Bucksmore Oxford · 2019-11-28 · Information Guide 2020 St Hilda’s College University of Oxford. Bucksmore Oxford. Intensive English. Ages 13-16

Information Guide 2020

St Hilda’s CollegeUniversity of Oxford

Bucksmore Oxford Intensive English

Ages 13-16

bucksmore.com/oxford 2Intensive English • St Hilda’s College, University of Oxford

ContentsSt Hilda’s College, pg. 3

Intensive English, pg. 7

Social Programme, pg. 10

More Information, pg. 12


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CoursesIntensive English, Ages 13-16

St Hilda’s College University of Oxford • Ages 13-16

Founded in 1893, St Hilda’s College is set on the banks of the River Cherwell, less than a mile away from the city centre.

This peaceful setting surrounded by charming gardens is the perfect location for students to enjoy their summer whilst studying.


Key Facts:

Location: St Hilda’s College, University of Oxford Cowley Place, Oxford, OX4 1DY, United Kingdom

Bedrooms: Twin bedrooms Separate male & female accommodation

Bathrooms: Shared bathrooms between 4-6 students

Social Space: Two common areas with sofas, table tennis and pool

Facilities: Auditorium, sports fields nearby

Internet: Wi-Fi available throughout campus

Security: Porter’s Lodge operating 24/7

Airports: Heathrow LHR1h 15min Gatwick LGW 2h 00min

What to Pack: Towels and linen provided

Laundry: Laundry available free-of-charge. Washing and drying machines on-site

Meals: All meals included Packed lunch on excursion days

Key Deposit: No key deposit

This is my first at Bucksmore Oxford. The excursions are very informative and there is lots of interesting information is given by staff. The lessons are very interactive and I get to work with lots of different people. This is a new way of learning for me and I really enjoy it!”

G E O R G I O S , G R E E C E

Did you know? St Hilda’s College was the last of Oxford University’s female-only colleges to accept male students - as recently as 2008!

Women’s colleges were originally founded in the 19th century as many universities were not open to female students.




Accommodation:

All Bucksmore accommodation is located in the Garden Building.

Male and female accommodation is separate, and bathrooms are shared between 4-6 students.

Transfers:

Bucksmore offers a free airport transfer service for all studentsat St Hilda’s College arriving and/or departing between 10:00-20:00 at:

• London Heathrow (LHR)• London Gatwick (LGW)

Students requesting private transfers outside of these destinations and times will be subject to additional charges.

Please see the transfer information page for more details.

Laundry:

Laundry is free and available on-site. Students must load and empty the laundry machines themselves (with Bucksmore staff guidance), though laundry detergent will be provided by Bucksmore.

Sample Menu:

Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday Monday

Breakfast Breakfast Breakfast Breakfast Breakfast Breakfast BreakfastFruit Juice

Bacon, Sausage, Egg, Baked Beans, Mushrooms, ToastCroissants, Cereals,

Yogurt,Fresh Fruit

Coffee, Tea & Toast

Fruit JuiceBacon, Sausage,

Egg, Baked Beans, Mushrooms, ToastCroissants, Cereals,

Yogurt,Fresh Fruit

Coffee, Tea & Toast



Yogurt,Fresh Fruit

Coffee, Tea & Toast



Yogurt,Fresh Fruit

Coffee, Tea & Toast



Yogurt,Fresh Fruit

Coffee, Tea & Toast



Yogurt,Fresh Fruit

Coffee, Tea & Toast



Yogurt,Fresh Fruit

Coffee, Tea & ToastLunch Lunch Lunch Lunch Lunch Lunch Lunch

Chicken FricasseeVegetable Stroganoff

Chilli Con CarneChickpea Risotto

Packed Lunch Bucksmore Excursion

Day

GammonMushroom Pasta Bake

Packed Lunch Bucksmore Excursion

Day

Sunday Roast of the Day

Nut Roast

Sausage CasseroleVegetable Quiche

Selection ofVegetables & Potatoes

Salad BarSoup

Selection ofVegetables, Potatoes,

RiceSalad Bar

Soup

Selection ofVegetables, Chips, Rice

Salad BarSoup

Selection ofVegetables, Roast

Potatoes,Salad Bar

Soup

Selection ofVegetables, Potatoes

Salad BarSoup

Meringue & CreamYogurt, Fresh Fruit

Chocolate CakeYogurt, Fresh Fruit

Lemon Meringue PieYogurt, Fresh Fruit

Syrup SpongeYogurt, Fresh Fruit

Ice CreamYogurt, Fresh Fruit

Dinner Dinner Dinner Dinner Dinner Dinner Dinner

Chinese Beef NoodlesVegetable Pizza

PaellaBubble & Squeak

Ham And Mushroom Pie

Cannelloni

Moroccan Lamb StewStuffed Peppers

Beef LasagneCountry Bakes

Spaghetti CarbonaraVegetable Burger

Roast of the DayVegetable Curry


RiceSalad Bar

Soup


RiceSalad Bar

Soup


RiceSalad Bar

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RiceSalad Bar

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RiceSalad Bar

SoupSelection of

Cake, Yogurt’s & Fresh Fruit

Selection of Cake, Yogurt’s & Fresh

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Russian15%

Italian15%

Hong Kong Chinese

13%Chinese

10%Brazilian

9%

Japanese6%

Spanish4%

Taiwanese4%

Norwegian4%

Turkish4%

14 other nationalities

16%

Nationality Percentage at St Hilda’s College


JDP Music HallThe Jacqueline du Pré Music Hall provides a fantastic setting for student presentations at St Hilda’s College. A stage, lighting and extraordinary acoustics enhance the quality of this beautiful hall.

College GreeneryThe riverside setting of St Hilda’s College is further enhanced by the beautiful trees and gardens around the campus. Students frequently enjoy the outdoors within the security of the College between lessons, meals and activities.

PuntingAs St Hilda’s is one of the few Oxford University Colleges set on the River, the student social programme takes advantage of the on-site punts that are available to use (with staff supervision).

Student Social SpacesStudents at St Hilda’s are treated two separate social areas; a marquee outside the accommodation block (fit with music and a table tennis table), and the College’s Junior Common Room (JCR) - furnished with sofas and TV screens.



Intensive English English language + culture summer school • Ages 13-16

Bucksmore Oxford is Bucksmore’s most intensive English language summer school, designed for students who want more freedom and also want to study in the inspiring surroundings of a Oxford University College.

Key Facts:

Dates: 30 June - 11 August

Age range: 13-16

Hours per week: 25 hours of tuition per week

Class size: Maximum class size of 11 students

Minimum language level: No minimum language level required

Weekly excursions: 2 full-day excursions per week

Merchandise: Bucksmore branded backpack, water bottle, lanyard & student card for all students

Cohort size: Between 50-70 students (expected)

Certificate: All students receive a personalised certificate & report card upon graduation

Sample timetable:

TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN MON

AM09.00 - 13.00

Arrivals Placement Testing

Course Overview

Assessment Introduction

Excursion: St Alban’s:

Roman Ruins & Museum

Escape Room

Main Syllabus

Excursion Link Lesson

Conversation Class

Excursion:

London:

Tour of Buckingham Palace

Landmark walking tour

Main Syllabus

Assessment Preparation

Conversation Class

Main Syllabus

Academic Skills Session

Weekly Review

PM14.00 - 18.30

Arrivals Activity: Walking tour of local city

Elective Project Preparation

Free Time

Activity: Bowling

EVE20:00 - 21.30

Welcome Games

Activity: Scavenger Hunt

Activity: Beat the Clock

Activity: Visit to the Theatre

Project Presentations

Graduation Ceremony & Party



Course information

This Oxford summer school combines an intensive English language course with sporting, cultural and fun activities designed for 13-16 year olds. Students socialise with other like-minded individuals from many different countries around the world in the unique surroundings of the historic city of Oxford. Bucksmore Oxford provides students with 25 hours of English per week. The academic programme is taught through a combination of general English tuition, project sessions, academic English and Electives.

English Language Syllabus

The six-tier syllabus is brand new for 2020. Suitable for all levels from beginner through to proficient. The syllabus combines language study and language in use to offer a variety of lesson types with the main focus on developing communication skills.

The general English course aims to:

• Build language skills and confidence gradually through our multi-level syllabus.

• Help students achieve individual goals in language learning.• Gain a better understanding of English books,

films, songs, the internet & media.



ElectivesNEW for 2020. Students will be able to sign up for a choiceof electives after their arrival at the centre. During thesesessions, students enhance their English through vocationalsubjects such as photography, creative writing and IELTSPreparation. Note - exact subjects depending on location.

This extension to the general English programme provides greater variety and innovation within the Bucksmore Oxford programme, further increasing student motivation and engagement in the English language.

ProjectsProject sessions promote group work and cooperation, in order to allow participation across all levels of English. Popular sessions include ‘Bucksmore President’, ‘Gaming Expo’ and ‘Battle of the Bands’.

The aims of project work are to encourage collaboration and communication through the completion of real-world tasks that use English with an authentic purpose.

Students receive vocabulary and grammar input in the first part of the project session, and are then placed into groups. Groups are provided with a project guideline which they should follow and aim to complete in the preparation session.

The weekly project culminates in a presentation evening in which groups display and present their work.

Academic Skills SessionsThe academic skills sessions give students an introduction to exam techniques and are intended to help students improve the skills of academic reading, writing, listening and speaking.

These sessions take place over three hours each week and culminate with students taking the Bucksmore Assessment.

The variety of lessons and teaching material provide students with a stimulating and comprehensive learning experience throughout their stay.

Bucksmore AssesmentAssessing a learner’s skills in reading, writing, speaking and listening, the Bucksmore Assessment helps to improve opportunities for study and travel, and provides a more rounded evaluation of a student’s English ability.

The Bucksmore Assessment provides more relevant and appropriate language so learners are motivated to perform better than other, more adult-focused, exams.

Taken at the end of the course, the assessment is designed to complement the CEFR (Common European Framework of Reference) and to provide learners with a realistic determination of their English ability.

It can be applied against other international English exams such as Cambridge ESOL & IELTS.

Students will leave the course with a certificate of recommended English level measured against the CEFR scale.


OverviewStudents have a full activity programme plus two full-day excursions per week. Each week students will go to London and one other destination. The destinations for each particular week of the course are outlined below.

To enable us to respond to student feedback and requests, activities and excursion itineraries are planned and organised by a dedicated Activity Manager. For this reason, it is impossible to provide exact weekly timetables until a few days before the start of thefollowing week. This enables the Activity Manager to minimise any repetition and give students a unique experience every week.

Social Programme

On-site ActivitiesOutside of the classroom, all Bucksmore students at St Hilda’s join together for the social programme. A wide variety of fun activities are offered, such as team building games, talent shows, ‘game shows’ and interactive challenges. Game show activities include contests such as ‘You Bet!’, a team game in which students bet on a series of challenges performed by other students or staff, or ‘The Cube’, where students test their mathematical, spatial and logical thinking in various tasks.

Sports and Freestyle PeriodsFor one or two periods each week, students have the opportunity to play a variety of sports or have a ‘freestyle’ period. Freestyle allows students to sign out of the College in small groups of friends and explore the city of Oxford or to relax in the student social space.


Graduation CeremonyEach week finishes with a graduation ceremony on the Monday evening, when departing students receive a certificate and personalised report card from their teachers. After end of the ceremony is celebrated with an end-of-week disco!


Excursion Destinations


London (Every Week)Students visit sites such as Trafalgar Square, Downing Street, Horse Guards Parade, Buckingham Palace, Houses of Parliament & Westminster Abbey.

Bath (Week 4)Home to the UK’s only hot springs and known for its Roman-built baths, the spa town of bath has famous Georgian architecture including the Royal Cresent, Circus and Assembly Rooms.

Cambridge (Week 5)Founded in 1209, the University of Cambridge is the heart of the city of Cambridge. The city’s skyline is dominated by the university’s college buildings including King’s College Chapel, Cavendish Laboratory, and the Cambridge University Library.

Warwick (Week 3)Known for it’s medieval castle founded by William the Conqueror, Warwick is home to many historical sites including a Norman crypt, Jacobean mansion and a 14th-century hospital.

Bristol (Week 1)One of the UK’s most creative and dynamic cities, students will experience the historic charm of this university city including the works of Victorian engineer Isambard Kingdom Brunel.

Thorpe Park (Week 2)With seven roller-coasters and five water rides, Thorpe Park is one of the biggest and most exciting Theme Parks in Europe, and understandably a student favourite!

Windsor (Week 6)Students are given the opportunity to visit the home of the BritishRoyal Family at their residence Windsor Castle and explore thehistoric market town.

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Bucksmore Oxford · 2019-11-28 · Information Guide 2020 St Hilda’s College University of Oxford. Bucksmore Oxford. Intensive English. Ages 13-16