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Explore Engineering Summer Course in Oxford Ages 12–15

Oxford Royale’s Explore Engineering Summer School at Oxford offers students a dynamic introduction to civil, mechanical, and electrical engineering.

Explore Engineering Summer Course in Oxford Ages 12–15

Course Summary

Oxford Royale’s Explore Engineering Summer School at Oxford offers students a dynamic introduction to civil, mechanical, and electrical engineering. Through hands-on workshops, design simulations, and real-world challenges like the ‘Mission to Mars Design Challenge,’ students build practical skills in mathematics, physics, problem-solving, and collaboration. The program provides insights into engineering careers and innovation, empowering students to think creatively and critically about the future of technology and engineering.

Oxford Royale’s Explore Engineering Summer School provides students with a comprehensive introduction to the exciting career opportunities in engineering and technology. Students explore the fields of Civil, Mechanical, and Electrical engineering as they survey emerging technical applications, from self-driving vehicles to space travel.

Students gain a practical foundation in the science of engineering through fun design simulations that provide a grounding in mathematics and physics. Learn to think like an engineer and strengthen your critical thinking, collaboration, problem-solving, and creativity skills. Students can apply their skills in a challenge such as the ‘Mission to Mars Design Challenge’, a collaboration with peers to propose engineering and technology solutions that will support the establishment of a colony on Mars.

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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 levelIntroductory
Student age12-15

Course Highlights

  • Discover core mechanical, civil, and electrical principles—experience applied fundamentals
  • Build and prototype in hands-on design workshops—experience rapid iteration and fabrication
  • Solve real-world case studies collaboratively—discover practical problem-solving and teamwork
  • Apply mathematics and physics to engineering design—experience analytical modeling and validation
  • Explore careers and innovation across engineering fields—discover pathways to impact.

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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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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