Discover the Best Academic Summer Camps in the UK
Discover the best academic summer camps in the UK, hand-picked from our directory of accredited providers.
College-like academic experience in Oxford & Cambridge for young teens interested in Business and Law
College-like academic experience in Oxford & Cambridge for students interested in Business, Law, and Global Issues
College-like academic experience in Oxford & Cambridge for young teens interested in STEM and Medicine
College-like academic experience in Oxford & Cambridge for ambitious students interested in STEM and Medicine
Authentic Oxford & Cambridge Experience by Oxford Summer Courses immerses high school students in diverse academic studies and cultural explorations at these historic universities.
Our purpose is to create opportunities for young people from all over the world to learn new things, to have new experiences and to make new friends and everlasting memories.
The summer Juniors program offers English language learning, STEM exploration and leadership development for 9-15 year-olds, combining academic enrichment with cultural excursions in Oxford.
Sapphire Education’s Pre-University Scholars programme in Oxford and Bath give ambitious 14–18-year-olds two immersive weeks of university-style learning, hands-on projects and expert mentorship across 5 cutting-edge pathways: Computer Science, AI & Machine Learning; Engineering, Design & Sustainability; Psychology, Marketing & Leadership; Business, Entrepreneurship & Start-Up; Medicine, Health & Innovation.
A two-week immersive technology and innovation programme at the University of Oxford for ambitious teens exploring AI, emerging technologies, and future innovation.
Sapphire Education’s Future Scholars programme in Oxford is tailored for younger students aged 12-14 and offers a supportive environment for those just beginning to explore their interests. With the option to take part in either their STEM Pioneers or Business Pioneers programme, students focus on building academic confidence, helping them to develop a strong foundation for future learning.
Innovate Summer Academy takes place in the heart of London, hosted on University College London’s Bloomsbury Campus (UCL).
The Oxbridge Summer Scholars program offers high school students a unique two-week academic experience at Oxford and Cambridge, featuring expert-led courses, university-level projects, and immersion in the prestigious Oxbridge tutorial system.
The Cambridge Prep Experience likely offers a rich blend of academic rigor and cultural exploration, tailored for younger students to experience the storied environment of Cambridge University, aiming to inspire and cultivate their academic and personal development.
SBC's International Summer Boarding Courses offer global students academic and language studies at prestigious UK schools.
Transformative summer courses for teens, combining academic studies, cultural excursions, and growth opportunities in Cambridge.
A two-week immersive leadership programme at the University of Oxford designed for ambitious teens to develop business insight, leadership skills, and global perspective.
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| Course | Provider | Subject/Type | Destination | Duration | Fees | Link |
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| Oxbridge Summer Scholars - Business, Law & International Relations for Juniors (14-15) | Oxbridge Summer Scholars | Oxbridge, University Preparation, Business, Law, STEM, Medicine, Study Skills | Oxford, Cambridge | 2 weeks | £6350 / 2 weeks | View |
| Oxbridge Summer Scholars - Business, Law & PPE for Seniors (16-19) | Oxbridge Summer Scholars | Oxbridge, University Preparation, Business, Law, Politics, Study Skills | Oxford, Cambridge | 2 weeks | £6350 / 2 weeks | View |
| Oxbridge Summer Scholars - Science, Medicine & Technology for Juniors (14-15) | Oxbridge Summer Scholars | Oxbridge, University Preparation, STEM, Medicine, Business, Law, Study Skills | Oxford, Cambridge | 2 weeks | £6350 / 2 weeks | View |
| Oxbridge Summer Scholars - Science, Medicine & Technology for Seniors (16-19) | Oxbridge Summer Scholars | Oxbridge, University Preparation, STEM, Medicine, Study Skills | Oxford, Cambridge | 2 weeks | £6350 / 2 weeks | View |
| Authentic Oxford & Cambridge Experience for High School Students | Oxford Summer Courses | Arts, Business, Law, Medicine, History, Politics, Humanities | Oxford, Cambridge | 2 weeks | £6,395 - £7,495 | View |
| BSC International Summer School with Experio Summer | Experio Summer | English Language | London | 2 weeks | £2995 / 2 weeks | View |
| Summer English, Leadership & STEM Programmes for Juniors with St Clare's, Oxford | St Clares | English Language, STEM, Leadership | Oxford | 2-3+ weeks | £3,695 - £5,100 | View |
| Pre-University Scholars with Sapphire Education | Sapphire Education | University Preparation, Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Engineering, Design, Climate & Sustainability, Psychology, Marketing, Leadership, Business, Medicine, STEM, Tech and Coding, Careers, Study Skills | Oxford | 2 weeks | £5,390 - £5,990 / 2 weeks | View |
| Oxford Saïd Teen Technology and Innovation Summer Academy | Saïd Business School | Artificial Intelligence, Computer Science, Tech and Coding, STEM, Science, Space, Oxbridge, University Preparation, Engineering, Business, Finance | Oxford | 2 weeks | £8,995 / 14 days | View |
| Future Scholars with Sapphire Education | Sapphire Education | STEM, Business, University Preparation, Careers, Study Skills, Leadership | Oxford | 2 weeks | £5,590 / 2 weeks | View |
| Innovate Summer Academy: Law and Global Justice | Innovate Summer Academy | Law, University Preparation, Careers, Politics, Humanities, Study Skills | London | 2 Weeks | £3,675 - £5,985 | View |
| Oxbridge Summer School 2026 with Oxbridge Summer Scholars | Oxbridge Summer Scholars | Oxbridge, Science, Medicine, Business, Law | Oxford | 2 weeks | £6,350 + | View |
| The Cambridge Experience for Grades 8-9 | Oxbridge Academic Programs | University Preparation, Robotics, Medicine, History, Sports | Cambridge | 2 or 4 weeks | $7,125 - $12,35 US22 | View |
| Summer Boarding Courses in Prestigious Schools | Summer Boarding Courses | Business, STEM, University Preparation, Law, Robotics | Oxford | 1-7 Weeks | £3,695 | View |
| Inspiring Academic Summer Courses in Cambridge | Reach Cambridge | University Preparation, Study Skills, Humanities, Leadership, English Language | Cambridge | 2, 4 or 6 weeks | £6,295 per 2 Week Session ( Early Bird Discounts available) | View |
| Oxford Saïd Teen Leadership Summer Academy | Saïd Business School | Leadership, Business, University Preparation, Oxbridge | Oxford | 2 weeks | £8,995 / 14 days | View |
| Astro Space Camp STEM Activity Camp for Kids | Isset | Space, STEM, Science, Engineering | London | 4-5 Days | From £249 | View |
| Mission Discovery NASA STEM Programme at King’s College London | Isset | Space, STEM, Science, Engineering, Careers, University Preparation, Leadership | London | 5 days (Residential option includes arrival on 5th July) | From £799 | View |
| Summer English Language Programme with Specialism for Adults at St Clare's, Oxford | St Clares | English Language, Exam Prep, Study Skills, Business, Law | Oxford | 2-3+ weeks | £1,402 - £2,856 | View |
| Summer Academic & English Programme for Teenagers with St Clare's, Oxford | St Clares | English Language, Exam Prep, University Preparation, Oxbridge, Study Skills, Arts, Science, Business | Oxford | 2-4+ weeks | £2,486 - £5,670 | View |
| Oxford Scholars Programme | Oxford Scholars | University Preparation, Oxbridge, Study Skills, Leadership, Careers | Oxford | 2 weeks | £6,499 - £7,499 / 2 weeks | View |
| OXSS Easter Revision Course | Oxford Science Studies | Exam Prep, Study Skills, Science, STEM | Oxford | 1 to 2 weeks - minimum requirement is 1 week | £1,150 to £1,950 | View |
| Felsted International Summer School | Felsted School | English Language, University Preparation, Study Skills, Arts, Leadership, Sports | South England | 2-4 Weeks | £3,150.00 / 2 weeks or £6,250 / 4 weeks | View |
| Innovate Summer Academy: Medicine, Health, and Biomedical Science | Innovate Summer Academy | Medicine, Science, STEM, University Preparation, Careers, Study Skills | London | 2 Weeks | £3,675 - £5,985 | View |
| Innovate Summer Academy: Engineering and Science | Innovate Summer Academy | Engineering, Science, STEM, University Preparation, Careers | London | 2 weeks | £3,675 - £5,985 | View |
| Innovate Summer Academy: Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence | Innovate Summer Academy | Artificial Intelligence, Computer Science, Tech and Coding, University Preparation, STEM, Careers, Study Skills | London | 2 weeks | £3,675 - £5,985 | View |
| Charterhouse Young Learners Summer Course | Charterhouse | Study Skills, University Preparation | South England | 2 weeks | £5,490/2 weeks | View |
| Innovate Summer Academy: Business, Finance and Enterprise | Innovate Summer Academy | Business, Finance, Leadership | London | 2 weeks | £3,675 - £5,985 | View |
| IMPACT Programmes at Tonbridge School | Tonbridge School | University Preparation, Business, Leadership, Careers, Study Skills | 2 weeks or 4 weeks | £4950-£5495 per 2 week-sprint | View | |
| Business and Leadership by Bede's Summer School (14-17) | Bedes Summer School | Leadership, Business | London | 2 weeks | £3,890 / 2 weeks | View |
| Zoology and Animal Management by Bede's Summer School (14-17) | Bedes Summer School | Science, STEM, Careers, University Preparation | 2 weeks | £4,390 / 2 weeks | View | |
| Rugby School Short Courses | Rugby School | University Preparation, English Language, History, Politics, Maths, Business, Economics, Science, Arts, Design, Humanities, STEM, Careers, Study Skills, Leadership | 2 weeks | £5,000/2 weeks | View | |
| Warwick Summer School | Warwick University | Artificial Intelligence, Economics, Business, Computer Science, STEM, University Preparation | Midlands | 3 weeks | £2600 for three weeks | View |
| Summer of Nature Recovery UK - 8 weeks or 2 weeks | Ambios | Climate & Sustainability, Careers, Science | South England | 2-8 weeks | £1100/2 weeks or £3600/8 weeks | View |
| Astro Space Camp with ISSET | ISSET | Space, STEM, Science | London | 5 days | £299 | View |
| Dauphine London Summer School | Dauphine London | Artificial Intelligence, Business, Careers, English Language, Leadership | London | 3 Weeks | £1,900 / 3 weeks | View |
| Rosetta Institute Molecular Medicine Workshops | Rosetta Institute | Medicine, Science, Careers, University Preparation, Artificial Intelligence | California, London, New York | 2 weeks | $500-3680/2 weeks | View |
| Sheffield International Summer School 2026 | Sheffield University | Design, History, Philosophy, Leadership, University Preparation | Northern England | 2 weeks | £2,250 / 2 weeks | View |
| English Language Courses with ILC at Framlingham College | ILC | English Language, Study Skills, University Preparation, Careers, Humanities | South England | 1 week | £995/week | View |
| Leadership AI Tech and English at Westonbirt School | Westonbirt School | English Language, Artificial Intelligence, Leadership, Robotics, Tech and Coding | South England | 1-2 weeks | £1495 - £1,595 | View |
| English, STEM and Sustainability with Downe House School | Downe House Summer School | English Language, STEM, Climate & Sustainability, Leadership, Study Skills | South England | 2 weeks | £1,495 | View |
| English, Music and The Summer Programme at Sevenoaks School | Sevenoaks School | English Language, Leadership, Music, Study Skills, Careers | South England | 2-4 weeks | From £4,675 | View |
| Leaf Courses: Explore Tomorrow | Leaf | Oxbridge, History, Artificial Intelligence, Maths, Leadership | 5 hours/week | £0-200, five week programme | View | |
| Mission Discovery Summer School - London 2025 | Isset | STEM, Leadership, Science, Space, University Preparation | London | 1 week | £799 (day only) | £1999 (residential) | View |
| Intensive English Language Learning at Bryanston School | Bryanston School | English Language, Equestrian, Exam Prep | South England | 2 weeks | £3,350 | View |
| Intensive English at Whitgift School | Whitgift School | English Language, Study Skills, Sports, Arts, Humanities | London | Minimum of 2 weeks. Up to 6 weeks in total | £3,900 to £9,800 | View |
| English and Science Summer Camp at Concord College | Concord Summer | English Language, Science, Arts, History, STEM | Midlands | 2 weeks | £4435 - £4795 / 2 weeks | View |
| English Language Learning at Wellington College in partnership with Embassy Summer | Embassy Summer | English Language, University Preparation, Study Skills, Sports | South England | 1-2 weeks | £1,125 / 1 week | View |
| English Language Learning with Camp Ethelburga | Queen Ethelburga's Collegiate | English Language, IELTS, Science, Arts, Sports | Northern England | 2 weeks | From 3,000 GBP / 2 Weeks | View |
| University of the Arts London | University of the Arts London | Arts, Design, Fashion, Marketing, Business | London | 3-8 weeks | From 2,500 GBP | View |
| Oxford Scholastica Academy's International Summer Programme in Oxford | Oxford Scholastica Academy | Medicine, Business, History, University Preparation, Study Skills | Oxford | 2 or 4 weeks | £6,995 - £13,690 | View |
| Camp Dragon, Oxford - English Language Programme | Summer Boarding Courses | English Language, Maths, Science, History | Oxford | 2 Weeks | £3,850 | View |
| Pre-university and Career experiences at Oxford College | Summer Boarding Courses | University Preparation, Business, Medicine, Law, Leadership | Oxford | 2 or 4 weeks | £6,495 | View |
| Dukes Cambridge Academic Summer School for High School Students | Summer Boarding Courses | University Preparation, Careers, Leadership, Business, Medicine | Cambridge | 2 or 4 weeks | £5,100 | View |
| Academic Foundation Courses at Eton | Summer Boarding Courses | Artificial Intelligence, Computer Science, Psychology, Politics, Business | South England | 2 or 4 weeks | £5,695 | View |
| Academic & English Courses at Headington Oxford | Summer Boarding Courses | English Language, Business, Medicine, Leadership | Oxford | 2-4 weeks | £3,995 | View |
| Bayswater Summer Schools in Oxford, London and Brighton | Bayswater Summer | English Language, Business, Leadership, University Preparation, Study Skills | Brighton, London, Oxford | 2 weeks | £3,600 | View |
| Scotland: History, Heritage and Culture | University of Aberdeen | Classics & Archaeology, History, Study Skills | Scotland | 2 weeks | £2,000 | View |
| The Oxford Experience for Grades 8-9 | Oxbridge Academic Programs | University Preparation, History, Humanities, Study Skills, English Language | Oxford | 26 days | $12,225 USD | View |
| St Andrews Summer School For Ages 13-18 | ISSOS | University Preparation, English Language, Study Skills, Humanities, Leadership | Scotland | 3 weeks | £7,900 | View |
| Summer Exam Revision with Oxford Science Studies | Oxford Science Studies | Science, Exam Prep, Study Skills, University Preparation, English Language | Oxford | 1-3 weeks | £1,065 - £1,495 (pw) | View |
| Inspirational Cambridge Summer School for Ages 13-18 | ISSOS | University Preparation, English Language, Study Skills, Humanities, Leadership | Cambridge | 3 weeks | £7,900 | View |
| Classics Summer Schools at University College London | University College London Department of Greek and Latin | Classics & Archaeology, English Language, Philosophy, University Preparation | London, Online | 1 week | 170 GBP | View |
| Rochester Independent College Summer School | Summer Boarding Courses | Arts, English Language, History, Study Skills, Humanities | South England | 2 Weeks | 3,350 | View |
| The Cambridge Tradition Summer School for Grades 10-12 | Oxbridge Academic Programs | Medicine, Psychology, University Preparation, Oxbridge | Cambridge | 2 or 4 weeks | $7,125 - $12,335 USD | View |
| Imperial Global Summer School at Imperial College London | Imperial College London | STEM, Science, Medicine, University Preparation | London | 10 days | £7,260 | View |
| Summer Academic Experience Courses at St Andrews University | St Andrews University | University Preparation, English Language, Science, Study Skills, History | Scotland | 3 weeks | £6,000 | View |
| Junior Summer School for Ages 9-12 in UK Boarding Schools | Oxford Summer Courses | History, Law, Maths, Medicine, Science | London | 1 week | £2,165 | View |
| Academic Exploration Summer Programme in Oxford | Summer Springboard | Classics & Archaeology, Economics, Climate & Sustainability, Medicine, Psychology | Oxford | 2 weeks | $3,198 - $6,098 USD | View |
| International Academic Summer Camp for Juniors at Taunton School | Taunton School | English Language, Sports, Arts, Study Skills, History | South England | 2 Weeks | £3,420 | View |
| Future Explorers at Windlesham House School for ages 8-13 | Bedes Summer School | English Language, Science | South England | 1-5 weeks | £1,595 / 1 week | View |
| Oxford Advanced University Preparation Programme | Bucksmore Education | University Preparation, Business, Oxbridge | Oxford | 2 or 4 weeks | £2655 (pw) | View |
| Oxford College Experience for Adults at Lady Margaret Hall | Lady Margaret Hall | Artificial Intelligence, Careers, Economics, Study Skills, University Preparation | Oxford | 3, 6 or 9 weeks | £4,060 - £12,400 | View |
| English Immersion at Prestigious UK Institutions | Bucksmore Education | English Language, STEM, Leadership, Arts, IELTS | Brighton, London, Oxford | 1-6 weeks | £1,560 - £2,310 (pw) | View |
| STEM University Preparation Summer Camp at Taunton School | Taunton School | STEM, University Preparation, English Language, Sports, Science | South England | 2 Weeks | £3,420 | View |
| Undergraduate Summer Course at King's College London | King's College London | University Preparation, Business, Law, Medicine, English Language, Economics, Psychology, Marketing | London | 1-6 weeks | From £2,400 | View |
| Career Insights Programmes in London | Immerse Education | Careers, University Preparation, Study Skills, Leadership, Business | London | 2 weeks | £6,995 / 2 weeks | View |
| Mill Hill International Academic & English Summer Courses | Mill Hill School | English Language, Arts, Science, Maths, Sports | London | 2 Weeks | £3,250 | View |
| The Oxford Summer Seminars for Grades 10-12 | Oxbridge Academic Programs | University Preparation, Study Skills, History, Humanities, English Language | Oxford | 1-2 weeks | $3,885 - $7,125 USD | View |
| Academic Insights in Oxford & Cambridge | Immerse Education | University Preparation, Business, Law | Oxford, Cambridge | 2 weeks | £6,995 / 2 weeks | View |
| Magical Oxford Experiences with the Oxford Institute | The Oxford Institute | Arts, Humanities, Science, Study Skills, University Preparation | Oxford | 2 weeks | From £3,999 | View |
| Concord College Summer School | Concord summer | English Language, Science, Study Skills, Humanities | Midlands | 2 Weeks | £3,995 - £4,795 per 2 weeks (Discounts available) | View |
| Queen Mary University of London Academic & Cultural Summer Courses | Queen Mary University (QMUL) | Arts, Film Making, Humanities | London | 3 weeks | From £2415 | View |
| Pre-Sessional Courses at Taunton School | Taunton School | English Language, Study Skills, Maths, Science, Sports | South England | 2 Weeks | £3,420 | View |
| Career Preparation Summer Programmes in Oxford & London | Bucksmore Education | Careers, Dance & Drama, Artificial Intelligence, Business, Design | Oxford, London | 2 weeks | £2,470 (pw) | View |
| Academic, Sports & Creative Summer Camps at Stirling University, with ISSFT | ISSFT | English Language, Leadership, Sports, Arts, Study Skills | Scotland | 17 Days | £6.950 | View |
| St Andrews Summer Study for Undergraduates | St Andrews University | University Preparation, Study Skills, Humanities, History, Climate & Sustainability | Scotland | 3 weeks | £3,950 | View |
| Pathways to Higher Education in Brighton for Ages 16-20 | Bedes Summer School | English Language, University Preparation, IELTS, Business, STEM | Brighton | 1-6 Weeks | £1,995 / 1 week | View |
| Humanities Summer School for Adults in Kellogg College Oxford | Kellogg College | Humanities, Arts, English Language, French, University Preparation | Oxford | 1 week | £3,299 - £3,999 | View |
| Bucksmore Easter English & Leadership Camps | Bucksmore Education | English Language, Leadership, Exam Prep, Careers, Study Skills | Brighton | 2 weeks | £1560 - £1990 (pw) | View |
| English Enrichment Summer Camp for Teens at Taunton School | Taunton School | English Language, Sports, Arts | South England | 2 Weeks | £3,420 | View |
| Future Business Leaders Summer Camp for Teens at Taunton School | Taunton School | Business, Economics, Leadership, Careers, Sports | South England | 2 Weeks | £3,420 | View |
| Stanford Summer Session on Campus at Stanford | Stanford Summer Session | University Preparation, Leadership, Careers, English Language, Humanities | California | 4 -8 weeks | $4,962 | View |
| University of the Creative arts International Summer School | UCA | Arts, Design, Fashion, Film Making, Business | South England | 2 weeks | £2,690 | View |
| Academic Insight Summer Camp for Teenagers at Taunton School | Taunton School | English Language, Sports, Arts, Science, Study Skills | South England | 2 Weeks | £3,420 | View |
| The Oxford Tradition Summer School for Grades 10-12 | Oxbridge Academic Programs | University Preparation, Business, Medicine, Psychology, Law | Oxford | 25 days | $12,225 USD | View |
| UCL Summer School | UCL | University Preparation, Humanities, Study Skills, English Language, Leadership | London | 3 or 6 weeks | From £2,995 | View |
| World Class Oxford & Cambridge Summer Schools for Teens | Oxford Royale Academy | University Preparation, Humanities, Science, Leadership, Study Skills | Oxford, Cambridge, Yale | 2 weeks | £6,995 | View |
| Pre-University Summer Course at King's College London | King's College London | University Preparation, Study Skills, Humanities, English Language, Leadership | London | 1-3 weeks | £2,795 - £7,830 | View |
| LSE Generate Summer Innovation Bootcamp | London School of Economics | Business, Leadership, University Preparation, Careers | London | 5 days | £1250 / 5 days (no accommodation) | View |
| Sevenoaks School Summer Programmes | Sevenoaks School | English Language, Music, Study Skills, Leadership, Arts, Exam Prep | South England | 2 - 4 weeks | £4,650 - £5,940 | View |
| Summer Program in Oxford by The Oxford Institute | The Oxford Institute | Oxbridge, University Preparation, Leadership, Study Skills | Oxford | 2 weeks | From 5000 GBP | View |
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