Oxford Junior English Course
Embassy Summer at Oxford Brookes University
Our centre is located on the Headington campus of Oxford Brookes University,
only a short walk from the city centre and with plenty of outdoor space.
Oxford is known for its universities, museums and architecture which students will get to explore during their stay. Students can also enjoy the great campus facilities such as a sports hall, a modern dining hall and several shops.
Key Facts
Location: Oxford Brookes University
Prices:
Single en-suite rooms: £985
Standard single rooms: £900
Day Programme: £450
(Prices per week include tuition, trips, activities, accommodation and full board)
Dates: 25 June - 13 August
Ages: 12 - 18 (18–19-year-olds accepted as part of a group with a leader)
Accommodation: single en-suites and single standard rooms
Sample Excursions: Lonson, Stratford-upon-Avon and Warwick Castle
Day programme: 25 June - 13 August. Always starting on a Monday including tuition, activities and lunch. No accommodation included. Contact us for more information
Room Type Single room with en-suite and standard rooms
Bathroom Ratio 1:1 student / 1:5 students
Room set up Flats of 5 rooms
What's in a room Single bed, wardrobe, desk, chair
Common room Yes
Cleaning Weekly
Linen cleaning Changed weekly
Towels Students bring their own towels
Laundry Available in residence (small fee)
Meals Served in on-site canteen, packed lunch at weekends
Wi-Fi Yes
Distance to classes On campus
On-site activities are scheduled every weekday in between lessons, with some half-day trips and full-day excursion at the weekend. All activities are designed to continue learning in a fun and enjoyable way, encouraging students to develop life skills and make new friends through sport, activities and socially interactive games.
Activities
Sports: With a choice of football, mini Olympics, rounders, table tennis, volleyball and basketball.
Daytime activities: Drama and performance workshops, scavenger hunts and photo quiz.
Evening: Activities such as karaoke, a talent show, and team games.
Half-Day Trips
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 and 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.
The classroom is at the heart of your Oxford Junior English Course. English Lessons are student-centred and encourage the development of relevant language skills.
- Taught by friendly and professional English teachers
- 20 x 45 minute lessons per week morning or afternoon
- Placement test on day 1 to ensure students in appropriate level
- Maximum 17 students per class
- Students will be placed in an international class with students of different nationalities
- Modern classrooms with interactive whiteboards
- Classrooms are located in the John Henry Brookes and Gibbs buildings
- Materials included as well as an end of course report and certificate
Meals:
All meals are served in a modern dining hall in Henry Brookes building.
Breakfast
Cooked (depending on day) and continental – pancakes, eggs, sausage, juice, coffee, toast, cereal and fruit.
Lunch
2 courses, 3 options including a vegetarian option.
Packed lunches (provided at weekends): water, fruit, sandwich, crisps and biscuits/cake
Evening Meal
2 courses, 3 options including both a vegetarian and Halal 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
Classrooms: Modern classrooms with interactive whiteboards.
Wi-Fi: Wi-Fi throughout the campus and in bedrooms.
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 |
Each 14 night stay will include 2 local visits to Oxford by foot, 2 half-day trips to nearby towns and attractions and 2 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. Student 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 On-site activities |
Testing/Induction Lessons |
Lessons | Lessons | Lessons | Lessons | Full day excursion to Stratford Upon Avon and Shakespeare's Birthplace |
| Afternoon | Local visit to Oxford - Walking Tour | Indoor Sports Arts & Crafts - Oxford Theme |
Half Day Visit: Oxford museums & colleges | Half Day Visit: Bourton on the Water and Model Village | Nature Walk Indoor Sports |
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| Evening | Outdoor Games Kahoot Quiz |
Disco Outdoor Sports |
Hawaiian Night Blind Date |
British Universities Q&A with Staff Capture the Flag |
Dance Workshop Karaoke |
Outdoor Sports Trashion Show |
Film night Casino |
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