The Oxford Summer Academy - an academic and cultural program in Oxford, England, for high-school students

Introduction

The Oxford Summer Academy is a program designed for high-school students, aged 16-19. Participants are introduced to the unique academic and cultural environment of Oxford, England, and experience at first-hand what it is like to study at Oxford University.

The Oxford Summer Academy is a comprehensive package. The program includes academic tuition during the mornings, participation in electives during the afternoons, and a wide range of cultural activities and excursions.

"I had an absolutely fantastic time, learnt a lot,
gained so much confidence and made some amazing
friends who I will keep in touch with forever.
I had a truly unforgettable time! Thank you for
enabling me to gain a greater understanding of
university life and what it takes to get in to the top
universities like Oxford and Cambridge!"

The Oxford Summer Academy is held each July at St Edmund Hall, Oxford University.

The teaching staff at Oxford Summer Academy are tutors and graduates of both Oxford University and other leading universities across the world. Academic tuition gives students the opportunity to consolidate their high-school studies, as well as the chance to explore new subjects.

The afternoon electives are designed to broaden students’ experience and lead to achievements that can enhance university applications.

The Oxford Summer Academy program aims to improve students’ performance, help them realize their potential, and achieve a place at the university of their choice. For those students considering Oxford, there will be the opportunity to talk informally with university teaching staff and recent graduates.

In each fortnight, we run a seminar on applying to university in the UK. This includes information on deadlines, entrance tests and writing a personal statement. Students will have the opportunity to visit Oxford's colleges each fortnight. There are optional visits to some of London University's colleges. For students enrolled on the 4-week course, there is a day trip to Cambridge University.

Every student is treated as an individual. We aim to provide the best possible academic tuition and pastoral care. As a result, the number of places at The Oxford Summer Academy is restricted to 50 each year. We hope that you will share our passion and enthusiasm for Oxford and education. We look forward to hearing from you!

"When I arrived at the start of the course, I had no idea how
much I was going to enjoy my time in Oxford and
of course, how much I was going to learn! I really do feel
like the experience has been invaluable and the level of
teaching I received was superb. Both Terry and Renata
were two of the best tutors I've ever had and I only wish
I could continue to have such high quality teaching for my
last year of sixth form! The electives were also incredibly
well-taught and so much fun. For organising such a fantastic
course, I'd really like to say a huge thank you. It was
the highlight of my year (so far!) and I only hope it helps
other students as much as it's helped me and that it
continues for many years to come."