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SUMMER 2018ACADEMIC COURSES FOR 10-12 YEAR OLDS

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At Oxford Summer Courses, we believe in the best. The best

teachers, the best setting and the best experiences. If you want

summer 2018 to stick in your mind – while stretching and

strengthening it– you’ve come to the right place.

Our courses for 10-12 year olds combine the very best of British

education, culture, and sport. You’ll experience one of the UK’s

top boarding schools; choose from a range of subjects taught

by expert teachers; and have the chance to make friends from across the globe. We use our seven years

of summer school expertise to pack your time with us full of fun, engaging, and exciting activities: your

summer with us will be one to remember.

Our partnership with Wycombe Abbey allows us to offer a secure and interactive environment; between

challenging classes, workshops and on-site activities you’ll be free to explore the school’s grounds and well-

resourced facilities. Beyond Wycombe Abbey, we take trips to famous British attractions such as Harry Potter

World, Legoland or soaking in the sights of London so that you can truly savour all that the UK has to offer.

We founded Oxford Summer Courses in 2010 and have grown from a small organisation to a BAC accredited

provider of short courses. Across seven summers we have welcomed over 1,500 students from across the

globe. Many of our former students now study the subject they read at Oxford Summer Courses at British

Universities, including Oxford and Cambridge. We want to share our knowledge and experience with you –

so join us at Wycombe Abbey, and make summer 2017 unforgettable.

HARRY HOARE & ROBERT PHIPPS Co-founders and Directors of Oxford Summer Courses

Welcome

Oxford Summer Courses is Accredited by the British Accreditation Council for Independent Further and Higher Education as a Short Course Provider in the UK.

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testimonialsWhat did you like about Wycombe Abbey?

• How welcoming everyone is, the activities, and the lessons - Louke, Belgium

• The nature. There are forests, the nature trail, the field of horses and everything else - Noah, UK

• Tasty food - Ivan, Russia

What was your best moment of the course?

• Meeting new people and the activities - Louke, Belgium

• Having Vicky and Livia and Khadija as roommates - Raheema, UK

• The haunted house part of our castle tour (but I wasn’t scared) - Chris, Italy

What was the most interesting lesson?

• When we made volcanoes erupt in science - Raheema, UK

• The History and Archaelogy workshop - Mya, UK

• Every single lesson was interesting - Ivan, Russia

What have you learned apart from your lessons?

• It’s helped with independence. I was really nervous this year, but I’m planning on coming next year to meet you again - Noah, UK

• I learned how to socialise more, and I learned how to share space through living in a dorm with people - Joie, Philippines

• I have learned so much English - Allen, Canada

What will you miss most once you’re home?

• My friends - Everyone


The Class of 2017 – our students take a

moment from busy course life to pose outside

Wycombe Abbey and enjoy the beautiful

British summer.

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For a student’s-eye perspective on Oxford Summer Courses visit Search for “Oxford Summer Courses”

Course Overview

• Stay in a top British boarding school

• High pastoral staff to student ratio

• Experienced and well-trained pastoral team

• Maximum 15 students per class with expert teachers

• Study a range of exciting subjects

• All meals included

• Workshops and leisure activities included

The value of Oxford Summer Courses

We provide a learning experience that would stand alone as a fantastic memory and highlight of any

student’s summer. However, in this increasingly competitive world the value of a good education is more

valuable than ever for securing entry to top academic institutions.

For this reason, at Oxford Summer Courses we give you the opportunity to explore subjects you might not

have had the chance to study yet at school. You can take subjects you might want to study at university and

because we use the same small group teaching method, the course gives a unique insight into what studying

at university is really like. You will return to school having experienced a new way of learning.

We’re dedicated to helping passionate students realise their aims, and hope that by providing a genuinely

stimulating and challenging curriculum, in a collaborative and inspiring learning environment, we can

enable you to get ahead in you chosen subjects, giving you the edge in this increasingly competitive world.

We also aim to improve your written and spoken English skills through this experience.

Programmes

SIENA KITCH 2017 student from America

Oxford Summer Courses was one of the most amazing and unique experiences

of my whole life! I had such a wonderful time making friends with students from all

over the world who I would not have met otherwise. Oxford Summer Courses has

mastered the balance of education with a fun summer holiday!


ExperienceYour mornings will be spent in a small class group (no more than 15 students) learning about an exciting

topic with an expert teacher. Whether you are learning about rocket fuel or robotics, running your own

business or writing music journalism, you’ll be able to discover a whole new world (or two) which goes

beyond what you learn at school.

Your afternoons will be filled with skills-based workshops, making use of the outstanding facilities on our

school campus. Whether it’s performing in a play, wildlife spotting in the British countryside, or trying your

hand at croquet, your time with us will be packed full of new, exciting, and fun experiences.

Your evenings offer the chance to relax after an action-packed day, with leisure activities including arts and

crafts, quiz nights, and a visit to a trampoline park. Our friendly, well-trained pastoral staff will ensure you

are safe and happy, whilst guiding you around the best of what the UK has to offer.

SOPHIE BOLTZE 2017 student from Germany

Having the opportunity of learning and exploring all in one place with new friends from all over

the world is hard to find. The course leaders were helpful and made us all feel welcome.

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Our courses for 10-12 year olds focus on broad subject areas, which aim to provide dynamic and interactive

immersion through small group seminars in a variety of interesting subjects. Have a look at our current

options below:

Enterprise Explorers

Have you ever had an idea for a new business? Perhaps you’ve dreamt up an app everyone needs, or think

you’ve spotted the next fast food craze? This course is designed not only to help budding entrepreneurs

develop their ideas, but give a real-world understanding of how to launch them into the world of business.

Learn how to conduct market research (and have a go with your peers…), try your hand at an advertising

campaign, and understand how a new product can go global. Be inspired by the stories of some of the

world’s most successful young entrepreneurs, and improve your teambuilding skills as you work with your

peers on business plans. How far will your idea go?

Tech Explorers

Do you have what it takes to be three types of tech whizz? Our Tech Explorers course brings together skills

from the worlds of technology, engineering, and computer science in a dynamic, robotics-focused course.

Design and construct your own robot, programme its movements, and explore the relationship between

machinery and the environment. You will discover the exciting ways technology is improving our world, and

what life is like for a code breaker or jet plane designer. What problem will your robot solve?

Science Explorers

How much science do we rely on every day? Explore the worlds of Biology, Chemistry and Physics in this tour

of exciting scientific discoveries. Launch your own rocket and learn what life might be like on Mars; examine

the history of medicine and the accidental findings that help keep the world healthy; and experiment with

colours and chemistry as you create your own bath bombs. Your tutor will guide you through the exciting

history of some of the most important scientific discoveries, and show how scientists of the future might

carry out their experiments. What kind of scientist will you be?

Story Explorers

How many stories do you have to tell? Jump into the worlds of journalism and creative writing and develop

your skills as a writer of fiction and non-fiction. From reviewing a new music release to composing a haiku;

breaking a sports story to penning your own page-turning thriller, you will have the opportunity to explore a

whole range of writing styles. You will also dive into the most modern forms of storytelling, uncovering how

a photojournalist can tell a story with no words at all, and how a vlog can attract thousands of viewers. What

kind of storyteller will you be?

English Explorers

Would you like to improve your English? Our English Explorers course offers an interactive, immersive and

confidence-building experience to students with less advanced English skills and fluency. Specialist English

as a Foreign Language (EFL) teachers will help you to expand your vocabulary and understanding, and apply

your new skills to a variety of real-life situations.

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Accommodation

We are fortunate enough to offer our summer courses for 10-12 year-olds at Wycombe Abbey. The school was

founded in 1896 and is a world leader in girls’ boarding education. It is consistently ranked as one of the top

performing schools in the UK. Set in magnificent rural grounds spanning more than 160 acres, Wycombe

Abbey offers a wide array of modern facilities including:

• 25 metre indoor heated swimming pool

• Sports hall and dance studio

• Performing arts centre with a theatre and recital hall

• Technology-focused modern foreign languages centre

Accommodation at Wycombe Abbey consists of secure, comfortable dormitories used by students during

term time. You can also make yourself at home in the cosy boarding house common room, enjoy the school’s

beautiful grounds in the summer weather, or take a trip to the well-resourced library if you’d like to do some

extra reading.


Highly interactive classes

You will have the opportunity to learn from expert teachers, and participate in fun, highly interactive

classes with other students from around the world. As our classes are small you’ll get lots of attention from

your teacher, and have the chance to focus on the topics which interest you the most. This means you will

receive a higher quality of individualised teaching during your course than you would anywhere else.

Experienced, passionate teaching staff

We are dedicated to selecting highly experienced, passionate teaching staff. Not only are many of our

teachers experts in their fields, they are also chosen because they are great at explaining their subjects and

making them interesting at any level. We don’t just want our students to learn a lot: we want them to be

inspired by what they are learning. You will receive 15 hours of classroom contact time with your tutor

per week. Our classroom teaching is interspersed with interactive learning activities and group projects to

improve your subject knowledge. Our courses offer all sorts of possibilities: you could be creating a gaming

app, drawing up a plan for your own business idea, or writing and performing in a play. We emphasise the

importance of teamwork as well as fun to make sure you get the most out of your experience with us.

Workshops

We offer a programme of exciting skills-based workshops, which are held in the afternoons after morning

lessons. These offer the opportunity to focus on hands-on skills, build confidence and have fun. Our

afternoon workshop programme rotates on a weekly basis, and includes:

• Wildlife & Conservation

• Theatre History

• Debating

• Music

• Animation

Teaching - Why study with us?

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Activities

We like to ensure that you have time away from the classroom during your course, to relax and socialise

with your new friends. Our courses are small groups with plenty of staff on hand, so you can be kept busy

and safe during our packed timetable of fun activities. You will participate in activities on-site, using the

excellent facilities at Wycombe Abbey, and off-site, experiencing the sights and history of the UK.

Excursions

We take day trips away from Wycombe Abbey twice a week to locations across the south of England,

including Oxfordshire and London. These include visits to the Queen’s residence at Windsor Castle, the

historic sights of Oxford University, and the Warner Bros Harry Potter Studio Tour. Many of the experienced

staff leading these excursions are current students and alumni of the University of Oxford, so you are

guaranteed an enriched experience. Each course follows a core timetable of day trips and activities, which

may include:

• Windsor Castle and Legoland

• The Harry Potter Studio Tour

• Sights of London, including Big Ben, Tower Bridge, and Buckingham Palace

• Colleges and museums of the University of Oxford

• Kidzania, a 75,000 square foot child-sized city

Cultural and Social Activities


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At Oxford Summer Courses, we prioritise our students’ care and wellbeing. We can guarantee 24-hour

supervision and a ratio of one staff member to every five students for our 10-12 year old students, so your

summer school experience will be as safe as it is fun.

All of our pastoral staff are teachers or education professionals. Alongside an outstanding level of pastoral

care, we guarantee world-class teaching and an authentic British educational experience. Oxford Summer

Courses has been running summer school programmes since 2010, and has always sought to provide the

highest possible standard of educational and cultural experience. We also understand how to provide a

stress-free and enriching experience for students and their parents. The pastoral provision for our courses for

10-12 year olds includes:

• Experienced house parents and highly trained pastoral teams (including First Aid), who live on site for

the duration of the course

• 24 hour supervision

• An experienced on-site nurse

• An airport transfer taxi service is available for an additional fee to make your journey to us stress and

hassle-free

• A busy, well organised timetable, with staff available at all times to ensure students are happy in their

learning environment

• End-of-course progress reports issued to parents

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Before you apply, there are a couple of things we need to check. You don’t need to be a prodigious scholar –

but you must have a genuine, demonstrable passion for your subject.

So, we’ll ask you to write an online personal statement and supply any examination grades you might have

to secure your place on Oxford Summer Courses.

Prices and dates for our 2018 courses:

• One week: £1,495 – Starting July 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd, 29th and August 5th

• Two weeks: £2,795 – Starting July 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd and 29th

• Three weeks: £3,995 – Starting July 1st, 8th, 15th and 22nd

• Four weeks: £5,195 – Starting July 1st, 8th and 15th

• Five weeks: £6,295 - Starting July 1st and 8th

• Six weeks: £7,395 - Starting July 1st

Included in the price is:

• All teaching, activities and interactive workshops

• Accommodation

• All meals

• All offsite excursions

The price does not include flights or medical insurance. Taxi transfers to and from the airport can be

arranged at an additional cost. We will have staff at Heathrow on arrivals day to help greet you from your

flight to the taxi if required.

To apply for your place visit www.oxfordsummercourses.com/apply

prices and dates

KATHERINE WIATRAK 2017 student from America

I know that I will never again have friends like these, and I will never forget the times that we

shared together. Nothing can replace what this program has given me, and I hope that many more

students are able to share this experience in the future.

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