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Explore Business Summer Course in Oxford Ages 12–15

The Explore Business course at Oxford Business Summer School offers a dynamic introduction to business, finance, and marketing.

Explore Business Summer Course in Oxford Ages 12–15

Course Summary

The Explore Business course at Oxford Business Summer School offers a dynamic introduction to business, finance, and marketing. Live like an Oxford student while developing key skills through real-world case studies, hands-on simulations, and teamwork. Create and pitch your own business plan, master marketing strategies, and analyze global brands. Collaborate with peers worldwide and finish by presenting your ideas in the ‘Shark Tank Challenge’, preparing you to launch your own business.

The ‘Explore Business’ course at our Oxford Business Summer School provides you with a broad introduction to business, finance, and marketing.

Live and study like an Oxford student as you explore the exciting world of business and innovation, studying leading innovators like Elon Musk and Steve Jobs.

While studying at the Oxford Summer School, you’ll experience everything the great city has to offer while you develop the skills to successfully launch your own business. You’ll meet and work with like-minded individuals from across the world and finish the course by pitching your new business ideas in our ‘Explore Business Shark Tank Challenge’.

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Ages
12-18
Dates
5th July - 15th August 2027
Fees
£6,995
Location
Oxford University Colleges
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Who it's for

Subject levelIntermediate
Student age12-15

Course Highlights

  • Create and pitch your own business plan to a panel of investors
  • Launch marketing and branding campaigns for new products using emerging technologies
  • Analyse global brands like Apple with PEST analysis to extract strategic insights
  • Trade simulated stocks and solve real-world business challenges in hands-on simulations
  • Rebrand companies and design sustainable packaging in creative team challenges
  • Boost communication, teamwork, leadership, and business decision-making through practical exercises.

What's included

  • Accommodation in actual colleges of the University of Oxford
  • Breakfast & Dinner in historic dining hall
  • Opportunities to explore Oxford and this historic university with new friends
  • All class materials including custom Student Guide
  • Extracurriculars, excursions and graduation celebration
  • Final personal report and graduation certificate

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Our top-rated summer school in Oxford, Oxford Royale offers a premium academic and cultural summer experience at historic colleges of the Universities of Oxford and Cambridge, as well as in London and Yale in the USA.

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FAQ's

Where will I be staying?

Our students will be staying in actual university accommodation. Most of our accommodation sites offer a mix of single and twin bedrooms. Some campuses have en-suite bedrooms while others have bathroom facilities shared between a small group of same-sex students. In some campuses, students have the option to pay our ‘En-suite Reservation Fee’, which entitles students to an en-suite room should one be available at their campus. Contact our Admissions Team for more information. Sharing your room with fellow students is a great way of getting to know people and making friends. You can also request to share a room with someone you know studying the same course as you, though this is not guaranteed and must be done in advance of the course.

How many hours of tuition are provided?

In the UK students will receive 20 hours of teaching per week, and outside of classes will enjoy a number of enrichment activities. In the USA, our students will have up to 17.5 of teaching hours per week, alongside extracurricular enrichment activities.

What level of English do I need?

Our English language requirements are as follows: B1 for Learn English programmes C1 or IELTS level 6.5 or higher for all academic programmes Students who have studied at an English speaking school for two or more years are exempt from English requirements. If you feel you need advice on whether you can attend with you english level, please feel free to contact our Admissions team.

What supervision is provided?

Students will be supervised at all times on campus, with a Programme Director leading a team of qualified and carefully selected teachers, junior deans and counsellors. Student safety is our number one priority, and you can find out more here: https://www.oxford-royale.com/student-welfare

Are airport transfers provided?

Oxford Royale provides airport transfers for all of our campuses at an additional price. You can book now through a member of our sales team, or find out more here: https://www.oxford-royale.com/transfer-service

Is course insurance provided?

Students are responsible for ensuring they are comprehensively insured for their course. You can find out more here: https://www.oxford-royale.com/about/useful-information/insurance

Will I get a certificate?

Our students will receive their Oxford Royale graduation certificate at the end of their course, and will also receive a full, personal report on their academic achievement.

What visa do I need?

You can go online and check your visa requirements by visiting the useful Check if you need a UK visa tool from the UK government. Students from European Union (EU) and European Economic Area (EEA) countries do not currently require a visa to enter the UK to attend our academic or English language courses. We recommend that students keep checking this page - https://www.gov.uk/guidance/visiting-the-uk-as-an-eu-eea-or-swiss-citizen - for further information and updates. Oxford Royale Academy recommends that registered students who require a visa to enter the UK apply for a Standard Visitor visa (details here), which authorises students to attend a short course of study (including English language programmes) in the UK. Students attending our Summer Schools in the USA may be able to enter the United States on the Visa Waiver programme. You can find out whether you qualify for this by using the online Visa Wizard on the US Travel website – select the ‘study or exchange’, then ‘recreational program’ options. You will not require a student visa, but a standard visitor visa.

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