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Summer School Oxford for kids
Programs and prices, tuition fees in Summer School Oxford for kids
Summer English Courses
- Age - from 12 to 17 years,
- The training period is one to two weeks.
The summer English program is suitable for students with any language level. The curriculum is aimed at improving reading and writing skills, pronunciation and listening comprehension, grammar, vocabulary replenishment. With the help of a communicative approach, teachers provoke students to constantly discuss topics of interest to them, including personal interests and emotions from the past day. Communication allows students not to lose interest in learning and get an unforgettable learning experience in an English-speaking environment.
Teachers give a lot of individual attention to each student thanks to small classes of 8-17 people. Among the children are representatives of different nationalities, which allows them to learn other languages, customs and interesting facts about countries.
The program includes walking and field trips, where students will see many sights near Oxford, including the campuses of leading institutions. These activities will show students what they can expect if they choose to continue their education in an English-speaking country.
Description of Summer School Oxford for kids
- Location: Oxford, England,
- Number of students: about 300,
- Language of instruction: English,
- Type: mixed.
Summer Camp Oxford is a summer camp that provides students from 12 to 17 years old with exciting and effective English language programs.
Classes are held on the campus of Headington Oxford Brookes University. Modern infrastructure, qualified and experienced teachers, interesting extracurricular activities and an individual approach to each student will make the summer holidays useful and diverse, allowing you to experience the experience of living in an English-speaking country.
Accommodation, meals, prices
Accommodation is organized in a comfortable guesthouse. Students are accommodated in apartments consisting of six or eight single bedrooms with private bathrooms, shared kitchens and a seating area. Cleaning and change of bed linen are carried out weekly.
The guest house has a laundry room with tumble dryers and washing machines, which will require a small fee. Residents can use the WiFi available throughout the campus for free.
The building has a large dining room that provides buffet breakfast, lunch and dinner. Continental dishes are usually served for breakfast, and two main dishes, side dishes and desserts for lunch and dinner. On the days of excursions, students are provided with packed lunches, including water, sandwiches, cookies and fruit. Professional kitchen chefs are ready to take into account any dietary needs of students and provide an alternative menu.
Activities Summer School Oxford for kids
One of the fascinating aspects of studying at summer courses is excursions of different durations: half a day and a whole day. Sightseeing, entertainment and learning about the culture of the locals will allow students to have an unforgettable experience of living in England.
Half-day excursions:
- Christ Church College campus with acquaintance with teachers and students, exploration of the territory and attendance of short lectures,
- Walking tour of Oxford.
Students will be able to spend the whole day in Thorpe Park, Bath, Stratford-upon-Avon, Windsor and Cambridge, exploring the sights: museums, protected areas, galleries and natural beauty.
A variety of events are organized on the school's campus every evening: movie and mind game nights, talent shows, barbecues and theme parties. Students come together to strengthen friendships and practice language skills, discussing personal interests and new experiences of England.
Advantages
- Many nationalities among the students, including representatives of Turkey, Italy, Sweden, China and other countries,
- Accreditation of programs by the British Council,
- Excellent performance of the institution in terms of the quality of learning and teaching, comfort of living, care for students and other qualifications.
Facilities and equipment at Summer School Oxford for kids
Oxford has distinctive architecture both in the city and in the surrounding area. The buildings are so ancient that some of them date back to the Saxon period. Despite the historical aspect of the city, modernity and tradition are perfectly balanced here: quality education, museums and galleries, attractions, restaurants and nightclubs will brighten up the pastime and allow you to enjoy the life of local residents.
Summer courses are held on the campus of Headington Oxford Brookes University. The location of the school will allow students to relax in nature or easily get to the center. The study area is accessible to people with disabilities and has modern equipment:
- Classrooms with interactive whiteboards and projectors,
- Large dining room,
- Residential building,
- Outdoor sports grounds,
- Shop and cafeteria,
- ATM
- Free high-speed Wi-Fi.
Students can use public transport to get to attractions, airports, and train stations. Trains and buses from Oxford to London run every 15 minutes, the journey will take about an hour. Heathrow, Gatwick and Stansted airports are 61, 99 and 102 km away respectively.
Admission dates and extra charges
The education in summer programs takes place in July and August for one to two weeks.
Additional costs include:
- Deposit for accommodation - 50 £,
- Public transport for independent travel,
- Personal expenses.
Enrolment process
The admission process is quite simple:
- Filling out the online registration form and providing the required documents,
- Receiving a positive response from the admissions committee,
- Arrival on campus for the entrance test,
- Distribution by classes and the beginning of education.
The entrance test is conducted in the format of a language test, according to the results of which children are divided into classes with other students who are similar in the level of existing knowledge.
Perspectives
Each graduate receives a certificate that indicates the hours of classes completed, the progress of academic knowledge and the special skills that the student possesses. A certificate can help you enroll in an English-speaking school or college, as well as get a long-term visa in England.
Entry requirements, how to apply, what is required to enrol
Language summer courses do not impose special requirements on applicants, except for personal documents:
- Passport
- Health insurance and vaccination certificate,
- Student visa or residence permit in the UK.
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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. |
