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Follow in the footsteps of 28 British Prime Ministers and 55 Nobel prize winners at the world's oldest English speaking university

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Summer courses with Oxford Royale Academy

Join us this summer at our award-winning Oxford Summer School. Step into one of Oxford’s world-famous colleges – your new home – and kickstart the summer of a lifetime. Together with students from all over the world you will sleep, dine and experience the life and culture at the University of Oxford, one of the world’s most prestigious universities. Why not visit the Sheldonian Theatre, the university’s ceremonial hall and a place of pageantry? Or gaze on the gothic towers of All Souls College, walking in the footsteps of the most brilliant thinkers in history? Soak in Oxford’s historic atmosphere, and take inspiration from this city of dreaming spires with its 800 years of learning tradition.

This unique experience promises to be life-changing. At Oxford Royale Academy, you will receive expert teaching in subjects that will transform your abilities. All this in the environment of a world class university campus – Oxford.

Your Experience In Numbers

We have hosted thousands of students and received many accolades since we first opened our doors nearly two decades ago.

25K+

Alumni

170+

Nationalities

18 Years

Of Success

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Oxford Summer School by Oxford Royale (OR) -- join Students from all over the world

World-Class Venues

What’s life like at the oldest university in the English-speaking world? Join us this summer to find out! Your Oxford summer school is hosted in historic residential colleges where you will experience authentic undergraduate life.

Sleep in student bedrooms set in centuries-old quadrangles, socialise in vibrant student common rooms, and relax in glorious college gardens. Take your place in vaulted halls where students have dined for over eight centuries.

Cosy Dining

… What’s life like at the oldest university in the English-speaking world? Join us this summer to find out! Your Oxford summer school is hosted in historic residential colleges where you will experience authentic undergraduate life.

Leading Accomodation

What’s accomodation like at the oldest university in the English-speaking world? Join us this summer to find out! Your Oxford summer school is hosted in historic residential colleges where you will experience authentic undergraduate life.

Sleep in student bedrooms set in centuries-old quadrangles, socialise in vibrant student common rooms, and relax in glorious college gardens. Take your place in vaulted halls where students have dined for over eight centuries.

What can I study in Oxford?

Our courses are taught by world-class tutors and feature incredible guest speakers!

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Discover Arts (Ages 10-12)

Our Discover Arts programme is one of our most popular junior courses, offering you the chance to investigate key questions through a combination of fascinating classes and exciting practical workshops.
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Architecture & Design (Ages 16-18, Oxford)

Join our Architecture & Design summer school and fast-track your future as a world-class architect. You'll get to know the core principles of architecture, including design and space planning.
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Chemistry: Oxford Summer School Online 2021

Our Chemistry course aims to harness your curiosity, as well as develop your scientific imagination and reasoning, experimentation, and perseverance. As your confidence grows, so too will your understanding of core chemical concepts, building on and often going beyond what you will have studied at school.
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Creative Arts (Ages 16-18, Oxford)

Accelerate your writing, photography and journalistic skills as you explore the dynamic and exciting world of creative arts. This unique course merges classic creative writing techniques with emerging technology that will revolutionize your blogging, podcasting, and digital design capabilities
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Join Exciting Activities and Trips

Summer should be fun, right?! Don’t worry, we get that – we never forget that you’re on holiday! We can help you to uncover Oxford’s secrets, from the best coffee shops to the dreamiest riverside parks, from Oxford’s very own castle to must-visit shops, galleries and museums. You and your friends will enjoy an amazing extra-curricular timetable, including dazzling graduation balls, excursions offering a glimpse of Britain’s past, and much more. Make Instagram-worthy memories as you visit glitzy attractions such as the bright lights of London’s theatres, Windsor Castle, and Blenheim Palace.

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What Our Students Say

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I found the Oxford Royale course online, saved the link as ‘life saving course.’ What I needed the most was help with my UCAS application, but I also wanted to challenge myself intellectually and learn new things.

Yosuf

Maldives

This summer school has taught me many things, including the basics of engineering, which will most definitely help me in my future – academically and professionally.

Doreen

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The Medicine course gave me the opportunity to meet people from around the world with the same passion as me. My new friends and I were able to discuss and exchange information to support each other…

Sara

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Year after year the allure of Oxford Royale has pulled me back. I met many different people during my first two weeks from different cultures and backgrounds.
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Mifta

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I decided to return because I fell in love with Oxford, the gardens, the old buildings, the good books…
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Carolina

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I found the Oxford Royale course online, saved the link as ‘life saving course.’ What I needed the most was help with my UCAS application, but I also wanted to challenge myself intellectually and learn new things.

Yosuf

Maldives

This summer school has taught me many things, including the basics of engineering, which will most definitely help me in my future – academically and professionally.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I book a place on the course I want?

Once you have decided which course you would like to attend, you can book online using our secure booking system. Once your application has been submitted, you will be sent an email confirming that it has been received.

If you prefer, you can download an Application Form by clicking here. You can return the Application Form to us by any of these methods:

– Scan and email to [email protected]

– Fax to +44 (0) 845 280 01 22

– Post to Oxford Royale Academy, Yarnton Manor, Church Lane, Kidlington, Oxford, OX5 1PY, UNITED KINGDOM.

Once your booking has been processed by one of our members of staff, you will receive email confirmation of your place on the course of your choice. A Welcome Pack will be available to download from the ORA Portal from April. If at any time you would like to discuss your booking with a course advisor, please feel free to email [email protected] or call us on +44 (0) 1865 954 800.

How do I pay for my course?

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What do my course fees include?

All the things. Literally.