For students 12 to 16
If you are aged between 12 and 16, we have put together these resources to get you thinking in new and exciting ways about the subjects you like the best.
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This section is designed for learners aged 12–16 who are beginning to develop their interests and explore subjects in greater depth. The resources here offer opportunities to go beyond the classroom, helping you build your understanding through a range of engaging materials. Whether you’re reading, listening, watching, or taking on a challenge, you can explore new ideas, reflect on what you discover, and even perhaps start making connections across different subjects.
12-14 years
14-16 years
Oxplore - Home of Big Questions
Big questions tackle complex ideas across a wide range of subjects and reflect the kind of critical thinking students undertake at university. Our goal is to raise aspirations, promote broader thinking and encourage intellectual curiosity, so everything you see is underpinned by the latest discoveries and research from the University of Oxford.
Oxplore Teach
Classroom-ready sessions and CPDL to support academic enrichment. Our first set of Oxplore Challenges are for learners aged 11-14 (Key Stage 3 in England and Wales, S1-S3 in Scotland, Years 8-10 in Northern Ireland). We hope to introduce Challenge materials for older and younger learners in the future.
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