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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The experience was incredible, I literally couldn’t have asked for more. Education wise, I learned a lot of new things which possibly will become usefull futher in my life. However, the most unforgett... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

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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Rated 2 out of 5 stars

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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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

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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Company details

  1. Educational institution
  2. Recreational and vacation camps
  3. Summer Camp

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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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Personalised To Your Needs
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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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Oxford summer courses

The 2 weeks have gone by so fast, the tutors are amazing and I have learnt so much but have also had so much fun outside the classroom with different activities everyday.

7 July 2024
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Nice summer programme

Great experience in Oxford summer programme! I had met wonderful tutors and made many friends from different countries.

2 July 2024
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The most amazing two weeks of my life !

I am 16 years old and participated in the Creative Writing course at Somerville college in Oxford! Starting with the airport transfers to and from Oxford, everything went so smoothly! The group leaders/ coordinators were so incredible and made the experience truly amazing! The learning itself was everything and more, I've never been so excited to go to class and do my homework. Words cannot describe how grateful I am for Oxford summer courses. Every day we did something new, and every day was full of adventures, learning, and hundreds of memories. I made life long friends in the span of two weeks and will never forget this experience!

12 July 2024
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

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Many different people from different country’s. Good course structure, many freedoms and enjoyable accommodation.

23 June 2024
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

YOLO for Two Weeks

A one of a lifetime experience everyone should have. A chance to get freedom, have a better view in what you want for your career path, and meet new people along the way.

11 July 2024
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Oxford Summer Courses Review

I had a great time at Oxford summer courses. It was truly a multicultural experience. Not only my environmental science course was stimulating and engaging, but also the many activities we did each day were fun and helped me make new acquaintances. I met one of my best friends at Oxford Summer Courses and I would never have if it wasn’t for this experience. The marketing group was kind and joyful, Agreema and Ella especially.

11 July 2024
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Oxford Summer courses is pure excellence for teens.

My Daughter had a great experience, she travelled from California alone and experienced the college life. I am very happy that she was in good hands, made great friends, learned a lot and had lots of fun, thank you Oxford summer courses you gave me a good support from the beginning to the end to no worry about her, thank you for taking care of all the teens and for your guidance.

23 June 2024
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

100% would recommend!

Was the best experience ever! I was definitely scared to go to a new country and be without my family for 2 weeks, but it was a very comfortable and welcoming environment. My engineering tutor knew what he was teaching, was extremely helpful when answering questions and during building projects. It was easy meeting people and making friends from all around the world. I would recommend taking a course here to everyone.

6 July 2024
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Oxford Summer Courses, here I come!

Oxford Summer Courses provided a transformative experience that exceeded my expectations. From 23.07.23 to 05.08.23, I immersed myself in a world of intellectual stimulation and personal growth. The program's curriculum was rigorous yet engaging, challenging me to expand my knowledge and critical thinking skills. I joined Maths Explorers, and Story Explorers.
One of the most valuable aspects was the opportunity to forge lasting friendships with peers from diverse backgrounds. Together, we navigated through academic challenges, shared cultural insights, and created unforgettable memories. The camaraderie fostered during those two weeks was truly priceless.
The faculty members - Mr. Tom, Mr. Phillip, Ms. Becky, Ms. Leah, Ms. Maddy, and Ms. Natalie - were exceptional, offering expertise and guidance that enriched my learning journey. I honed my communication, research, and problem-solving skills through interactive workshops and discussions. Each day presented new opportunities for growth and discovery.
Reflecting on my experience, I am grateful for the invaluable lessons learned and the friendships made. Oxford Summer Courses not only broadened my academic horizons but also instilled in me a deeper appreciation for lifelong learning and cultural exchange. It was truly a life-changing experience that I will cherish for years to come.
Thank you for your dedication, encouragement, and for making this experience truly unforgettable.
I'm eagerly awaiting OSC 2024!
Warm Regards,
Nirvana Agrawal

24 July 2023
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Scammera

I was supposed to attend summer classes last year, but after I paid the fees they never got back to me. I tried calling them but no one answers the phone. I emailed them multiple times, and they’ve been ignoring me for the past year. Be careful with them!

12 April 2023
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Reply from Atlas Summer Courses

Hello Syed Faraaz Ahmed,

Thank you for your review.

We have searched our systems and cannot find any contact or payment under the name 'Syed Faraaz Ahmed'. We have tried searching variations of your name but still cannot identify you on our payment system, student database or emails.

We are very sorry to hear of the poor experience you have encountered, but at this time, we are unsure as to whether you have confused us with another company.

We are committed to offering amazing experiences for the students that enrol on our courses. We would hate for your experience with another company to taint our reputation. Therefore I urge you to please contact us directly via info@oxfordsummercourses.com so we can investigate this matter further.

We hope to hear from you soon.

Best wishes,

Oxford Summer Courses

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Big scam

Horrible scam. I paid £5000 to attend classes that were postponed several times during covid - then was given a voucher to use on their online academic platform. No one ever responded when I tried to use that voucher. I tried contacting them several times I never got any answer (it’s been years) - don’t waste your money!

Edit: They just responded below by saying that I didn't contact them to try to use the voucher... And ask me to write them an email.
I have been trying to reach them on that email for YEARS and they never answered.

11 April 2023
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Reply from Atlas Summer Courses

Hello Athina,

Thank you for leaving a review.

We have looked into your course booking from 2019 and can see that a deferral was granted for several years due to COVID restrictions. We can also see that we offered you a goodwill deferral again in 2022, after you were unable to secure annual leave from your job to attend the course. At this stage course credit was issued to you, to be used on our online tutoring platform. A course credit letter was shared with you via email on 11th February 2022, with notice clearly written indicating the credit would expire on 31st August 2023 if not used. We provided details of how you could book a course on our online platform on 5th April 2022. The next time we received any contact from you was on 7th February 2024.

As we did not receive a booking from you whilst the credit was still valid, the course credit expired. If we are mistaken and you attempted to make a course booking whilst the course credits were still valid, we are sorry for this error, please contact us via info@oxfordsummercourses.com and we will be happy to look into this issue further.

Best wishes,

Oxford Summer Courses

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Had so much fun!

Oxford Summer Courses was the best summer I'd ever experienced! I not only discovered my passions, but I also met new people from all over the world with whom I will remain friends for the rest of my life. We went to many restaurants for lunch and dinner in Oxford, and they were all fantastic! The teachers were all kind and my room had a bathroom attached and had air conditioning/heating which was great. I recommend this to anyone who would not only want to learn more about something they love but also experience a summer like they have never had! This was an amazing experience, and I can't wait to attend again!

2 July 2023
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I’m a student of MBA Finance program of…

I’m a student of MBA Finance program of Oxford college. I have experienced excellent lectures panel & management team of Oxford. Dr Dhanushka gave us a commendable support on our assignments. Those sessions were really helpful for me to get a good marks through out the program. I recommend Oxford college for your MBA qualification

4 November 2023
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Reply from Atlas Summer Courses

Hello Chameera,

We hope you had a wonderful time on your MBA Finance programme. However this programme is not run by Oxford Summer Courses. We are in no way affiliated with the University of Oxford.

We would be grateful if you could remove this review from our Trustpilot page and post on the correct University of Oxford MBA page.

Many thanks and best of luck for the future!

Oxford Summer Courses

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The experience was just great

The experience was just great, specially learning with different nationalities and mindset students and also to long lasting life time friendships. This experience helped me to focus on what subjects i should study and what shouldn't. Oxford is just doing a great by providing the bestest learning and University experience to students.

20 July 2023
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Exploitative. Cheap. Rude.

There are entirely exploitative. Expensive program with bad lodging, bad food, boring activities with unsafe experiences, untrained students as counselors and terrible customer service and communication with parents. I was told that - while on an excursion- a random person continued to yell racist comments to one of the Asian students (“go home!” and other things I won’t say etc). The counselors didn’t intervene, and they didn’t talk to the students as a whole after to check in after experiencing such hostility away from their parents.

Other than enjoying the company of the other students, I only heard complaints about everything else. My own 1:1 with the program director demonstrated a complete lack of customer service mentality. The earned this rating. Save yourself the time and worry. Find a different program.

30 June 2023
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Reply from Atlas Summer Courses

Dear Rich,

Thank you for your review.

We are shocked to hear of the incident you were told about. Oxford Summer Courses provide inclusive courses for all students and do not tolerate any form of racism or discrimination. The safety of our students is paramount, with all our staff receiving training to report any incident that occurs during the course.

On this occasion, we are struggling to find an incident report aligning with your review, and did not have a student attending our courses named Rich during the date of your experience. We would love to get to the bottom of your review so we can ensure that we take on board your feedback and improve. Could you please contact us via email at studentservices@oxfordsummercourses.com so we can discuss this further?

We look forward to hearing from you.

Best wishes,

the Oxford Summer Courses Team

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Worst experience

Worst experience! Terrible people in charge who are mean to you if they do not like you. They put you down. The "teachers" are not real Oxford teachers - and the "homework" isn't real if you care about learning. For all the money, you go to free British Museum and other boring outings. This is a scam. Avoid or find another program

5 July 2023
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Reply from Atlas Summer Courses

Dear Clara,

Thank you for leaving a review, we’re sorry to hear that you were not completely happy during your time with us. Our student experience is of the utmost important to us, so we really appreciate your feedback. We would like the opportunity to speak to you further about it, please could you contact student services at studentservices@oxfordsummercourses.com so that we can find out more and how we might be able to improve?

Kind Regards,

the Oxford Summer Courses team.

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