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Why attend a Business Summer School?

An Explore Business Summer School with Oxford Royale invites you to step into the world of modern enterprise in a hands-on, interactive environment. You’ll develop core business skills, strengthen your entrepreneurial mindset, and discover what it takes to build and lead successful ventures alongside ambitious peers from around the world.

Based in the colleges of the University of Cambridge, you’ll live and study on campus in one of the world’s most prestigious university cities. Walking through historic courts once home to renowned leaders, innovators, and Nobel Prize winners, you’ll be inspired to imagine your own future in a setting defined by ambition and achievement.


Step Into the World of Business

Experience the world of business first-hand on this immersive course. Explore entrepreneurship, marketing, finance, and emerging business technologies through hands-on workshops, fast-paced challenges, and collaborative research projects.

Live in Cambridge’s historic colleges, connect with ambitious students from around the world, and gain practical insight into what it takes to lead, innovate, and succeed in this future-defining field.

  • Core business foundations
  • Daily hands-on projects
  • Engaging Expert Teachers
  • Marketing campaign challenge

Location

Cambridge

Duration

2 weeks

Ages

12-15 year olds

Prices

  • Residential - £6,995
  • Non-Residential - £4,995

Dates

  • 5 July - 18 July 2026
  • 19 July - 1 August 2026
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What's Included?

Academic Experience

Students will learn how to master the ideas and skills that will shape the future of business.

  • 40 hours teaching
  • Expert teachers
  • Exhibition and challenge days
  • Hands-on workshops

Campus Life

You’ll live, study and socialise on campus at a prestigious Cambridge University college

  • College accommodation and meals included
  • Safe and secure campus access
  • 24/7 support from our dedicated team
  • Free WiFi, teaching materials and mentoring

Enrichment Extras

Unforgettable moments beyond the classroom, with new experiences every day.

  • Daily social activities, tours and trips
  • Weekend excursion to the best spots in the UK
  • Guest lectires from world leading experts
  • Graduation ceremony and party, ending your course in style

From unforgettable moments to lasting inspirations - discover the Oxford Royale Experience

Our Summer School brings students together from around the world to study in the heart of Cambridge. In this highlights film, you'll hear first hand how the blend of inspiring lessons, historic venues, and new friendships create a truly life-changing experience.

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Explore the different modules and understand the skills, knowledge and confidence you will gain from this course.

What will your course look like

Find out more about the lessons, academic enrichment and extracurriculars you will enjoy with Oxford Royale

Learn from true subject experts

Unlike other summer programmes, our curriculum is developed by academic experts who draw from their wealth of experience, crafting programmes that allow students to grasp the core concepts of their field of study and enlighten them to the current issues and innovations shaping the future of their subject.
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Dr Anisa Butt

Lecturer at King's College London

A member of the Oxford Royale team for many years, Anisa Butt is a lecturer in economics at King’s College London. Currently completing a PhD in Economics, her focus is on gender and ethnic income inequality.

From achievement to recognition - graduate with an Oxford Royale certificate of completion

Awarded upon successful completion of your programme, this is a certificate that recognises your academic engagement and commitment. It records your course titles, dates and campus, and is signed by the Oxford Royale leadership team.

Group Projects

Dynamic lectures given by passionate teachers packed with facts and viewpoints to engage the audience.

Workshops

Hands-on classes designed to help students learn through practical application.

Masterclasses

An interactive forum, giving students valuable insights into related and new topics.

Guest Speakers

Hear from leading minds about the changes shaping the future

Seminars

Learn from experts in an engaging environment

Debates

Essential for honing students' reasoning abilities and public speaking skills.

Interactive Lessons

Dynamic lectures given by passionate teachers packed with facts and viewpoints to engage the class.

Challenge Days

Apply the skills and knowledge gained throughout your two-week programme in an immersive full day simulation event.

Cambridge: A City Built on Discovery

Experience the charm of a compact university city, where students cycle between colleges and ideas have shaped the modern world. With punting on the River Cam, beautiful green spaces and a strong tradition of scientific innovation, Cambridge combines history with forward thinking.

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Oxford Royale students in Cambridge

Punting in Cambridge

Feel like a real Cambridge student and try your hand at punting, a type of rowing that uses a metal pole to push the boat forward! Relax in the sun and view some of Cambridge’s spectacular colleges as you punt along the River Cam.

Walking Tour of Cambridge

Experience the magic of Cambridge on a walking tour of the city. Wander through historic colleges with stunning architecture, see the pub where the discovery of DNA was announced, or uncover hidden gems from coffee shops to art galleries.

Oxford Royale Graduation

Experience an Oxford Royale graduation, on campus at Clare College, University of Cambridge. Dress up with your new friends, dine in a magnificent venue, and celebrate everything you have achieved on your programme.

Optional London Excursion

Discover the UK's most exciting city, from Trafalgar Square and Buckingham Palace to the Museum of Natural History, there are endless ways to be entertained. With luxury shopping and opportunities for souvenirs, London is a must visit location.

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Hear From Our Students

Claudia Oxford Royale
Oxford Royale Academy gave me an insight into a university course I was very interested in and helped me decide I wanted to do that for sure. Apart from the great academic courses the activities were extremely enjoyable and unforgettable. I really recommend ORA to everyone who wants to gain an insight into what university is like.

Claudia

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Hear from Our Parents

Maria - Oxford Royale Student
The classes were very different from school. We had the hands-on experiences that are really important for learning the subject and it’s helped me decide what I want to do in the future.

Maria

Engineering

Nicolas - Oxford Royale Student
In school, we mostly learn simpler topics, but these classes were different. The lessons went much more in depth, and I found them fascinating. If this is what university-level learning is like, I definitely want to go to university. I’ve really enjoyed the experience, and I hope university will be just like this.

Nicolas

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An unforgettable summer

Exploring Cambridge feels like stepping into centuries of discovery and innovation. Our excursions help students experience the city’s rich academic heritage through guided tours, college visits, and riverside highlights - plus an optional London trip for anyone wanting even more adventure.

  • Guided walking tours around historic Cambridge landmarks
  • Visits to renowned colleges, libraries, and heritage sites
  • Exploration of Market Square, scenic quads, and riverside paths
  • Optional full-day London excursion for a capital-city experience

Make connections to last a lifetime

The social programme in Cambridge blends creativity, culture, and connection. Students can enjoy punting on the Cam, hands-on workshops, debate evenings, welcome activities, and visits to the city’s museums, galleries, and vibrant Market Square.

  • Punting along the River Cam with friends
  • Creative workshops that encourage expression and new ideas
  • Debate society evenings for thoughtful discussion and confidence
  • Visits to museums, galleries, and the lively Market Square
  • Welcoming social activities designed to help everyone settle in

Enjoy your favourites, or try something new

Our sports offering stays energetic and inclusive, giving every student the chance to join in. From football tournaments and badminton to classic English lawn games, capture the flag, and our upbeat “Olympics in the Park,” there’s something for everyone.

  • Football tournaments open to all skill levels
  • Badminton and fast-paced indoor mini-games
  • Traditional English lawn games
  • Capture-the-flag sessions that get everyone moving
  • “Olympics in the Park” with a mix of challenges

End your summer in style

Graduation in Cambridge is a wonderful moment to celebrate new friendships, achievements, and unforgettable experiences. Held in a beautiful Cambridge venue, the ceremony flows into a formal dinner and a lively graduation party to close the programme in style.

  • Graduation ceremony in a historic Cambridge location
  • Recognition of accomplishments and programme highlights
  • Formal dinner in an elegant Cambridge dining hall
  • Celebration with classmates, teachers, and friends
  • Graduation party to finish the experience on a high

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