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On-campus Cambridge, Oxford£££
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Want to sharpen your writing and build a standout portfolio? Join the Cambridge Creative Writing two-week summer school to explore craft, complete a Personal Project, get tutor feedback and earn a graduation certificate - boost your uni application and connect with peers and academics.

The Cambridge Creative Writing Pre-College Summer Program is a two-week on-campus summer school for 13 6-year-olds run in historic Cambridge or Oxford colleges. Over the course students take around 30 hours of academic sessions, work on an extended Personal Project (a portfolio of creative pieces or a novella), and receive written and verbal tutor feedback culminating in a graduation ceremony and certificate.

Teaching combines creative practice with critical skills: modules cover starting projects, character creation, plot mapping and producing a written portfolio. Students take part in independent and group work, regular tutor feedback, and a mentor programme.

The course also includes a full social activity programme, two excursions (one to Oxford and an optional trip to London), and two Formal Hall dinners in college dining halls.

Accommodation is provided for 13 nights in central Cambridge or Oxford college residences (single occupancy; some twin rooms possible), with breakfast, lunch and dinner included. Practical arrival information is provided (arrival Sunday 14:00 6:00 with rooms ready by 15:00) and organised shared Heathrow transfers are available for an additional fee.

Comprehensive summer school insurance and pastoral support are included.

Qualification Outcome

Certificate of completion

EnglishEducation & Training
1

28 Jun 2026 – 11 Jul 2026

June B7 Day (6/28/2026 6/11/2026)

2

28 Jun 2026 – 11 Jul 2026

June B7 Boarding (6/28/2026 6/11/2026)

3

12 Jul 2026 – 25 Jul 2026

July (12 6/25) Day

4

12 Jul 2026 – 25 Jul 2026

July (12 6/25) Boarding

5

26 Jul 2026 – 08 Aug 2026

July (26 8/8) Day

6

26 Jul 2026 – 08 Aug 2026

July (26 8/8) Boarding

Duration: 2 weeks

Location

On-campus
Cambridge, Oxford, United Kingdom
Cambridge and Oxford colleges (University of Cambridge / University of Oxford)
  • Ages 13 6 years (13 6) — participants must be between 13 and 15 years old
Participation Fee

£5,995

Course fee: £5,995 for Day option (2 weeks). Boarding option available at £7,495 (2 weeks). Heathrow shared chaperoned transfers £180 each way. Recommended pocket money ~£80 per week.

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