Oxford Royale — University of Oxford
Academic summer courses on campus at the University of Oxford, ages 13-18, residential college accommodation.
Oxford
English Summer School in Oxford
The oldest university in the English-speaking world, founded in 1096, home to our Oxford Royale academic-enrichment programme.
Why Oxford
What Makes This Location Different
- Students live in real Oxford college accommodation, Balliol, Queen's, Keble, St Hugh's or St Peter's, rather than a generic dormitory block.
- This is a different product to our other UK schools: an academic enrichment course (Medicine, Law, Engineering, Business and more) rather than a general English course, aimed at students who already have a strong level of English and want a taste of university-style study.
- Off-campus, students can punt on the river, tour the Bodleian Library, or walk the streets and colleges used as filming locations for the Harry Potter films.
Getting There
Travel & Arrival
Oxford is around 1 hour from London by train, and roughly 1.5 hours from Heathrow by road. Oxford Royale runs its own arrival-day induction and campus tour for every intake.
Guide
Oxford International Summer School: What to Expect
Our Oxford summer school is run by Oxford Royale on the campus of the University of Oxford, founded in 1096 and the oldest university in the English-speaking world. It is different from our other UK courses: an academic summer school in which students study a subject in English, rather than a General English course.
Subjects and age groups
Students choose from 13 subject areas, including Medicine, Law & Politics, Engineering, Economics & Finance, Experimental Psychology, Architecture & Design and Film, as well as English as a Foreign Language. Classes are split into two age groups, 13-15 and 16-18, and courses run for 2, 4 or 6 weeks. A 2-week course includes about 40 hours of academic teaching.
Living in an Oxford college
Students live in real Oxford colleges: Balliol, Queen's, Keble, St Hugh's or St Peter's. Dinner ranges from relaxed suppers to formal banquets, and evenings bring quiz nights, debating challenges and socials. In free time students can go punting, visit the Bodleian Library or see Christ Church's Great Hall, a Harry Potter filming location.
Is it the right course?
It suits students who already speak English well and want a taste of university study before choosing a degree. If the main goal is to improve English, a General English summer school is usually a better fit; our Cambridge course is the closest alternative.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Oxford summer school part of the University of Oxford?
The course is run by Oxford Royale and takes place on the University of Oxford's campus, with students living in Oxford colleges such as Balliol, Keble and St Hugh's.
What level of English is needed?
A solid level, because subjects are taught in English. Students whose main goal is learning English usually do better on a General English course.
How long are Oxford summer courses?
2, 4 or 6 weeks. Recent intakes have usually started in early July; ask us for the confirmed dates for the year you are booking.
What ages can attend?
Students aged 13-18, taught in two age groups: 13-15 and 16-18.
How much does the Oxford summer school cost?
The price depends on the subject, the course length and the year. Ask us for current prices and exactly what is included.