Oxford Day Programme Junior English Course
Embassy Summer at Oxford Brookes University
Oxford is a historic University City with beautiful college buildings stunning architecture in every style of English architecture since the late Anglo-Saxon period. Thanks to the Universities, 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)
Whilst delivering 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 day, there will be a welcome activity which is designed to ensure students have the opportunity to meet the staff and the other students. They will get to know more about the campus, its facilities and other useful information which will help them during the days.
Activities
Activities are organised inbetween lessons and during the afternoons. These activities could be on-site and near to the centre. These may include:
Sports such as football, mini Olympics, rounders, table tennis, volleyball or 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.
Optional
Thorpe Park: Home to thrilling rides, attractions & 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.
Bicester Village: Explore this luxury shopping destination with over 150 shops and restaurants.
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.
3 Week Sample Programmes
Extra
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
East Oxford Health Centre, Manzil Way, Tel: +44 1865 722214
John Radcliffe Hospital, Headley Way, Headington, Tel: +44 300 304 7777
Oxford Brookes University, Headington Campus, Colonnade Building 3rd Floor, Headington Rd. Oxford OX3 0BP, Tel: +441865 689997
If a student does not have insurance to cover their time abroad, guard.me insurance is available to purchase through Embassy Summer.
Please note that the centre is mostly cashless. Cash is only required for optional activities and room deposits.
In case of emergency
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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