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 Oxford Summer Courses immerses high school students in diverse academic studies and cultural explorations at these historic universities.
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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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Immerse EducationA transformative two-week summer programme for motivated students aged 15-18, built around the art of communication, storytelling, and public speaking.
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Oxford Scholastica AcademyExceptional learning experience in Oxford, blending immersive academics with practical, real-world challenges.
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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 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 Oxford Summer Courses immerses high school students in diverse acad... | Atlas Summer Courses | Oxford University Colleges, St Hilda’s College | 13-24 | 2 weeks | £5,495 – £9,995 | 53 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 | Summer 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 & 19 July 2027 | £3,495 – £6,295 | 6 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 | Barnard College, Singapore Campus | 15-18 | 27 June - 7 August 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 | Summer 2027 | £6,995 – £13,690 | 12 courses |
| Oxbridge Scholars Cambridge Summer Programmes Cambridge excellence. Real-world experience. | Oxbridge Scholars | Queens' College, Cambridge, Cambridge University Colleges | 14 - 17 | 13 Days | £5,395 | 19 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 | 2 weeks | £5,995 – £7,495 | 64 courses |
| World Leading Oxford Summer Schools for Teens Experience Academy Royale International's summer programmes on campus at world leading universities, offering... | Oxford Royale | Oxford University Colleges, St Catherine’s College | 12-18 | 2 weeks | £7,995 | 27 courses |
| Oxford Saïd Teen Leadership Summer Academy An immersive Oxford summer experience combining leadership and world-class teaching. At Saïd Business School... | Spark to Connect in Partnership with Saïd Business School | Oxford University Colleges, Saïd Business School | 15-18 | 14 days | £8,995 | 5 courses |
| The Oxford Tradition Summer School for Grades 10-12 The Oxford Tradition Summer School, for grades 10-12, offers rigorous academic courses and cultural immersion... | Oxbridge Academic Programs | Oxford University Colleges, Pembroke College, Oxford | 16-18 | Summer 2027 | 7,395 - 12,595 $ | 15 courses |
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The Artificial Intelligence Cambridge summer school at Oxford Summer Courses, designed for 16-17 years old students, provides tutorials and is priced from £6,995.
Discover the science shaping the future in Cambridge, a hub for biotechnology innovation.
Explore the future of technology with a 13‑day Cambridge summer programme focused on algorithms, AI, and computational thinking, combining theory with hands-on projects.
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.
Join Reach Cambridge's Computer Science course to hone programming and mathematical skills in the birthplace of modern computing, inspired by Charles Babbage
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 Oxford Summer Courses, designed for 16-17 years old students, provides tutorials and is priced from £6,995.
Take your first steps into the world of computer science in Cambridge, a city at the cutting edge of technology and innovation.
Explore the world of business and finance through hands-on projects, expert-led workshops, and real-world problem solving in a Cambridge-based summer programme.
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.
Explore how things work through our Engineering Courses, offering theory and hands-on experience to inspire future studies
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 International Development summer school at Oxford Summer Courses, designed for 18-24 years old students, provides tutorials and is priced from £6,995.
Refine your writing craft in Cambridge, a historic centre for literature and the arts.
An immersive 13-day pre-university programme in Medicine & Health for students aged 14–17, combining high-level academic learning, hands-on workshops, and real career exposure in a supportive and inspiring environment.
This course brings business, economics and management to life, to help you better understand what it’s like to pursue study in this field. You’ll explore different types of businesses, discover a range of economic models, learn about game theory and financial markets, and see how management theories enhance business.
Dive into your academic passion through a diverse journey in Liberal Arts, exploring both familiar and new horizons
A two-week art and design faculty in Cambridge for students aged 14 to 17, covering visual language, design communication and creative development alongside English.
The Marketing and Media summer school at Oxford Summer Courses, designed for 16-17 years old students, provides tutorials and is priced from £6,995.
Begin exploring the world of global politics and diplomacy in Cambridge, a city with a truly international outlook.
