Teen summer schools range from a first residential academic experience to intensive pre-university study. This guide helps families compare teaching, supervision, age groups, accommodation and social programmes before choosing a shortlist.
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Summer study for ages 13-18
The best teen summer school combines academic discovery with the right level of supervision, independence and social life. What works for a confident 17-year-old may be very different from the right first residential experience at 13.
Compare age groups, safeguarding, teaching intensity, accommodation and the daily programme. A good match should stretch the student while still giving families confidence in the support around them.
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Atlas Summer CoursesAuthentic 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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Academy Royale InternationalLive 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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Reach CambridgeTransformative summer courses for teens, combining academic studies, cultural excursions, and growth opportunities in Cambridge.
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Summer Boarding CoursesA 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.
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Oxbridge Academic ProgramsOxford residential study for grades 10-12, available as one two-week session or a combined four-week program at Pembroke College.
View programmeAge fit matters as much as subject choice. Younger teenagers often benefit from a structured timetable and close pastoral support, while older students may want greater independence, advanced teaching and a realistic introduction to university life.
Compare the published age range, safeguarding model, accommodation, teaching intensity, activities and total fee, then use the enquiry form for help narrowing the options.
Compare current published courses by provider, campus, ages, dates and price.
| Course | Provider | Campuses | Ages | Dates | Price | Duration |
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| Artificial Intelligence (16-17 years old) | Atlas Summer Courses | Cambridge University Colleges | 16-17 years old | 27 Jun – 10 Jul 2027 | £6,995.00 | 2 Weeks |
| Career Discovery at Dulwich College | Summer Boarding Courses | Dulwich College | 12-16 | 12 Jul – 26 Jul 2027 | From £5,495 residential / £3,495 non-residential (2 weeks) | 2 or 4 weeks |
| Classics | Oxbridge Academic Programs | Oxford University Colleges, Pembroke College, Oxford | 15-18 | 2 Jul – 30 Jul 2027 | See course | See course |
| Computer Science in Cambridge for Ages 13-15 | Immerse Education | Cambridge University Colleges | 13-15 | 25 Jul – 7 Aug 2027 | £7,495 | 2+ weeks |
| Debate | ISSOS | St Andrews University, Cambridge University Colleges | 13-18 | 30 Jun – 21 Jul 2027 | £7,900.00 | 3 weeks |
| English Language | ISSOS | St Andrews University, Cambridge University Colleges | 13-18 | 30 Jun – 21 Jul 2027 | £7,900.00 | 3 weeks |
| Faculty of Medicine at Dukes Cambridge | Summer Boarding Courses | Sancton Wood School | 14-17 | 28 Jun – 26 Jul 2027 | From £4,995 residential / £3,995 non-residential (2 weeks) | 2 or 4 weeks |
| Future Doctors at Headington Oxford | Summer Boarding Courses | Headington School | 12-16 | 12 Jul – 9 Aug 2027 | From £4,795 residential / £3,495 non-residential (2 weeks) | 2 or 4 weeks |
| International Development (18-24 years old) | Atlas Summer Courses | Oxford University Colleges | 18-24 years old | 27 Jun – 10 Jul 2027 | £6,995.00 | 2 Weeks |
| International Relations in Cambridge for Ages 13-15 | Immerse Education | Cambridge University Colleges | 13-15 | 27 Jun – 10 Jul 2027 | £7,495 | 2+ weeks |
| Journalism | ISSOS | Cambridge University Colleges | 13-18 | 5 Jul – 19 Jul 2027 | £7,900.00 | 3 weeks |
| Law in Sydney for Ages 13-15 | Immerse Education | Sydney | 13-15 | 11 Jul – 24 Jul 2027 | From £3,995 | 2 weeks |
Compare published summer schools for teens by provider, campus, age range, dates and price. This table uses current catalogue data so families can move from editorial research into real programme options.
| Programme | Provider | Campuses | Ages | Dates | From Price | Courses Available |
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| 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 |
| 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 |
| Inspiring Academic Summer Courses in Cambridge Transformative summer courses for teens, combining academic studies, cultural excursions, and growth opportuni... | Reach Cambridge | Cambridge University Colleges | 14-18 | 4 Jul – 14 Aug 2027 | £6,295 – £18,495 | 21 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 |
| 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 |
| TED Summer School in London, New York, Singapore & Sydney A transformative two-week summer programme for motivated students aged 15-18, built around the art of communic... | Immerse Education | University College London, Barnard College | 15-18 | 14 Jun – 20 Aug 2027 | £5,995 – £7,495 | View options |
| 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 |
| 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 | Oxford University Colleges, Corpus Christi College | 13-15 | 5 Jul – 31 Jul 2027 | $12,995 – $13,195 | 27 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 |
| 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 |
Personal guidance
The Artificial Intelligence Cambridge summer school at Atlas Summer Courses offers small-group tutorials for students aged 16–17, with fees from £6,995.
Begin your architectural journey in Oxford, where centuries of design inspire future innovators.
The ISSOS Business and Entrepreneurship programme introduces students to a world beyond school and teaches them how they can use business to make a positive impact on the world.
Students investigate the history, applications and ethics of artificial intelligence in Cambridge, including the role of algorithms, robotics and automated decision-making.
Discover artificial intelligence, coding, data science, digital and cybersecurity while exploring how technology is shaping the future.
If you’re interested in health care and helping people, this summer medicine course is for you. Alongside theory, you’ll look at X-rays, discuss real clinical cases, and learn about recent and future advances in medical techniques and research.
The Reach Cambridge Biotechnology Course explores academic and practical aspects of this dynamic field, encompassing genetics, drug development, and real-world applications
Active English (9-15 years) offers expert English language teaching in Oxford, focusing on speaking, listening, reading, and writing. Students enjoy interactive lessons, weekly themed activities, and cultural visits to Oxford and London. With 72 years of academic excellence, a diverse international community, and a strong focus on student support, the course provides a safe, supportive environment for learning and making friends from around the world.
A two-week business course on the Kent coast for students aged 13 to 17, covering management, marketing, finance and strategy in classes of no more than 12.
The Classical Civilisation summer school at Atlas Summer Courses offers small-group tutorials for students aged 16–17, with fees from £6,995.
Discover the science shaping the future in Cambridge, a hub for biotechnology innovation.
The ISSOS Debate programme offers students the opportunity to build valuable transferable skills while developing their confidence, voice, presentation and public speaking skills while learning the fascinating art of Debate.
Students cover the evolution of, and relationships between, banking and markets, from their ancient origins to present-day, including the development of the stock, commodity, and capital markets. They learn how money itself is evolving, with the emergence of cryptocurrencies, and how financial institutions and markets are responding to the challenges of the modern economy. Finally, they visit the London’s Square Mile to investigate how money moves and what makes a career in finance.
Explore robotics, drones, mechanical and electronic engineering, automation, smart technologies and renewable energy through the technologies shaping tomorrow's world.
Are you fascinated by rockets and robots? Do you love playing with computers? On this technology summer course, you’ll learn how websites are built using different coding languages, design a rocket using practical applications of maths and physics, and build your own hydraulics system.
Join Reach Cambridge's Computer Science course to hone programming and mathematical skills in the birthplace of modern computing, inspired by Charles Babbage
A careers course in London for students aged 12 to 16, sampling medicine, finance, business, computing, AI and engineering through simulations. Delivered with InvestIN.
The Economics summer school at Atlas Summer Courses offers small-group tutorials for students aged 18–24, with fees from £5,495 for Non Residential option.
Begin your journey into business and leadership in Cambridge, a city that inspires innovation.
English Language at ISSOS is designed for students with English as a second language. This course caters for students of every ability and for three-weeks immerses them in an English speaking environment.
