2026 Summer School at St. Hilda's College, Oxford is coming! Exclusive pathway for 15-17 year olds!

Begin your academic journey in the classroom at Oxford University, one of the world's leading institutions. Our university preparatory summer school program, designed for aspiring students, will take you on an early immersion into the authentic Oxford teaching atmosphere - taught by Oxford professors in person, with content benchmarked to first-year undergraduate level.

Here, you are not only free to choose a preferred university subject for in-depth study, but will also seize the opportunity in the fierce competitive landscape of higher education, hammering out unique academic strengths that will make you stand out in your future pursuit of education.

[Age range]15-17 years

[Course LocationSt. Hilda's College, Oxford

[Language Requirements]B2

[Class size]12, average 8

[Certificate]Individual grade reports, certificates and letters of recommendation (upon request)

[Hours per week]23 hours of instruction, 2 full-day tours, 1 half-day tour

[Course DurationJuly 14-July 28, 2026

[Subjects offered]

• architectural

• AI and Computer Science

• business administration

• Creative Writing

• Global Finance and Economics

• International relations and politics

• legislation

• study of medicine

• psychology

   

Course applies:

• English level B2 and above

• Students who plan to apply to top UK schools, especially Oxford and Cambridge 

• Strong interest in a particular subject and a desire for early exposure to college content

Stay at Centenary College and study and live like a real Oxford undergraduate in an original academic atmosphere.

Challenging courses taught by Oxford tutors and experts in the field.Open up your professional horizons and ignite your academic passion.

pass (a bill or inspection etc)Highly participatory workshops and masterclasses.In-depth development of critical thinking, independent research and leadership excellence.

Clear path planning and exclusive insights for students who dream of applying to Oxford, Cambridge and other top UK institutions.

Two full-day and one half-day excursion per week are included during your studies. Find out what life is like in one of the UK's most popular cities!

Board a Thames River cruise ship to Greenwich and see some of London's world-famous attractions along the way.

Travel to Cambridge and experience its historic waterways on a Penny Boat tour of the River Sword.

You will also have time to visit King's College, one of the 31 colleges that make up the University of Cambridge - founded by King Henry VI in 1441.

We'll also take you to the Oxford Museum, which showcases the city's history, culture and community through fascinating exhibitions, artifacts, and interactive displays!

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Outside of the classroom, the school offers a wide range of cultural explorations for students - walking the bustling streets of Oxford, experiencing the Englishness of the Thames, visiting Greenwich, where history and science meet, taking in the panoramic views of the city from the London Eye, or immersing themselves in the city of Oxford itself, the “Tower of Dreams”. Spire of Dreams" city of Oxford itself. Every departure is an eye-opening and inspiring experience.