Oxford Brookes University Junior English Course 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
Location: Oxford Brookes University
Dates available: 22 Jun – 17 Aug
Ages: 12–18 (18-year-olds accepted as part of a group with a leader)
Accommodation: Single room with en-suite/standard single room
Single en-suite rooms: £1,170
Standard single rooms: £1,070
Prices include tuition, trips, activities, accommodation and full board
Emergency Number: +44 7771 845978
Always starting on a Monday including tuition, activities and lunch. No accommodation is included. Contact us for more information.
· Single en-suites and single standard rooms in flats of 5-6 in each
· Located across several residence buildings at the Headington Campus
· Communal kitchen areas in each building
· Room furniture includes a wardrobe, desk and chair
· Rooms , bathrooms and common spaces are cleaned weekly
· Laundry available in each residence building for a small fee
· Linen are changed every week, students must bring their own towel
· Meals are served in a large self-service dining hall
· Wi-Fi available across the campus
· A damge deposit of £30 is required upon arrival and replacement of lost key is £30
· The damage deposit may be paid prior to arrival by bank transfer to our Head Office. Contact your admissions advisor for more details
All meals are served in a modern dining hall in John Henry Brookes building.
Breakfast
Continental breakfast, includes tea/coffee/squash, toast, jam, spreads, cereal and fruit.
Lunch
A minimum of 2 options available, including a vegetarian option.
Packed lunches for full day excursions and weekends.
Evening Meal
A minimum of 2 options available, including a vegetarian option.
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)
· Shared common area in each flat , there’s plenty of more social space for students across the campus
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.
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
Extra
Each 21 night stay will include multiple local visits to Oxford by foot, 3 half-day trips to nearby towns and attractions and 3 full-day excursions to other exciting towns such as London, Stratford Upon Avon, London and Cambridge. Transport for trips may be by private coach or public transport. Students may have lessons either morning or afternoon in week 1, alternating weekly after that.
This programme is for illustrative purposes and activities and trips shown may change.
| Week 1 | Sunday | Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morning | Arrivals/Departures On-site activities Optional trip: London Madame Tussauds and Harrods or River Cruise and/or London Eye |
Testing/Induction | Lessons | Lessons | Lessons | Lessons | Full-day trip: Windsor and Windsor Castle |
| 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 |
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| Evening | Kahoot quiz | Welcome Disco | Trashion show | Culture club | Themed disco | Outdoor sports | Film night |
| Week 2 | Sunday | Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday |
| Morning | Arrivals/Departures On-site activities Optional trip: Thorpe Park |
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 |
Full-day trip: London with walking tour and National Gallery |
| Afternoon | Lessons | Lessons | Lessons | Lessons | Lessons | ||
| Evening | Drama Workshop | Welcome Disco | Quiz night | Culture club | Themed disco | Outdoor sports | Treasure hunt |
| Week 3 | Sunday | Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday |
| Morning | Arrivals/Departures On-site activities Optional trip: Cambridge with walking tour and college visit |
Lessons | Lessons | Lessons | Lessons | Lessons | Full-day trip: Stratford Upon Avon and Shakespeare's Birthplace |
| 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 |
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| Evening | Games night | Disco | Quiz night / Flags themed arts & crafts | Capture the flag | Themed disco | Outdoor sports | Film night |
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:
· Accommodation
· 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:
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 |