Summer Study Abroad Programs in Oxford, England

Intensive academics in the heart of Oxford! English lit, medieval studies, and environmental studies take on exciting new dimensions with the University of Oxford’s famed tutorial system and access to the world-famous Bodleian Library. A required, four-day Wales Field Excursion is included in the program. Activities and excursions are designed to pull you into the communities you visit and encourage cultural connections of every kind. There’s no extra fee to participate in these optional outings—everything is included in your program fee.

When you study abroad in England, you'll see and experience the best of the old and the new. Your host city and the country become your classroom as you find yourself touring the Tower of London, visiting Stonehenge, and attending performances in some of the world’s most historic venues…for class! Envision living and learning in a historic, culturally diverse city where “field trip” translate to exploring castles and landmarks. You make friends with local students you meet while taking classes at world-renowned universities. That’s what studying abroad in England is like, whether you choose London, Cambridge, or Oxford. Sound good? Then studying abroad in England is the perfect choice for you.

Expand your horizons and boost your personal and academic growth with an LMH Summer Program. Our carefully developed range of courses all offer the chance to immerse yourself in your chosen subject, dive deep into complex topics, and explore the latest research in the field. These courses are taught using the Oxford tutorial system—a personalized, small-group teaching method that sharpens your critical thinking, enhances your communication skills, and provides a strong foundation for future academic and career success. Beyond the classroom, our social and cultural activities and events program provides an authentic taste of the unique student experience at Oxford and a perfect opportunity to make new friends from all across the globe. Everything is on your doorstep, with the accommodation, dining, and teaching all on our beautiful, self-contained College campus.

The International Summer School for Teens (ISSFT®) is a premium, award-winning summer experience for students aged 13–18. Held in the world-famous university towns of St Andrews and Oxford, it combines academic excellence, personal growth, and global friendship in a safe, inspiring setting. Students create their perfect summer by selecting one academic subject — such as Global Leadership, Entrepreneurship, Law & Economics, Academic English, IELTS, Medicine, or AI & Computer Science — and one elective, including Golf, Tennis, Sports Leadership, Theatre, or Photography & Digital Media. This dual-study model blends intellectual challenge with creativity and fun. With students from over 100 nationalities, ISSFT offers full English immersion, developing confidence, independence, and lifelong friendships. Beyond academics, teens enjoy cultural excursions, evening events, and supervised adventures across the UK’s most historic and scenic locations. At ISSFT, every student is supported, inspired, and encouraged to realise their potential — it’s more than a summer school, it’s a transformative journey of discovery, friendship, and adventure.

Lite Regal Education’s Summer Engineering Preparation program offers students aged 15-18 a unique opportunity to explore the engineering world at prestigious universities in the UK, including London, Cambridge, and Oxford. This hands-on course combines interactive workshops and expert-led lessons, helping students understand engineering fundamentals and problem-solving techniques. The curriculum covers a broad range of engineering disciplines, offering a glimpse into the practical application of engineering concepts in real-world settings. Students also participate in cultural excursions and social activities, fostering a well-rounded educational experience. With small class sizes and personalized guidance, the program aims to develop critical thinking, creativity, and leadership skills—preparing students for a successful future in engineering.

Our Academic Insights program provides ambitious high school students from around the world with unrivaled experience studying undergraduate-level subjects at Oxford and Cambridge University colleges. All classes are taught by expert academics from world-leading universities, such as Oxford, Cambridge, and Harvard. Each subject follows a specifically designed summer school syllabus. This combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, ensuring all students receive a well-rounded and challenging program that develops them for future success. With the support of expert academic tutors, all participants in the Academic Insights program complete a project. Whether an essay, presentation, or practical project, they receive ongoing support before presenting their ideas to their peers at the end of the program.

Study acting in this intensive, month-long program in Oxford, in association with the David Geffen School of Drama at Yale. Now celebrating its 40th year, BADA’s Midsummer in Oxford program is one of the world’s best-known intensive, international acting courses. Based in the historic Magdalen College at the University of Oxford, it is designed for committed actors 18+ and focuses on classical theatre craft with an emphasis on Shakespeare. Participants work and live at Magdalen alongside the BADA Faculty, consisting of leading British theatre practitioners and teaching artists from top American graduate programs. We welcome applicants at the undergraduate and graduate levels, as well as working actors not enrolled in educational programs. Actors aged 18 must have completed one year of college or have graduated from high school a year before the program starts to be eligible to apply for the coming summer. Magdalen College is situated amid 100 acres of woodland, riverside walks, gardens, and the tranquil Deer Park. Its theatrical alumni include Oscar Wilde, Peter Brook, Katie Mitchell, and Andrew Lloyd-Webber.

Oxford has it all! It’s a quaint and legendary university town steeped in centuries of academic tradition, with gorgeous architecture, first-class resources and research facilities, and a thriving, bustling community vibe. This summer, create a memorable learning experience at the renowned Lady Margaret Hall, University of Oxford. Choose from an array of stimulating courses taught by distinguished academics, delivered through the world-famous Oxford teaching style. The University of Oxford comprises 44 constituent colleges, each with its own unique history, traditions, and style. Lady Margaret Hall (LMH) is a trailblazer in the history of the University of Oxford, founded in 1878 as the first women's college in Oxford. It remains a welcoming and pioneering college for both women and men. Located on the river Cherwell, the college sits just north of central Oxford. The city center is just a 20-minute walk or a 6-minute cycle through the University Parks. During term time, it is home to just over 600 students, while over the summer, the program serves approximately 100 students from all over the world for 3 three-week sessions.

This 12-week Gap Year Semester Course is our most expansive and influential program. During the first six weeks, students travel to the UK and France, where they can explore art, architecture, food, culture, and much more. After this, they will travel to Tuscany and stay in Montepulciano, a beautiful hilltop town, for a two-week intensive Italian course. In the second six weeks, they will join other students to study on the Autumn Gap Year Course. They will travel across Italy, visiting Venice, Castelfranco, Bologna, Florence, Siena, and Rome, as well as taking day trips to San Gimignano, Verona, Naples, and Pompei. This program aims to give students the greatest experience of Italy and a better understanding of the "art world." It is an ambitious program that spread from the ancient world in Rome and Naples to the Renaissance in Florence and contemporary art in Venice. Students will learn about the works of Leonardo, appreciate Titian, and understand why Michelangelo is so significant. Students will also be introduced to dozens of other artists, read great poets from ancient and modern times, learn about rhetoric (Cicero), history, and literature, & appreciate architecture.