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Oxford Summer School

Experience living and studying in one of the world’s most famous university cities. Our Oxford Summer School takes place across some of the most famous schools and colleges in Oxford.

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Our immersive pre-university experiences are delivered by SBC, the UK’s number 1 multi-campus summer school for children aged 6-17.

UK’s Number 1 Multi-Campus Summer School

Oxford Summer Schools & Day Camps

Create memories that will last a lifetime whilst studying with Dukes Plus at our award-winning Oxford Summer Schools. Experience student life at our hand-picked campuses, consisting of some of the most famous schools and university colleges in Oxford.

Find your spark this summer and explore over 15 different subjects alongside students from around the world. From Business to Engineering, and English Language to Leadership, our immersive academic programmes will build confidence, inspire, and prepare students for the next step on their academic journey.

Oxford Summer Schools

  • Price
  • Duration
  • Location
  • Ages
  • Start Dates
  • From £3850
  • 2-4 Weeks
  • Oxford
  • 8-17
  • Summer 2025
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Our Oxford Summer Schools

Discover the summer courses on offer at our Oxford campuses.

Headington School

Oxford College

Camp Dragon

  • Summer Schools

    Young Explorers

    From£3,850.00

    Set off on an exciting adventure where learning meets fun, designed for curious 8- to 12-year-olds craving an unforgettable experience! Every day brin …

“In his first call home, my child said “Mom, I want to stay longer, and you can already subscribe for next year”. He came back enthusiastic, he enjoyed learning in such a multicultural environment.”

Arianna

Parent

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Where will I stay in Oxford?

Discover Our World-Class Accommodation

During your stay at our Oxford-based summer schools, you’ll reside on some of the UK’s finest university college campuses, renowned for their excellent boarding facilities. Each campus has been carefully selected to ensure an ideal living and learning environment for our students. If you opt to live on campus during your course, you’ll be fully supported by our dedicated team and staff, who are committed to making your experience comfortable and enriching. This arrangement not only enhances your learning journey but also allows you to fully immerse yourself in the vibrant campus life.

Ages 15-17

Oxford College Summer School

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.

  • Price
  • Duration
  • Start Dates
  • From £6495
  • 2-4 Weeks
  • Summer 2025
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Ages 13-16

Headington Oxford Summer School

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.

  • Price
  • Duration
  • Start Dates
  • From £3995
  • 2-4 Weeks
  • Summer 2025
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Ages 6-12

Oxford Camp Dragon

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.

  • Price
  • Duration
  • Start Dates
  • From £3500
  • 2 Weeks
  • Summer 2025
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The Oxford Summer School Experience

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.

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Our Students Say

Read Our 5-Star Reviews

Don’t just take our word for it – hear it from our students themselves! Their experiences and feedback provide the most authentic insight into what our summer schools truly offer.

Smooth booking, professional staff. Our students enjoyed their time, benefiting from the diverse international environment. Suggestion: more separation of students from the same country for a richer experience. Overall, an excellent, recommendable program we plan to revisit.

  • Jīng rǎn
  • China
  • Oxford Sumer School
  • Summer 2023

An enriching experience beyond English learning. Our child enjoyed the inspiring academic course, diverse international exposure, and various activities including sports at SBC. This was his second year, and we are looking forward to returning next year.

  • Arianna
  • Italy
  • Oxford Summer School
  • Summer 2023

Unique, memorable experience at SBC Summer Boarding School. Our daughters loved the Canford program’s courses, activities, and excursions. Staff were polite, knowledgeable, prioritizing student welfare. We felt our daughters were in good hands, and we highly appreciate the program.

  • Rodrigo
  • Japan
  • Oxford Summer School
  • Summer 2023

Attractive program with outstanding customer support. My daughter was extremely happy with her experience, enjoying the continuous support provided. The program’s attentiveness and care were remarkable, making her stay and learning experience very fulfilling and enjoyable.

  • Diego
  • Germany
  • Oxford Summer School
  • Summer 2023

Perfect from the first contact. Comprehensive information and continuous support for our daughter’s Oxford Summer experience. She thoroughly enjoyed her course, made lasting friendships, and loved the overall environment. An excellent choice for enriching summer learning.

  • Flavia
  • Brazil
  • Oxford Summer School
  • Summer 2023

Not only an English course, but a thorough experience for our child. More than just an English course, a comprehensive, enriching experience for our child. His second year at SBC was filled with an inspiring academic program, diverse environment, and a variety of activities. We’re eagerly anticipating his return next year.

  • Arianna
  • Italy
  • Oxford Summer School
  • Summer 2023

Aspiring Oxbridge student? Our summer school, in collaboration with Oxbridge Applications, offers bespoke guidance for students aged 14 and up, preparing them for their academic future. By enrolling, you’ll also receive complimentary expert advice on how to become a future student at the University of Oxford, delivered directly by Oxbridge Applications, ensuring a comprehensive preparatory experience.

Other Activities

More Than Just a Summer School

  • Day Trips & More

    Throughout a student’s time at our Oxford summer schools, they will embark on excursions in their surrounding areas in order to immerse themselves in the local culture. We take our students to some of UK’s best-known (and some more hidden treasures) which have previously included: Central London Museums Art Galleries Oxford & Cambridge Local Attractions Theme Parks Wildlife Parks

  • Social Programme

    Alongside our subject courses, all students will come together to take part in a series of engaging activities and well-being events encouraging friendships to be formed outside the classroom. They’ll practise key teamwork and communication skills whilst, most importantly, having fun! At our Oxford summer schools, students can enjoy: Multi-activities & Sport Tournaments Secret Cinema Arts & Crafts Local Excursions Punting (Select Locations) Evening Socials

  • Award Winning Courses

    Our award-winning courses are designed by our in-house academic team to ignite the spark within each individual, encouraging them to explore their interests and provide truly inspiring experiences that will support children’s development in a safe, fun environment. We create opportunities for students to unleash their full potential and prepare them for future studies by building confidence and empowering them to take calculated risks and overcome challenges. Our team recognises that learning is a lifelong journey and are committed to providing the perfect balance between academic and social programmes.

FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions

Each of our programmes is suitable for a different age range. Overall, we have Oxford summer schools for ages 8-17, but check the age of the range of the specific programme you are interested in before booking.

We have three campuses in Oxford:

  • Headington School is a prestigious day and boarding school in Oxford. We host programmes for ages 13-16 at Headington.
  • Oxford College is based in an Oxford university college. Students can experience what it’s like to be an Oxford university student during their stay.
  • Camp Dragon is based at the Dragon School, a highly regarded prep school in north Oxford.

The price includes:

  • Accommodation (residential)
  • Meals*
  • Tuition
  • Academic materials
  • General sports, social activities and events
  • All standard excursions including admission costs
  • Wi-Fi & weekly laundry services
  • Graduation certificate & an academic progress report
  • Travel insurance

*We will endeavour to meet all dietary requirements, e.g. vegetarian, vegan, Halal etc.

We have a wide range of programmes on offer at our Oxford summer schools. We have courses covering:

  • English language
  • Business
  • Law
  • Medicine
  • Leadership
  • Science

You can view all of our Oxford programmes here.

There is no formal deadline for applications, however, we give places on a first-come, first-served basis. We also employ a 10% limit on the number of students who speak the same language. This means that there is only a limited number of places for each course per native language. Particularly with our smaller Campuses, e.g. SBC at Eton College, this means that places can fill quickly. We, therefore, advise booking as soon as possible in order to guarantee your place.

Absolutely! We understand that there is lots to consider when making the decision to book one of our courses. Just fill in our enquiry form and a member of our dedicated admissions team will get back to you.

At SBC Canford and Headington Oxford Summer School, students from beginner level (A1+) through to fluent speakers enjoy learning in our supportive and immersive English environment.

At Eton, Oxford College, Cambridge College, Earlscliffe, 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.

If you would like to arrange a free English test for your child, then our Admissions Team can help. Contact us here.

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