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Bucksmore Oxford
Intensive English
Ages 13-16
St Hilda’s College
University of Oxford
Information Guide 2022
Contents
St Hilda’s College, pg. 3
Intensive English, pg. 7
Social Programme, pg. 10
More Information, pg. 12
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St Hilda’s College Courses
Intensive English, Ages 13-16
University of Oxford • Ages 13-16
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St Hilda’s College
University of Oxford • Ages 13-16
Key Facts:
Location:
St Hilda’s College,
University of Oxford
Cowley Place, Oxford,
OX4 1DY, United Kingdom
Bedrooms:
Twin bedrooms
Separate male & female
accommodation
Bathrooms:
Shared bathrooms between
4-6 students
Social Space:
Two common areas with sofas, table
tennis and pool
Facilities:
Auditorium, sports fields nearby
Internet:
Wi-Fi available throughout campus
Security:
Porter’s Lodge operating 24/7
Airports:
Heathrow LHR1h 15min
Gatwick LGW 2h 00min
What to Pack:
Did you know?
Towels and linen provided
Laundry:
Laundry available free-of-charge.
Washing and drying machines on-site St Hilda’s College was the last of Oxford
University’s female-only colleges to accept
Meals: male students - as recently as 2008!
All meals included
Packed lunch on excursion days
Women’s colleges were originally founded
Key Deposit: in the 19th century as many universities
No key deposit were not open to female students.
This is my first at Bucksmore
Oxford. The excursions are very
informative and there is lots of
interesting information is given
by staff. The lessons are very
interactive and I get to work with
lots of different people. This is a
new way of learning for me and I
really enjoy it!”
GEORGIOS, GREECE
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St Hilda’s College
University of Oxford • Ages 13-16
Accommodation:
All Bucksmore accommodation is located in the Garden Building.
Male and female accommodation is separate, and
bathrooms are shared between 4-6 students.
Transfers:
Bucksmore offers a free airport transfer service for all students
at St Hilda’s College arriving and/or departing
between 10:00-20:00 at:
• London Heathrow (LHR)
• London Gatwick (LGW) Nationality Percentage at St Hilda’s College
14 other
Students requesting private transfers outside of these Russian
na tionalities
destinations and times will be subject to additional charges. 15%
16%
Turkish
Please see the transfer information page for more details. 4%
Norwegian
Italian
Laundry: 4%
15%
Taiwanese
Laundry is free and available on-site. Students must
4%
load and empty the laundry machines themselves
(with Bucksmore staff guidance), though laundry Spanish Hong Kong
detergent will be provided by Bucksmore. 4% Chi nese
Japanese 13%
Bra zilian Chinese
6% 10%
9%
Sample Menu:
Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday Monday
Breakfast Breakfast Breakfast Breakfast Breakfast Breakfast Breakfast
Fruit Juice Fruit Juice Fruit Juice Fruit Juice Fruit Juice Fruit Juice Fruit Juice
Bacon, Sausage, Bacon, Sausage, Bacon, Sausage, Bacon, Sausage, Bacon, Sausage, Bacon, Sausage, Bacon, Sausage,
Egg, Baked Beans, Egg, Baked Beans, Egg, Baked Beans, Egg, Baked Beans, Egg, Baked Beans, Egg, Baked Beans, Egg, Baked Beans,
Mushrooms, Toast Mushrooms, Toast Mushrooms, Toast Mushrooms, Toast Mushrooms, Toast Mushrooms, Toast Mushrooms, Toast
Croissants, Cereals, Croissants, Cereals, Croissants, Cereals, Croissants, Cereals, Croissants, Cereals, Croissants, Cereals, Croissants, Cereals,
Yogurt, Yogurt, Yogurt, Yogurt, Yogurt, Yogurt, Yogurt,
Fresh Fruit Fresh Fruit Fresh Fruit Fresh Fruit Fresh Fruit Fresh Fruit Fresh Fruit
Coffee, Tea & Toast Coffee, Tea & Toast Coffee, Tea & Toast Coffee, Tea & Toast Coffee, Tea & Toast Coffee, Tea & Toast Coffee, Tea & Toast
Lunch Lunch Lunch Lunch Lunch Lunch Lunch
Sunday Roast of the Sausage Casserole
Chicken Fricassee Chilli Con Carne Gammon
Day Vegetable Quiche
Vegetable Stroganoff Chickpea Risotto Mushroom Pasta Bake
Nut Roast
Selection of Packed Lunch Selection of Selection of
Selection of Selection of Packed Lunch
Vegetables, Potatoes, Bucksmore Excursion Vegetables, Roast Vegetables, Potatoes
Vegetables & Potatoes Vegetables, Chips, Rice Bucksmore Excursion
Rice Day Potatoes, Salad Bar
Salad Bar Salad Bar Day
Salad Bar Salad Bar Soup
Soup Soup
Soup Soup
Meringue & Cream Chocolate Cake Lemon Meringue Pie Syrup Sponge Ice Cream
Yogurt, Fresh Fruit Yogurt, Fresh Fruit Yogurt, Fresh Fruit Yogurt, Fresh Fruit Yogurt, Fresh Fruit
Dinner Dinner Dinner Dinner Dinner Dinner Dinner
Ham And Mushroom
Chinese Beef Noodles Paella Moroccan Lamb Stew Beef Lasagne Spaghetti Carbonara Roast of the Day
Pie
Vegetable Pizza Bubble & Squeak Stuffed Peppers Country Bakes Vegetable Burger Vegetable Curry
Cannelloni
Selection of Selection of Selection of Selection of Selection of Selection of Selection of
Vegetables, Potatoes, Vegetables, Potatoes, Vegetables, Potatoes, Vegetables, Potatoes, Vegetables, Potatoes, Vegetables, Potatoes, Vegetables, Potatoes,
Rice Rice Rice Rice Rice Rice Rice
Salad Bar Salad Bar Salad Bar Salad Bar Salad Bar Salad Bar Salad Bar
Soup Soup Soup Soup Soup Soup Soup
Selection of Selection of Selection of Selection of Selection of Selection of Selection of
Cake, Yogurt’s & Fresh Cake, Yogurt’s & Fresh Cake, Yogurt’s & Fresh Cake, Yogurt’s & Fresh Cake, Yogurt’s & Fresh Cake, Yogurt’s & Fresh Cake, Yogurt’s & Fresh
Fruit Fruit Fruit Fruit Fruit Fruit Fruit
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St Hilda’s College
University of Oxford • Ages 13-16
JDP Music Hall Punting
The Jacqueline du Pré Music Hall provides a fantastic setting for As St Hilda’s is one of the few Oxford University Colleges set on
student presentations at St Hilda’s College. A stage, lighting and the River, the student social programme takes advantage of the
extraordinary acoustics enhance the quality of this beautiful hall. on-site punts that are available to use (with staff supervision).
College Greenery Student Social Spaces
The riverside setting of St Hilda’s College is further enhanced Students at St Hilda’s are treated two separate social areas; a
by the beautiful trees and gardens around the campus. Students marquee outside the accommodation block (fit with music and a
frequently enjoy the outdoors within the security of the College table tennis table), and the College’s Junior Common Room (JCR) -
between lessons, meals and activities. furnished with sofas and TV screens.
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Intensive English
English language + culture summer school • Ages 13-16
Key Facts:
Dates:
28 June - 9 August
Age range:
13-16
Hours per week:
25 hours of tuition per week
Class size:
Maximum class size of 11 students
Minimum language level:
No minimum language level required
Weekly excursions:
2 full-day excursions per week
Merchandise:
Bucksmore branded backpack, water
bottle, lanyard & student card for all
students
Cohort size:
Between 50-70 students (expected)
Certificate:
All students receive a personalised
certificate & report card upon
graduation
Bucksmore Oxford Sample timetable:
is Bucksmore’s most TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN MON
intensive English language
summer school, designed AM
09.00 -
Arrivals Placement
Testing
Excursion:
St Alban’s:
Main Syllabus
Excursion
Excursion:
London:
Main Syllabus
Assessment
Main
Syllabus
13.00
for students who want Course
Overview
Roman
Ruins
Link Lesson
Conversation
Tour of
Buckingham
Preparation
Conversation
Academic
Skills
more freedom and also Assessment
Introduction
& Museum
Escape
Class Palace Class Session
Weekly
Landmark
want to study in the Room walking tour Review
inspiring surroundings of a
Oxford University College. PM Arrivals Activity: Project Elective Elective
14.00 - Walking tour Preparation Free Time
18.30 of local city
Activity:
Bowling
EVE Welcome Activity: Activity: Activity: Project Graduation
19:30 Games Scavenger Beat the Visit to the Presentations Ceremony
- 21.30 Hunt Clock Theatre & Party
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Intensive English
English language + culture summer school • Ages 13-16
Course information
This Oxford summer school combines an intensive English
language course with sporting, cultural and fun activities designed
for 13-16 year olds. Students socialise with other like-minded
individuals from many different countries around the world
in the unique surroundings of the historic city of Oxford.
Bucksmore Oxford provides students with 25 hours of
English per week. The academic programme is taught
through a combination of general English tuition,
project sessions, academic English and Electives.
English Language Syllabus
The six-tier syllabus is suitable for all levels from beginner
through to proficient. The syllabus combines language study
and language in use to offer a variety of lesson types with
the main focus on developing communication skills.
The general English course aims to:
• Build language skills and confidence gradually
through our multi-level syllabus.
• Help students achieve individual goals in language learning.
• Gain a better understanding of English books,
films, songs, the internet & media.
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Intensive English
English language + culture summer school • Ages 13-16
Electives Academic Skills Sessions
Students will be able to sign up for a choice The academic skills sessions give students an introduction to
of electives after their arrival at the centre. During these exam techniques and are intended to help students improve
sessions, students enhance their English through vocational the skills of academic reading, writing, listening and speaking.
subjects such as photography, creative writing and IELTS
Preparation. These sessions take place over three hours each week and
culminate with students taking the Bucksmore Assessment.
This extension to the general English programme
provides greater variety and innovation within the
The variety of lessons and teaching material provide
Bucksmore Oxford programme, further increasing student
students with a stimulating and comprehensive
motivation and engagement in the English language.
learning experience throughout their stay.
Projects
Bucksmore Assesment
Project sessions promote group work and cooperation,
Assessing a learner’s skills in reading, writing, speaking and
in order to allow participation across all levels of
listening, the Bucksmore Assessment helps to improve
English. Popular sessions include ‘Bucksmore President’,
opportunities for study and travel, and provides a more
‘Gaming Expo’ and ‘Battle of the Bands’.
rounded evaluation of a student’s English ability.
The aims of project work are to encourage collaboration
The Bucksmore Assessment provides more relevant
and communication through the completion of real-world
and appropriate language so learners are motivated to
tasks that use English with an authentic purpose.
perform better than other, more adult-focused, exams.
Students receive vocabulary and grammar input in the first
Taken at the end of the course, the assessment is
part of the project session, and are then placed into groups.
designed to complement the CEFR (Common European
Groups are provided with a project guideline which they should
Framework of Reference) and to provide learners with
follow and aim to complete in the preparation session.
a realistic determination of their English ability.
The weekly project culminates in a presentation evening
It can be applied against other international English
in which groups display and present their work.
exams such as Cambridge ESOL & IELTS.
Students will leave the course with a certificate of recommended
English level measured against the CEFR scale.
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Intensive English
English language + culture summer school • Ages 13-16
Overview
Students have a full activity programme plus two full-day excursions per week. Each week students will go to London and one other
destination. Sample destinations are outlined below.
To enable us to respond to student feedback and requests, activities and excursion itineraries are planned and organised by a dedicated
Activity Manager. For this reason, it is impossible to provide exact weekly timetables until a few days before the start of the
following week. This enables the Activity Manager to minimise any repetition and give students a unique experience every week.
Social Programme
On-site Activities
Outside of the classroom, all Bucksmore students at St Hilda’s join together for the social programme. A wide variety of fun activities are
offered, such as team building games, talent shows, ‘game shows’ and interactive challenges. Game show activities include contests such
as ‘You Bet!’, a team game in which students bet on a series of challenges performed by other students or staff, or ‘The Cube’, where
students test their mathematical, spatial and logical thinking in various tasks.
Sports and Freestyle Periods Graduation Ceremony
For one or two periods each week, students have the opportunity Each week finishes with a graduation ceremony on the Monday
to play a variety of sports or have a ‘freestyle’ period. Freestyle evening, when departing students receive a certificate and
allows students to sign out of the College in small groups of personalised report card from their teachers. After end of the
friends and explore the city of Oxford or to relax in the student ceremony is celebrated with an end-of-week disco!
social space.
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Sample Excursion Destinations
London (Every Week)
Students visit sites such as Trafalgar Square, Downing Street,
Horse Guards Parade, Buckingham Palace, Houses of Parliament &
Westminster Abbey.
Bristol Thorpe Park
One of the UK’s most creative and dynamic cities, students will With seven roller-coasters and five water rides, Thorpe Park is
experience the historic charm of this university city including the one of the biggest and most exciting Theme Parks in Europe, and
works of Victorian engineer Isambard Kingdom Brunel. understandably a student favourite!
Warwick Bath
Known for it’s medieval castle founded by William the Conqueror, Home to the UK’s only hot springs and known for its Roman-built
Warwick is home to many historical sites including a Norman baths, the spa town of bath has famous Georgian architecture
crypt, Jacobean mansion and a 14th-century hospital. including the Royal Cresent, Circus and Assembly Rooms.
Cambridge Windsor
Founded in 1209, the University of Cambridge is the heart of Students are given the opportunity to visit the home of the British
the city of Cambridge. The city’s skyline is dominated by the Royal Family at their residence Windsor Castle and explore the
university’s college buildings including King’s College Chapel, historic market town.
Cavendish Laboratory, and the Cambridge University Library.
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