Oxenfoord International Summer School

Apply for 2026

All information regarding staff, pricing, and accommodation relates to the 2025 course. All information for 2026 will be announced in the autumn.

How to Apply

Applications will open in Feburary 2026, so stay tuned!

To apply for the course, simply fill in the application form here. If you would like to apply for a prize or bursary, please visit this page, as the prize and bursary applications have changed from last year.

Important Dates:

1st Dec – 30th JanPrize and bursary applications open
mid-Feb 2026Oxenfoord International Summer School applications open
mid-May 2026Applications for Opera Scenes class close.
If you are applying for opera scenes, you much have your application submitted,
along with a recent recording and your deposit paid in order to be considered for
Opera Scenes.
mid-June 2026All applications close. Places are limited, so we reserve the right to close applications earlier.
If this happens, we will create a reserve list in case of withdrawals.
2nd – 8th AugustOxenfoord International Summer School 2026

Classes

Students receive 6 ‘class points’ as part of the full-week course. Most classes are worth one point each with two exceptions:

  • Opera Scenes: worth 4 class points. Each scene that you are assigned will include coachings with pianists and conductors, stage rehearsals from directors, and the Opera Scenes Showcase on the final day.
  • Song Cycle: worth 3 class points. You will work intensively in workshops and rehearsals throughout the week with a pianist and coach.

Extra Classes

In addition to the classes included in the course fees, extra classes may be requested. These may be requested either in advance or once the course has started, and will be allocated according to availability.

If you are applying for Opera Scenes, you must include a recent recording made within the last year. Allocations are made according to the variety and strength of applicants each year. Roles for the Opera Scenes will be allocated in time to be memorised.

To ensure you get your preferred accommodation and class choices it is advisable to apply as early as possible. Although a place on the course is confirmed following deposit payment, class selection is not guaranteed until an invoice has been issued.