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Good quality and infrastructure with interesting summer courses themes. My 9yo child loved the creative writing course and wanted more time in the classroom! The teacher is an Oxford alumni and very... See more
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Course content was really poor. Meals were really average (mention apart the fact that everyone was ordering Uber meals all the time, perfectly allowed by OSC -is that a way of making networks?). Ca... See more
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My son had a great time and came back very excited about his experience and all the new concepts he learned. The only thing that gave me pause was the transportation to and from the airport for studen... See more
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Atlas Summer Courses (formerly known as Oxford Summer Courses) was established by 2 graduates, determined to share the academic spirit of one of the world's great university cities. We run two- and four-week academic and English Language courses for students aged 10 to 24. Atlas Summer Courses is independent of the University of Oxford; our courses are rooted in the city of Oxford, informing where we teach and the intellectually stimulating environment we create. Whether you are already at university, preparing to apply, or still at school, there is every reason to spend your summer with us.
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- Explore over 40 subjects with Atlas Summer Courses in Oxford, Cambridge, and leading UK boarding schools. Our academic summer courses for students aged 9–24 are taught by expert tutors and delivered through personalised, tutorial-style teaching, helping students prepare for future academic success through immersive summer courses.
- Learn Across 3 Unique Locations
- Students explore subjects in inspiring academic environments guided by expert tutors. Our award-winning summer courses, hosted in Oxford, Cambridge, and London, help students develop independent thought, academic confidence, and a passion for learning.
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My son really enjoyed the course
My son really enjoyed the course. The staff were friendly and professional, the program was well organized, and the overall experience exceeded our expectations. I highly recommend it.
July 29, 2026
Reply from Atlas Summer Courses
Hello Hazem,
Thank you for leaving us a review!
I'm so pleased that your son really enjoyed his time with us! We work hard to provide the best experience possible for students to make it an summer that they won't forget for years to come, so it's wonderful to hear that we were able to exceed your expectations.
If you do need anything going forward, please do let us know, as we'll be happy to help.
Thanks,
Nikesh
The experience for our daughter was…
The experience for our daughter was positive overall. She enjoyed the course, the non-course activities, and the camaraderie with other students.
There were a number of negative elements though. The food was poor in terms of selection and service (unfriendly staff). There were no snacks available (free or purchase) in between the three meals. The check-in process was terrible. Number of staff was insufficient and not prepared-trained. And the staff lost our daughter's medication which was handed over during check-in.
As our daughter liked the experience overall, we will be interested to do a similar program in summer 2027 though not sure with this organization.
July 29, 2026
Reply from Atlas Summer Courses
Hello Alexander,
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback with us, and for highlighting both the aspects your daughter enjoyed and the areas that could be better.
We are glad to hear that she had a positive experience overall with her course, the activities, and making friends with fellow students. However, we are sorry to hear about the issues you encountered during her stay.
Please accept our sincere apologies for the problems during check-in, the quality of catering, and especially the handling of your daughter’s medication. This falls short of the standards we aim to uphold. We take student wellbeing and safety extremely seriously, and we will look into the check-in and medication protocol issues with our team to ensure this does not happen again.
We will take your feedback onboard regarding check in staffing, the food provided and medication logistics as needed.
We do truly appreciate your honesty, as it helps us make concrete improvements for future summers. We hope to have the opportunity to welcome your daughter back in 2027 and deliver the seamless, high-quality experience you should expect from us.
If you do need anything else, please do let us know, as we will be happy to help.
Thanks,
Nikesh
Poor experience
Course content was really poor. Meals were really average (mention apart the fact that everyone was ordering Uber meals all the time, perfectly allowed by OSC -is that a way of making networks?). Care and attention by organizers: null. Really bad balanced regarding ages and gender.
I will not recommend this organization. Last year was with Oxford Royale, and experience was a lot better
July 29, 2026
Reply from Atlas Summer Courses
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We're sorry to hear your experience did not meet your expectations. Our team will be reaching out to learn more about your experience and better understand your concerns. We appreciate your feedback and will use it to continue improving the experience for future students and families.
My son had a great time
My son had a great time. Made new friends .
Learnt so much . Over all it was great experience.
July 29, 2026
Reply from Atlas Summer Courses
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your feedback! We're glad to hear you had such a positive experience with us. We truly appreciate your support and look forward to delivering great experiences for all our students and families!
Create a more constructed time plan for…
Create a more constructed time plan for students, so that we have more things to do and not so much free time. I also find that registrations take too long which also creates more lingering time.
July 29, 2026
Reply from Atlas Summer Courses
Thank you for taking the time to share your review with us. We’re glad to hear about the aspects of your experience that went well, but we are genuinely sorry to hear that other parts did not meet your expectations. We appreciate your honest insights, as they help us continue improving the experience for future students and families!
Oxford Summer Courses exceeded my…
Oxford Summer Courses exceeded my expectations. The academic quality was outstanding, with passionate tutors who encouraged critical thinking and engaging discussions. The small class sizes created an interactive learning environment where everyone had the opportunity to contribute. Beyond academics, my daughter met incredible students from around the world, making the experience both educational and culturally enriching. I highly recommend Oxford Summer Courses to anyone looking for an inspiring and memorable summer program.
July 29, 2026
Reply from Atlas Summer Courses
Hello Tony,
Thank you for leaving us a review!
I'm so pleased to hear that your daughter had such a good time with us, and that we were able to exceed your expectations! We want to ensure that students have both an enriching academic experience that pushes their understanding of their chosen subject, as well as being immersed with students from around the globe to broaden their cultural horizon.
If you do need anything else in the future, please do let us know, as we'll be happy to help.
Thanks,
Nikesh
My honest experience as a person who it was the first time going to a summer camp
I really liked how the rooms were like, in St. Hugh's campus, everyone had their own room, and some with their own bathrooms/showers. That really worked for me since all day through we are surrounded by classmates, and staffs. A place to be private, and having your own place helped me recharge through the night, not having to worry about where you put your things, making sure you don't leave things messy, and not having to think about anything else. The people were very inclusive and kind too. I was able to make friends that are not in the same course, not in the same group as me, and made some wonderful memory. For the money, it could've been better, meaning for example, the food was one of the most un-edible ones I have ever tasted. The breakfast was fine, with classic British breakfast, but the bacon was too salty and the mushrooms were burnt. In lunch, most of the time it was... well quite unique and interesting, and when they brought us salmon fishcakes, it was the most disgusting food I have ever ate. Not good at all. Dinner was also quite interesting, but some times we went to other places, and also being able to Uber has helped me a lot. The coordination of the staff, it was well, my activity leader was funny, he was always holding an apple juice or an apple as he comes out to the lawn to register, and was very chill about everything. Although it was quite unorganized and uncoordinated, it was probably because students came in late to registration, or not being used to how the summer camp works. The evening activities were fun when you were with your friends, such as water gun fights, trashion competition, watching the World Cup, etc. The last day was also fun, but to make it even better, I wouldn't include any lessons and just make the whole day full of activities or that sort, because some of my friends came back sweaty from having to walk back from their classrooms, and only having 20 minutes to get ready before the graduation. I don't think they were really pleased with sweaty messy make up, having to go in front of everyone without being able to be satisfied with their looks. We couldn't even fit the whole group of the OxSC in one room, so we had to separate the graduation into 2 which felt sad, and not really the best thing. Overall, it was a nice experience, made friends I would be connecting after the camp, and memories I couldn't have made if I weren't in this camp, all the good things and of course the bad things included, it was a nice experience. If they ask me: would you go back again next year? I think, after thinking it for a while, yes. I would go there again, only if it was fun as last year.
July 29, 2026
Reply from Atlas Summer Courses
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your feedback! We're thrilled to hear you had a great experience overall, and we truly appreciate your insights on where we can improve. Our team is always working hard to deliver exceptional experiences for our students and families, and notes like yours help us do just that. Thank you again for being part of the Summer Discovery family!
100 % Going back next year!
My daughter did the Creative Writing program at Harrow. She absolutely loved everything from the instruction, to the outings, to the food. She will definitely be going back next summer for longer.
July 29, 2026
Reply from Atlas Summer Courses
Hello Kristan,
Thank you for leaving us a review - we really do appreciate it.
I'm so pleased that your daughter enjoyed her time at Harrow so much that she wants to come back for longer next year! We work hard to make sure that all aspects of the course work together to provide students the best experience, so I'm so glad that she loved it!
We'd love to have her back next summer, so please do keep in touch, as we'll be happy to help!
Thanks,
Nikesh
My daughter had a lovely time
My daughter had a lovely time! She loved the course, the activities and the trips! She wants to come back next summer!
July 29, 2026
Reply from Atlas Summer Courses
Hello Gemma,
Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review!
I'm so pleased to hear that your daughter enjoyed her time with us this summer! We work hard to ensure that all three aspects of the course that you've mentioned work together to provide wonderful memories for students, so it's great to hear that your daughter enjoyed her time with us so much that she wants to come back!
We'd of course love to have her come back, so if you do need anything going forward, just let us know, as we'll be happy to help.
Thanks,
Nikesh
Wonderful classes and teacher, but poor room facilities and limited, small meals.
My son loved the classes and the teacher Mr Daniel. But the food and the room facilities were not compatible with de money paid. The food is very restricted, especially the amounst of protein per meal. He is a teenager of 15 years and was hungry during the program. The rooms does not have AC, neither fans to relief the very hot temperature during the summer.
July 12, 2026
Reply from Atlas Summer Courses
Thank you for taking the time to share your review with us. We’re glad to hear about the aspects of your experience that went well, but we are genuinely sorry to hear that other parts did not meet your expectations. We appreciate your honest insights, as they help us continue improving the experience for future students and families!
Reply from Atlas Summer Courses
Hello Roxanna,
Thank you for leaving us a review!
It's great to hear your feedback for the course - we do look to provide both a fun, yet safe experience for students, so it's wonderful to hear that you felt this was the case this summer!
If you do need anything going forward, please do let us know, as we'll be happy to help.
Thanks,
Nikesh
Reply from Atlas Summer Courses
Hi Kai,
Thanks for leaving us a review - we really appreciate it!
I'm so pleased that you had a great time with us this summer - we work really hard to provide amazing experiences for students, so I'm really glad that you enjoyed your stay!
If you do need anything going forward, just let us know, as we'll be happy to help.
Thanks,
Nikesh
Reply from Atlas Summer Courses
Hello Camille,
Thanks for leaving us a review!
I'm so pleased to hear that you enjoyed your stay with us, and that it has helped you to find yourself! One of the most important parts of our courses is to help students develop a sense of independence as part of their journey, so it's wonderful to hear that it has helped you.
If you do need anything in the future, please do let us know, as we'll be happy to help.
Kind regards,
Nikesh
It was a really fun and memorable…
It was a really fun and memorable experience. Mostly thanks to the friends I have done there and the lessons are very helpful, they taught me a lot. I am also very grateful for my tutor who was very helpful during my stay.The food was really good, however the breakfast was a little bit repetitive, but I didn’t mind. The college was had really nice views and the dorms were nice, even though I would have preferred doing the camp in the actual Oxford college. I thank you for this memorable time I had and hope to go to uk soon.
July 29, 2026
Reply from Atlas Summer Courses
Hello Layane,
Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review!
I'm so pleased to hear that you had a great experience, and made friends! We aim to give students memorable experiences that they take away for the rest of their lives, so I'm so pleased to hear that your tutor was helpful as well!
We really appreciate your feedback about the breakfasts, and I hope that whilst you may prefer Oxford, that you had an amazing time in Cambridge!
If you do need anything in the future, please do let us know - we'd love to see you back in the UK!
Thanks,
Nikesh
The tutors were very helpful and the…
The tutors were very helpful and the environment was very nice. The rooms the staff they were top notch
July 29, 2026
Reply from Atlas Summer Courses
Hello Deniz,
We really appreciate you taking the time to leave us a review!
I'm so pleased to hear that you enjoyed so many different parts of your course with us! We're proud to work with fantastic tutors who can help to push your understanding of your subject, in the setting of some of the most famous colleges in the world in Oxford and Cambridge!
If you do need anything else in the future, please do let us know, as we'll be happy to help.
Thanks,
Nikesh
the most fun ive ever had in 2 weeks
the most fun ive ever had in 2 weeks. i learnt SO MUCH stuff i didnt know before, and thd activities are the most entertainment ive ever had.
July 29, 2026
Reply from Atlas Summer Courses
Hi Kira,
Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review!
I'm so pleased to hear that you had fun during your stay with us, and that you learnt a lot! We work hard to provide courses that provide both summer fun, as well as academic content that pushes your understanding of your chosen subject, so it's wonderful to hear that you enjoyed both sides of the course!
If you do need anything else in the future, just let us know, as we'll be happy to help.
Thanks,
Nikesh
Was great
The Oxford Summer courses experience was great. The staff was very friendly, nice activities were planned and the course was designed well. Only the location of the college we stayed at could’ve been a little closer to the centre.
July 29, 2026
Reply from Atlas Summer Courses
Hello,
Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review - it is much appreciated!
I'm so pleased to hear that you had a great experience during your stay with us this summer, and that you enjoyed the course as it was put together. We also appreciate your feedback on the location of the course - whilst w of course can't move the historic colleges student stay in, we'll certainly take the feedback on board in terms of access to the city centre!
If you do need anything going forward, please do let us know, as we'll be happy to help.
Thanks,
Nikesh
My experience with Oxford Summer…
My experience with Oxford Summer Courses this year was magical. The college was very old but still so beautiful and the staff was so so nice! I made so many new friends and memories that I will cherish forever. See you next year, hopefully, Oxford!
July 29, 2026
Reply from Atlas Summer Courses
Hello Maria,
Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review - it's much appreciated!
I'm so pleased to hear that you enjoyed your time with us this summer. Our aim is provide life changing experiences for students, so I hope that you do take the memories and friends you've made away for life!
We hope to see you next year as well!
Thanks,
Nikesh
The staff the room it’s so bad I had a…
The staff the room it’s so bad I had a spider in my room the staff weren’t helpful
July 29, 2026
Reply from Atlas Summer Courses
Hello Ibrahim,
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback.
I am sorry to hear that you had issues with your room, including encountering a spider. While we naturally can’t control wildlife entering rooms, particularly when windows are opened to keep cool during the recent UK heatwave, we always aim to assist students whenever an issue arises. I’m truly sorry to hear you feel our staff were unhelpful on this occasion.
Our courses are designed to give students a genuine experience of university life in Oxford, which includes staying in authentic college accommodation.
If you would like to discuss your experience further, please don't hesitate to reach out to our Student Services team at studentservices@oxfordsummercourses.com, as we will be more than happy to help.
Kind regards,
Nikesh
This summer program was incredible
This summer program was incredible! I had a blast, gained a wealth of knowledge, and formed wonderful friendships. It was an unforgettable experience!
January 2, 2026
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