Oxford Royale Academy

Overview

Oxford Royale Academy (ORA) is one of the UK's leading providers of international summer schools and year-round university preparation programmes. Every year, thousands of students join us from all around the world, seizing the rare opportunity to experience the magic of life as a student in some of the most inspiring universities in the world: Oxford, Cambridge, Imperial College London, St Andrews, and Yale in the USA.

Develop an edge over your peers

ORA students are taught by teachers of the highest calibre, many of whom were educated or are currently working at some of world’s best universities. Our teachers have a keen interest in helping students develop fresh perspectives and realise their academic potential.

Join students from all over the world

Last summer our students came from over 135 different countries, and this year we expect to exceed that amazing number. Our summer school is an extraordinary opportunity to make friends from all over the world.

Exciting cultural and recreational programmes

Our summer courses are complemented by a carefully assembled timetable of activities designed to ensure that students have fun and make the most of their time in the UK or US. These activities include Oxford classics such as punting and croquet.

Visit sites such as Warwick Castle, Blenheim Palace and Stonehenge

ORA programmes in the UK include coach excursions to some magnificent sites, including Warwick Castle and Blenheim Palace, two of the grandest buildings in the world. Students on our Yale programmes get to visit The Big Apple itself, New York City, among other historic attractions.

Ranking

In 2012, 2016 and 2019 Oxfrd Royale Academy won the Queen’s Enterprise Award, “the highest honour that can be bestowed on a UK company” — a testament to our uncompromising excellence. Further details can be found here.