Our Oxford International College Summer Vacation programme combines English lessons with getting to know the historic city of Oxford. Our lessons place emphasis on activating students’ existing language skills, while putting a real focus on authentic communication and developing study skills. Lessons are based on a communicative approach, with student confidence at the core. of our syllabus and methodology. The social programme complements the academic programme, with visits to some of Oxford’s most famous attractions, colleges, museums, and historical sites. International students who wish to make the most of their summer holidays, enjoying a study holiday with other like-minded teens from all around the world. The course offers a mix of academic enrichment, social opportunities, and a rich activity and excursion programme with activities and visits in and around Oxford, and visits to nearby cities such as Cambridge, Bath, and London.
Students on the Spring Vacation course will benefit from a short but impactful experience in a typical British boarding school, with a real focus on authentic communication and developing study skills. Lessons are based on a communicative approach, with student confidence at the core of our syllabus and methodology. International students who wish to have a taste of life in a British boarding school, and who are academically driven and ambitious. The course offers a mix of academic enrichment, social opportunities with other international students, and cultural visits to some of Oxford’s most known sites.
A specialist University Experience Programme (UEP) designed and set up with the specific aim of preparing students for access to the very best of British university education. Our goal is to maximise your potential, to set you on the path to academic success. The UEP course takes place one of the UK’s world-renowned universities: Brasenose College, allowing students unrivalled access to these privileged seats of learning. For inspired and high-reaching individuals looking to take their academic knowhow to the next level for higher education or exams. This course helps develop understanding through a series of academic workshops, designed to increase confidence and communication skills for academic success.
Our popular mini-stay programmes are tailored to suit the needs and requirements of your group. Mini-stay programmes generally include up to 15 hours of General English tuition, alongside a vibrant and varied social programme. Previous mini-stay social programmes have included visits to Blenheim Palace, local museums, Oxford University colleges and the Warner Brothers Studios, in addition to excursions to London, Cambridge, Bath and more. It is also possible to add a theme to your mini-stay programme, such as Harry Potter, University and English Literature. Our mini-stay programmes are suitable for school groups of any English ability who wish to experience the UK and further their language learning. Because they are tailor-made to suit each group's specific requirements, they also adapt to a wide range of budgets.
This programme is ideal for young learners embarking on their English language journey. The closed, secure campus atmosphere provides an ideal setting for junior students to experience a British boarding school-style programme, and have fun learning English and exploring British culture. The activity programme makes use of the school’s stunning 70 acre campus leading to the Cherwell River and extensive sports facilities, including; indoor swimming pool, outdoor sports facilities, sports hall, pavilion, art room, climbing wall, theatre and an adventure playground! Lessons will take place each morning during two 1.5 hour blocks, with a break in the middle. Students also have the option of choosing additional Spires Plus options or attending the local day camp integration programme.
This programme is a good opportunity for students for whom this may be their first experience abroad. Our carefully planned lessons are based on a communicative approach, with student confidence at the core of our syllabus and methodology. The activity programme makes use of the school’s safe and stunning countryside campus set over 52-acres on the outskirts of Stonehouse in Gloucestershire, just 90 minutes from London. Wycliffe College offers extensive sports facilities, including; indoor swimming pool, outdoor, sports facilities, sports hall, pavilion, art room, theatre and well-equipped classrooms. This programme is ideal for young learners embarking on their English language journey. The closed, secure campus atmosphere provides an ideal setting for junior students to experience a British boarding school-style programme, and have fun learning English and exploring British culture. The Good Schools Guide, the number one trusted Guide to Schools in the UK described Wycliffe College as “Small but mighty, Wycliffe College is raising its head above the parapet, newly confident that its balance of academic, pastoral and cocurricular provision is the key to successful growth.