Summer Boarding Courses

Welcome to a rich and dynamic summer college. Our courses bring together cultures, ideas and study to form a stepping stone for your future academic and professional success.

Oxford is home to wonderful architecture, history and to some of the greatest thinkers of the world, you are invited to become part of that wonderful heritage.

Students travel from around the world to become part of our academic family, forming a remarkable community each with cultures, passions and ideas to offer and learn.

This is Oxford College Summer School.

The perfect summer course for an aspiring businessperson, our Business elective offers students an exciting opportunity to learn key stages of setting up a business project in today’s world. Throughout the course students will participate in assignments and projects that develop their knowledge of marketing, leadership, finance and sales, as well as their understanding of business English. At the end of the course our young entrepreneurs will design and present a sales pitch for their own product and start-up company, to a panel of industry leaders.... [-]

Welcome to a rich and dynamic summer college. Our courses bring together cultures, ideas and study to form a stepping stone for your future academic and professional success.

Oxford is home to wonderful architecture, history and to some of the greatest thinkers of the world, you are invited to become part of that wonderful heritage.

Students travel from around the world to become part of our academic family, forming a remarkable community each with cultures, passions and ideas to offer and learn.

This is Oxford College Summer School.

English Literature & Creative Writing introduces students to a diverse range of literary styles and techniques, to develop their literary knowledge, creative writing skills and ability to form critical response. During the course students discuss famous literary works, both classic and modern, including works of fiction, poetry and play. The Creative Writing aspect of the course enables students to develop their own writing techniques and ideas, drawing inspiration from both the texts studied and from the wealth of British literary history available to our students whilst studying in the UK. Also included is the exciting opportunity to participate in creative workshops, as well as see theatre productions of some of the literary texts studied.... [-]

Welcome to a rich and dynamic summer college. Our courses bring together cultures, ideas and study to form a stepping stone for your future academic and professional success.

Oxford is home to wonderful architecture, history and to some of the greatest thinkers of the world, you are invited to become part of that wonderful heritage.

Students travel from around the world to become part of our academic family, forming a remarkable community each with cultures, passions and ideas to offer and learn.

This is Oxford College Summer School.

General English has been designed to improve our students’ language skills and their English for academic situations. Through its dynamic and topical content, students are encouraged to express their ideas and produce the relevant vocabulary and grammar, helping to increase both their confidence and accuracy in English. Lessons are taught in a student-centred environment and the development of presentation skills are embedded in the syllabus; a valuable life skill in preparation for the start of college or university. ... [-]

History of Art is the ideal subject for students who love art in all its visual media; from painting and sculpture to architecture and design. In this communicative and interactive course, students will look at trends and movements in the art world and understand the significance of these movements as both works of art and as products of their political, historical and cultural contexts.

Throughout the course, students will analyse key works in major artistic movements, from the early Renaissance period to major contemporary movements, including Art Nouveau, Surrealism, Modernism and Postmodernism. In doing so, students will enrich their knowledge of art’s history, build on their understanding of the relationship between society and art, and are encouraged to discuss and debate their interpretations.... [-]

Welcome to a rich and dynamic summer college. Our courses bring together cultures, ideas and study to form a stepping stone for your future academic and professional success. Oxford is home to wonderful architecture, history and to some of the greatest thinkers of the world, you are invited to become part of that wonderful heritage. Students travel from around the world to become part of our academic family, forming a remarkable community each with cultures, passions and ideas to offer and learn. This is Oxford College Summer School. <br\>

Like the world around us, International Relations is a fast-paced and dynamic course that builds on our students’ knowledge and understanding of the major institutions shaping international policy today. Through innovative tasks, debates and conference scenarios, students will further develop a strong set of skills in negotiation, diplomacy, critical thinking and research and, by the end of the course, they may be well on their way to becoming tomorrow’s leaders. Length of Course Two weeks - Wycliffe Hall, Four weeks – St Hugh’s Key Skills Developed Presentation, Debating, Negotiation, Diplomacy, Critical Thinking Language Level Required Intermediate and above Suitable for further study or career International Relations, Politics, Law... [-]

Welcome to a rich and dynamic summer college. Our courses bring together cultures, ideas and study to form a stepping stone for your future academic and professional success.

Oxford is home to wonderful architecture, history and to some of the greatest thinkers of the world, you are invited to become part of that wonderful heritage.

Students travel from around the world to become part of our academic family, forming a remarkable community each with cultures, passions and ideas to offer and learn.

This is Oxford College Summer School.

Law is the perfect elective for any aspiring barristers, solicitors and lawyers. Students will develop their understanding of core concepts in the theory and practice of law, discovering how lawyers function in the fields of criminal, familial, tort and contract law. They will also learn how argument is best deduced and applied in both theoretical and practical case studies, an integral skill for any successful legal career. By the end of the course students will have developed a case for the defence or prosecution, in a mock legal trial which sees them presenting their case to an audience. ... [-]

Natural Sciences is the perfect course for any students with a passion for understanding how the universe works. During the course, students will focus on three core science subjects: chemistry, physics and biology. These subjects are studied with the objective of better understanding the laws of the physical world around us, giving students the flexibility to broaden their understanding of science in general.

Natural Sciences enables students to develop a better understanding of the natural world, from a variety of perspectives. Chemistry, biology and physics are given equal attention during the course, so that a balanced understanding of the physical universe is created. Through this approach, students can explore new areas of science and build on their existing scientific skills further.... [-]

Welcome to a rich and dynamic summer college. Our courses bring together cultures, ideas and study to form a stepping stone for your future academic and professional success.

Oxford is home to wonderful architecture, history and to some of the greatest thinkers of the world, you are invited to become part of that wonderful heritage.

Students travel from around the world to become part of our academic family, forming a remarkable community each with cultures, passions and ideas to offer and learn.

This is Oxford College Summer School.

Our Philosophy elective introduces students to a range of both classical and contemporary philosophical themes and concepts. Topics include the essence of knowledge and reality, ethics, the nature of the mind, the philosophy of logic and language and the study of key philosophers, such as Kant and Hegel. Transferable study skills are an integral part of the programme and thought-provoking class discussions will enable students to develop their ability to analyse, reason and form their own judgements. As part of the course students will participate in an assignment in which they research, evaluate and present a philosophical subject they are interested in. ... [-]

Welcome to a rich and dynamic summer college. Our courses bring together cultures, ideas and study to form a stepping stone for your future academic and professional success.

Oxford is home to wonderful architecture, history and to some of the greatest thinkers of the world, you are invited to become part of that wonderful heritage.

Students travel from around the world to become part of our academic family, forming a remarkable community each with cultures, passions and ideas to offer and learn.

This is Oxford College Summer School.

Politics & Economics has been designed for the political leaders of tomorrow. During the course students will develop their knowledge and understanding of key political and economic concepts, as well as develop their understanding of international geopolitical trends. They will discover how governmental policies are maintained or changed, while furthering their ability to evaluate the ideologies and values at the heart of different political systems. In addition, students will learn how to develop political campaigns and master the art of giving presentations.... [-]