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Best Creative Writing Summer Schools 2026

Our guide to the best Creative Writing summer experiences in Oxford, Cambridge, London and other top destinations.

Find Your Voice. Tell Your Story.

Create a spectacular universe of your own this summer with a creative writing course in the literary and cultural hotspots of Oxford, Cambridge or London. Stretch your imagination and challenge yourself to think differently, and play with different genres and styles through creative storytelling. Feel the buzz of finding exactly the right word to make your poem sing, craft a tantalising script destined for the silver screen, or finally get started on your Great Novel!

Top Creative Writing Programs 2026

Browse our pick of the best high-quality programs offering creative writing experiences this summer. Every program is chosen for its teaching excellence, creative environment and international mix.

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World Leading Oxford Summer Schools for Teens

4.80 / 857 reviews

  • £6,995
  • 12-18
  • Summer 2026
  • Cambridge, London, New York, Oxford, Yale,

Experience Oxford Royale's summer programmes on campus at world leading universities, offering students a chance to dive into prestigious academic and cultural enrichment.

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Inspirational Cambridge Summer School for Ages 13-18

4.75 / 159 reviews

  • £6,900
  • 13-18
  • Summer 2026
  • Cambridge,

ISSOS at Cambridge is based in the extensive and beautiful grounds of The University of Cambridge, one of the UK's most prestigious universities.

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Authentic Oxford & Cambridge Experience for High School Students

4.60 / 311 reviews

  • £6,495 - £8,595
  • 13-24
  • Summer 2026
  • Cambridge, Oxford,

Authentic Oxford & Cambridge Experience by Oxford Summer Courses immerses high school students in diverse academic studies and cultural explorations at these historic universities.

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Exciting International Summer Programme in Oxford

4.90 / 728 reviews

  • £6,995 - £13,690
  • 12-18
  • Summer 2026
  • Oxford,

Experience the history, culture, and architecture of Oxford while studying on one of Oxford Scholastica Academy's transformational, future-focused courses.

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Pre-university and Career experiences at Oxford College

4.97 / 31 reviews

  • £6,495
  • 15-17
  • Summer 2026
  • Oxford,

The Oxford College Summer School by SBC offers high school students aged 15-17 an immersive academic experience in a prestigious university setting in Oxford.

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Oxbridge Programs in Paris for Grades 9-12
  • $9,495 USD
  • 14-18
  • Summer 2026
  • Paris,

A unique blend of academic learning and cultural exploration in the heart of Paris, enhancing language skills and global understanding.

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Find the Best Experience for You

From J.R.R. Tolkien to Zadie Smith, generations of writers have been shaped by the university cities of Oxford and Cambridge. Writing here means drawing inspiration from history, architecture, and a long tradition of literary excellence. Where will you choose for your Creative Writing summer program this summer 2026?

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Creative Writing Summer School in Oxford

What is it about the magic of Oxford that has inspired so many of our literary greats? Wander the same streets as Tolkein, Oscar Wilde and Percey Shelley whilst they studied and taught here, and visit the very pub that Tolkein and CS Lewis met at to discuss their ideas!
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Creative Writing Summer School in Cambridge

The roll call of famous authors to have studied and lived in captivating Cambridge is almost endless: from the leading English romantic poets Wordsworth and Tennyson, to Sylvia Plath, Iris Murdoch and modern fiction greats such as Zadie Smith!
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Interested in studying Creative Writing in other wonderful study destinations in Europe, the USA and worldwide?
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Use our easy filters to find Creative Writing summer courses available in summer 2026 and start an application. Your Creative Writing summer adventure begins here!

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