STEM Pioneers
STEM Pioneers summer course in Oxford, by Sapphire Education.
- Duration
- Duration: 2 weeks
- Dates
- Dates: July - August 2026
- Age Range
- Age Range: 12-14
- Fees
- Fees from: £5,590
Course Summary
From exploring how machines work to designing creative solutions, students will build confidence in problem-solving, teamwork, and innovation. They’ll develop foundational skills in engineering, sustainability, physics, and basic coding through hands-on, age-appropriate projects that make technology engaging and accessible. The course emphasises skill-building through action, using design thinking, collaboration, and reflection to help students grow into confident learners and creative thinkers..
Course Highlights
- Gain confidence in expressing ideas, creativity and problem solving
- Build skills in teamwork, design thinking, and critical reflection
- Understand core engineering basics in a fun, accessible way
- Take away real-world experience that inspires future academic and career interests
What's Included?
- All academic sessions, workshops & masterclasses
- All meals with dietary needs catered for
- Full-day weekend excursions and multiple local activities
- Career guidance and visit to a private school
- 24/7 pastoral care and programme support
- Evening socials, on-site activities, reflection space and wellbeing time
- Premium on-campus accommodation in university halls
- End-of-course graduation and completion certificate
Academics & Extracurriculars
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