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Headington Oxford Summer School
Programs and prices, tuition fees in Headington Oxford Summer School
General English
- The required level of English - from basic
- Course Duration - 2-4 weeks
- The acquired skills are confidence in communicating in English, possession of written speech.
This fun and challenging course develops an understanding of English through creative lessons. The General English program uses a combination of carefully selected textbooks and unique Time to Shine materials that have been developed specifically for students from 13 to 16 years old. Classes are multinational: attention to communication and cooperation helps students gain confidence in the use of English in everyday life.
- Required level of English - from Upper-Intermediate and higher
- Course Duration - 1-4 weeks
- Skills gained - confidence in communication in English, written language skills, experience in presentations.
For students who want to develop their English skills, the summer course is a great alternative to general English. Thanks to its own approach to learning, Summer Study helps students develop English skills in a number of subjects, including history, geography and creativity. Students are faced with interesting and relevant content, which was developed specifically for students aged 13-16. Thanks to the multinational communication environment, students will also be able to develop fluency in English and self-confidence.
THINK GLOBAL!
- The required level of English - from intermediate and above
- Course Duration - 2 weeks
- Skills gained - confident use of knowledge in the field of business and politics.
Leadership skills are often the basis for success in professional life: whether it is business, politics, or art, people with confident and skillful communication will often lead. Based on the strategies and behaviors used by modern leaders in business and politics, students will gain useful skills and knowledge.
- Age - 13-16 years old
- The required level of English - from intermediate and above
- Course Duration - 1-4 weeks
- The acquired skills are programming and web design.
Coding - a course designed for students aged 13 to 16 years who want to develop the coding skills of websites, databases and games. Along with the fact that coding is a platform for web development, it is also the basis of the gaming industry. The course will help all students to develop skills in English, communication and communication.
Future Doctors
- Language of instruction: English
- Duration: 2 weeks
- Intensity: 15 lessons per week
- Level for starting: from Intermediate (B1)
- Number of children per class: up to 15.
Admission to medical specialties in foreign universities is always a difficult challenge, more often this process is more complicated than with other areas. The Summer Program in Medicine Future Doctors will help high school students to qualitatively prepare for the university, hone and deepen their knowledge, and become more confident in their abilities.
This course is recommended for those who are planning a career as a doctor, dentist, sports doctor, researcher – everything related to the field of healthcare. In fact, this is an opportunity to take the first steps towards the dream – to medicine!
The course focuses on all the main skills, knowledge, skills that a future doctor should possess:
- Pathologies: how they manifest themselves and how to deal with them;
- How to provide assistance in an emergency;
- How to communicate with patients (including taking into account their nationality, culture);
- What you need to know to study medicine at university;
- English (General and with a bias in the topic);
- Skills of decisions in complex situations;
- Communication skills;
- Management skills, skillful management and competent distribution of tasks;
- Research - search, collection, processing of information, conclusions;
- Independence of judgment, critical thinking;
- Biology and anatomy, human structure;
- Modern medical searches and solutions;
- Skills of presentation, defense of your opinion, selection of arguments;
- Soft Skills for communication with patients, pastoral care.
Future Doctors is divided into 3 modules (names and contents can be changed by organizers):
- The concept of medicine, its main components: anatomy, histology, pathology, physiology.
- Deontology.
- How to become a medical student.
As part of the program, all students will complete a full course of first aid (in addition to the general certificate of completion of the course).
English and Activity Day Camps Summer Camp
- Language of instruction: English
- Duration: 1-6 weeks
- Open only on weekdays (Monday-Friday)
- Intensity: 10 lessons per week.
English summer camp is the best opportunity to give your child the opportunity to get to know the whole world. Studying in one of the best British private schools, communication with children from all over the world, a rich and at the same time interesting program is an excellent option for a useful summer holiday, combining sports, art and adventure. This is an ideal option for younger schoolchildren, if you are still afraid to send them on a trip alone and, for example, travel with your family.
Learn English
Each week, students attend 10 English lessons (each = 50 minutes) in the mornings and at lunch. Classes are taught by professional teachers with EFL qualifications, prepared to work with foreign students. All participants of the course are divided into groups according to the level of initial knowledge - from Elementary to Advanced, classes are recruited no more than 12 people (necessarily international), often less. Educators try to adapt the overall program for each class, for the needs and interests of students in it. The emphasis is on live communication, conversational speech, which students will practice outside the classroom - during events, sports and excursions.
At the end of the program, everyone receives a company certificate, a workbook, a full written report on their progress, strengths and recommendations for further training.
Extracurricular activities and entertainment
Vacations are a time not only to study, but also to relax! Every day for students they come up with something new, so no one will have a chance to get bored. Again, there is a breakdown into groups according to age, but nationalities are diligently "mixed", foreign students necessarily interact with English children (the latter in the course are usually the majority, up to 85%) - this allows you to strengthen your knowledge of English faster and easier.
The list of possible activities is huge and diverse – for example:
- Archery (8+ years)
- Basketball
- Cooking lessons
- Drama, theatre
- Soccer
- Fencing (6+ years)
- Karting (6+ years)
- Cricket
- Netball
- Rollers
- Swimming
- Ski jumping
- Tennis
- Art (often outdoors)
- Pop art workshops
- Zorbing (8+ years)
- Mini-Olympic Games and much more!
Future Engineers
- Minimum level of English for admission: B1,
- Duration: 2 weeks.
The summer program in engineering sciences is an ideal choice for teenagers aged 13-16 who want to connect their future career with this industry, are interested in mathematics and science. Engineering areas never go out of trends, never lose their relevance and relevance. Participation in this summer course will help to replenish the portfolio and strengthen the resume before entering colleges and universities: thematic programs, confirmed by a certificate of participation, will prove to the admissions committee your interest in the profession, savvy in this industry.
What students will study:
- Engineering in connection with ecology (water and air pollution, environmental sustainability, etc.), with chemistry,
- Hydrodynamics,
- Civil engineering
- Electrical engineering.
- thermodynamics,
- Engineering
- Aerodynamics
- Electromagnetism.
The teaching style for the summer school is almost university-like: students will attend lectures, seminars and workshops, and at the end of the course they will present a group project of the Time to Shine series. Classes are complemented by interesting creative meetings and lectures with leading engineers, professionals from various industries and fields who will transfer their knowledge to students from hand to hand.
The program already includes:
- 15 hours of classes,
- Extracurricular program: entertainment, games, excursions,
- Joint research projects,
- Company Certificate of Completion and Full Progress Report,
- Insurance
- Accommodation and meals.
Future Business Leaders
- Minimum level of English for admission: B1,
- Duration: 2 weeks.
The thematic summer course Future Business Leaders is designed to inspire a new generation of leaders who can change this world for the better. This is an excellent preparation for students who want to build an international career, are interested in business and finance, want to better understand how world events and politics change economic markets.
Classes are specially formed small and as international as possible so that students learn to communicate with representatives of different countries, cultures, languages, traditions and customs. The interactive project environment will allow children to learn effectively and with undying interest.
What is studied in the course:
- Business Basics,
- Marketing
- Finance: a practical introduction to balance sheets, profit and loss, available financing models for businesses,
- Branding and personal brand building,
- Market research,
- Product Design,
- Professional English (in particular, thematic vocabulary),
- Real successful business models: how they were able to achieve success,
- A variety of business strategies,
- Study of global brands.
The result of the course is the Time to Shine project. This is the creation (design) of a new product and its presentation to hypothetical "future investors". Such a game will help, in addition to summing up knowledge throughout the course, to hone the skills of oratory, debate, oral speaking in English. All this will be an invaluable help both at the university and at the beginning of your career.
The program already includes:
- 15 hours of classes,
- Extracurricular program: entertainment, games, excursions,
- Joint research projects,
- Company Certificate of Completion and Full Progress Report,
- Insurance
- Accommodation and meals,
- Branded T-shirt.
Description of Headington Oxford Summer School
- Founded: 2007
- Location: Oxford, England
- Language of instruction: English.
Headington Oxford Summer School is a network of English language camps located throughout England. The school is popular among citizens of more than 130 countries: there are professional teachers, creative approaches to learning, modern equipment. The training takes place on the basis of a boarding school, founded in 1915.
The interactive format of the lessons helps to overcome the language barrier, understand the rules of grammar and vocabulary, freely understand and speak English. Teachers organize a lot of extracurricular activities and excursions to help adapt to the English-speaking environment. This is a great start for those wishing to receive further English-language education, which will allow them to build a career in prestigious international companies.
Accommodation, meals, prices
Students of the school live on campus in rooms of 1-3-5 people. Meals are provided in the school cafeteria four times a day: continental or English breakfast, hot dishes for choice during lunch and dinner, late dinner before bedtime. For vegetarians there is a separate menu.
Activities Headington Oxford Summer School
Twice a week, students are offered excursion programs to amusement parks, to London, the Windsor Palace, Bristol and so on. On weekdays, entertainment events are held: a barbecue dinner, a night with a movie, a disco. Sports and creative events are organized: playing football, basketball, water polo, design, music, blogging and other interesting activities.
Facilities and equipment at Headington Oxford Summer School
On a large territory of the school, in addition to classrooms and rooms for living, are located:
- Indoor pool
- Sport halls
- 12 tennis courts
- Volleyball and basketball courts
- Dance studio
- 200-seat theater.
The territory is beautiful and green, it has both modern and historical buildings.
Admission dates and extra charges
The cost of training includes:
- Accommodation and meals during training
- 15 hours of English per week
- Certificate of completion
- 2 full day excursions per week
- Entertainment
- Insurance and SIM card of an English operator
- School logo T-shirt
- Laundry service.
Extras:
- Deposit for a course/programme 700 GBP
Entry requirements, how to apply, what is required to enrol
To enter the school you need to know English at the right level (from Beginner and above), pay for the course and provide a list of documents that you can check with the school representative on its website.
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Residence permits, citizenship and other services
- Guardianship services during the studies
- Student supervision
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Recommendations on when to apply
| Language courses, schools and children's language camps | Primary and secondary education - private schools | Preparation programmes for entering universities - higher education | Higher education (after completing accredited programs A-level, IB, High School) - Bachelor, Master, MBA |
| - we recommend to apply 6-9 months before the start of the course (some camps and schools offer discounts for early booking or for lengthy study programs) - there are some very popular and high demand children's camps, where the applications need to be submitted 1 year in advance (in particular Switzerland , Great Britain , USA , Canada , Austria) | - we recommend to apply one year before the start of the training program, - some schools have a specific time frame (September-November - please specify an individual school) - some schools require tests in several stages (UKISET, internal tests of the school: English, mathematics, logics, subjects, interview, some require a personal visit) | - we recommend to apply one year before the start of the program, - for Foundation and Pathway programs, IELTS and TOEFL certificates are usually required, respectively | - recommended submission one year before the start of the program, - the deadline normally closes in January, for TOP HEIs and, as a rule, in March in other universities - for a bachelor, a Foundation or Pathway preparatory program a completed A-level, IB, High School + IELTS / TOEFL are required - for Masters you need a graduated higher education, in some cases you need a pre-Masters program - MBA requires completed higher education, work experience preferably at least 2-3 years, etc. |
