What's Included in a summer course with Atlas Summer Courses?

What’s Included in a Summer Course with Atlas Summer Courses?

When comparing summer courses, choosing the right subject and location is only part of the decision. Families also need to understand exactly what is included in the course fee, from academic teaching and accommodation to meals, airport transfers and insurance.

At Atlas Summer Courses, programmes are available in Oxford, Cambridge and Harrow, with different options depending on the student’s age and the level of accommodation and support they prefer. Programmes in Oxford and Cambridge offer Plus, Superior and Premier packages, while programmes in Harrow provide dedicated residential options for younger students aged 9–14.

Below, we break down what’s included at each location so you can compare the options and find the right programme.

What’s Included in a Summer Course in Oxford?

Atlas Summer Courses in Oxford are available for students aged 13–15, 16–17 and 18–24. Programmes last two weeks, with students able to choose between Plus, Superior and Premier residential packages.

Across the packages, students take part in small-group seminars of up to 10 students and workshops, with a certificate awarded upon completion. Meal arrangements vary by age: students aged 13–15 receive full board, while students aged 16–24 receive half board.

Plus

The Plus package costs £6,995, with a £1,295 deposit.

Students can choose a single or twin room with a shared bathroom. The package also includes standard customer service, insurance cover and a Heathrow Airport transfer for arrivals between 8am and 3pm.

Superior

The Superior package costs £7,995, with a £1,495 deposit, and provides additional accommodation and booking benefits.

Students receive a guaranteed private room and bathroom, enhanced insurance cover and a Heathrow Airport transfer for arrivals between 8am and 3pm.

Superior also includes one-year deferral flexibility and a hotel and meals discount for visiting friends and family.

Premier

The Premier package costs £9,995, with a £1,495 deposit, and provides the highest level of accommodation and support.

A concierge selects the best available room, while students receive concierge support, platinum insurance cover and a Heathrow Airport transfer at any time.

Premier students also receive one-year deferral flexibility, a hotel and meals discount for visiting friends and family, and one future coaching session.

Can You Attend a Summer Course in Oxford Without Accommodation?

A non-residential option is available for selected summer courses in Oxford, providing another option for students who do not require accommodation.

Students who want to spend longer in Oxford can also apply for multiple courses.

What’s Included in a Summer Course in Cambridge?

Atlas Summer Courses in Cambridge are available for students aged 13–15, 16–17 and 18–24, although package availability differs slightly according to age.

The Plus package is available to students aged 13–17, while Superior and Premier are available to students aged 13–24.

Programmes in Cambridge last two weeks and include small-group seminars of up to 10 students and workshops, with students receiving a certificate upon completion.

Students aged 13–15 receive full board, while students aged 16–24 receive half board.

Plus

The Plus package is available for students aged 13–17 and costs £6,995, with a £1,295 deposit.

It includes a choice of a single or twin room with a shared bathroom, standard customer service, insurance cover and a Heathrow Airport transfer for arrivals between 8am and 3pm.

Superior

The Superior package is available for students aged 13–24 and costs £7,995, with a £1,495 deposit.

Students receive a guaranteed private room and bathroom, enhanced insurance cover and a Heathrow Airport transfer between 8am and 3pm.

The package also includes one-year deferral flexibility and a hotel and meals discount for visiting friends and family.

Premier

The Premier package is available for students aged 13–24 and costs £9,995, with a £1,495 deposit.

Students receive the best available room selected by the concierge, concierge support, platinum insurance cover and a Heathrow Airport transfer at any time.

Premier also includes one-year deferral flexibility, a hotel and meals discount for visiting friends and family, and one future coaching session.

Can You Attend a Summer Course in Cambridge Without Accommodation?

A non-residential option is also available for summer courses in Cambridge, and students can apply for multiple courses if they would like to extend their stay beyond two weeks.

What’s Included in a Summer Course in Harrow?

Atlas Summer Courses in Harrow are designed specifically for younger students aged 9–14.

Unlike the two-week programmes in Oxford and Cambridge, summer courses in Harrow last one week and are divided into two age groups:

• Harrow Juniors Plus: ages 9–12
• Harrow Scholars Plus: ages 12–14

Both provide a structured residential experience combining interactive academic learning, accommodation, meals and practical support.

Harrow Juniors Plus

Harrow Juniors Plus is designed for students aged 9–12 and costs £2,595, with a £695 deposit.

The one-week programme includes interactive classes with a maximum of 15 students, alongside a standard shared room.

Students receive full board, including breakfast, lunch and dinner, as well as a certificate upon completion.

Standard customer service, travel and medical insurance, and a Heathrow Airport transfer for arrivals between 8am and 3pm are also included.

Harrow Scholars Plus

Harrow Scholars Plus is available for students aged 12–14 and costs £2,995, with a £695 deposit.

Students take part in interactive classes with a maximum of 15 students and stay in a standard shared room.

The programme includes full board with breakfast, lunch and dinner, a certificate upon completion, standard customer service, travel and medical insurance, and a Heathrow Airport transfer between 8am and 3pm.

Can Students Stay in Harrow for Longer Than One Week?

Students can apply for multiple courses if they would like to extend their summer experience beyond a single week.

A non-residential option is also available for selected summer courses in Harrow, with families advised to check the individual course details for availability.

What’s the Difference Between Plus, Superior and Premier?

For students attending programmes in Oxford and Cambridge, the main differences between Plus, Superior and Premier relate to accommodation, insurance, airport transfers and additional flexibility and support.

Plus provides the core residential package, including a single or twin room with a shared bathroom, insurance and a Heathrow transfer within the designated arrival window.

Superior adds a guaranteed private room and bathroom, enhanced insurance, one-year deferral flexibility and a friends and family hotel and meals discount.

Premier provides the highest level of support, including the best available room selected by the concierge, concierge service, platinum insurance and Heathrow Airport transfers at any time. It also includes deferral flexibility, the friends and family discount and one future coaching session.

Programmes in Harrow follow a different structure, with Juniors Plus and Scholars Plus designed around the needs of younger students rather than the three-package model available in Oxford and Cambridge.

What Meals Are Included?

Meal arrangements depend on the student’s age and programme.

For summer courses in Oxford and Cambridge, students aged 13–15 receive full board, while students aged 16–24 receive half board.

In Harrow, both Juniors Plus and Scholars Plus include full board, covering breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Families should therefore check the meal arrangements for their child’s particular age group when comparing programmes.

Are Airport Transfers Included?

Yes, Heathrow Airport transfers are included within the packages described above, although the arrival window depends on the package.

Plus and Superior packages in Oxford and Cambridge include a Heathrow transfer for arrivals between 8am and 3pm.

Premier students receive a Heathrow Airport transfer at any time, providing greater flexibility when arranging flights.

Harrow Juniors Plus and Scholars Plus include Heathrow transfers for arrivals between 8am and 3pm.

Families should check the relevant arrival and departure guidance before booking flights.

Is Insurance Included?

Insurance is included, but the level of cover varies by programme and package.

Programmes in Oxford and Cambridge provide different levels of insurance across Plus, Superior and Premier, with Premier offering platinum cover.

Harrow Juniors Plus and Scholars Plus include travel and medical insurance.

Families should review the relevant policy information and terms before travelling to understand exactly what is covered.

Which Atlas Summer Course Is Right for My Age?

The available programmes can be summarised simply:

• Ages 9–12: Harrow Juniors Plus
• Ages 12–14: Harrow Scholars Plus
• Ages 13–15: programmes in Oxford and Cambridge
• Ages 16–17: programmes in Oxford and Cambridge
• Ages 18–24: Superior or Premier programmes in Oxford and Cambridge, subject to the programme options available

The overlap between age groups gives some students a choice of programme. For example, a 13-year-old may be eligible for Harrow Scholars or a programme in Oxford or Cambridge.

The right option will therefore depend not only on age but also on the type of summer experience the student and their family are looking for.

Choosing Between Oxford, Cambridge and Harrow

The three locations provide different experiences for different stages of a student’s education.

Summer courses in Harrow are designed for younger students aged 9–14, with shared accommodation, full-board meals and interactive classes of up to 15 students.

Programmes in Oxford and Cambridge are designed for students from 13 upwards, with smaller seminars of up to 10 students, workshops and a choice of residential packages offering different accommodation and support levels.

For families comparing locations, age eligibility should be the starting point. From there, consider the academic subject, accommodation preferences, meal arrangements and level of additional support that best suit the individual student.

What Should You Check Before Booking?

Although this guide provides an overview of what is included, families should always check the specific course and package information at the time of booking.

Look carefully at age eligibility, programme dates, accommodation, meals, airport transfer windows, insurance and whether the course is residential or non-residential.

For programmes in Oxford and Cambridge in particular, it is also worth comparing Plus, Superior and Premier rather than looking at price alone. A family that values a private bathroom, for example, may find Superior more suitable, while Premier may appeal to those looking for more flexible airport transfers and concierge support.

What’s Included With Atlas Summer Courses?

An Atlas Summer Course brings together the academic and residential elements students need for their time away from home, but the exact experience depends on where they study, their age and the package they choose.

Younger students attending programmes in Harrow benefit from interactive classes, shared accommodation and full-board meals, while students attending programmes in Oxford and Cambridge can choose from different residential packages alongside small-group seminars and workshops.

Understanding those differences makes it easier to choose a programme based on what actually matters to your family — whether that is class size, accommodation, meals, flexibility, support or simply finding the summer course that feels right for the student.