The Oxford Institute stands as the most prestigious and historic Oxford summer school, delivering an academically immersive experience rooted in centuries of intellectual excellence. Hosted at leading Oxford colleges, the program blends tutorial-style teaching, expert faculty mentorship, and carefully curated curricula across disciplines. Participants benefit from rigorous academic engagement, cultural enrichment, and global peer interaction, gaining insight, confidence, and perspective within one of the world’s most respected academic environments.
Discover how to build future-ready fashion brands through digital strategy, 3D fashion innovation, and modern commerce. Learn from industry experts, explore emerging technologies, and gain practical tools to succeed in the global fashion market.
A creative rite of passage that builds confidence, belonging and a lifelong connection with nature.
Join a vibrant community of friendly creatives and theatre-types for hands-on workshops and sessions led by industry professionals — all set against the stunning backdrop of Wydale Hall.
Level Up Your Fashion Future: Milan Intensive.
A unique 6-day IB CAS leadership adventure in the stunning Austrian Alps, combining outdoor activities, cultural immersion, and meaningful service opportunities.
A 2-week Spanish immersion and CAS leadership adventure in the charming Andalusian Pueblo Blanco of Vejer de la Frontera, combining intensive Spanish classes, meaningful community volunteering, and authentic cultural experiences.
LSE Generate Summer Innovation Bootcamps 2026 are for 15-19 year-olds who want to turn innovative ideas into impact, develop crucial entrepreneurial skills and build networks that will shape their futures.
A hands-on STEAM & Sports 4-day summer camp 2026 in Stockholm, where kids aged 5–14 explore Minecraft coding, Roblox, LEGO robotics, creativity, sports, and exciting surprise themes & games through fun, no-boredom learning conducted in both English and Swedish.
Gain hands-on biomedical science experience in real laboratories with expert scientists in Liverpool.
One week of direct access to the football industry, in the heart of Lisbon.
Our summer programmes offer bright, ambitious students aged from 11-16 a taste of Sevenoaks through inspiring academic, music and English courses.
For young people who love films… …whether it’s creating them or acting in them, YFA’s all-inclusive Residential Filmmaking and Screen Acting Summer Camp is a dream come true: a chance to eat, sleep and breathe movies! The camp is held at Culford School (Suffolk), one of the UK’s leading boarding schools, and includes all board, meals, tuition, equipment and activities.
Two weeks in Oxford exploring the future of business through strategy, AI, innovation and finance, finishing with a proposal and a University of Oxford certificate.
College-like academic experience in Oxford & Cambridge for ambitious students interested in STEM and Medicine
College-like academic experience in Oxford & Cambridge for young teens interested in STEM and Medicine
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 Business and Law
Survival-based holiday day camps for children aged 7 to 14 years! Adventurers aged 7 to 14 years can go wild during the summer holidays with our Ofsted-registered Ultimate Survival programme.
Aspiring technologists will get hands-on experience with cutting-edge technology, spending 4 days discovering, exploring and creating fun and engaging tech projects.
We're bringing some of your favourite musical movie moments to the stage! Ultimate Performance Academy, is a theatrical childcare experience, inspiring the next generation of young performers.
Investigate how physics, chemistry, biology, and geology shape the ocean during three weeks of academically rigorous, college-level coursework in Woods Hole, taught by PhD-level scientists.
Learn Spanish in one of the world's most biodiverse regions. This isn't classroom-only—you'll surf the Caribbean waves, trek through rainforest spotting sloths and monkeys, and live the pura vida lifestyle with students from around the world.
An intensive Summer School focused on consumer protection and market regulation within the European Circular Economy, including lectures, workshops, and a moot court experience.
Outstanding holiday activity camps for 6-14 year olds where children will enjoy a brilliant mix of sports, games and creative activities led by engaging staff at amazing locations!
Build rockets, take on space missions and meet real NASA astronauts in a fun, hands-on space camp.
A transformative STEM experience where students work with NASA astronauts, build confidence and create friendships that last far beyond the programme.
Immersive 18+ Irish harp course combining expert tuition, workshops, and concerts in beautiful Donegal.
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