Find a summer school or camp in Oxford that fits the teenager: compare subjects, age groups, activities, accommodation and published fees.
A summer school in Oxford can mean focused academic study, English language learning or a mix of lessons, activities and excursions. Teen summer camps often place more emphasis on a shared residential experience and activities. Compare the actual timetable and student age group rather than relying on the programme name; each option may accept only part of the 13–18 range.
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Compare exact student ages, the balance of lessons and activities, teaching venue, accommodation, dates and published fees. Ask about supervision and free-time rules for the chosen age group. Confirm whether day attendance is available; residential programmes are not automatically local day camps.
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Live and study in a historic Oxford or Cambridge college this summer. Academy Royale International’s two-week academic summer schools give students aged 12 to 18 university-style teaching in more than 20 subjects, from medicine and law to AI and film.
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Authentic Oxford & Cambridge Experience by Atlas Summer Courses immerses high school students in diverse academic studies and cultural explorations at these historic universities.
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University-style summer programmes in Cambridge and Oxford for ages 13–18, combining academic rigour, world-class teaching, and an authentic taste of student life.
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Oxford residential study for grades 10-12, available as one two-week session or a combined four-week program at Pembroke College.
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A pre-university summer programme in Oxford for students aged 15 to 17. Over two weeks, students study inside a University of Oxford college and learn how university teaching actually works.
View moreThe terms overlap, so start with the student’s aim. For exploring medicine, law or another subject, compare syllabus depth, teaching hours and any entry requirements. For English confidence, check language level, lesson structure and opportunities to practise. For a broader camp experience, compare the balance of activities, trips, projects and lessons. The published timetable is more useful than the label.
Check the exact age accepted on the chosen start date, not only a programme’s overall age range. Ask how teaching groups, residences and activities are organised by age, and what independence is permitted. An 18–24 programme is not automatically a suitable option for a younger teenager.
Explore medicine summer schools in Oxford, law, business and English. Use each course page to confirm the relevant age range and session.
For a residential stay, confirm the accommodation venue, room arrangements, meals, evening supervision, welfare contacts and travel between teaching and residences. If you need a day camp, ask whether day attendance is offered and check drop-off, collection, hours and meals. Do not assume a residential course also offers local holiday childcare.
For a younger child, see Oxford summer programmes for children. For all age groups and study formats, use the Oxford programme comparison.
These are questions for each provider, not a claim that all listed programmes share the same supervision arrangements or accreditation.
Compare the same duration, currency and accommodation basis. Published price ranges may cover different sessions or subjects. Check teaching, meals, activities, excursions, transfers and optional extras. Our Oxford summer school costs guide explains how to compare the total budget.
Oxford is a destination, not a single summer school provider. Programmes may use university colleges, schools or other city venues. Independently operated programmes using college facilities are not automatically run or endorsed by the University of Oxford. Confirm the operator, teaching venue and accommodation for the selected session.
Use the enquiry form below to share the teenager’s age, interests, preferred dates, residential or day requirements and budget. We can help shortlist relevant published options and pass the enquiry to a suitable provider where appropriate. Availability and final fees need provider confirmation.
Compare current published courses by provider, campus, ages, dates and price.
| Course | Provider | Campuses | Ages | Dates | Price | Duration |
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| Architecture | Academy Royale International | Oxford University Colleges, Cambridge University Colleges | 16-18 | 4 Jul – 17 Jul 2027 | £7,995 | 2 weeks |
| Architecture (13-15 years old) | Atlas Summer Courses | Oxford University Colleges | 13-15 | 27 Jun – 10 Jul 2027 | £5,495 – £9,995 per session | 14 days |
| Architecture in Oxford for Ages 13-15 | Immerse Education | Oxford University Colleges | 13-15 | 27 Jun – 10 Jul 2027 | £7,495 | 2+ weeks |
| AI and the World | Oxbridge Academic Programs | Oxford University Colleges | 15-18 | 2 Jul – 30 Jul 2027 | See course | See course |
| English Adventures at Headington Oxford | Summer Boarding Courses | Headington School | 12-16 | 12 Jul – 9 Aug 2027 | From £4,295 residential / £2,995 non-residential (2 weeks) | 2 or 4 weeks |
| Business, Finance & Investment | Oxbridge Scholars | St Hilda’s College | 14 - 17 | 4 Jul – 17 Jul 2027 | £5,988 per programme | 13 days |
| Business, Economics and Entrepreneurship for Ages 14-15 | Oxbridge Summer Scholars | Oxford University Colleges, Cambridge University Colleges | 14-15 | 6 Dec – 19 Dec 2026 | December: £6550 | July-August: £6950 | 2 weeks |
| Discover Business Academy | Oxford Scholastica Academy | Oxford University Colleges | 12-14 | 4 Jul – 17 Jul 2027 | £7,495 | 2 weeks |
| AI & Innovation | Spark to Connect in Partnership with Saïd Business School | Oxford University Colleges, New College | 15–18 | 16 Jul – 29 Jul 2027 | £7,995 residential / £5,995 non-residential per 14-day LAB | 14 days |
| Active English (9-15) | St Clare’s Oxford | Oxford | 9-15 | 11 Jul – 25 Jul 2027 | Residential £3,870-£5,355; non-residential £2,220-£2,880 | 2 or 3 weeks |
| Artificial Intelligence | Academy Royale International | Oxford University Colleges, Cambridge University Colleges | 12-15 | 4 Jul – 17 Jul 2027 | £7,995 | 2 weeks |
| Architecture (16-17 years old) | Atlas Summer Courses | Oxford University Colleges | 16-17 | 27 Jun – 10 Jul 2027 | £5,495 – £9,995 per session | 14 days |
Compare published oxford summer schools & camps for teens by provider, campus, age range, dates and price. Fees are published summaries: check the currency, session length and accommodation inclusions on each programme page. Confirm exact age eligibility, availability and the teaching venue with the provider before booking.
| Programme | Provider | Campuses | Ages | Dates | From Price | Courses Available |
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| World Leading Oxford & Cambridge Academic Summer Schools for Ages 12 to 18 Live and study in a historic Oxford or Cambridge college this summer. Academy Royale International’s two-week... | Academy Royale International | Oxford University Colleges, Cambridge University Colleges | 12-18 | 4 Jul – 14 Aug 2027 | £7,995 | 46 courses |
| Authentic Oxford & Cambridge Experience for Teens & Young Adults Authentic Oxford & Cambridge Experience by Atlas Summer Courses immerses high school students in diverse acade... | Atlas Summer Courses | Oxford University Colleges, St Hilda’s College | 13-24 | 27 Jun – 31 Jul 2027 | £5,495 – £9,995 | 53 courses |
| Academic Insights in Oxford & Cambridge University-style summer programmes in Cambridge and Oxford for ages 13–18, combining academic rigour, world-cl... | Immerse Education | Oxford University Colleges, University College London | 13-18 | 27 Jun – 14 Aug 2027 | £5,995 – £7,495 | 64 courses |
| The Oxford Tradition Summer School for Grades 10-12 Oxford residential study for grades 10-12, available as one two-week session or a combined four-week program a... | Oxbridge Academic Programs | Pembroke College, Oxford, Oxford University Colleges | 15-18 | 2 Jul – 30 Jul 2027 | $7,850 – $13,595 | 29 courses |
| SBC Oxford College Summer School A pre-university summer programme in Oxford for students aged 15 to 17. Over two weeks, students study inside... | Summer Boarding Courses | Oxford University Colleges | 15-17 | 5 Jul – 2 Aug 2027 | £3,495 – £6,295 | 2 courses |
| Oxbridge Pre-University Taster Summer Programme 2027 An immersive Oxbridge Pre-University Taster Summer Programme combining university-level learning, practical pr... | Oxbridge Scholars | Queens' College, Cambridge, St Hilda’s College | 14 - 17 | 4 Jul – 31 Jul 2027 | £4,590 – £5,988 | 6 courses |
| Transformational Academic Summer Programme in Oxford Exceptional learning experience in Oxford, blending immersive academics with practical, real-world challenges. | Oxford Scholastica Academy | Oxford University Colleges, St Thomas’ Oxford | 12-18 | 4 Jul – 14 Aug 2027 | £6,995 – £13,690 | 12 courses |
| Summer English, Leadership & STEM Programme for Juniors in Oxford The summer Juniors program offers English language learning, STEM exploration and leadership development for 9... | St Clare’s Oxford | Headington Rye Prep School | 9-15 | 11 Jul – 8 Aug 2027 | £2,220 – £5,355 | 4 courses |
| The Oxford Experience for Grades 8-9 A 26-day Oxford residential program for grades 8-9, combining a Major and a Minor with cultural activities and... | Oxbridge Academic Programs | Keble College | 13-15 | 5 Jul – 31 Jul 2027 | $12,995 – $13,195 | 27 courses |
| Camp Headington An outdoor and science camp in Oxford that teaches English through enquiry and adventure. One course runs: Wil... | Summer Boarding Courses | Headington School | 10-14 | 28 Jun – 26 Jul 2027 | £2,995 – £4,295 | 1 course |
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Academy Royale International's Architecture summer school gives students aged 16 to 18 two weeks of university-style architecture training in Oxford or Cambridge. You learn technical drawing, model making and design theory, and build a portfolio as you design a waste-free city for 2050. Since 2004, we've welcomed students from more than 175 countries to live and study in historic university colleges.
Architecture for ages 13–15 in Oxford, with guided discussion, interactive classes and practice tasks.
Begin your architectural journey in Oxford, where centuries of design inspire future innovators.
Students investigate artificial intelligence, its practical possibilities and its wider consequences for economies, culture and society through an independent research project.
An English course in Oxford for students aged 12 to 16 at any level, using conversation, roleplay and projects rather than textbook drills alone.
Develop an understanding of business, entrepreneurship, investment and the financial markets while exploring how organisations and investors make decisions.
Turn ideas into possibilities with a Business, Economics and Entrepreneurship summer programme for ages 14–15. Explore how markets and businesses work while developing entrepreneurial thinking, creativity, leadership and practical problem-solving skills.
Want to know what life in the business world is really like? On this business summer course, you’ll learn basic economics, corporate law, leadership, management, and public speaking. You’ll also explore the roles of marketing and social media in modern business.
