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Computer Science, Coding & AI Summer Course
Oxford Scholastica’s computer science summer course combines Python, website building and AI ethics with a team business challenge and insights from a software developer.
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Computer Science Coding and AI at a glance: cost, dates and eligibility
Current status
Applications open
Eligibility
Motivated students before university
Age range / Year group
Ages 15-18
Location / Region
Oxford, United Kingdom
Cost
£7,495; £6,995
Duration
Two weeks
Format
In-person
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Class size: Maximum 15 students
Accommodation: Oxford University college rooms
Meals: Breakfast and dinner daily
Certificate / Outcome: Certificate of Achievement
Tutors / faculty: Academics from leading universities
Accreditation: British Accreditation Council
Academic schedule: 10 teaching days; 12 masterclass hours
Computer Science Coding and AI summary
Oxford Scholastica combines practical coding with discussions about AI’s impact on society. Students create webpages, write Python programs and explore how different programming languages work.
A collaborative business website challenge adds teamwork and presentation practice, while a software developer Q&A connects classroom learning with careers.
The experience suits students who want subject exploration alongside college life, cultural trips and a structured social program.
What is Computer Science, Coding & AI Summer Course?
The Computer Science, Coding & AI Summer Course is Oxford Scholastica’s practical introduction to programming, website development and artificial intelligence. Discussion-based classes move from comparing programming languages to using HTML, CSS and Python, with debates about AI’s ethical and social effects.
Students apply these ideas by building websites and collaborating with Business & Enterprise students on a functioning business website. A professional Q&A, skills masterclasses and cultural activities broaden the experience beyond coding, while university facilities provide the setting for an independently run summer school.
Why Succeed highlights Computer Science Coding and AI
The curriculum connects HTML, CSS and Python practice with a tangible website-building task.
The four-hour business challenge requires students to translate technical ideas into a team project and presentation.
AI ethics discussions encourage students to question technology’s consequences alongside learning its applications.
Classes capped at 15 students support an interactive learning environment.
Published pastoral arrangements give families concrete information about staffing, supervision and emergency support.
Who is Computer Science Coding and AI for?
Best for
Students exploring computer science who want guided coding practice, AI discussion and a collaborative project within a structured summer-school experience.
Not ideal if
You mainly want advanced specialization or a narrowly focused coding bootcamp, since the curriculum introduces several topics and includes substantial social and cultural programming.
Is Computer Science Coding and AI worth it?
This course is most compelling when a student wants to test their interest in computing through guided practice and collaboration. Building and presenting a business website gives them a concrete experience to reflect on, while AI debates and a developer Q&A broaden their understanding of the field.
The fee deserves careful comparison with focused online courses and independent projects, especially if coding instruction is the family’s main priority. The residential and cultural experience accounts for part of its value, and the completion certificate is issued by Oxford Scholastica rather than the University of Oxford.
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Cost and what is included
£7,495; £6,995; includes 10 days of classroom learning and study materials, 12 hours of masterclasses, Industry Q&A Hero session, Four-hour practical academic challenge, University accommodation with the residential fee, Breakfast and dinner every day, Qualified staff support and supervision, Oxford walking tour and museum trips, Windsor Castle and Blenheim Palace trips, Punting, social events and sporting activities, Graduation ceremony and completion certificate, Tutor recommendation when criteria are met, Invitation to apply to the Ambassador Program.
Accommodation
Oxford University college rooms
Meals
Breakfast and dinner daily
Supervision or safety information
Accommodation is staffed around the clock, with Heads of House, Activities Coordinators and Matrons providing support. Students sign in and out, and supervision applies from dinner onwards.
Provider details
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Dates and logistics
Two weeks; Oxford, United Kingdom.
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Effort level
Moderate academic effort within a busy residential schedule.
Best started
Begin application and travel planning several months before your chosen summer session under rolling admissions.
Main challenge
Balancing technical problem-solving, teamwork and a full activity schedule.
Typical preparation
Prepare a personal statement explaining what interests you about computing and what you hope to learn.
Bring a laptop and review the optional suggested reading before arrival.
Complete the Student Information Form at least 30 days before the course starts.
Arrange comprehensive insurance and allow extra time for any visa or travel authorization requirements.
Useful if
You want to test subject interest through making and explaining your own work.
What do students do on Computer Science Coding and AI?
You progress from programming fundamentals to building webpages and writing Python programs, with AI discussions alongside practical work. A team website challenge then brings coding, business ideas and presentation skills together.
Step-by-step process
- 1
Compare programming languages and explore the technology behind websites.
- 2
Create and modify local webpages using HTML and CSS.
- 3
Develop a website with multiple pages and consider responsible AI assistance.
- 4
Debate artificial intelligence’s ethical and social effects.
- 5
Write Python programs, then test, debug and improve them.
- 6
Explore AI applications and a specialist topic chosen by the tutor.
- 7
Work with Business & Enterprise students to build and present a business website.
- 8
Join a software developer Q&A, masterclasses and the wider activity program.
Computer Science Coding and AI dates and deadlines
Date not confirmed
Computer Science, Coding & AI — July Session 1
4-17 July 2027
Two-week course.
Computer Science, Coding & AI — July Session 2
18-31 July 2027
Two-week course.
Computer Science, Coding & AI — August Session
1-14 August 2027
Two-week course.
| Milestone | Date | Timezone | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Applications | Rolling admissions | Local | Date not confirmed | |
Computer Science, Coding & AI — July Session 1 | 4-17 July 2027 | Local | Upcoming | |
Computer Science, Coding & AI — July Session 2 | 18-31 July 2027 | Local | Upcoming | |
Computer Science, Coding & AI — August Session | 1-14 August 2027 | Local | Upcoming |
Eligibility and requirements
Designed for ages 15-18 at the course start.
Mature 14-year-olds may be considered individually.
Applicants must demonstrate motivation to study the subject.
No academic prerequisites are required.
Strong English speaking, reading and comprehension skills are required.
Students must not have started university.
International students may apply.
How much does Computer Science Coding and AI cost?
Residential fee
£7,495 — Two-week course with accommodation, breakfast and dinner.
Funding or discounts
- Non-residential fee: £6,995 — Two-week course with access to the rest of the program.
- Deposit: £995 — Paid toward the fee; refunded if the application is unsuccessful.
- Full-course scholarships: Not offered — The provider directs its social-impact support toward free mentoring.
What's included
10 days of classroom learning and study materials, 12 hours of masterclasses, Industry Q&A Hero session, Four-hour practical academic challenge, University accommodation with the residential fee, Breakfast and dinner every day, Qualified staff support and supervision, Oxford walking tour and museum trips, Windsor Castle and Blenheim Palace trips, Punting, social events and sporting activities, Graduation ceremony and completion certificate, Tutor recommendation when criteria are met, Invitation to apply to the Ambassador Program
How to apply to Computer Science Coding and AI
- 1
Use the official application form and select your age group and the Oxford study option.
- 2
Choose the Computer Science, Coding & AI course and your preferred session.
- 3
Write a personal statement explaining your motivation and interest in the subject.
- 4
Submit the application and pay the £995 deposit for admissions-panel review.
- 5
If attending without accommodation, reply to the provider’s booking email to request the non-residential option.
- 6
After acceptance, complete the Student Information Form and arrange insurance and travel requirements.
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What does Computer Science Coding and AI cover?
The program covers the following focus areas.
Programming languages
Compare programming languages and explore why different languages serve different purposes.
HTML, CSS and websites
Create local webpages, edit existing code and build a website with multiple pages.
Python programming
Use data types, conditionals, lists and dictionaries, then test and debug your programs.
Artificial intelligence and ethics
Explore machine learning, generative AI and applications while debating ethical and social effects.
Business Website Challenge
Collaborate with business students to create a functioning website and present it to an expert panel.
Curriculum may be adjusted based on participant interests and current developments.
What is a typical day on Computer Science Coding and AI?
A typical day during the program.
Classes and study
The sample places these Monday-Wednesday and Friday in week one, and Monday-Friday in week two.
Applied learning and trips
Masterclasses, the four-hour challenge and excursions share the schedule, including Windsor and Blenheim trips.
Social activities
Activities include film and quiz nights, a Shakespeare play, a ball and a graduation ceilidh.
Rest and free time
Students have a couple of lunch-time hours, return to their rooms by 10:30 p.m. and have lights out at 11 p.m.
Who teaches on Computer Science Coding and AI?
The featured tutor, Daniel Timms, holds a mathematics degree from the University of Cambridge and works as a software developer and STEM tutor. His experience includes large-scale C++ applications and natural language processing systems at Hewlett Packard Enterprise.
Tutors may change; classes have a maximum of 15 students.
Where do students stay on Computer Science Coding and AI?
Residential plan
- College accommodation: Assigned university college rooms offer standard or en-suite categories, with common rooms and social spaces.
- Breakfast and dinner: Continental breakfast is served at the accommodation, with group dinners in college or local restaurants.
- Pastoral support: Heads of House, Activities Coordinators and Matrons provide support, with residential staffing around the clock.
- Facilities and activities: Wireless internet, free laundry and common spaces support college life alongside cultural trips and social events.
Non-residential plan
- Day-student option: Students arranging their own accommodation retain access to the rest of the program.
Standard rooms share bathrooms, typically between two or three students; en-suite rooms have private bathrooms.
What happens after Computer Science Coding and AI?
After completing this program, participants often pursue:
Build websites and Python programs through practical coursework.
Develop experience presenting a team business website.
Earn a Certificate of Achievement after successful completion.
Receive a personalized tutor recommendation when criteria are met.
Apply to the one-year Ambassador Program with monthly virtual meetings.
The certificate is issued by Oxford Scholastica Academy; tutor recommendations and Ambassador participation are conditional.
Where does Computer Science Coding and AI take place?
Students live and study in central Oxford, using university college accommodation and teaching facilities with access to the city’s cultural attractions. Oxford is approximately 60 miles from London and can be reached by train, coach or a separately booked airport transfer.
Campus assignments vary; the provider’s South Parade office address is not the residential arrival address.
Computer Science Coding and AI FAQs
No academic prerequisites are required. Admissions focus on motivation, intellectual curiosity and willingness to engage with the subject.
You will develop a website with multiple pages and write Python programs. During the four-hour Business Website Challenge, teams work with Business & Enterprise students to create and present a functioning business website.
Oxford Scholastica is an independent provider with no formal connection to the University of Oxford. It uses university facilities for accommodation and teaching.
A laptop is essential for this computer science course; a tablet is insufficient. Bring standard stationery and a mobile phone to contact staff.
Breakfast and dinner are included each day. Students buy their own lunches, and most dietary requirements can be accommodated when disclosed in advance.
Yes. Non-residential students arrange their own accommodation and retain access to the rest of the program; the two-week fee is £6,995.
Accommodation is staffed around the clock, with Heads of House, Activities Coordinators and Matrons providing support. Students sign in and out, and supervision applies from dinner onwards.
Successful completion earns an Oxford Scholastica Academy Certificate of Achievement. A personalized tutor recommendation is conditional on meeting the provider’s criteria, and graduates may apply to the one-year Ambassador Program.
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- Pastoral Care | Oxford Scholastica Academy
- Oxford Scholastica Academy Schedule
- Summer School Accommodation | Oxford Scholastica
- Terms & Conditions | Oxford Scholastica Academy
- Oxford Summer School Dates & Fees | Oxford Scholastica
- Contact Us | Oxford Scholastica Academy
- Online Summer School Dates & Fees | Oxford Scholastica
- Arrange a Call | Oxford Scholastica Academy
- Oxford Scholastica Academy FAQs
- Booking Form
- Computer Science Summer Course (Ages 15-18) | Oxford Scholastica
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