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Oxford Royale — University of Oxford
- Oxford
- Ages 13-18
- Residential (College)
An academic summer school on campus at the University of Oxford, founded in 1096, the oldest university in the English-speaking world. Students stay in real Oxford college accommodation and can wander the cobbled streets, go punting on the river, or explore the Bodleian Library between classes. This is a different product to our other UK schools: an academic-enrichment course rather than a general English course, aimed at students who already have a solid level of English.
- Location
- Oxford, England
- Ages
- 13-15 and 16-18 year groups
- Accommodation
- Residential college
- University founded
- 1096
Courses offered: Architecture & Design · Curing the Future: Medicine & Disease · Designing Tomorrow: Engineering & Technology · Economics & Finance · English as a Foreign Language · Experimental Psychology · Explore Business, Innovation & Entrepreneurship · Explore Engineering and Technology · Explore Medicine · Film Academy · Inventing the Future: Business, Innovation & Entrepreneurship · Law & Politics · Racing Extinction: Climate, Politics & Global Leadership
Accommodation
Real Oxford college accommodation at Balliol College, Queen's College, Keble College, St Hugh's College or St Peter's College, the largest and widest selection of college accommodation of any Oxford summer school.
Excursions
Off-campus during free time, students can go punting, tour the Bodleian Library, or visit the Divinity School and Christ Church's Great Hall (used as filming locations for the Harry Potter films).
Sample Programme
A Real Week on This Course
Illustrative of a typical week on this course. Exact activities and excursion days vary by intake and are confirmed with your group leader on arrival.
| Time | Activity |
|---|---|
| 9:00 – 10:00 | Class 1: an inspirational lecture introducing a core topic, led by an expert teacher or guest speaker. |
| 10:30 – 11:30 | Class 2: a deep-dive into the chosen theme, with debate and perspective-sharing encouraged. |
| 11:45 – 12:45 | Lunch |
| 14:00 – 15:30 | Class 3: exploring the subject further through real-world applications and case studies. |
| 15:30 – 18:00 | Extracurriculars: sport, clubs and free time, or additional academic sessions. |
| 18:00 – 19:00 | Dinner, from relaxed suppers to formal banquets. |
| 19:00 onward | Evening events: quiz nights, debating challenges, silent disco and more. |
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Start dates and exact pricing change each year. Recent intakes have typically run in early July, on a 2, 4 or 6-week basis; ask us for the confirmed dates and price for the year you're booking.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Oxford Royale part of the University of Oxford?
Oxford Royale runs its summer courses on the University of Oxford's campus, and students live in Oxford colleges: Balliol, Queen's, Keble, St Hugh's or St Peter's.
Is it an English language course?
Mostly not. It is an academic summer school with 13 subject areas taught in English, such as Medicine, Law & Politics and Engineering. English as a Foreign Language is one of the options.
What ages can attend Oxford Royale?
Students aged 13-18, taught in two age groups: 13-15 and 16-18.
How long are the courses?
2, 4 or 6 weeks. A 2-week course includes about 40 hours of academic teaching. Recent intakes have usually started in early July.
What happens in the evenings?
Dinner ranges from relaxed suppers to formal banquets, followed by quiz nights, debating challenges, silent discos and other events.