Varsity Education | Oxbridge Winter & Summer Programmes

Summer and Winter programmes in Cambridge and Oxford

Expert University Preparation for 15-18 Year Olds

Our programmes are designed and taught by Oxbridge fellows
5:1 student to staff ratio
Held across several colleges in Oxford and Cambridge
1:1 tutorials and tailored advice
Over 45 hours of expert tuition

University preparation in historic Oxford and Cambridge

Varsity Education runs unique and highly popular summer and winter university preparation programmes for 15 to 18 year olds, taught exclusively by Oxbridge academics.

Our academically intensive residential courses provide our students with tailored guidance on successfully applying to leading UK universities, as well as giving them invaluable undergraduate level experience in two subjects of their choice.

Why Varsity Education?

The Oxbridge admissions process is renowned worldwide for its demanding standards and high expectations. Bright, high achieving students must demonstrate their academic ability in a high intensity environment through admissions tests, rigorous interviews and top grades in order to gain a coveted place.

Our commitment to academic integrity is demonstrated in our teaching methods, which replicate the Oxbridge one-on-one tutorial system. Our approach to academic development encourages university level thinking and fuels intellectual curiosity. Varsity Education provides students with a very real life insight into student life at a world-class university

What else to expect from a Varsity Education programme

All staff are Oxbridge Fellows, academics or alumni
Held across several colleges in Oxford and Cambridge
Lab time and practicals for science students
Personal statement guidance and support
Realistic mock Oxbridge interviews and exams
Course and college selection advice
Building each candidate’s academic profile
Extensive reading lists to deepen subject knowledge

Expert university preparation in historic Oxford and Cambridge

Varsity Education runs unique and highly popular university preparation programmes in Oxford and Cambridge for 15 to 18 year olds, taught exclusively by Oxbridge academics. Our academically intensive residential courses provide our students with tailored guidance on successfully applying to leading UK universities, as well as giving them invaluable undergraduate level experience in two subjects of their choice.

Varsity Education was established by Oxbridge academics with the aim of helping prepare students from all backgrounds for applications to the world’s top universities. Varsity Education has worked with college admissions tutors and directors of study to design Oxbridge’s premier academic preparation programme. Our courses offer students an unparalleled insight into undergraduate study at Oxford and Cambridge and comprehensive insider guidance on the admissions process.

Why Varsity Education

Dedicated to developing academic curiosity, Varsity Education has helped students from all over the world reach their full potential by providing them with a challenging and stimulating environment in which to flourish.

Our commitment to academic integrity is demonstrated in our teaching methods, which faithfully replicate the Oxbridge one-on-one tutorial system. Our approach to academic development encourages university level thinking and fuels intellectual curiosity. Varsity Education provides students with an insight into student life at a world-class university, inspiring exceptional students with the benefits of an Oxbridge education.

Academic integrity:

Academic courses exclusively designed and headed by current Oxbridge Fellows
All staff are Oxbridge Fellows, academics or alumni
Held across several colleges in Oxford and Cambridge

Academic focus:

Over 45 hours of expert tuition
One-on-one subject tutorials and small group (4-6 students) seminars
5:1 student to staff ratio
Lab time and practicals for science students

Class of 2015. Chemistry practical at the Medical Sciences Division, Oxford

Expert University Preparation:

Personal statement guidance and support
Realistic mock Oxbridge interviews and exams
Course and college selection advice
Building each candidate’s academic profile
Personal roadmap for Oxbridge success

Developing Academic Profiles

Afternoon workshops to develop key university skills
Personal subject consultations
Individual feedback and end of session reports
Extensive reading lists to deepen subject knowledge

Teaching Faculty

Academic integrity is of great importance to us and is the fundamental reason our university preparation programme is amongst the best in the world. Our teaching faculty uniquely comprises of current Oxbridge Fellows as well as undergraduates, postgraduates and alumni of Oxford and Cambridge Universities.

Our teaching faculty changes slightly from year to year. We ensure all of our subjects are overseen by an academic head who is a current college Fellow. These academic heads lead a number of key lectures and seminars during the course and ensure our curriculum is up to date and academically challenging for our students.

Our Programmes

An average of only one in five of all Oxbridge applicants is accepted each year. By completing our academic programmes, students will be prepared in the best possible way to succeed.

Our two-week university preparation programmes take place in Oxford and Cambridge during the summer, with an additional winter programme in Cambridge. The academic content is the same in each programme, but they do vary in subject choices, location, accommodation, extra-curricular activities, dates and fees. Please view the different programmes on offer below.

This year, Cambridge Winter College takes place in the beautiful Clare College. Students on the programme will receive expert tuition and insider admissions advice from our Oxbridge academics whilst also truly experiencing undergraduate life at one of the world’s best universities.

Location

Clare College, Cambridge

Session Dates:

10^th Dec – 22^nd Dec 2017

Suitable for ages:

15 – 18 _{year olds}

*Contact us regarding applications for 15 year old students

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£3195 for limited time only! Twin Rooms

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Cambridge Summer College will be returning in 2018. Students on the programme will receive expert tuition and insider admissions advice from our Oxbridge academics whilst also truly experiencing undergraduate life at one of the world’s best universities.

Location

Clare College, Cambridge

Session Dates:

8^th– 22^nd Jul &
22^ndJul – 5^th Aug 2018

Suitable for ages:

15 – 18 _{year olds}

*Contact us regarding applications for 15 year old students

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£3895 Twin Rooms

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Oxford Summer College returns to the 'city of dreaming spires’ in 2018, and provides a fantastic chance to experience student life first-hand. This exclusive opportunity means students can expand their academic knowledge in beautiful and historic surroundings.

Location

Somerville College, Oxford

Session Dates:

7^th – 21^st Aug 2018

Suitable for ages:

15 – 18 _{year olds}

*Contact us regarding applications for 15 year old students

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£3895 Twin Rooms

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A typical day on one of our programmes

Whether at Cambridge or Oxford, a typical day on one of our programmes would be divided into academic seminars, independent study time, workshops, one-on-one tutorials and activities.

Take a look at the timetable here to see an example of how your typical day might look:

Time	Activity	Description
08:00	Breakfast	Students kick off the day with breakfast together before a daily briefing with the Varsity team.
09:00-13:00	Morning Seminars	Each morning students participate in seminars in both of their subjects, learning about new topics, discussing and debating ideas and presenting to each other. With just 4-6 students per class, led by expert tutors and Oxbridge academics, these seminars provide engaging and in-depth learning opportunities.
13:00-14:00	Lunch	Students are free to explore the city with their new friends and grab lunch in one of the many chic cafes, multicultural restaurants or vibrant markets.
14:00-16:00	Afternoon workshops	These workshops help prepare students for the highly competitive university admissions process with the confidence, skills and knowledge required for success. The workshops cover personal statement writing, exam and interview skills, current affairs, debating, essay writing, critical thinking and more.
16:00-18:00	Tutorials or activities	After the workshops, students will either meet with their subject tutors in a one-on-one tutorial to discuss their work or take part in fun or educational activities, ranging from honing their public speaking skills to playing sports or participating in a scavenger hunt!
18:30-19:30	Dinner	Students eat and socialise together in the college dining hall.
19:30	Evening activity	Evenings include cultural and social events for our students. This could be a guest lecture, a quiz night, a theatre trip or a visit to the ice rink. Towards the end of the course we host a formal college dinner, ensuring everyone is able to experience a key part of Oxbridge life.

Proud to be Not for Profit

We want to inspire the next generation of exceptional leaders and academics regardless of background

As a not for profit organisation we reinvest any surplus funds into broadening access to higher education and continually improving the quality of our tuition and support. This enables us to provide students with the essential skills needed for a prestigious university career, regardless of their background.

Support for those who those who need it most

Every year we award full scholarships to students from non-traditional Oxbridge backgrounds. We provide them with preparation and support for their Oxbridge application that may not be readily available through their school.

We continuously endeavour to expand our school outreach scheme, working with schools that do not regularly have pupils applying to Oxford or Cambridge.

Summer and Winter programmes in Cambridge and Oxford

Expert University Preparation for 15-18 Year Olds

University preparation in historic Oxford and Cambridge

Why Varsity Education?

What else to expect from a Varsity Education programme

Expert university preparation in historic Oxford and Cambridge

Why Varsity Education

Academic integrity:

Academic focus:

Expert University Preparation:

Developing Academic Profiles

Teaching Faculty

Our Programmes

An average of only one in five of all Oxbridge applicants is accepted each year. By completing our academic programmes, students will be prepared in the best possible way to succeed.

Clare College, Cambridge

10th Dec – 22nd Dec 2017

15 – 18 year olds

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£3195 for limited time only! Twin Rooms

Clare College, Cambridge

8th – 22nd Jul & 22nd Jul – 5th Aug 2018

15 – 18 year olds

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£3895 Twin Rooms

Somerville College, Oxford

7th – 21st Aug 2018

15 – 18 year olds

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£3895 Twin Rooms

A typical day on one of our programmes

Whether at Cambridge or Oxford, a typical day on one of our programmes would be divided into academic seminars, independent study time, workshops, one-on-one tutorials and activities.

Proud to be Not for Profit

We want to inspire the next generation of exceptional leaders and academics regardless of background

Support for those who those who need it most

Call us today on +44 (0)1865 807 140 or e-mail us

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10^th Dec – 22^nd Dec 2017

15 – 18 _{year olds}

8^th– 22^nd Jul &
22^ndJul – 5^th Aug 2018

15 – 18 _{year olds}

7^th – 21^st Aug 2018

15 – 18 _{year olds}

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UK Admissions