Oxford Summer Academy - An Academic & Cultural Programme for High School Students in Oxford, England
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Oxford Summer Academy
An Academic & Cultural Programme
for High School Students in Oxford, England
www.oxfordsummer.com | info@oxfordsummer.com
Tel: +44 (0)1865 594347
The Oxford Summer Academy is a programme designed for high school and college
students aged 15-19 years. Participants are introduced to the unique academic and
cultural environment of Oxford, England, and experience at first-hand what it is like
to study at Oxford.
The Oxford Summer Academy is a In each fortnight, we run a seminar on
complete package. The programme applying to university in the UK. This
includes academic tuition during the includes information on deadlines,
mornings, participation in electives entrance tests and writing a personal
during the afternoons, and a wide range statement. Students will have the
of cultural activities and excursions. The opportunity to visit Oxford's colleges each
Oxford Summer Academy is based at St fortnight. For students enrolled on the 4-
Edmund Hall, Oxford University each July. week course, there is a day trip to
Cambridge University.
The teaching staff at the Oxford Summer
Academy are tutors and graduates of Every student is treated as an individual.
both the University of Oxford and other We aim to provide the best possible
leading universities across the world. academic tuition and pastoral care. As a
Academic tuition gives students the result, the number of places at the Oxford
opportunity to consolidate their high Summer Academy is limited each year. We
school studies, as well as the chance to hope that you will share our passion and
explore new subjects. enthusiasm for Oxford and education.
The afternoon electives are designed to We look forward to welcoming you to
broaden students’ experience and lead to Oxford!
achievements that can enhance uni-
versity applications.
The Oxford Summer Academy aims to
help every student realise their full
potential, and achieve a place at the
university of their choice. For those
students considering Oxford, there will be
the opportunity to talk informally with
university teaching staff and recent
graduates.
MAJOr OpTIOnS MInOr OpTIOnS
Students choose one option from the list Students, in addition, choose one minor op-
below each fortnigth. tion feach fortnight.
Oxbridge preparation Oxbridge preparation
Maths & Science Maths & Science
Advanced Medical Biology Cancer: From Cell Mutation to Cure
Introduction to Medical Biology pandemics
Introduction to particle physics Maths for Mechanical Engineering
Mathematics - Advanced Algebra Mathematics - Advanced Calculus
Mathematics - Calculus Mathematics - Algebra
Mathematics - probability & Statistics Mathematics - Geometry & Trigonometry
Literature Literature
perspectives on poetry The Wonderful World of Short Stories
Shakespeare and friends Gothic Fiction
Social Sciences Social Sciences
Law - An Introduction to Legal Concepts Law - Human rights
Macroeconomic Issues Economic Curiosities
psychology - Inside the Human Mind Sociology - Crime and Deviance
Humanities Humanities
Classical Civilisation: Life in the Classical Classical Mythology
World Critical Thinking - The Art of reasoning
Critical Thinking - The Art of reasoning History - The Tudors
History - World Wars I & II British & American politics - A Comparative
Modern International relations Study
philosophy - revolutions - What were they philosophy - What is a Good Life?
thinking?
Languages
Languages French Language & Culture - Beginners
French Language & Culture - Intermediate Spanish - Intermediate
Spanish - Beginners
Students may take additional coaching in
a wide variety of subjects, including:
• Oxford Thinking Skills Assessment
• SAT, UKCAT, BMAT, LMAT, HAT, pAT
• Mathematics Clinic, Essay Writing,
Critical Thinking
• Languages, incl. russian and Mandarin
ELECTIvE CHOICES A Walking History of Oxford
Students investigate Oxford’s history
Students follow their electives during through its architecture, waterways and
afternoons and choose one from the list landmarks. The outcome of this elective is
below each fortnight. a unique historical walking tour, revealing
Oxford’s history from the Middle Ages to
Public Speaking and Debate today.
Oxford has a long tradition of debate -
many UK and US politicians learnt their Sport
public speaking skills in the Oxford Union. This will get students taking part in a
Students will gain confidence and variety of different sports across the
competence in constructing, rebutting fortnight. Examples of the sports offered
and presenting arguments. Based on a include basketball, athletics, badminton,
proposition that the students decide volleyball and hockey.
themselves, a debate is conducted in
front of all the students, and a vote taken, Photography
to decide the winning team. The beautiful architecture, cityscapes and
landscapes of Oxford will be used in this
Creative Writing elective. Each afternoon, students visit a
The skills of writing prose, poetry and different Oxford location and build a
journalism are developed as students portfolio of work. At the end of the course,
create content for the Oxford Summer an exhibition of students’ work is
Academy Magazine. This will be displayed. Images also contribute to the
distributed to all students at the course Academy Magazine.
end, as well as published online.
UnIvErSITy EnTrAnCE ExCUrSIOnS AnD THEATrE vISITS
Many students who attend the Oxford An important part of the Oxford Summer
Summer Academy plan to go on and Academy is its excursions, and our
study at a world-class university. This programme of social events. This
involves making the right choice, and includes full day excursions and evening
understanding and preparing for the theatre performances.
selection process.
Excursion Timetable:
Each fortnight, we run a seminar which
covers all aspects of applying to university July 4th 2015:
in the UK. Following on from this, we are “Roman Bath and Prehistoric Stonehenge”
happy to give students advice and Travel to Bath and visit the roman Baths
Museum. After lunch, go on to the prehistoric
guidance on an individual basis. In
Stonehenge site.
particular, we are happy to help students
with the preparation of their personal July 8th 2015:
“London Sights”
statement.
visit the gourmet Borough market,
Students at the Oxford Summer Academy The Golden Hinde, St paul’s Cathedral and
the vibrant Covent Garden Market.
have the opportunity to live in a medieval
college and explore the University of July 18th 2015:
Oxford. For students who are thinking of “Shakespeare's Stratford and
Bourton-on-the-Water”
applying to Oxford, we can arrange
A walking tour of Stratford upon Avon and
informal chats with university staff, and visit Shakespeare's birth place.
practice interviews.
July 22nd 2015:
During their stay with us students also “London Museums”
have the opportunity to visit Cambridge Students can visit the victoria and Albert,
natural History and/or the Science museum.
and London, giving them the chance to
spend time in some of our other top
university cities.
Oxford Summer Academy offers coaching
in university entrance tests, including
BMAT, UKCAT, LMAT, HAT, pAT, STEp and
The Oxford Thinking Skills Assessment
Test.
ACCOMMODATIOn AnD MEALS punting picnics, film evenings, treasure
hunts, ghost tours, theatre trips and
Students are resident at St Edmund Hall, sports.
a medieval college of the University of
Oxford. Accommodation is in twin or The end of each course is marked by
single study-bedrooms. Each room has students showcasing their work,
hot and cold running water and a shaving including the debate, the photographic
socket. As is usual in UK university exhibition, the magazine, and finally, the
accommodation, there are shared gala dinner.
bathrooms on each floor.
DATES 2015
Breakfast and dinner are taken in the
college dining hall. The food at St Edmund 4-week course:
Hall is very good! Special dietary Sunday June 28 − Saturday July 25
requirements can be accommodated –
please let us know in advance. 2-week courses:
Sunday June 28 − Saturday July 11
There are laundry facilities within the Sunday July 12− Saturday July 25
college. Internet access is available in
rooms. Each study-bedroom has a phone
which can directly receive incoming calls. FEES
Outgoing calls can be made on a card
system. 4-week course: GBp £7,100
2-week course: GBp £3,600
SOCIAL LIFE Additional tuition: GBp £400
for each subject
The course starts with a Welcome
Fees include:
reception, where students, parents, staff
• Accommodation at St Edmund Hall
and tutors can quickly get to know each
other. The Oxford Summer Academy entz • Breakfast and Dinner each day
team often consist of Oxford graduates • All tuition and tuition materials
dedicated to ensure that students enjoy • All excursions
their stay in Oxford. Their role is partly • The programme of social events
pastoral, and they also co-ordinate a • Theatre visits
variety of Oxford-based activities for • Insurance
students during their free time. These
include visits to Oxford colleges,
museums, gardens, cafés, shops and
markets. Activities are planned for
evenings, and these typically include
A typical timetable of a 2 week course:
EnrOL OnLInE AT
www.oxfordsummer.com
1 London Place
Oxford, OX4 1BD
United Kingdom
info@oxfordsummer.com
www.oxfordsummer.com
Oxford Summer Academy is registered in England and Wales, Company No. 07139537
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