classic British boarding experience
- Advanced sports facilities including cricket and golf courses
- Theatre, art studios, and music practice rooms enhance creative learning
London
From £2,395
Ages 9-12
Summer 2026
The Junior Summer School with Oxford Summer Courses offers diverse academic experiences for younger learners aged 9-12, hosted in prestigious UK boarding schools.
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Browse top summer courses hosted at Harrow School.
Globalisation, Populism, and the Politics of Identity
While the world has been moving increasingly towards greater inter-connectivity through trade, infrastructure, communications, and migration, criticism of ‘globalisation’ has…
Introduction to Cognitive Psychology
How are we able to focus on one thing rather than something else? Why do we remember some things and…
Climate Law and Policy
Perhaps the greatest challenge facing humankind is anthropogenic climate change, the rapid warming of the earth’s temperature driven by the…
Social Minds: The Psychology of Connection and Division
What brings people together — and what pushes them apart? This course explores how group identities are formed, how individuals…
The Secret Lives of Books: Parchment, Printing-Presses, and Paperbacks
How have various technologies, from the printing press to the coding, impacted how people have read, used, and understood books?…
Oxford and the Rise of Fantasy Literature
What inspired the emergence and flowering of the fantasy genre in the 20th and 21st century? Oxford - historic, beautiful,…
Economic History: The Great Divergence, Convergence, and Beyond
What are the causes of the vast differences in wealth between nations? Why have certain societies prospered whilst others still…
PPE: Leadership in Business and Society
Whether it is a politician guiding a nation through crisis, a visionary tech entrepreneur disrupting the global business landscape, or…
Advanced Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning: Generative AI and Deep Unsupervised Learning
Deep Unsupervised Learning is an exciting emerging area of research in the field of artificial intelligence and machine learning, in…
Radical Modernism: British Art and Literature from the Pre-Raphaelites to the Bloomsbury Group
In this very special course, students benefit from access to and engagement with the extraordinary collection in the Ashmolean and…
The Higgs Boson and the Future of Particle Physics
Join this course to explore the universe at the smallest distances and highest energies where quantum mechanics and special relativity…
Comedies, Histories, and Tragedies: Shakespeare’s Plays and the Book that Saved Them
Taking its cue from the First Folio (1623), the book that preserved many of Shakespeare’s plays for posterity, the course…
International Law
Knowledge of the subject of International Law is vital, not just to those who hope to become lawyers, but to…
Computational Psychology and Artificial Intelligence
How does the brain process information, make decisions, and learn? Computational Psychologists seek to answer these questions by using algorithms…
Jane Austen: Literature and Legacy
A moderately successful author in her own lifetime, Jane Austen has since become a global phenomenon: her writings are now…
Advanced Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning: Natural Language Processing
Through predictive text, translation tools, and smart devices natural language processing (NLP) is increasingly a part of our day-to-day lives,…
Museum Studies: Collection, Curation, and Colonialism
Museums: What are they good for? The Ashmolean, since it opened its doors in 1683 as the world's first ever…
Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning: Theory and Practice
In our age of burgeoning smart technology and automation we are already seeing the transformative potential of Artificial Intelligence and…
Advanced Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning: Computer Vision
From self-driving cars and augmented reality to intelligent medical imaging helping doctors identify diseases more quickly, computer vision is a…
Law and the Pursuit of Freedom
Does the law protect or undermine our freedom? Which legal doctrines govern our speech, assembly, property, and personal autonomy? This…
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