The Oxford Arts Summer Schools offer a unique opportunity for students to engage with the rich artistic heritage of Oxford while developing their skills in various art forms. With programs designed by leading educational providers, participants will experience a rigorous academic environment that fosters creativity and critical thinking. Each course is tailored to inspire and challenge students, ensuring a comprehensive exploration of their chosen discipline.
oxford hosts a distinct range of arts summer courses for motivated learners.
The teaching approach in Oxford Arts Summer Schools emphasizes a blend of creativity and critical thinking, fostering an environment where students can explore the depth of artistic expression. Instruction often revolves around themes such as innovation, cultural context, and personal interpretation, allowing for a more nuanced understanding of the arts compared to traditional school settings. This academic value is not just in the skills learned but also in encouraging students to articulate their thoughts and feelings regarding their creative work, preparing them for future artistic endeavors.
Students can expect a dynamic study rhythm characterized by a mix of collaborative projects and independent work. The classroom atmosphere is typically energetic, nurturing, and inclusive, allowing participants to engage deeply with their peers and instructors. While structured lessons provide a framework, ample opportunities for self-directed exploration are integral to the experience, ensuring that students leave not only with skills but with a sense of ownership over their artistic journey.
These programs are generally suitable for students typically aged 13 to 18. Participants can expect a supportive environment designed to cater to both emerging and more experienced young artists, ensuring that all levels of ability are accommodated.
The unique allure of Oxford Arts Summer Schools lies in their integration of a rich historical context with contemporary artistic practice. Unlike many other programs, Oxford’s offerings are deeply influenced by the city’s storied past, infusing lessons with insights drawn from its artistic heritage. This connection to a significant cultural backdrop not only enhances the learning experience but also inspires students to think critically about the role of art in society.
Observed fees for current intakes start from £1,395, with total cost shaped by duration, accommodation and subject intensity.
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Last updated: 15/02/2026
| Course | Provider | Subject | Location | Duration | Fees | Short Description | Link |
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| Film Academy for ages 12-15 (Oxford) | Oxford Royale | Media, Arts, Creative Writing | Oxford | 2 weeks | 6995 | Create, edit, and screen your own short film at the Oxford Summer School Film Academy for ages 12-15. Using professional equipment and Final Cut Pro, you’ll learn screenwriting, storyboarding, filming, and editing on location in Oxford. | View |
| Creative Writing (16-17 years old) | Oxford Summer Courses | Creative Writing, Arts, Humanities | Oxford | 2 Weeks | 6995 | The Creative Writing summer school at Oxford Summer Courses, designed for 16-17 years old students, provides tutorials and is priced from £6,995. | View |
| Film Academy for ages 16-18 (Oxford) | Oxford Royale | Arts, Media, Creative Writing | Oxford | 2 weeks | 6995 | Create, edit, and screen your own short film at the Oxford Summer School Film Academy for ages 16-18. Use professional HD cameras and editing tools like Final Cut Pro, and learn screenwriting, storyboarding, and location scouting in historic Oxford. | View |
| Photography MINOR ONLY (The Oxford Experience) | Oxbridge Academic Programs | Arts, Media, Creative Writing, Design | Oxford | 4 weeks | $12,495 | Photographers of all levels of expertise spend much of their time in the field, pursuing assignments designed to improve their landscape, portraiture, art, and fashion photography skills. Students exhibit their best work at the end of the program. | View |
| Active English + STEM (9-15 years old) | St Clare’s, Oxford | English, STEM, Sciences, Technology, Engineering, Coding, Arts | Oxford | 2 weeks | 3795 | Build in all four English language skills while exploring the exciting world of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths). Combine language learning with innovation and discovery, through coding workshops, hands-on engineering challenges, and maths and science workshops at our IB World School. | View |
| Architecture in Oxford for Ages 13-15 | Immerse Education | Architecture, Arts, Design, Humanities | Oxford | 2+ weeks | 7495 | Begin your architectural journey in Oxford, where centuries of design inspire future innovators. | View |
| Project Eco-innovation (15-17 years old) | St Clare’s, Oxford | Climate & Sustainability, Business, Entrepreneurship, Arts, Art, Design, Leadership, Social Sciences | Oxford | 1 Week – add on to other St Clare's academic course | 1395 | Where sustainability, creativity, and entrepreneurship come together! In this one-week, multi-disciplinary course, students from different courses collaborate to develop bold ideas for a greener world. | View |
| Art and Digital Design (15-17 years old) | St Clare’s, Oxford | Art, Arts, Design, Creative Writing, Architecture | Oxford | 2 Weeks | 3790 | Explore and develop creative art and design techniques in our purpose-built art studio complete with dark room, printing press and a wide range of resources. Be inspired by Oxford’s historical and contemporary architecture, museums and art galleries. | View |
| Architecture, Heritage, and Urban Planning | Lady Margaret Hall University of Oxford | Architecture, Arts, Humanities, History | Oxford | 3 Weeks | 4384 | How can we see cities and their buildings as a means of understanding history and society? In this course you will examine the everyday built environments of cities in Britain (and beyond). | View |
| Art History (16-17 years old) | Oxford Summer Courses | Art, Arts, Humanities | Oxford | 2 Weeks | 6995 | The Art History summer school at Oxford Summer Courses, designed for 16-17 years old students, provides tutorials and is priced from £6,995. | View |
| Creative Writing (Adults) | Oxford Royale | Creative Writing, Arts, Literature, Drama, Media, Business, Marketing | Oxford | 2 weeks | 6995 | Immerse yourself in creative writing at an historic Oxford college, exploring novels, speculative fiction, drama, and poetry. Learn from expert faculty and professional writers, studying genres from modern dystopian fiction to Shakespeare and the Romantics. | View |
| Jane Austen: Literature and Legacy | Lady Margaret Hall University of Oxford | Literature, Arts, Humanities | Oxford | 3 Weeks | 4384 | A moderately successful author in her own lifetime, Jane Austen has since become a global phenomenon: her writings are now read the world over and successive generations of readers have been captivated by her innovative fusion of romance and reality. Why do Austen’s novels continue to resonate so deeply across the centuries? | View |
| Architecture (16-17 years old) | Oxford Summer Courses | Architecture, Arts, Design | Oxford | 2 Weeks | 6995 | The Architecture summer school at Oxford Summer Courses, designed for 16-17 years old students, provides tutorials and is priced from £6,995. | View |
| Architecture (18-24 years old) | Oxford Summer Courses | Architecture, Arts, Design | Oxford | 2 Weeks | 6995 | The Architecture summer school at Oxford Summer Courses, designed for 18-24 years old students, provides tutorials and is priced from £5,495 for Non Residential option. | View |
| Pre-University Architecture, AI & Computer Science |
Bucksmore Education | Architecture, Engineering, Design, Arts, Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, STEM, University Preparation | Oxford | 2 or 4 weeks | 3195 | This programme prepares students to excel in their chosen subjects within the highly competitive higher education environment. Students choose one university-level subject taught at a first-year undergraduate level. | View |
| Creative Writing (The Oxford Experience) | Oxbridge Academic Programs | Arts, Creative Writing, Literature | Oxford | 4 weeks | $12,495 | Students compose fiction and poetry under the guidance of a published author, with Oxford's rich literary history as their inspiration. They experiment with new forms and styles of writing. | View |
| Public speaking and debating | Saïd Business School | Leadership, Entrepreneurship, Business, Social Sciences, Psychology, Arts, Humanities | Oxford | 14 days | 8995 | The Oxford Saïd Teen Leadership Summer Academy is a 14-day immersive leadership and business programme for ambitious students aged 15–18. Hosted in Oxford, it combines academic excellence, real-world business challenges, and a transformational cultural experience designed to shape future leaders and changemakers. | View |
| Museum Studies: Collection, Curation, and Colonialism | Lady Margaret Hall University of Oxford | Humanities, History, Arts, Anthropology | Oxford | 3 Weeks | 4384 | Museums: What are they good for? The Ashmolean, since it opened its doors in 1683 as the world's first ever public museum, has informed and been informed by every development in museum scholarship, collecting practice, and object-centred teaching and learning. | View |
| Arts and Humanities (13-15 years old) | Oxford Summer Courses | Arts, Humanities, History, Philosophy | Oxford | 2 Weeks | 6995 | The Arts and Humanities summer school at Oxford Summer Courses, designed for 13-15 years old students, provides seminars and small group learning and is priced from £5,495. | View |
| IB Introduction (15-17 years old) | St Clare’s, Oxford | Exam Preparation, English, Humanities, Arts, Sciences, Mathematics, Social Sciences | Oxford | 3 Weeks | 5670 | Explore the IB philosophy and methodology while sampling classes in Literature, Language, Maths, Drama, Humanities, Science, and Theory of Knowledge. Apply multi-disciplinary learning through an in-depth study of Shakespeare across history, literature, and the performing arts. | View |
