Business & Entrepreneurship | Teenagers

Explore business studies and entrepreneurship while building your confidence and fluency in Business English. Put your entrepreneurial skills into action by creating and pitching your very own business plan.

Course Benefits

Business Theory and Practice: Follow the journey of a business idea, from first concept to final launch. Learn how to develop a product, create a budget, develop a marketing strategy, and present your idea - just like an entrepreneur!

Build Confidence in Business English: Improve your fluency and vocabulary in Business English, while developing the language skills you need for academic and professional success, and practise your persuasive presentation skills.

Real-World Business Insights: Benefit from Guest Speakers and Study Visits to local enterprises in Oxford, gaining first-hand exposure to professional business settings.

Creative Business Project: Turn knowledge into practice by developing an innovative business idea and pitching your own business plan to a panel.

Small Class Sizes & Dedicated Support: With a maximum of 12 students per class, you’ll receive close guidance, personal feedback, and support from experienced teachers.

International Environment: Study in a global community, work in an international team, and begin building your own international business network.

Careers Advice & Future Pathways: Take part in a careers advice session, helping you explore your higher education and career options in business, and understand the next steps to achieve your goals.

Study in an Inspiring Location: Oxford’s history, architecture, and global reputation for innovation provide a unique and motivating environment for your studies.

Study Visits and Guest Speakers

Being based in the academic city of Oxford gives students access to an exciting programme of Guest Speakers and Study Visits. Recent speakers include local serial entrepreneur Ani Haykumi (MBA Oxon, CEO of Vann, a Healthtech company backed by Oxford University Innovation), Dr Tom Crawford (PhD Applied Mathematics, Cambridge), Christian Adofo (Nike Journalist & Brand Creative Writer), and Dr Marcus Nyman (Senior Policy Officer, RSPB; PhD Geography, Cambridge). Study visits have taken students to the Mini BMW Plant, and into Oxford to undertake market research, offering rich learning beyond the classroom.

Careers Advice Session

Our Business & Entrepreneurship course includes a dedicated Careers Advice session, where students meet with our experienced University and Career Counsellors to explore future pathways, university options, and career opportunities. This guidance helps students make informed decisions and plan their next steps with confidence.