Saïd Business School, University of Oxford
Oxford, United Kingdom
About Saïd Business School, University of Oxford
Saïd Business School is the University of Oxford's own faculty of business and management, and it runs summer schools for high school students aged 15 to 18. The School, which calls itself Oxford Saïd, was established in 1996 with a benefaction from businessman Wafic Saïd. Its main campus is on Park End Street in central Oxford. Most of the School's teaching is for adults. It offers the BA in Economics and Management, master's degrees, doctoral programs, MBAs and executive education. A Youth Education team runs its programs for teenagers. For 2027, Oxford Saïd lists four two-week summer schools in Oxford. They are the AI and Machine Learning Pioneers Summer School, the Future Business Leaders Summer School, the Future Entrepreneurs Summer School and the Future Global Strategists Summer School. The School says students stay in an Oxford college and receive a University of Oxford certificate. It also designs bespoke short programs for groups of young people, delivered in Oxford, online or at the group's own location.
Teaching style
Oxford Saïd describes its summer schools as in-depth super-curricular courses, meaning study that goes beyond the school syllabus rather than repeating it. The School says students are held to the intellectual standards of an Oxford education. Each program also includes sessions on careers, further education and resume writing. Daily timetables, class sizes and the tutors for each course aren't set out on the youth programs page, so it's worth asking the admissions team before you apply.
Reputation & Succeed take
Oxford Saïd's standing comes mostly from the University of Oxford and from the School's own rankings. The School says the University ranked 1st in the world in the 2026 Times Higher Education World University Rankings, for a record tenth year in a row. It also says Times Higher Education put it top in the UK and 2nd in the world for business and management. The School holds AACSB and EQUIS accreditation. These rankings and accreditations cover the School and its degree programs. They don't rate the summer schools themselves.
Our take
In Succeed's view, the main draw is a two-week course run by the University of Oxford's own business school, with a room in an Oxford college and a University of Oxford certificate. Oxford Saïd says accommodation, meals, class materials, activities and excursions are all included, which makes budgeting simpler than piecing a summer together yourself. Before you commit, we'd suggest getting the full price, the application steps and the names of the tutors in writing. We'd also treat the School's claim that the courses strengthen university applications as its own view, since no admissions office is quoted.
Who this provider suits
Who should choose them
This may suit you if you're between 15 and 18, curious about business, entrepreneurship, global strategy or AI, and keen to spend two weeks living and studying in Oxford. It also suits students who want a structured residential summer where meals and excursions are part of the package. Schools and groups that want a course on entrepreneurship, sustainability, AI or leadership can ask the Youth Education team about a bespoke program.
Who it may not suit
Who should skip it: students younger than 15 or older than 18, because the summer schools are for high school students aged 15 to 18. It's also a poor fit if you can't be in Oxford for two weeks in July or August 2027, since every course runs in person. Families on a tight budget should check the full cost with Oxford Saïd first.
Accreditations & Recognition
AACSB accreditation
EQUIS (EFMD) accreditation
Athena Swan Bronze Award
ISO 45001 certification (occupational health and safety)
ISO 14001 certification (environmental management)
Global Network for Advanced Management membership
Frequently asked questions
Programs by Saïd Business School, University of Oxford
ProgramAI and Machine Learning Pioneers Summer School
Organized by Saïd Business School, University of Oxford
Dates
18 Jul – 31 Jul 2027
Location
Multiple locations
Duration
2 weeks
ProgramFuture Business Leaders Summer School
Organized by Saïd Business School, University of Oxford
Dates
July 2027, 2 sessions
Location
Multiple locations
Duration
2 weeks
ProgramFuture Entrepreneurs Summer School
Organized by Saïd Business School, University of Oxford
Dates
01 Aug – 14 Aug 2027
Location
Multiple locations
Duration
2 weeks
