Join us this summer at our award-winning Oxford Summer School and immerse yourself in the historic and academic atmosphere of one of the world’s most renowned universities. Step into one of the University of Oxford’s world-famous colleges and make it your home for the duration of your summer studies. With 14 programmes to choose from, Oxford Royale’s carefully crafted summer programmes offer an unparalleled learning experience, and are taught by expert tutors and designed to challenge and inspire you.
But it’s not just about studying; it’s about the unique opportunity to connect with like-minded individuals from all corners of the globe. Together, you will have the chance to live, dine, and explore the city, as you immerse yourself in the rich cultural and intellectual heritage of the University of Oxford. From the world-class museums and art galleries to the historic architecture and beautiful gardens, there’s so much to discover and experience.
| Location | Oxford |
| For Ages | 13-18 |
| Duration | 2 weeks |
| Price | £6995 |
| Start Dates | 30 Jun, 14 Jul, 28 Jul |
Our Oxford summer school offers an authentic taste of undergraduate life in Oxford. You will have the opportunity to explore the historic residential colleges of the University of Oxford, stay in student bedrooms set in centuries-old quadrangles, socialise in vibrant common rooms, and relax in glorious college gardens. Attend lectures in vaulted halls where students have dined for over eight centuries, and study in classrooms where 55 Nobel prize winners developed their key academic and life skills. Access state-of-the-art laboratories and lecture theatres where groundbreaking discoveries have been made. Experience life on campus at one of the world’s most renowned academic institutions.
Schedule a call with our admissions experts who can answer any questions you may have and guide you through the booking process, including details on our summer school campuses, how to select the right programme, and what to expect when you arrive.
Oxford Royale boasts the biggest and best selection of college accommodation of any summer school provider in Oxford. All of our Oxford Summer Schools offer students the opportunity to live and learn on campus in authentic University of Oxford colleges, soaking in the rich historical legacy of these magnificent campuses.
Founded in 1263, Balliol is one of the most prestigious Oxford colleges and boasts an impressive array of alumni, featuring four British Prime Ministers including former Prime Minister, Boris Johnson.
A staggeringly beautiful college located on the High Street, founded in 1341 and named after Queen Philippa of Hainault, the wife of King Edward III.
Oriel College was founded in 1326 and is one of the oldest colleges in Oxford. The college has a rich history, with notable alumni including the explorer Sir Walter Raleigh, and poet Matthew Arnold.
Whether you’re passionate about a particular subject or eager to try something totally new, our thrilling selection of Oxford summer programmes are all taught by world-class tutors and feature incredible guest speakers, ensuring an environment of academic excellence.
Architecture & Design
2 weeks
16-18 years
Oxford
Starting dates: 30 Jun, 14 Jul, 28 Jul
Explore Business, Innovation and Entrepreneurship
2 weeks
13-15 years
Oxford
Starting dates: 30 Jun, 14 Jul, 28 Jul
Business, Innovation & Entrepreneurship
2 weeks
16-18 years
Oxford
Starting dates: 30 Jun, 14 Jul, 28 Jul
Explore Medicine
2 weeks
13-15 years
Oxford
Starting dates: 30 Jun, 14 Jul, 28 Jul
Explore Engineering & Technology
2 weeks
13-15 years
Oxford
Starting dates: 30 Jun, 14 Jul, 28 Jul
Engineering & Technology
2 weeks
16-18 years
Oxford
Starting dates: 30 Jun, 14 Jul, 28 Jul
Law & Politics
2 weeks
16-18 years
Oxford
Starting dates: 30 Jun, 14 Jul, 28 Jul
English as a Foreign Language
2 weeks
16-18 years
Oxford
Starting dates: 30 Jun, 14 Jul, 28 Jul
English as a Foreign Language
2 weeks
13-15 years
Oxford
Starting dates: 30 Jun, 14 Jul, 28 Jul
Oxford Royale is the UK’s leading elite academic summer school. Here is what makes us different:
We have changed the lives of over 30,000 students since 2004. Now it’s your turn!
Our world-class guest speakers, from politicians to philosophers, will offer valuable insights and a deepened understanding of your subject. If you’re 16+, you’ll also be able to join the “Oxford Royale Great Debate” where you’ll debate with fascinating figures about some of the most relevant issues in society today.
David Olusoga
Historian, broadcaster and film-maker
David Olusoga is a British-Nigerian historian, broadcaster, and filmmaker who has made TV series including Empire and the BAFTA winning show Britain’s Forgotten Slave Owners. His award -winning book Black & British: A Forgotten History was also made into a major BBC TV series.
Ranulph Fiennes
Explorer, author and poet
Sir Ranulph Fiennes is described as the world’s greatest living explorer. His most ambitious adventure was the Transglobe Expedition,travelling over 100,000 miles. He was the first to cross the Antarctic continent on foot, and was the oldest British person to climb Mount Everest.
Shami Chakrabarti
Politician and activist
Baroness Shami Chakrabarti is a lawyer and a member of the British House of Lords who served as director of the human rights group Liberty, campaigning against “excessive” anti-terror legislation. A frequent public speaker, she has been described as “the most effective public affairs lobbyist of the past 20 years”.
Eliza Manningham-Buller
Former Director General of MI5
Eliza Manningham-Buller is the former Director General of MI5, the British Intelligence Agency. During her career she dealt with the aftermath of 9/11 and the threat of terrorism, and later became Chair of the Welcome Trust, one of the world’s largest charitable organisations for medical research.
William Hague
Former Secretary of State
William Hague MP served as Leader of the Conservative Party, Leader of the House of Commons, and First Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs. He has also authored award winning biographies. Mr Hague studied at Magdalen College, Oxford, and was President of the Oxford Union.
Richard Dawkins
Evolutionary biologist and author
Professor Richard Dawkins is a British evolutionary biologist and internationally bestselling author. He studied zoology at Balliol College, Oxford, and returned as a Professor for Public Understanding of Science from 1995-2008. His books are internationally acclaimed, and he is one of the patrons of the Oxford University Scientific Society.
Jason Bradbury
British television presenter
Jason Bradbury is a British television presenter and children’s author, well-known for presenting the Channel 5 series The Gadget Show.. Some of his own DIY gadgets include the first ‘phone glove’, a vehicle Head-Up Display, and a hovercraft made from only a car wheel and an industrial sized fan.
Andrew Motion
English poet
Andrew Motion is an English poet, novelist, and biographer who held the title of Poet Laureate from 1999 to 2009. During his laureateship Motion founded the Poetry Archive, an online resource of poems and recordings of poets reading their own works. His own work includes the Dylan Thomas Award winning collection Natural Causes.
Find out more about our inspirational venues, award winning academic programmes, and the life changing impact our summer schools can have.
Exciting activities and trips await during your unforgettable summer school experience. From fascinating museums and afternoons on a punt, to trips further afield, adventure is truly around every corner.
Discover the magic of Oxford on a walking tour around the historic city. Explore magnificent colleges that have been home to Nobel Prize winners, leading scientists and Academy Award winners, take in the serene parks and Botanic Gardens, or uncover hidden gems from coffee shops to rare book stores.
Experience an authentic University of Oxford Formal Dinner: dress up in your best clothes, sit down for a delicious three course meal and experience the atmosphere in one of Oxford’s many beautiful and historic dining halls.
Feel like a real Oxford 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 Oxford’s stunning natural landscape as you punt along the Cherwell river.
Discover the UK’s most exciting city! From Trafalgar Square and Buckingham Palace to the Museum of Natural History and National Portrait Gallery, there are endless ways to be entertained. With luxury shopping and hundreds of restaurants, London is a must-visit location. This trip is for our 16-18 year old students.
Immerse yourself in British history through visits to incredible medieval locations, including Warwick Castle and Windsor Castle. Find out what life was like for the kings and queens of the past. This trip is for students of all ages.
Hear from students just like you all about their experiences on our summer schools in these videos.
Hannah
I had an absolutely incredible time doing Summer school with Oxford Royale Academy! I learnt new things about myself and the world around me, and would definitely recommend to others!
Clara
I loved the Oxford Royal program, I met many people with bright personalities and unique minds, and I also learned a lot from the teachers, campus staff etc. You will enjoy it!
Francesca
Oxford Royals Academy made my summer amazing! I learned many new things and I met people from all over the world that I know I can call true friends. I definitely recommend ORA to anyone who wants to make unforgettable memories!
Minquan
The twelve days I spent in Oxford Summer School were very happy, the teachers were very kind and professional, and the curriculum was very reasonable, which expanded my knowledge. All the courses mean a lot to me and I hope I can come back next summer.
Nino
It was a great, fun and interesting experience at Oxford.
Katherine
Oxford Royale was a great expreince. It was amazing to get to know people all over the globe and form life long relationships.
Once you have decided which programme you would like to attend, and where you would like to study, you can book online using our secure booking system. You will need the details of the student and of the person paying the bill, the name of the programme or programmes you would like to study, and a credit or debit card to pay the enrolment fee.
We are happy to accept enrolment fees via a number of other, non-card payment methods (including domestic and international bank transfer), thanks to our partnership with education payment specialists, Flywire. If you would prefer to pay your enrolment fee by bank transfer or another method, please contact our Admissions team who will be able to assist you.
Once your application has been submitted, your enrolment fee has been received by us and your booking processed by our system or our team, you will be sent an email confirming your place. You will also receive a login to the Oxford Royale Portal, which you will use to provide us with important additional information about you as your time with us approaches.
A Welcome Pack is available to download from the Oxford Royale Portal.
If at any time you would like to discuss your booking with a member of our award-winning Customer Service team, please feel free to contact us.
All enrolments require an enrolment fee to secure the booking. For Summer 2023, enrolment fees are structured as follows:
You may either pay the full programme fee when you book your place, or pay the enrolment fee and then settle the balance at a later date.
The balance clearance is required no later than 90 days before the start date of the programme. Where the student is booking less than 90 days before the start date, the programme fees must be covered in full. We appreciate that, with the uncertainty caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, people may require additional flexibility to these terms, and we are doing our best to accommodate that – please contact us if you have concerns regarding making the balance payment in line with the 90-day deadline.
Enrolments received via our online application form will require a debit or credit card payment of at least the enrolment fee. If you would like to pay your enrolment fee via Bank Transfer or another method, we are happy to facilitate this. Please contact our Admissions team to arrange this.
Balance payments for existing enrolments can be made via a number of methods, including domestic and international bank transfer, credit or debit card, as well as local payment options; please log in to the Oxford Royale Portal and click on the ‘Pay Now’ button on your booking details.
All programme fees include the following:
If you wish to change your programme or study options (including dates), please do not hesitate to contact us. However, changes to programmes are always subject to availability. For this reason, it may be more difficult for us to accommodate any changes requested less than 60 days before the programme start date.
Oxford Royale’s terms and conditions for refunds are as follows:
Any cancellation must be received in writing and can only be made on the following terms:
| Period Before Start Date | Total Refunded (excluding enrolment fee) |
|---|---|
| 120+ days | 100% |
| 90-119 days | 50% |
| 45-89 days | 10% |
| 0-44 days | 0% |
Cancellations made after the commencement date of the programme will not receive any refund.
For full information regarding cancellation and refund terms, please see our full terms and conditions, and please contact us if you have any questions.
Our English language requirements are as follows:
Students who have studied at an English speaking school for two or more years are exempt from English requirements.
It is certainly possible to take more than one programme and combine a variety of subjects. This can be done by enrolling on two different programmes. For example, you may wish to have two weeks on the Film Academy and then two more weeks on Creative Writing.
Students staying for two consecutive sessions will be provided with accommodation for the Saturday night, and their campus will provide supervised activities between their first session ending and second session starting. Should you have any queries about how to take more than one programme please do not hesitate to contact us.
All our programmes take place in a secure environment. Our students are supervised 24 hours a day by campus staff. All students must check-in regularly during the day: at breakfast roll-call; at their morning classes; in the afternoon for lessons, workshops or activities; at dinner and in the evening before curfew. All campuses have a curfew.
Each campus office has its own safe where students may deposit items of value such as passports, travel documents, bank cards etc.
All campuses have residential staff who can be contacted 24 hours a day.
