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Oxford University Summer School for Adults

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Date & Time

Wed, 1 Jul 2026

19:00

Venue

Rewley House

Oxford

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On Oxford Lifelong Learning (Dept for Continuing Education)

About this event

A comprehensive residential summer program offering adult learners the opportunity to study a variety of subjects in an intensive, supportive environment. Participants experience life at an Oxford college while engaging in academic study.

Why you should come

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• Earn 10 CATS points at FHEQ Level 4 toward an Oxford Certificate of Higher Education

• Participate in two private one-to-one tutorials with Oxford tutors to develop your research

• Access the world-renowned Bodleian Library for research and individual study sessions

Event Highlights

  • Small seminar groups limited to a maximum of 12 students
  • Two private one-to-one tutorials with expert tutors per week
  • Accredited courses worth 10 CATS points at FHEQ Level 4
  • Full access to the historic Bodleian Library and on-site IT facilities
  • Social programme including quiz nights, historic pub visits, and a formal gala dinner

Programme

Saturday 14:00–16:30

Registration

Check-in and registration for the summer school.

Saturday 16:30–17:00

Orientation meeting

General orientation for all participants.

Saturday 17:00–17:30

Classroom orientation

Meeting between tutors and students in their respective classrooms.

Saturday 17:30–18:00

Drinks reception

Welcome drinks for attendees.

Saturday 18:00–20:00

Welcome dinner

Opening dinner for the programme.

Sunday–Friday 09:00–10:30

Seminar

Morning academic seminar session.

Sunday–Friday 11:00–12:30

Seminar

Second morning academic seminar session.

Sunday–Friday 13:30–18:00

Free time / Tutorials

Afternoons are free for tutorials, individual study, field trips, or exploring Oxford.

Friday 18:00–19:00

Formal Gala Dinner

A formal dinner to close each week of the programme.

What to bring / Requirements

  • Must be 18 years of age or older
  • Laptop encouraged for study assistance
  • Completion of a mandatory 1,500-word pre-course assignment
  • English proficiency (IELTS 7.5, TOEFL iBT 110, or C1 Advanced)
  • Preparatory reading required before arrival

Organized by: University of Oxford Department for Continuing Education

Contact: oussa@conted.ox.ac.uk

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