Oxford Study Courses - World leading educational experiences: Oxford Study Courses delivers short academic programmes and exam revision courses around the world. Established in 1990, we have been supporting students at every step of their IB Diploma Programme for the past thirty years, working with experienced teachers renowned within the International Baccalaureate community.
Our summer courses offer you a transformational experience no matter what stage you are in of the IB Diploma programme.
Pre-IB Diploma Summer Course: • Duration: up to 5 weeks • Locations: Boston, USA or Oxford, UK Taking on the IB Diploma sometimes feels like a huge challenge when you’re just starting out but with our Pre-IB courses, you will feel prepared, inspired, and ready to start.
Mid-IB Diploma Summer Course: • Duration: Minimum 1 week, maximum 6 weeks (1 or 2 subjects per week) • Locations: Harvard or MIT, USA and Oxford or Cambridge, UK When you’re about to start your second year of the IB Diploma, you need to find your focus, fill in knowledge gaps and build your confidence in your subject choices on your way to the specialisation required by colleges and universities. Discovery Course in Oxford: • Duration: 1 week. Whether you are looking to discover your potential with one of our discovery courses, take on new challenges, or find your focus, you will have the opportunity to build on your academic success and become part of a community of students from all around the world. Tuscany Visual Arts Course: • Duration: 1 or 2 weeks • Location: Calci, Tuscany, in the hills near Pisa, Italy Inspiring and stimulating art course with artist Heather McReynolds designed for students aged 16 to 18 years old who are studying art or consider taking it in school.
IB Diploma Revision Course: • Duration: 2 or 2.5 days per subject, depending on the location • Location: Oxford, London, Munich, Brussels, Australia (Sydney & Melbourne). Preparation is the key to exam success; the more prepared you are, the more likely you will gain the grades you need to help you onto the next stage of your journey – whether that’s college, university, or into the workplace.
• Founded in 1997, Language and Music for Life (LMFL) offers a unique, tailored 2-week intensive summer music and language courses for British & international students in North Yorkshire, England.
• LMFL provides quality one-to-one training in a wide range of instruments & voice tuition to enthusiastic musicians of all levels & ages (children aged 5+, teenagers & adults). In addition, we offer English and foreign language classes in private lessons or small groups.
• Designed primarily for highly motivated musicians with a willingness to learn; enabling them to derive maximum benefit from high quality tuition, the course is open to musicians preparing for national, international exams or competitions, skilled amateurs and "tourist musicians".
• Our Summer Course 2026 will be hosted by Giggleswick School, a co-educational day and boarding school in a beautiful part of North Yorkshire, England. It is accessible from all parts of the UK through excellent road, rail and air links (Approximately 380km from London, 57 km from Leeds, and 100km from Manchester. The closest international airport is Manchester International Airport, just 70 miles away, with direct flights from major cities in UK, USA & Europe).
• During the course, students can take world-recognized Trinity College London exams.
• Trinity College London provides exams & qualifications in over 60 countries, and LMFL provides our students with the opportunity to take Trinity College music qualifications.
• The International Summer School for Teens (ISSFT) offers an exciting and educational 3-week residential summer school programme in 2024 in London, England for both British & international students of ages 15 to 18 years old.
• ISSFT offers high school students from around the world the chance to study in the UK during July & August, and to have fun together in a supportive, safe & nurturing environment.
• ISSFT's Oxford campus also offers a unique 3-week Residential Summer Programme.
• Our main objective is to provide a world education, see our students grow in confidence and ultimately make good life decisions. Our learning outcomes provide new opportunities for our students, including the chance to appreciate different perspectives.
• We provide a challenging and exciting range of educational classes & electives. We want to prepare the students for their future and to give them essential skills and life tools to flourish.
• Students choose 1 Academic course + 1 Elective course, and are encouraged to enjoy social, teamwork and confidence building activities in afternoons & evenings.
“My son radiates with pleasure when he thinks back about his fantastic experience of last summer at the International Summer School for Teens... A big thank you to all of you!” -Saskia
• For Boys & Girls ages 15-18 years old (British & international students)
• Students choose 1 Academic course + 1 Elective course.
• Social, teamwork and confidence building activities in afternoons & evenings.
Academic Courses (39 Hours):
• Intensive English Language
• English Literature with Creative Writing
• Global Leadership
• Study Skills - PRE IB including I-GCSE and S.A.T. exam prep
ELECTIVES: Sport / Creative Courses (39 Hours):
• Photography
• Sport & Fitness
• Theatre / Drama / Acting
• Introduction to Coding and Big Data
• Reach Cambridge offers UK & international high school students the opportunity to gain an invaluable academic experience through a spring or summer course in one of the top educational facilities in the world.
• We provide unique and academically-rigorous residential programmes for students ages 14-18.
• Located just 60 miles north of London, students stay in one of Cambridge University’s colleges or in our central Cambridge headquarters, "Reach Hall".
• Our challenging and vibrant courses are designed to provide unique introductions to your favourite academic subjects at University level.
• As well as an unrivalled academic environment, students experience British culture in the stimulating and distinguished surroundings of the University City of Cambridge in the south-east of England.
• Reach Cambridge combines classes, lectures and workshops – with a varied program of exciting activities and excursions across Britain.
• Each course is specially designed to complement high school studies, whilst also offering a glimpse of University-style learning.
• Our fun, summer programs help to prepare students for university, and students are encouraged to fully immerse themselves in college life.
• Our programs are tailored to the individual’s study needs and enriched by an extra-curricular program.
• How better for your child to enrich and expand their school curriculum while gaining an insight into life at one of the world's top universities?
• The International Summer Camp UK delivers Camp Cooper, a residential summer camp designed for boys and girls ages 7-17 from the UK and around the world.
• Based in the picturesque village of Crieff, just an hour's drive from Glasgow and Edinburgh, Camp Cooper offers exciting activities, high quality English language tuition and the opportunity to meet new friends. You can choose to stay for 2, 4 or 6 weeks, and transportation is provided from the airport to Camp.
• Our 2018 parents rated Camp Cooper 9.5 out of 10 and 100% of them would recommend us to a friend!
• We ensure that your time at Camp Cooper is an adventure where every day is BURSTING with new and exciting things to do! Campers plan their perfect summer experience with a wide choice of electives, including English language lessons for non-native English speakers.
• Our classes provide maximum opportunities to improve English language confidence. We make learning English fun, through games, journalism, debate, creative writing, planning events, theatre, and creating a camp newspaper.
• During their time at Camp Cooper, we actively encourage campers to develop independence, teamwork and leadership. We focus on forming friendships, inspiring creativity, encouraging learning and having fun.
• Our unique combination of high quality electives, exciting outdoor activities, day trips and evening programmes is exclusive to Camp Cooper, and ensures campers have an exceptional summer experience.
• Located in the stunning countryside of Scotland, a range of residential language camps in summer and during the academic school year for primary & secondary school students from the UK, Europe and around the world (aged 6-17).
• We offer fun, meaningful language immersion programmes in English, French, Spanish, Italian and German, run by qualified language teachers and native speakers.
• Through small, project-based immersion morning classes, campers learn without a classroom atmosphere.
• Afternoons are full of adventure outdoor activities and sport - from climbing and fencing to capture the flag and Highland Games.
• Our International Camp brings together native speakers from across the world so that they make friends and learn from each other.
• Campers share their native languages and make friends with native speakers of the language they are studying. Our staff provide an authentic multilingual and multicultural flare to our camps.
Residential Language Learning Summer Camps in Scotland:
Learn English, French, Spanish, Italian or German.
INTERNATIONAL CAMP • South Ayrshire
• For UK & international students aged 12-17
• 11 day all-inclusive summer language camps 1 hour south of Glasgow
• Afternoon sport & cultural activities
CAMP • Glasgow area
• For children aged 6-11
• 2 day or 4 day all-inclusive camp
Academic School Year language immersion residential camps for primary & secondary students.
• Are you a UK secondary school student or international high school student, or college student with an interest in creative arts and design?
• If so, earn a Certificate this summer from the UK’s leading arts university!
• Access world-class facilities and a highly-acclaimed teaching staff, and create a valuable network of new friends and expert tutors. Benefit from an educational and cultural summer experience to remember with AUB.
• Situated less than 2 hours south of London by train, the University provides a range of 2 and 3-week specialist summer courses to British and international students ages 13+.
• Our comprehensive summer programs include Animation, Adobe Packages, Digital Photography, Drawing, Illustration, Mixed Media, Print Making, Graphic Design, Fashion, and more.
• When you join one of our summer courses, you will have access to the university's state-of-the-art facilities, modern equipment and one of the largest art and design libraries in the south of England.
• All Summer Course students receive an official AUB Certificate of Attendance upon successful completion. University accommodation is available if required.
Student Review: “Brilliant course, fast-paced with an amazing amount of information and skills shared, which has resulted in a marked improvement in my techniques and understanding of garment construction.” - Vicky, USA
Specialist 2-3 Week Summer Courses: In June / July / August
For UK & international students of ages 15+ and 18+ years
• Graphic Design and Visual Communication
• British Architecture and 3D Design
• Animation
• Drawing and Illustration
• Fashion and Textiles
• Studio Photography
• Filmmaking
• Creative Makeup
• Portfolio Preparation for the Arts