Oxford College Summer School
Ages 15-17
Inspiring summer programmes at Oxford University colleges. Designed by top academics and enhanced by leading professionals; prepare for your future today.
Business | Mathematics | Medicine | Law | International Relations | Politics & Economics
The Oxford College Summer School gives students the unique opportunity to live and study at an Oxford University college. Follow in the footsteps of some of the world’s greatest minds as you explore your chosen subject through a series of lectures, tutorials, and industry workshops.
Outside of the classroom, students will have the opportunity to explore Oxford with their peers, visit university colleges, and take part in social events arranged by our staff. At the end of the course, all students enjoy a graduation ceremony at an iconic location.
Living and studying in Oxford is a truly inspiring experience. Known as the ‘City of Dreaming Spires’, Oxford is steeped in history, with the university founded in 1096. The university has educated 28 British Prime Ministers, as well as innumerable scientists, actors, and entrepreneurs. By studying at the Oxford College Summer School you’ll get to walk in their footsteps, and find inspiration for your own inspiring journey.
Our programme uniquely combines academic insight with industry experience to best prepare you for your future career. Alongside the taught content, you will have the opportunity to engage with top industry professionals in a series of insightful and inspiring practical workshops, giving you the opportunity to experience what it is like to work in your chosen career. This dual approach enables you to develop the key skills and competencies required for success in study and employment.
SBC’s College students have the unique experience of sampling university-level academic tuition in authentic Oxbridge settings. Our award-winning academic programmes have been expertly developed to deliver engaging and motivational programmes to our students, featuring: seminars that blend subject input with active discussion, lectures to absorb knowledge, practicals to enable students to collaboratively lead a project and take a hands-on approach to learning. Alongside these students will have the opportunity to take part in industry-specific workshops that will give students a unique insight into the life and career of their chosen field.
Ideal for ambitious students wishing to develop their understanding of the political and economic foundations of the contemporary world in…
Designed to develop an understanding of core business concepts relating to setting up a company, budgeting and finance, marketing, sustainability…
Students will develop an understanding of core concepts in the theory and practice of law, specifically including the fields of…
Our Engineering course is designed for students who wish to develop their understanding of thermodynamics, mechanical engineering, fluid dynamics, aerodynamics…
Designed for students who wish to develop their understanding of important international diplomatic bodies such as the UN, including how…
Students will develop an understanding of core concepts in the theory and practice of law, specifically including the fields of…
Our Medicine course is ideal for students who would like to find out what it is like to study Medicine…
Our immersive industry experiences give students the opportunity to get real-life exposure to what it is like to work in their chosen profession. You’ll gain invaluable insight from industry professionals who work in some of the fastest growing industries, as well as participating in inspiring and interactive workshops. These exclusive site visits will give you hands-on experience that will support and boost your CV!
Our courses are supplemented with access to online courses via EtonX. Students will work with their tutor to identify the most suitable programme to access that will aid their development in a specific subject area. All courses have been developed utilising the centuries of expertise that Eton College has in preparing students for top universities, leadership positions, and successful careers.
Outside of the classroom, we offer an exciting and diverse social programme, enabling students to explore the city of Oxford and spend quality time with their new friends from around the world. There are pre-arranged activities including sport, museum visits, and punting; as well as the opportunities for students to independently explore the city in small groups.
A wide range of evening events are also arranged for the students to maximise their experience. These events include formal college dining and a Graduation at the end of the course.
There are also two excursions during the course, with students having the opportunity to travel to London and Cambridge. In London, students will have the opportunity to explore some of the capital’s most famous landmarks as well as enjoying some free-time for shopping. In Cambridge, we’ll visit some of the city’s most famous colleges, and go punting on the River Cam.
For more information about the course structure download our sample timetable. Please note this timetable is for illustrative purposes only and is subject to change.
Oxford, known as ‘City of Dreaming Spires’, is world-famous for its university colleges and striking architecture. Throughout your summer school experience, you’ll live and study on-site at an Oxford University College, following in the footsteps of year-round Oxford University students.
Take a virtual tour of Wycliffe Hall College here and University College here.
Start Date | End Date | Duration | Price |
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Sunday 3rd July 2022 | Saturday 16th July 2022 | 2 Weeks | £4,950 |
Sunday 3rd July 2022 | Saturday 30th July 2022 | 4 Weeks | £9,900 |
Sunday 17th July 2022 | Saturday 30th July 2022 | 2 Weeks | £4,950 |
Sunday 17th July 2022 | Saturday 13th August 2022 | 4 Weeks | £9,900 |
Sunday 31st July 2022 | Saturday 13th August 2022 | 2 Weeks | £4,950 |
Oxford College Summer School includes:
Also available at a supplementary cost are Airport Transfers.
The experience has been amazing overall, and I’ve had the fantastic opportunity of becoming close to people really different from me in just two weeks. I have learnt a lot since my arrival, not only in the scholastic field.
The safety and wellbeing of all students is our number one priority. Summer Boarding Courses is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Students are accommodated on-site in secure and comfortable boarding houses during their stay with us. Our friendly and caring staff team is available 24 hours per day to support students, which includes dedicated and experienced welfare staff, including College Mentors and Welfare Managers. We have a comprehensive Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy and procedures in place to which all employees, volunteers, and contractors are expected to adhere.
We pride ourselves on offering the best possible support to students, confirmed by an official Area of Strength in Safeguarding Under 18s, Premises and Facilities, and Care of Students by the British Council accreditation scheme. To read more about our Accreditations and Awards, please see here.
In order to submit your booking for Oxford College, click on the ‘make a booking’ tab in the right-hand corner of our home page and fill out our ‘Make a Booking’ form.
Your dedicated Admissions Manager will then contact you via your preferred method of contact to confirm any outstanding details. This will be the perfect opportunity to ask any questions before a deposit is paid. Once your details are confirmed, you will be sent a booking confirmation email, which serves as formal confirmation of your child’s place.
Your admissions manager sends a booking confirmation containing an invoice and the flywire payment link.
The fee includes all accommodation, meals*, lessons, academic materials, general sports, social activities and events, all standard excursions including admission costs, Wi-Fi, weekly laundry services, graduation certificate, academic progress report and travel insurance. Airport transfers from/to London Heathrow Airport on Start/End Dates start from £50.00 each way.
*We will endeavour to meet all dietary requirements, e.g. vegetarian, vegan, Halal etc.
Each academic course has a minimum duration of two weeks, however if you would like to enrol onto a second course you would be able to do so after the completion of the first course.
At Wycliffe Hall and University College both sets of accommodation come equipped with a dining hall/canteen, library, chapel, common room, garden/courtyard, Wi-Fi, and laundry facilities.
You have a right to cancel your booking within 14 days from the date of the Confirmation (the “Cancellation Period”) without giving any reason.
All cancellations must be made in writing and take effect from the date we receive such notice. Where a cancellation is made more than 30 days prior to the Arrival Date, there will be a refund of all Course Fees paid, minus the Deposit.
The quickest and easiest way to find out whether you need a Visa is to check via this link here.
EU, EEA and Swiss citizens can travel to the UK for holidays or short trips without needing a visa. This applies now, after Brexit.
For those that do require a Visa, the application that you will need to apply for is the Standard Visitor Visa.
It is important to note that, depending on the country, applications can take around 20 working days (or 3-4 weeks) to process. You are advised to begin the application process as early as possible. Once the Visa is obtained, we will need to receive a scanned copy of the student’s passport and the Visa by e-mail. SBC International reserve the right to cancel a booking, if a copy of the Visa has not been received 4 weeks before the course arrival date.
If you have any queries regarding the application process, please contact your local embassy who should be able to offer you the correct support and guidance.
Yes, if you would like to make any amendments to your booking then you can do so by contacting your Admissions Manager.
At the end of the program all students receive a certificate of attendance from their Director of Studies at their graduation ceremony.
At Oxford College the minimum level of English language required is intermediate (B1+) or above.
Before the summer, we send an online test for students to complete. We will use the results to confirm their suitability for the course. In the case that a student does not meet the required level on the test, we will conduct an academic consultation to assess the next best step.
We have an extremely high ratio of staff to students throughout the summer. At each Campus, we have a Welfare Co-Ordinator, who oversees the welfare and safety of the students and would deal with any pastoral issues. We also have several House Parents/College Mentors, who are responsible for the day-to-day care of the students and are the first point of contact if any student felt as though they were upset in any way. Alongside these members of staff, all employees are trained before the summer in Child Safeguarding and many of the staff are trained in giving First Aid. There will also be a dedicated Admissions Manager for each Campus, who will be the main point of contact for families with any issues or concerns.
Our friendly and supportive staff team are available 24 hours per day to support students. We pride ourselves on offering the best possible care to students, and achieved British Council area of strength in ‘care of students’ and ‘safeguarding under 18s’.
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