Summer and year-round programmes for young learners

Summer and year-round programmes for young learners

Welcome to Oxford Spires Language School Course Overview Summer Courses Year-Round Courses Set in two beautiful locations, Oxford Spires Language School provides an ideal environment for young learners to develop their skills and confidence in using the English language. Oxford Spires benefits from being part of the Oxford Active family, which has been providing safe and exciting programmes for children in England since 1998. Our friendly and dedicated team are always happy to help. From enquiries to logistics, specific course requirements, and special requests, we will offer support and guidance wherever possible. Oxford Spires is proud to be accredited by the British Council, and to be a member of English UK and English UK Young Learners. We look forward to seeing you here soon! University Summer @ Oxford High Junior Summer @ Padworth College Senior Summer @ Padworth College Active Plus English @ Active Camps School Groups in Oxford 2 3

University Summer @ Oxford High University Summer @ Oxford High University and British-themed classes cover a wide array of topics, aimed at inspiring our students and immersing them in our rich culture; from traditional British etiquette, to leadership skills, to preparing and delivering an effective speech or presentation. Classes are complemented by visits from Featuring visits university lecturers and guest speakers, as from university well as a wide and exciting array of social lecturers and ; visits to local attractions such guest speakers! as the famous Christ Church College and beautiful Blenheim Palace, punting on the river Thames, and experiencing British afternoon tea, all whilst keeping in line with the University theme of the programme. Attend a weekly formal gala dinner in a real university college! 13-17 years Maximum 110 students per week Residential or homestay accommodation What s included? Full board residential or homestay accommodation 15 hours of tuition per week Two full day excursions per week Weekly local travel card Varied daily programme of sports and leisure to suit all interests All transport, excursions, entrances,, and supervision Return airport transfers to London Heathrow airport* Small classes of 15 students maximum Friendly and supportive staff Perfect location, 10 minutes from Oxford city centre Homestay Accommodation îîhomestay accommodation based on twin occupancy îîbreakfast and dinner provided by the host family î îhot lunch served at school, packed lunches on excursion days î îhomestay placements arranged by experienced homestay agencies îîwell-connected by Oxford city bus services î îall hosts regularly inspected and held to British Council standards î îfull immersion in British family life Friendly, English speaking host Residential Accommodation îîsingle and twin study bedrooms î î î on excursion days îîsociable common room îîfree Wi-Fi on campus î Located on the beautiful Ruskin College campus î Breakfast and dinner served in the college canteen î Hot lunch served at school, packed lunches A taste of university accommodation! families * On designated arrival/departure days, within the hours of 9:00am and 7:00pm 4 5

University Summer @ Oxford High University Summer @ Oxford High Afternoon workshop sessions allow students to experience English language learning in a real-life context that is interesting and relevant to them. From sports to technology, academic to more creative, there s something for everyone. DAY 1 DAY 2 DAY 3 DAY 4 DAY 5 DAY 6 DAY 7 Wake up Have breakfast with host family Breakfast at residence Travel to school* Morning meeting Sample Workshop Options Business Enterprise Plan, research, propose, and present a new business learn the language and skills needed in these business contexts through group project work based on a popular British television programme! Media / The Oxford Project Document your experience in Oxford. Use your own cameras and phones along with our professional equipment, and capture your summer memories on film. MORNING AFTERNOON Induction presentation and placement testing Lesson Lesson Lesson Lesson Break Lesson Lesson Lesson Lesson Lesson Walking tour of Oxford or Oxford, e.g., Ashmolean Museum Workshops Lunch Half day excursion e.g., Blenheim Palace Workshops Oxford e.g., Christ Church College Full day excursion e.g., London including a walking tour and free time for shopping Arrivals/ Departures day OR Second full day excursion, e.g., Bath Exam Skills The most valuable preparation you ll do for an exam is learning how to approach it. Our teachers will show you tips and tricks for various elements of the IELTS, Cambridge, and Trinity exams. EVENING Dinner Evening every night for residential students; two per week for homestay students Gala Dinner Dinner Dinner 98.9% of students we asked would recommend our school to a friend. Multi Sport Try your hand at a vast selection of sports! From basketball and tennis, to swimming and archery, there s something for everyone, no matter your skill level! Universitythemed lessons and Distance from Oxford *Tuition will take place at Ruskin College for the first two weeks of the programme London Heathrow London Luton London Gatwick 50 mins 70 mins 80 mins 6 7

Junior Summer @ Padworth College Senior Summer @ Padworth College Situated in the idyllic rural West Berkshire, Padworth College provides a safe and tranquil environment for young learners to study and enjoy leisure. At the Summer School we create an atmosphere of care and mutual support, where the education of each student is of great significance. Our small, supportive classes, individual attention, and caring staff makes the Junior Summer @ Padworth College a great first experience abroad for junior-aged students. 10-14 years Maximum 90 students per week Residential, single and double rooms What s included? Full board residential accommodation on campus Peaceful and secure location 21 hours of tuition per week Varied daily programme of sports and leisure to suit all interests Two full-day excursions each week The Senior Summer School programme takes place alongside the junior course, whilst recognising that older students may wish to take more responsibility for their own actions and learning. Senior students enjoy extra privileges such as additional free time during excursions. Our communicative and dynamic English classes encourage students to use and apply their English skills in relevant contexts, such as debates, presentations and group work, allowing each student to express themselves and take responsibility for aspects of their own learning. Sample Workshop Options Business Enterprise Plan, research, propose, and present a new business learn the language and skills needed in these business contexts through group project work based on a popular British television programme! Media/ The Padworth Project Document your experience at Padworth College. Use your own cameras and phones along with our professional equipment, and capture your summer memories on film. 14-17 years Maximum 90 students per week Residential, single and double rooms What s included? Full board residential accommodation on campus Peaceful and secure location 21 hours of tuition per week Varied daily programme of sports and leisure to suit all interests Two full-day excursions each week 20 different nationalities in 2017! Return airport transfers to London Heathrow airport* Friendly and dedicated staff Small classes of 15 students maximum * On designated arrival/departure days, within the hours of 9:00am and 7:00pm Exam Skills The most valuable preparation you ll do for an exam is learning how to approach it. Our teachers will show you tips and tricks for various elements of the IELTS, Cambridge, and Trinity exams. Field Studies Experience the great outdoors right on the Padworth College campus! Explore our lakes and fields, complete survival skills workshops and discover the wildlife and beautiful nature that surrounds you at Padworth College. Return airport transfers to London Heathrow airport* Friendly and dedicated staff Small classes of 15 students maximum * On designated arrival/departure days, within the hours of 9:00am and 7:00pm 8 9

Senior Summer @ Padworth College Junior Summer @ Padworth College Senior Summer @ Padworth College Junior Summer @ Padworth College Accommodation @ Padworth College Halls of residence DAY 1 DAY 2 DAY 3 DAY 4 DAY 5 DAY 6 DAY 7 Padworth College s boarding houses are located on campus, next to the main school building. There are separate boarding houses for boys and girls, and in summer there is a housemaster and housemistress in each building, to provide welfare and support for students. Distance from Padworth College Reading London Oxford 25 mins Heathrow 50 mins 40 mins London Gatwick 65 mins Single and twin study bedrooms Separate boys and girls boarding houses Located on the beautiful Padworth College campus Sociable common rooms Shared bathrooms Weekly laundry service provided Bed linens and towels provided and changed weekly All meals prepared and served in canteen Water, juice, and snacks available throughout the day Biscuits and hot chocolate served before bed Free wifi on campus Get a taste of British boarding life! MORNING AFTERNOON EVENING New student induction and level assessment/ Lesson Break Lesson Wake up Breakfast Lesson Lesson Lesson Break Lesson Lesson Lesson Lesson Lesson Lunch Lunch Full day Workshops Workshops excursion e.g., London Workshops Workshops Workshops Break Workshops Workshops Workshops On-site sports and e.g., Swimming and arts & crafts Off-site evening e.g., Cinema On-site sports and e.g., Bubble football and volleyball On-site evening e.g., Talent show Off-site evening e.g., Ice skating On-site sports and e.g., Tennis and archery Dinner On-site evening e.g., Quiz night Hot chocolate + free time Prepare for bed Lights out and bed Break On-site sports and e.g., Swimming and football On-site evening e.g., Hunger Games Workshops On-site sports and e.g., Fencing and badminton On-site evening e.g, Karaoke/ Lip sync battle Arrivals/ Departures day OR Full day excursion e.g., Bath On-site evening Welcome party and get-to-knowyou with new students 10 11

Active Plus English @ Active Camps Active Plus English @ Active Camps For parents on holiday, working, or studying in Oxfordshire, our OFSTED-accredited multi-activity camp at Oxford High is the perfect place for children to have a totally immersive experience in English, whilst having fun and making new friends in the local area. The daily timetable of sports, games, arts and crafts, drama, and much more can be complemented with small ESL groups, designed to specifically develop children s communicative skills and confidence in using English with an experienced and local teacher. Learn English through play! 8-13 years Individual students only No accommodation or meals provided What s included? Perfect location, 10 minutes from Oxford city centre Up to 10 hours of tuition per week in small groups Varied daily programme of sports, games, and Immersion with local children Friendly and supportive staff English taught at Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced levels Opening Times Practising spoken English through themes of interest such as literary characters, sport, and technology will provide children with interesting and relevant language development, which they can immediately put into practice with their peers. Camps run during UK school holidays only. Please check our website for dates and prices. Up to 50 different each week! Football Drama Tennis Bubble football Archery Rounders Fencing Swimming Group games Arts and crafts Off-site trips Badminton Dodgeball Basketball Treasure hunts Field hockey Obstacle courses Staff are always friendly, receptive to the children and energetic. Keep it up! From a parent Monday to Friday, 8:15am to 6:00pm...and many more! 12 13

School Groups in Oxford School Groups in Oxford We welcome closed school groups of any size throughout the academic year. From arranging specialist English tuition, to organising comprehensive social programmes, we aim to cater for all group needs and requirements. A separate brochure is available detailing the academic programmes, accommodation options, and social programme options we offer. General English 10 to 17 Our practical, communicative English tuition focuses on encouraging students to put their language skills into practice in real-life contexts. Lesson content is also related to the scheduled trips and excursions throughout the stay meaning that the learning continues out of the classroom. High School Integration 14 to 16 A unique opportunity to join classes in local Oxfordshire high schools. International students are paired with a local buddy, who they accompany to lessons and join for lunch and breaks. This programme includes a high school integration placement and topic-based English lessons. Combined with: English Lessons + Afternoon Activities At the end of the course, each student receives a certificate of participation. Work Experience 14 to 18 Work experience is available for high school students working towards their required number of workplace experience hours. This programme includes a work placement and topic-based English lessons. 15

School Groups in Oxford School Groups in Oxford Trinity Exam Preparation DAY 1 DAY 2 DAY 3 DAY 4 DAY 5 DAY 6 DAY 7 Breakfast, travel to school 10 to 17 Students prepare for the Trinity College GESE (Graded Examinations in Spoken English) exam, with the option of taking the exam at the end of their course. MORNING Welcome Presentation Induction and Testing Lesson Lesson Lesson Lesson Break Break Break Break Break Harry Potter, Lesson Lesson Lesson Lesson Lesson Themed Programmes Oxford University and Football themed Lunch Lunch Lunch Lunch Lunch Full day excursion to London Departure day 10 to 17 General English lessons, based around a fun theme! Themes include Harry Potter, Oxford University, and Football. Social programme and excursions that complement the theme of the programme. English Plus Activities = 5 to 10 hours Programmes! AFTERNOON Walking tour of Oxford Visit Pitt Rivers Museum Half day trip to Blenheim Palace Punting on the River Thames Oxford treasure hunt weekly English Plus 10 to 17 Combine English lessons with specialist! Options include English plus sport (football, tennis, rugby, multi-sport), technology (coding & programming, robotics, animation), performing arts (dance, drama), or any combination of the above. EVENING Travel back to accommodation; dinner with host family or in residence; Evening for students in residence Our tailor-made closed group programmes are offered in various locations* across Oxfordshire including high schools and colleges. Each programme can be customised according to the specific requests and requirements of each group and are available during the academic year, from.* *According to availability 16 17

It s the best classes I ve ever had. From a student I really appreciate all of your team members. Your efforts have helped my son a lot and he has made wonderful memories. Thank you very much, and I hope he will join you again next year! From a parent I truly like the programme because it can be tailored to the students needs and the staff in Oxford is amazing! From a group leader To find out more, book a course, or request a groups brochure, contact us on info@oxfordspireslanguageschool.com

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