Online Politics & Debate Course
Oxford Scholastica Academy
Apply NowKeen to sharpen your argument and stand out on UCAS? Join Oxford Scholastica's online Politics & Debate summer course: explore political theory, design a party, build public-speaking and debating skills, and connect with tutors to boost your uni/career profile.
This is an online summer Politics & Debate course for 12-014 year olds run by Oxford Scholastica Academy. The programme introduces key concepts in politics, international relations and government while developing debating and public-speaking skills.
Students will explore political theory, study different political systems and participate in activities such as designing a political party, writing campaign speeches and taking part in a Q&A-style campaign session.
Live tutorials are delivered via Zoom by tutors typically from Oxford and Cambridge and include masterclasses, debates and guided feedback. The course is project-based: students practise British Parliamentary debate, analyse leadership and identity in politics, and engage with real-world political challenges.
Class sizes are limited (max 15) to support personalised feedback.
On successful completion students receive an Oxford Scholastica Academy Certificate of Achievement, and outstanding participants may receive a personalised Letter of Recommendation. The course also offers a Graduation event (recording provided) and eligibility to apply for the Academy's Ambassador Programme.
Oxford Scholastica Academy Certificate of Achievement
15 Jun 2026
15 June 2026 start (1- or 2-week options)
29 Jun 2026
29 June 2026 start (1- or 2-week options)
13 Jul 2026
13 July 2026 start (1- or 2-week options)
27 Jul 2026
27 July 2026 start (1- or 2-week options)
10 Aug 2026
10 August 2026 start (1- or 2-week options)
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- Must be aged between 11 and 18 years old at the start of the chosen course (course advertised for 12-14 year olds).
- Must be motivated to learn about the subject (personal statement required on registration form).
- Must be able to speak, read and understand English to CEFR level C1 (equates to IELTS ~6.5); no formal testing but assessments can be arranged via contact.
£595
Tuition fees: £595 for one week, £995 for two weeks. Fees include live teaching (20 hours for two-week option), masterclasses, preparatory reading list, independent study assignments, personalised feedback, graduation ceremony, a Letter of Recommendation (for outstanding students), Certificate of Achievement and Ambassador Programme invitation.
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