Our Oxford Summer School Locations
Our Oxford summer schools are located at the heart of a historic city where students will be immersed in a culturally diverse and vibrant learning environment.
At Summer Boarding Courses, we have a variety of Oxford summer school campuses to choose from. Each of the campuses offers a unique experience which is suited to a student’s individual goals.
Our inspiring Oxford summer school courses are available for children aged 6-17 across a variety of exciting subjects. We’ll give your child an Oxford summer school experience they’ll never forget!
Known for its world-famous scholars, universities, and colleges it’s the perfect place for students to develop themselves academically and socially.
Taking in the historic architecture, and rolling countryside, and experiencing traditional punting on the River Thames. Students will be spellbound by all the natural beauty Oxford has to offer.
Our Oxford summer schools are located at the heart of a historic city where students will be immersed in a culturally diverse and vibrant learning environment.
At SBC we develop global citizens who have a greater awareness and understanding of the wider world and their impact on it.
Our commitment to achieving a balanced nationality mix across our courses ensures a truly multinational experience for all.
Our English Language courses are designed to support students at every language level.
Our residential courses give students a vital boarding experience in a safe, nurturing environment for them to grow in their independence.
Our Oxford-based summer schools are some of the best UK’s top boarding university college campuses. Each of our
summer school campuses provides the perfect environment for our students to live and study. During each summer
school course, students can choose to live on campus and will be supported by our dedicated team and staff.
Ages 15-17
Our Oxford College summer school is ideal for students aged 15-17 who want to explore a particular course that they might want to pursue at university. Enriched with history, our Oxford College summer school takes place at Oxford University. Students will be able to learn at the same university as former prime ministers and Nobel Peace Prize winners.
Ages 13-16
Located in iconic Oxford, our Headington summer school is ideal for students aged 13-16 who wish to experience exciting and innovative academic courses with like minded students, whilst participating in an action-packed range of exciting social activities.
It’s been 5 whole summers of being a part of the SBC family, and I couldn’t have asked for it to be any other way. I don’t know how to thank you enough for making my summers unforgettable, for making my life amazing. I am me because of you. You helped me grow into who I am today, and I know I wouldn’t be myself without SBC.
Ages 6-12
Our Summer Day Camps take place at some of the UK’s best independent schools. There are two summer day camps located in Oxford which are delivered in partnership with Ultimate Activity Camps and combine an action-packed activity programme with English tuition. Courses integrate international students with local English children, enabling them to participate in activities together.
Attending one of our Oxford Summer Schools is an investment but entirely worth the experience. The opportunity to explore academic interests and develop English language skills with like-minded students is incredibly valuable.
All fees include tuition, cultural excursions, a full afternoon and evening activity programme, accommodation, meals, progress reports and certification, laundry, a UK SIM card and comprehensive travel insurance. For a full breakdown of prices, have a look at our Summer Boarding Courses dates & prices list.
In order to book a place at one of our Oxford summer schools, simply choose the campus you would like to book for and 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 will send 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 are £130 each way.
*We will endeavour to meet all dietary requirements, e.g. vegetarian, vegan, Halal etc. Please make your Admissions Manager aware of any requirements.
We welcome students who wish to study multiple courses, but please note, multiple courses cannot be studied simultaneously. If a student would like to complete two courses please discuss this with your Admissions Manager.
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 email. SBC International reserves 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 programme, all students receive a certificate of attendance from their College Principal at their graduation ceremony.
Our admissions experts are happy to help answer any questions you may have.
If you would like support choosing the perfect course for your child, you can request a free private consultation below.