CITY SUMMER CENTRE 2015
Oxford, UK Our City Summer Centre in Oxford takes place at Kings’ year-round campus for academic preparation, St. Josephs. Here, students have access to a range of on-site facilities, including a large student cafeteria, an outside patio, and large well-equipped classrooms and resource areas. St. Josephs is located in the vibrant student area of Cowley, which means that there are also a range of public amenities right on the doorstep.
Course offered
Included in the price of the course
Intensive Academic (pre-university) This intensive programme of English and a range of academic subjects is designed to provide a valuable experience of UK education for older teenagers who are intent on going to university in the UK. The course consists of 27 hours of lessons per week, consisting of General English, academic taster sessions and IELTS preparation.
27 hours per week of lessons in English, academic subjects and IELTS preparation 3 activities per week One full-day and one half-day excursion per week Placement test and regular progress tests Internet access End-of-course certificate Weekly laundry service (homestay only)
Key information Course length: 2 3, or 4 weeks
The outdoor dining area
Start dates: 5 July( 2-4 weeks), 19 July (2 weeks only) The standard arrival/departure day is Sunday. Course ends: 2 August Lessons: 27 hours per week of English and a range of academic subjects. Age range: 15 – 17 Maximum class size: 15 for English lessons, 12 for academic lessons Minimum entry level: Intermediate (pre test required)
Facilities include a designated science lab
Kings Oxford is accredited by the British Council.
The art studio at Kings Oxford
Sample timetable Morning
Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Free time
English lessons
English lessons
English lessons
English lessons
English lessons
Excursion
Academic subjects
Academic subjects
Half-day excursion
Academic subjects
Academic subjects
Free time
Activities
Lunch Afternoon
Dinner Evening
Social evening
Activities
Free time
Activities
Accommodation (not included in the price) Off-site student residence (Crescent Hall) Available to students over 16 only Two minutes’ walk from the Summer Centre Single rooms in self-contained apartments of 6 study bedrooms – each with 2 toilets, 2 bathrooms and a telephone On-site warden Laundry facilities on site Garden and TV lounge for communal use
Homestay Choice of single or twin rooms, laundry is included. Under 16s must stay with a host family. Meal plan Full-board. Breakfast and dinner are provided every day. Lunch is provided at the on-site cafeteria in the Summer Centre, or as packed lunch on excursion days.
Centre facilities
Typical activities
Large, well-equipped classrooms, most with interactive whiteboards
Basketball
2 Computer Learning Centres
Cinema
Fully equipped art studio Large cafeteria
Cultural and academic visits (such as Bletchley Park)
Sunny patio for outside dining
Cycle ride
Wireless internet access
Football
Bowling
Punting Quizzes Skating Swimming
One of the computer learning centres
Tennis Theatre Volleyball Typical excursions Bath Brighton Cambridge London Oxford tours Windsor
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
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