John Locke Institute

Named after the eminent seventeenth century Oxford philosopher, The John Locke Institute Summer School in Oxford offers a highly academic summer school that purports to provide a more exclusive ‘Oxbridge’ experience than some of its competitors. It seeks to bring together the very best young students, selected through a competitive process, to study with university professors (view the faculty here), encouraging them to think critically and to nurture their intellectual skills. Three courses are available: Philosophy, Politics and Economics (PPE), History and Politics, and a Junior summer school that combines all of these subjects.

Activities include cultural trips to Oxford sites, including the Oxford Union and even a visit to Blenheim Palace to watch the most traditionally English sport – cricket.