Oxford University summer schools for teens

Summer schools for high school students (aged 16-18) run by Oxford University

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Interested in our summer school programmes, but not quite ready to apply?

Life-changing summer schools in Oxford, designed for pre-university students aged between 16 and 18

What do you dream of becoming? Our programmes are more than just a summer camp, they are motivational, transformational experiences designed to give you a boost in your life. If you would love to be a business leader and create a more sustainable future we have the summer course to help you get there.

Our summer courses for teens are fully run and accredited by Oxford University. Across your two-week programme, you're not just attending a summer school - you're becoming part of Oxford - a city which has been one of the world's centres of learning for nearly 900 years. From eating and sleeping in a historic college and learning from world-class professors, to engaging in enriching activities and earning an official University certificate, this is the full Oxford experience.

This combination of academic rigour, immersive learning and official recognition makes our summer programmes a unique opportunity for ambitious students preparing for their future. You will receive a certificate to support your future university and career applications.

Plus, did you know you can tailor your experience? Choose from a number of themes to make your summer adventure even more fulfilling - each backed up by the full academic rigour and world-renowned expertise of Oxford University Professors. 

Through our summer schools you will develop:

  • business, management and leadership skills
  • an entrepreneurial and innovation mindset
  • critical thinking skills
  • expertise in your chosen area (AI and machine learning, entrepreneurship, climate change or business) 

If you're aiming for university or dreaming of launching your own business, our inspirational summer programmes are your next big step. Gain the skills, confidence and mindset to turn your ambitions into action. You'll explore new ideas, build lifelong connections and develop the tools to make a real impact — in your studies, your career and the world around you. 

Future Climate Innovatorsstudents in the Park End Street campus gardens, Oxford

Students will be given exclusive access to our EE-school programme portfolio plus a new, specially selected mentor network.

Why Oxford University's summer schools

Saïd Business School is the name of Oxford University's own faculty of Business and Management. By studying with Oxford University, in Oxford, you will be at the centre of a transformational experience:

University of Oxford certificate

Receive a certificate from the #1 university in the world

Teaching excellence

Rise to the challenging intellectual standards of an Oxford University education.

Career and university guidance

Our summer academy includes coaching on your career, resumé and university application

Build relationships

Belong to a diverse, global network of peers that lasts far beyond Oxford

All inclusive

Oxford college accommodation, meals, class materials and all activities & excursions are all included

Student experiences

Last year two of our summer school students, Devin and Aniba, turned their passion for sustainability into life-changing experiences in Oxford. From hands-on learning to building global friendships, their journeys show what is possible when young people step up as climate leaders.

Collaborating to support the next generation

Our work is made possible by a growing community of individuals and organisations who believe in the power of inclusive education. From mentoring students to funding scholarships, their support helps unlock opportunities for young people around the world.

We’re always looking to collaborate with those who share our vision. If you’d like to support our programmes and be featured here, we’d love to hear from you.

Career Essentials' David Scrymgeour, Executive in Residence and Business Fellow at the Smith School of Enterprise and the Environment, has generously committed to funding two additional bursaries for this summer.

‘I’m delighted to provide the opportunity for two young changemakers to attend these impactful programmes that will directly contribute to supporting their academic and future career ambitions,' David said. 'As an entrepreneur myself, I know how lifechanging it can be to receive support and guidance from dedicated experts. I am looking forward to following their progress.'

Undergraduate Ellison Scholars Programme

The Ellison Institute of Technology (EIT) has launched a new undergraduate scholarship at Oxford University, designed to support individuals with the potential to shape the future through science and technology.

Their scholars programme offers full funding for undergraduate study, alongside a paid summer internship at EIT, where scholars will contribute to projects addressing some of the world’s most pressing challenges.

Applications are now open. The deadline to apply is 31 July 2025.

For further details, email scholars@eit.org

I had a wonderful time at the summer school, not only acquiring knowledge and joy, but also recognizing my disadvantages and potential progress. I will memorize the experiences, and spare no effort to become a real Oxford student in the near future.

Devin Z

China

Contact

If you would like to find out more about Oxford University's summer schools for teenagers, contact us:

youtheducation@sbs.ox.ac.uk