Frequently asked questions

The programme is open to three age groups: Juniors, 13 to 14; Middles, 15 to 17; and Seniors, 18 to 21. Applicants are expected to have at least B2-level English, and all students complete short motivational questions on the application form so we can assess suitability for the tutorial format.

The Oxford Summer Academy runs for two weeks in July and August 2027, in Oxford University colleges and facilities.

Every tier includes tuition, accommodation, all meals, the Oxford Union debate, the London day, enrichment, materials, welfare, and the Delta report. No additional academic charges.

Not included: flights, visas, travel insurance, and personal spending. Transfers are priced on request.

Teaching is delivered exclusively by Oxford and Cambridge academics and graduates, including doctoral researchers, postdoctoral fellows, and professors who teach undergraduates at their universities.

The application deadline is 30 April, although places may fill earlier due to limited capacity.

Admission is selective, since places are limited in order to keep tutorial groups small. We review applications for academic motivation and appetite for the tutorial system, and we recommend applying early as popular subjects can fill quickly.

Each student takes one subject as a major and one as a minor, both taught in tutorials with an Oxford academic, typically one to one or two to one. Alongside the tutorials, every student takes the Future Labs, attends the Oxford Global Forum lectures, and writes an extended research paper in their major subject.

Yes. Every student follows a personalised academic plan. Tutors tailor lessons to the student’s background, interests, and goals, in line with the Oxford tutorial tradition.

Two one-to-one post-course mentorship sessions provide structured follow-up on university applications, academic planning, and any personalised guidance the student would find most useful. These are included in the Scholars tier.

Support does not end when the programme finishes. All participants join our Ambassador and Alumni community, with ongoing lectures, frequent communication, and continued access to our Residential Deans and academic tutors for advice on applications and next steps.

Students stay in secure Oxford University college accommodation, in single bedrooms on gender-segregated corridors.

• Residential Deans live on site
• 24-hour university security and controlled access
• Daily registers and curfews
• 24-hour emergency contact for parents

Student safety and wellbeing are our top priorities.

Welfare is supported by constant pastoral cover and clear routines. Residential Deans live on site and are visible throughout the day and evening, with sign-in and sign-out procedures, evening registers, and quiet hours for under 18s.

Under-16s may only leave campus when accompanied by staff. Students over 16 may go off campus only in small groups after signing out, must return for the next register, and are not permitted to leave after curfew. All staff are fully vetted, with enhanced DBS or international police clearance, and safeguarding trained.

Yes. Residential Deans meet students on arrival at the airport and accompany them to Oxford using transport arranged by us. At the end of the programme they escort students back to the airport and assist with drop-off at the appropriate departure terminals.

No. Visa applications and fees are the responsibility of parents or guardians. We provide full documentation support but do not submit applications on families’ behalf.

If a visa application is refused, all fees will be refunded on receipt of the official refusal notice, with the exception of the reservation deposit.

The reservation deposit of £1,299 is non-refundable. Where the 14-day cooling-off period applies, you may cancel within 14 days for a refund of amounts paid, less the enrolment fee, provided the service has not started.

After the cooling-off period, refunds of tuition and accommodation fees depend on how far in advance you cancel: 120 days or more before the start date, 100% of fees paid excluding the enrolment fee; 90 to 119 days, 50%; 45 to 89 days, 10%; and 0 to 44 days, no refund. Refunds are made to the original payer within 28 days of confirming eligibility, net of bank, card, and foreign exchange charges.

Weekends are dedicated to supervised enrichment and cultural activities. There is no academic teaching during the weekends.

Dietary and religious requirements are treated as a practical matter rather than an afterthought. We ask families in advance about any dietary, allergy, or medical requirements so we can plan properly and brief staff. Our catering teams can accommodate halal and kosher needs, as well as vegetarian, vegan, and allergen-specific diets. We can also arrange access to multifaith prayer rooms and quiet spaces.

Yes, in many cases. We ask families in advance to share any learning differences, accessibility needs, or support plans, so that we can make sensible arrangements before the programme begins.

Where appropriate, we can match a student with a tutor who has relevant experience, for example supporting students with ADHD, anxiety, dyslexia, dyscalculia, or mild autism spectrum traits. Common adjustments include clearer weekly planning, structured note-making support, breaking tasks into manageable steps, and short breaks.

We cannot provide clinical care or specialist one-to-one learning support beyond what is reasonable within a short residential programme. Where a need is complex, we will be candid at the outset.

Oxford Global Education contracts with the University of Oxford for the use of its facilities and works exclusively with Oxford and Cambridge academics. The programme is not operated by the University of Oxford itself.