RESIDENTIAL SUMMER CENTRE 2015
Christ Church, Oxford The Intensive Academic English course takes place at Christ Church, located in the heart of the city and one of the University of Oxford’s most famous and prestigious colleges. Founded in 1524, Christ Church has been home to 13 British Prime Ministers. As you eat in the Great Hall (replicated in the Harry Potter films) and walk among the beautiful quads, you will be a part of an academic tradition going back hundreds of years.
Course offered
Included in the price of the course
Intensive Academic English
27 hours of lessons per week
This prestigious course is designed to prepare students for the English-speaking academic world. It is aimed at learners who are considering a degree course in an English-speaking university. The course comprises 22.5 hours of group tuition in English for Academic Purposes, and 4.5 hours of lectures per week on topics such as economics, music, art, literature and global issues. It includes academic writing, reading, listening and speaking, and study skills including critical thinking.
On-campus residential accommodation at Christ Church College 3 evening activities per week Two half-day excursions at the weekend Placement test and regular progress tests Welcome party and orientation End-of-course certificate
There are lots of areas for students to socialise
Key information Course length: 2 weeks Start: 5 July Sunday arrival, Saturday departure Course ends: 18 July Lessons: 27 hours per week Age range: 16 – 19 Maximum class size: 15 for lessons, lectures may have larger groups. Minimum entry level: Academic :Completed 10 years of schooling with proof of good grades. English: IELTS 5.0/Intermediate The Intensive Academic English Programme is run for Kings Summer by McLarty Languages Ltd.
The Grand Hall at Christ Church is one of its most famous features
On-site rooms are single and en-suite
Sample timetable Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
Morning
Lessons
Lessons
Lessons
Lessons
Lessons
Half-day excursion
Half-day excursion
Afternoon
Lessons
Lessons
Lessons
Lessons
Lessons
Lecture
Oxford project
Activities
Activities
Lunch Break Lecture
Lecture
Lecture Dinner
Evening
Welcome party
Activities
Activities
Accommodation On-campus residential accommodation Students stay in on-campus residential accommodation at Christ Church in the heart of Oxford. Rooms are single, with en suite bathrooms.
Meal plan Half-board, with breakfast and dinner at Christ Church.
Centre facilities
Activities
Lecture rooms
Punting
Classrooms
Riverside walk
Large historic dining hall
Debate
Common room with TV
Storytelling
Lounge for quiz nights and other activities
Candlelit gala dinner
Accommodation in the main quad Internet access
Excursions
Grounds surrounding the college
Blenheim Palace (with a traditional picnic lunch)
Airports and distances Heathrow
1 hour
Gatwick
1½ hours
Luton
1½ hours
Stansted
1¾ hours
Fully-guided tour of Oxford and the University, including the most famous sights and ‘hidden Oxford.’ Christ Church is one of the University of Oxford’s most attractive colleges
Travel times stated are average times based on a transfer by taxi
Punting on the river — one of Oxford’s best-loved activities
Oxford London
Southampton
The famous Bridge of Sighs
For further information please contact us at: enquiries@kingssummer.com, or on +44 (0)1273 806010
0705 07/13
20 MILES
1033 10/14
Bournemouth