Recent Articles

Read the most recent articles from Oxford Royale's team of talented, insightful writers.

A Day in the Life of an Oxford Royale Business Student

Do you have an entrepreneurial mindset? Are you passionate about innovation, marketing, and leadership? Whether you dream of launching your own startup, managing a global brand, or shaping the future of business, our Business, Innovation & Entrepreneurship Summer School is the perfect opportunity to develop your skills and take your ideas to the next level ...

A Day in the Life of an Oxford Royale Cybersecurity Student

The world is more connected than ever—so how do we keep it safe? If you’re fascinated by hacking, encryption, digital forensics, and cyber warfare, our Cybersecurity Summer School in Oxford is your chance to step into the role of a cybersecurity specialist. Through hands-on workshops, engaging discussions, and real-world challenges, you’ll explore the ever-evolving landscape...

A Day in the Life of an Oxford Royale Medical Student

Are you an aspiring doctor, ready to take on the next challenge? Maybe you’re still exploring your future career pathways, and want to try out a hands-on course that will help you discover what it’s like to study medicine. Whatever your goals, our Medicine Summer School is an enriching academic and cultural experience that will...

Oxford Royale Honoured with the Prestigious RoSPA Silver Award

Oxford Royale is delighted to announce that we have been awarded the RoSPA Silver Award, marking a significant milestone in our ongoing commitment to excellence in health and safety. This prestigious accolade, granted by the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA), is a testament to our unwavering dedication to maintaining the highest standards...

Mastering the Art of Essay Writing: 5 Essential Tips

Essays are a key part of most academic journeys, and getting good at them early on will serve you well through school, university, and beyond. Here are Oxford Royale’s top 5 tips that will help you ace them every time. 1. Understand the question First things first: make sure you fully grasp what’s being asked...

Alumni Stories: From Oxford Royale to STEM Superstar

“After my Oxford Royale programme, I felt I could do anything.” An Oxford Royale programme isn’t just for one summer: it brings benefits for life. And don’t just take our word for it – ask any of our 35,000+ alumni who boast impressive academic and professional achievements, from completing PhDs at world-leading universities to founding...

The 12 Hardest A-Level Subjects (2024)

You hear it all the time – A-Levels are a lot harder than GCSEs. While this doesn’t sound that comforting coming from your teacher or parent just as you’re trying to choose your A-Level options, it’s true. A-Levels are a big jump from GCSEs. It’s important to have all the facts, so you don’t end ...

5 Key Differences between Oxford and Cambridge

Whatever their respective students might claim, it’s clear that Oxford and Cambridge have more similarities than differences. It’s a summer’s day. People are eating strawberries in punts on the river. Students cycle past, their panniers overloaded with books, and narrowly avoid crashing into a large group of tourists who were concentrating more on their map...

Top tips for choosing a summer school

Summer schools are the perfect way to spend a summer holiday enriching yourself, making new friends, learning new skills, and exploring new horizons. Many students attend summer schools to get a feel for a subject that they want to study at university, others go to learn languages and some simply want to spend time studying...