# Oxford Royale Academy Partners with MIT to Bring AI Education to Summer School Students

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- Published: 2026-04-23T22:58:00+07:00
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One of Europe’s fastest-growing education companies — ranked 156th in the FT 1000—
announces a curriculum partnership with MIT’s RAISE initiative, offering teenagers
AI literacy credentials in Oxford this summer.

OXFORD, England, April 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Oxford Royale Academy, one of Europe’s
fastest-growing education companies, has announced a partnership with the Massachusetts
Institute of Technology to bring AI literacy education to international summer school
students this year.

 [⌊Students at Oxford Royale Academy’s summer programme in Oxford, where they can complete the MIT RAISE FutureBuilders AI pathway.⌉](https://mma.prnasia.com/media2/2964416/Oxford_Royale.jpg?p=medium600)

Students at Oxford Royale Academy’s summer programme in Oxford, where they can complete
the MIT RAISE FutureBuilders AI pathway.

 

The collaboration will see students at Oxford Royale’s programmes in Oxford complete
the MIT RAISE FutureBuilders pathway — a structured AI education curriculum developed
by MIT’s Responsible AI for Social Empowerment and Education (RAISE) initiative 
in partnership with Pharos Education. Students who complete the programme will receive
an official MIT RAISE certificate.

Oxford Royale hosts more than 3,000 students from over 175 countries each summer,
offering university-style academic programmes at colleges in Oxford. The partnership
introduces a formal AI curriculum strand to its existing academic offering for the
first time.

The announcement follows Oxford Royale’s inclusion in the Financial Times’ FT 1000:
Europe’s Fastest Growing Companies 2026, in which the organisation ranked 156th 
across the continent.

**IN THEIR WORDS**

"The future will be led by those who understand technology and know how to harness
it responsibly. Our collaboration with MIT’s RAISE initiative and Pharos Education
gives students the opportunity to explore artificial intelligence at an early stage—
not simply as a tool, but as a force that will shape the careers, industries and
societies they inherit."

— Andy Palmer, Chief Executive Officer, Oxford Royale Academy

"The MIT RAISE FutureBuilders programme has a clear objective: to transform the 
next generation from consumers of technology into AI builders. Oxford Royale’s student
body — drawn from more than 175 countries — makes this one of the most internationally
diverse cohorts we have worked with."

— Felipe Arango, Chief Executive Officer, Pharos Education

**BACKGROUND AND CONTEXT**

Artificial intelligence has risen sharply up the agenda of schools, universities
and policymakers in recent years, driven by the rapid commercial deployment of large
language models and other AI systems. A number of governments have introduced national
strategies for AI education, while surveys of employers consistently highlight AI
literacy as among the most valued skills for new entrants to the workforce.

Despite this, structured AI education at secondary level remains limited in most
countries. Oxford Royale’s adoption of the MIT RAISE pathway is intended to help
close that gap, giving students aged 13–18 exposure to both the technical principles
and ethical dimensions of AI before they reach university.

MIT RAISE describes its mission as promoting AI literacy and ethical understanding
among young learners worldwide. Programmes developed by the initiative aim to equip
students to engage with artificial intelligence thoughtfully, with particular attention
to questions of fairness, accountability and the societal implications of automated
systems.

Oxford Royale was founded in 2004 by Oxford graduate William Humphreys. Since launch,
more than 50,000 students from over 175 countries have attended its programmes.

**NOTES TO EDITORS**

**Programme Dates and Availability**

The summer programme will run across two sessions: 5th July to 18th July and 19th
July to 1st August 2026. There are a total of 60 places available across both sessions.

**About Oxford Royale Academy**

Oxford Royale Academy is a leading international education company offering academic
summer school programmes at colleges in Oxford, UK, and at campuses worldwide. Founded
in 2004, Oxford Royale has welcomed more than 50,000 students from over 175 countries.
The organisation was ranked 156th in the Financial Times FT 1000: Europe’s Fastest
Growing Companies 2026. Further information is available at oxfordroyale.com.

**About MIT RAISE**

MIT RAISE (Responsible AI for Social Empowerment and Education) is a global initiative
based at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology dedicated to expanding access
to AI literacy education. Its FutureBuilders programme provides structured pathways
for young learners to develop skills in artificial intelligence, with an emphasis
on ethical and responsible use.

**About Pharos Education**

Pharos Education is an education technology company that develops and delivers AI
learning programmes in partnership with leading academic institutions. Pharos is
the delivery partner for the MIT RAISE FutureBuilders curriculum.

 

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