Oxford Scholastica Academy

Oxford, United Kingdom

10,000 alumni

About Oxford Scholastica Academy

Oxford Scholastica Academy is an independent education company based in Oxford, United Kingdom. It offers residential academic summer school, live online courses and online research internships, with its main courses organized for ages 12–14 and 15–18. Its approach combines subject teaching, practical challenges, expert mentorship and opportunities to connect with international peers. The provider is accredited by the British Accreditation Council as a short course provider and has no formal affiliation with the University of Oxford.

Teaching style

The provider uses a Learn, See, Do approach: build subject knowledge through classes and masterclasses, gain career insights from tutors and industry professionals, and apply theory through hands-on challenges. Teaching emphasizes critical thinking, collaboration and practical problem-solving. The provider reports an average of seven students per class, while its Oxford summer school lists a maximum of 15.

Reputation & Succeed take

The provider reports a 4.9 out of 5 rating from alumni and their families, more than 1,000 verified reviews and over 10,000 alumni globally. It holds British Accreditation Council accreditation and received the King's Award for Enterprise in 2023. Its claim to be Europe's highest-rated academic summer school is based on Reviews.io and Trustpilot data for providers with at least 500 reviews, last checked January 1, 2026.

Our take

Oxford Scholastica is worth considering for teenagers who want to explore an academic subject through small classes, practical challenges and contact with experienced researchers or professionals. Its residential, online course and online research options offer different ways to pursue that exploration. Families should understand that it operates independently of the University of Oxford and explicitly says it does not offer university preparation courses.

Useful comparison points are its combination of Oxford residential study, live online courses and online research internships; its Learn, See, Do teaching model; and its reported average class size of seven. It also offers an international peer community and a dedicated pastoral team. Its use of Oxford University facilities does not create university affiliation or endorsement.

Who this provider suits

Who should choose them

Curious, motivated teenagers who want to deepen subject knowledge, explore possible careers and learn with international peers may find the provider a good fit. Its main courses serve ages 12–18, and online research internships are designed for ages 15–18. Students should be comfortable learning in English at the provider's stated minimum level of CEFR C1, which it equates to IELTS 6.5.

Who it may not suit

Students seeking a program formally affiliated with or endorsed by the University of Oxford, or a dedicated university preparation course, should look elsewhere. Students whose English is below the stated CEFR C1 minimum should discuss readiness with admissions before applying.

Accreditations & Recognition

British Accreditation Council (BAC)

Contact

hello@oxfordscholastica.com

+44 1865 522 166

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Frequently asked questions

It is an independent education company offering academic learning experiences for young people, including residential summer school in Oxford, online courses and online research internships.

Its main summer school and online course offerings are organized for ages 12–14 and 15–18. Online internships are designed for ages 15–18.

No. It uses university facilities and works with tutors who teach or study there, but it has no formal connection with or endorsement from the University of Oxford.

The provider explicitly says it does not offer university preparation courses. Its focus is subject exploration, practical challenges and developing confidence and direction.

Tutors and mentors are subject experts from leading institutions, including Oxford, Cambridge and Harvard. The provider says it selects tutors for subject expertise, communication and their ability to inspire curiosity.

Students must speak, read and understand English well. The provider states a minimum of CEFR C1, which it equates to IELTS 6.5, and does not require formal testing.

Applications are assessed on a rolling basis until places are filled. The provider says popular options tend to become fully booked early in the year and directs applicants to its application form for availability.

Oxford Scholastica is accredited by the British Accreditation Council as a short course provider. It also received the King's Award for Enterprise in 2023, which is a business award.

Students join from the United Kingdom and around the world. The provider reports having taught young people from more than 85 countries.

Email hello@oxfordscholastica.com or call +44 1865 522 166. Families can also arrange a phone or Zoom call through the provider's website.

Programs by Oxford Scholastica Academy

Program

Architecture & Design Online Course

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Dates

May to August 2027, 12 sessions

Location

Global

Duration

1 or 2 weeks

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Frequently asked questions

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Programs by Oxford Scholastica Academy

Architecture & Design Online Course

Architecture Online Research Internship

Biology & Life Sciences Online Course

Business & Enterprise Online Course

Business & Enterprise Summer Course

Business Online Course

Business, Economics & Finance Online Research Internship

Computer Science & AI Online Research Internship

Computer Science, Coding & AI Online Course

Creative Writing & Storytelling Online Course

Creative Writing Online Course

Debate & Public Speaking Summer Course

Economics & Finance Online Course

Engineering Online Course

Engineering Online Research Internship

International Relations, Politics & Leadership Online Course

International Relations, Politics & Leadership Summer Course

Law Online Course

Mathematics Online Course

Medicine Online Course

Medicine Online Research Internship

Politics & Debate Online Course

Politics & International Relations Online Research Internship

Psychology & Neuroscience Online Course

Psychology & Neuroscience Online Research Internship

Psychology & Neuroscience Summer Course

Technology, Coding & AI Online Course

World History & Philosophy Online Course

World History & Philosophy Online Research Internship

Competitions by Oxford Scholastica Academy

Oxford Scholastica Academy Essay Competition