Summer courses for Teenagers 15-17
• Supportive and promotes learning
• Entertaining educational activities
Summer Courses for Teens
We offer academic and English language programmes for teenagers aged 15-17 years old. Our courses are based in two locations: in the academic and historical city of Oxford, or at Merrist Wood campus, which is set within 400 acres of beautiful English countryside in Surrey, on the edge of London. Course subject areas include English language, Business, Science, Art and Leadership.
Why Join Our Teenagers Programme?
Diverse Academic Courses
Choose from a wide range of engaging courses, each designed to challenge and inspire, while helping students develop real skills.
Small Class Sizes
With a maximum of 12 students per class, every learner receives personal attention, feedback, and support to reach their full potential.
Topical Weekly Themes & Guest Speakers
Lessons are linked to relevant, real-world themes and enhanced by guest speakers, making learning interactive, meaningful, and motivating.
Hands-On Learning & Study Visits
Apply classroom knowledge through practical projects, scientific experiments, art creation, and exciting excursions to iconic UK sites, including London, Oxford, and more.
Exam Preparation & Academic Skills
Prepare for IELTS or Cambridge English exams with specialised courses focused on exam techniques, academic study skills, and confidence-building.
International Community & Networking
Meet students from all over the world, share ideas, and build friendships in a multicultural environment that fosters collaboration and global awareness.
Wide Range of Electives & Activities
From sports like football and basketball, to visual arts, bushcraft, animal conservation, and outdoor leadership, students can develop new skills and enjoy fun, enriching experiences.
Safe, Supportive, and Inspiring Environment
Learn in beautiful settings, either Oxford city or the Surrey countryside, while benefiting from 24-hour pastoral care, comfortable accommodation, and a structured programme that balances academic focus with wellbeing and social growth.
Teenagers: Oxford
With students from over 45 countries, the programme offers a vibrant international community set on its own IB World School campus in North Oxford. The campus comprises several buildings and features well-equipped science labs, an art studio, modern teaching spaces, and a large library. Located within walking distance of both Summertown and Oxford city centre, it provides the perfect setting to experience living and studying in Oxford.
Learn more about student life in Oxford here.
Courses in Oxford:
Project Eco-Innovation:
Where sustainability, creativity, and entrepreneurship come together! In this one-week, multi-disciplinary course, students from different courses collaborate to develop bold ideas for a greener world. You’ll research, design, and present innovative, cost-effective eco-solutions to real-world challenges.

Teenagers: Merrist Wood
Merrist Wood Campus is set within 400 acres of beautiful Surrey countryside, offering a peaceful and spacious environment where students can enjoy both learning and outdoor leisure. The campus features a working farm, licensed zoo, landscaped gardens, sports fields, and ancient woodland, creating unique opportunities for a wide range of outdoor activities.
Located just outside Guildford, a lively town with shops, cafés, and cultural attractions, the campus is also only an hour from central London, making it the ideal setting to study and experience life in the UK.
Learn more about student life at Merrist Wood here.
Courses at Merrist Wood:
Summer and Short Courses brochure
Short courses available in the Spring & Summer
Study one of our short courses to develop new skills
Spring & Summer course enquiry
Please fill in this form to submit an enquiry on our teenager courses.
You may also wish to get in touch to arrange a campus tour or find out what it is like to live and study in the city of Oxford.
We look forward to hearing from you.
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