At the Oxford Scholars Academy, students don’t just visit the University of Oxford — they live it. Imagine waking up inside one of the University’s centuries-old colleges, hearing the chapel bells ring, and stepping out onto the same cobblestone streets that inspired great writers, and leaders.
By day, students dive into hands-on workshops and interactive lessons led by expert instructors who bring subjects to life — from debating in historic lecture halls to uncovering secrets in the Bodleian Library. Afternoons include exploring Oxford’s legendary museums, punting along the River Thames and solving riddles in the medieval courtyards.
Evenings bring the magic of Oxford traditions: dining in candlelit halls that feel straight out of Harry Potter and reflecting on the day’s activities.
Every detail of the program balances building confidence, curiosity, and creativity while ensuring safety and supervision around the clock. Students return home with new skills, unforgettable memories, and the sense that they’ve been part of something truly extraordinary: life at Oxford University itself.
Oxford Scholars Academy
Program
Day 1
Flights arrive into London
Transportation from London to Harry Potter Studios
Harry Potter Studios Tour
Harry Potter Afternoon Tea
Transportation to London Hotel
Orientation and Welcome to London
Dinner
London Accommodations
Day 4
Breakfast | Curiosity and Croissants | Dining Hall
Quick Question Curiosity Cards
Natural History Museum and Pitt Rivers Museum
Oxford Professor Lecture in the Natural History Museum
Learn about Colonialism and how items were acquired in the Pitt Rivers Museum
Lunch | Bodleian Lunch of Ideas | Taylor’s
Bodleian Library Guided Tour
Dinner | Oxford Night of Ideas | Dining Hall
Lodging at Keble College
Day 2
Breakfast | Hotel
Guided Parliament Tour
Guided Westminster Abbey Tour
Lunch | Red Lion Inn
London Eye at Dusk
Dinner | Giraffe
London Accommodations
Day 5
The Queen of Toasts Breakfast | Dining Hall
Students write a toast related to Alice in Wonderland
Classroom Time with Oxford Professor | 3 Hours
Focus: Literature and the Authors of Oxford
Lunch in Wonderland | The Lamb & Flag
Guided Walking Tour:
Exeter College | Philip Pullman | His Dark Materials Series
Christ Church | Harry Potter | Lewis Carroll
Merton College | Tolkien
Pizza | Prose | Pub Quiz
Literary Ghost Tour
Lodging at Keble College
Day 3
Breakfast | Hotel
Guided Tour | Tower of London
Lunch | Borough Market
Depart for Oxford
Hop on Hop off Bus | Orientation to Oxford
Dinner | Keble College
Welcome to Oxford
Andy Boyle, D.Phil. received from Lincoln College, University of Oxford
Lodging at Keble College
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Day 6
Breakfast | Lead at First Light | Dining Hall
Guided Tour of Ashmolean Museum and Lecture
Lead. Learn. Lunch.
Lunch while punting down the Thames River. Learn to punt!
Closing Banquet in Dining Hall
Graduation Ceremony
Learn from Oxford. Lead Everywhere.
Adventure Awaits in London
PARLIAMENT
Snap a pic with Big Ben towering above you.
Step inside the place where laws are made.
See where heated debates happen every day.
Learn cool facts about the Houses of Commons & Lords.
Feel the buzz of politics right in the heart of London
HARRY POTTER
Walk onto real movie sets like the Great Hall.
See costumes, wands, and props used in the films.
Step inside the Hogwarts Express at Platform 9¾.
Try your hand at green-screen broomstick flying.
LONDON EYE
Ride in a giant glass capsule high above the city.
Get 360° views of London’s skyline.
Spot landmarks like Buckingham Palace and St. Paul’s.
Take photos that look like you’re on top of the world.
Feel the thrill as the wheel slowly rises into the sky.
BOROUGH MARKET
Taste samples of chocolates, breads, and cheeses.
Wander through colorful food stalls.
Try international street food from around the globe.
Watch chefs and bakers at work.
Snack your way through London’s oldest food market.
TOWER OF LONDON
Check out the sparkling Crown Jewels.
Meet the ravens who guard the tower.
Hear spooky stories of prisoners and kings.
Explore ancient stone towers and dungeons.
Spot the Yeoman Warders (Beefeaters) in their famous uniforms.
TEA
Nibble magical cakes and pastries shaped like spells and potions.
Sip colorful drinks served in wizard-style cups.
Enjoy tiered trays filled with sweets that look straight out of Honeydukes.
WESTMINSTER
Walk through the church where kings and queens are crowned.
Spot famous names on tombstones of poets and scientists.
See where royal weddings have taken place.
Marvel at the stained glass and towering ceilings.
Stand in “Poets’ Corner” where legends of literature are honored.
RED LION
One of London’s most historic pubs, dating back to the 1400s.
Just steps from Parliament, where politicians have gathered for centuries.
Famous for being a meeting spot of Winston Churchill and other leaders.
Enjoy the traditional Victorian décor with etched glass and carved wood.
Adventure Awaits in Oxford
NATURAL HISTORY
Stand under giant dinosaur skeletons towering above you
See the famous dodo — the only one left in the world!
Explore glittering gems, fossils, and cool rocks
Walk through halls filled with animals from every corner of the globe
Marvel at the amazing glass roof and Victorian architecture
PUNTING
Glide down the river in a flat-bottomed boat with friends
Try your hand at steering with the long pole (and maybe wobble a bit!)
Float past college gardens, bridges, and ducks on the water
Relax and enjoy the view like Oxford students have for centuries
Snap the perfect Oxford photo — spires in the background, punting pole in hand
PITT RIVERS
Step into a treasure trove packed with 500,000+ objects
Check out shrunken heads, totem poles, and tribal masks
Explore weapons, tools, and artifacts from every continent
Peer into cabinets stuffed with curious, mysterious objects
Feel like an explorer uncovering the world’s oddest collection
GHOST TOUR
Stroll dark cobblestone streets with spooky stories at every turn
Hear tales of haunted colleges and mysterious figures
See Oxford’s oldest buildings by lantern light
Get chills from ghostly legends told by expert guides
Experience the magical and mysterious side of Oxford at night
ASHMOLEAN
Discover treasures from ancient Egypt, Greece, and Rome
See real mummies up close
Explore art from Van Gogh to Japanese samurai armor
Try to spot the weirdest and oldest objects in the collection
Wander the oldest public museum in the world (opened in 1683!)
LIVE IN COLLEGE
Sleep in real Oxford dorm rooms-all with your own room and bathroom
Eat meals in historic dining halls
Relax in cozy common rooms
Explore quiet college gardens
Visit in centuries-old libraries
Walk through medieval courtyards
Live where Oxford students live every day
BODLEIAN
Step inside one of the oldest libraries in Europe
See where Harry Potter library scenes were filmed
Marvel at thousands of ancient books and manuscripts
Walk through stunning halls that look straight out of a movie
Feel the history of 400 years of Oxford learning all around you
DINING HALL
Step into a Hogwarts-style hall with soaring ceilings and long wooden tables.
Dine by candlelight where history and tradition come alive.
See portraits of past scholars watching over your meal.
Taste meals served where great minds once gathered.
Feel part of Oxford’s tradition every time you sit down to eat.
