Oxford Scholastica Academy: Discover Technology Academy (Summer Technology Course)
Oxford Scholastica Academy
Apply NowFancy a taste of Oxford tech this summer? Join the two-week Discover Technology Academy to build websites, launch rockets, and tackle a live innovation challenge - gain practical skills, boost your uni/career profile and connect with peers and academics.
Discover Technology Academy is a two-week summer technology programme run on an Oxford University campus that introduces young students to core topics in computer science and engineering.
Students (primarily aged 12-14) learn to build websites with HTML & CSS, experiment with electricity and photonics, study maths for engineering and computing, and design and launch rockets. The course includes a four-hour Planet Innovation Challenge where students collaborate to develop and present technical solutions.
The programme features small classes (maximum 15), expert tutors typically from Oxford and Cambridge, a packed social and cultural programme, and a graduation ceremony. Successful participants receive a Certificate of Achievement and may be awarded a personalised Letter of Recommendation; applicants pay a deposit to secure their place and must meet English language and motivation requirements.
Oxford Scholastica Academy Certificate of Achievement; personalised Letter of Recommendation for students who meet criteria
05 Jul 2026 – 18 Jul 2026
5th July - 18th July 2026
19 Jul 2026 – 01 Aug 2026
19th July - 1st August 2026
02 Aug 2026 – 15 Aug 2026
2nd August - 15th August 2026
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- Must be aged between 11 and 18 years old at the start of the chosen course (programme designed for ages 12-14).
- Motivated to learn about the subject and able to provide a short personal statement on the registration form.
- English language proficiency at Common European Framework Level C1 (equivalent to IELTS 6.5) — no formal testing required but applicants should be able to speak, read and understand English well.
- Applicants currently at university are not eligible; recent school leavers who have not yet started higher education may apply.
£6,995
Course fee £6,995 for the two-week programme. A deposit of £995 is required to secure a place (deposit refunded in full if an application is not accepted).
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