Oxbridge Academic Programs

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Oxbridge Academic Programs welcomes intellectually adventurous 8th -12th grade students to residential  summer study programs in the great towns and universities of the world. Guided by professors, researchers, and creative professionals, students immerse themselves in any of over 150 disciplines.

Students ages 13 to 18 benefit from the well-structured academic travel programs offered by Oxbridge Academic Programs in cities around the world. Educational trips of lengths ranging from one to four weeks land students from grades 8 to 12 in Oxford, Cambridge, New York,  Barcelona, or Paris. Guided by professors, researchers, and creative professionals, students from more than 80 countries immerse themselves in fascinating disciplines and creative pursuits.

Sessions are held during the summer. Academic focal points include arts, business and economics, computing and technology, cultural studies, language immersion, science, medicine, literature, leadership, and the law. Students can choose subjects they have studied previously or explore brand new topics. Grade sheets are provided upon the completion of courses, allowing students to submit them with college applications.

Depending on the location, students live in undergraduate university housing or in boarding schools. Some faculty and staff also stay in the housing, providing around-the-clock monitoring and guidance. All students must check in with deans each night and then remain in their rooms.

Oxbridge began more than 35 years ago and has grown from serving 36 students to nearly 2,000 each summer. The organization offers in-person and webinar information sessions for prospective families, who can choose among the available cities and their universities and historical and cultural attractions. Each program location offers extracurricular activities, guest speakers, workshops, and field trips. 

Various start and end times in June, July and August, depending on program location and description. 

Admission Details: A 500-word personal statement and a copy of the most recent transcript or grade report from school are required. Students taking immersion courses in Paris and Barcelona, are asked to submit a writing sample in French/Spanish and a completed recommendation form from their French/Spanish teacher. This is not required for taking beginner French/Spanish.