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Oxford Brookes University Junior English Day Programme in Oxford

Embassy Summer at Oxford Brookes University

Oxford is a historic University City with beautiful college buildings and stunning architecture in every style of English architecture since the late Anglo-Saxon period. Thanks to Oxford’s reputation as a paragon of academic excellence, there’s an international atmosphere in the city that attracts students from all over the world. Our centre is located on the Headington campus of Oxford Brookes University, a mix of old and modern buildings set on a large campus with plenty of outdoor space within short walking distance from the city centre.

Quick facts

Price: £530 (per week)

Location: Oxford Brookes University

Dates available: 23rd June - 15th August 2025

Ages: 12 – 17

Accommodation: Not included

Emergency Number: +44 7771 845978

 

 

 


This programme does NOT include accommodation. 

Breakfast

Not Included

Lunch

A minimum of 2 options available, including a vegetarian option.

Evening Meal

Not included

Snacks

There are several shops on campus where students can purchase snacks, confectionery and drinks.

Facilities

Large multi-purpose sports hall

Park nearby for games and activities

Mini supermarket and several cafés

Cash machine (ATM)

 

Bespoke lesson materials, the Embassy lesson is designed to engage students in discussion, to develop the key life skills of collaboration and intercultural communication, and to provide extensive opportunities to practice and build on current language.

Lessons taught by teachers trained to deliver the Embassy Lessons

17 students per class and classes suitable for students of all levels.

15 hours a week

20 x 45 mins in UK, US and Canada

15 x 60 mins in Malta

All learning resources provided are age appropriate and all students receive an end of course certificate of attendance.

Arrival

Students will be welcomed at campus reception where they will register.

 

Welcome

On the first evening there will be a welcome activity which is designed to ensure students have the opportunity to meet staff and other students and get to know more about the campus, its facilities and useful information which will help them during their stay.

 

Activities

Activities are organised during evenings and in between lessons. These activities could be on-site or near to the centre. These may include:

· Sports such as football, mini Olympics, rounders, table tennis, volleyball and basketball

· Daytime activities such as scavenger hunts and drama workshops

· Evening activities such as karaoke, talent show, and team games

 

Excursions and Trips

Half-day Trips

Our students get to explore exciting places such as Bourton-on-the water in the Cotswolds, Woodstock and Blenheim Gardens and a selection of Oxford Museums and Colleges.

 

Full-day Excursions

London: visit this exciting capital city and take a walking tour of central London visit the National Gallery.

Stratford-upon-Avon: discover the beautiful home town of Shakespeare steeped in history and culture.

Windsor Castle: Windsor Castle is the oldest and largest inhabited castle in the world. It has been the family home of British kings and queens for almost 1,000 years and is today one of the official residences of His Majesty The King.

 

Optional

Thorpe Park: Home to thrilling rides, attractions and live events, Thorpe Park Resort is the ultimate destination for thrill seekers featuring some of the UK’s most popular roller coasters.

Cambridge: This iconic university city is famous for its colleges, where we will visit a famous college.

3 Week Sample Programmes

All Day Programmes start on a Monday and vary in length dependent on the centre. Students will take part of lessons, have lunch at the centre and go on activities and excursions with the rest of the students. Below is a sample of the full summer programme.


This programme is for illustrative purposes only and is subject to amendments or alterations.

 

WEEK 1
  Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
Morning Testing/Induction Lessons Lessons Lessons Lessons
Afternoon Local trip to Oxford and walking tour Indoor sports
Arts and crafts
Half-day trip
Oxford Museums or Oxford College
Half-day trip:
Bourton on the Water and Model Village
Indoor sports
Nature walk
WEEK 2
  Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
Morning Local trip to Oxford and walking tour

Optional trip:
Bicester Village
Indoor sports
Arts and crafts
Half-day visit:
Oxford College visit
Half-day trip:
Woodstock and Blenheim Gardens
Nature Walk

Murder Mystery
Afternoon Lessons Lessons Lessons Lessons Lessons
WEEK 3
  Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
Morning Lessons Lessons Lessons Lessons Lessons
Afternoon Local trip to Oxford and walking tour Indoor sports

Arts and Crafts
Half-day trip:
Oxford Museum or Oxford College
Half-day trip:
Cotswold Wildlife Park
Indoor sports

Nature walk

We place the highest priority on care and supervision at all of our Embassy Summer centres so you can rest assured students are well looked after. Members of staff are available 24 hours a day.

 

Student Services

Our student support staff can help you with:

· Airport transfers

· Information about local services

· Assistance with individual and personal problems

· Emergency contact

 

Medical information

If a student needs medical attention an Embassy staff member will help make an appointment. Group Leaders must accompany the student to an appointment. An Embassy staff member will accompany any student that is not part of a group.

LOCAL DOCTOR 
East Oxford Health Centre, Manzil Way, Tel: +44 1865 722214

LOCAL HOSPITAL 
John Radcliffe Hospital, Headley Way, Headington, Tel: +44 300 304 7777 

STUDENT DENTAL CARE 
Oxford Brookes University, Headington Campus, Colonnade Building 3rd Floor, Headington Rd, Oxford OX3 0BP, Tel: +441865 689997

INSURANCE
If a student does not have insurance to cover their time abroad, guard.me insurance is available to purchase through Embassy Summer.

CASH
Please note that the centre is mostly cashless. Cash is only required for optional activities and room deposits.

 

In case of emergency

A 24 hour emergency telephone number is available all summer:

+44 7771 845978

 
 
 

Location

Embassy Summer Schools
Oxford Brookes University
Headington
Oxford
OX3 0BP

 

Travel times to nearest airports

(LGW) London Gatwick Airport 2 hrs
(LHR) London Heathrow Airport 1 hr
(STN) Stansted Airport 2 hrs 30 mins
(LTN) Luton Airport 1 hr 30 mins

 

Travel times to nearest train station

St Pancras International (Eurostar) 1 hr 30 mins

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