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Residential Oxford Summer Schools

1- and 2-Week Courses

Oxford, United Kingdom

for UK and international students

aged15 years and over

July-August 2020

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Our Purpose Our international programmes are aimed at

encouraging young students to develop and enhance

their academic and English language communication

skills, and to explore the British culture. The experience

we offer will help them to realise their true potential to

contribute to their own society by their new language

skills, assist in their commitment to developing their

careers, and demonstrate their interest in increasing

intercultural understanding.

Our Educational Services

COE OXFORD SUMMER SCHOOLS Get inspired to become a leader in the field of your interest

UNIVERSITY APPLICATION SERVICE Helping you find the right institution for your higher education

LABORATORY TRAINING COURSES Provided by OxonLab Laboratory Courses - our partner organisation

BUSINESS LEADERSHIP MANAGEMENT For overseas corporate sector managers


About Our Summer Schools


• A central Oxford location in a University of Oxford college/department

• Subject specialist, enthusiastic and highly-motivated tutors

• English teachers qualified to British Council standards, experienced in teaching international students

• Tailored course content for all levels, providing academic excellence and refining communication skills

• Over 20 hours of teaching per week, plus social activities and tours

• Small group teaching for individual attention, with 6-8 students per group

• Exposure to the British culture via a range of excursions & activities

• Highly-competitive fees, offering excellent value for money

Our interactive course agendas are aimed at stimulating and activating student interest in the course subject

through a range of tried-and-tested, vibrant and innovative teaching methods. A small class size means that we can

offer tailored course content and individual attention. All courses include subject lectures, leadership skills talks,

keynote plenary talks by Oxford academics, an introduction to Oxford interviews and the Oxford collegiate system of

education, career advice, trips, and cultural and social activities.

Get inspired to become a leader in the field of your interest and shape the future


Why Oxford?

The beautiful and historical City of Oxford is one of the world’s greatest and oldest intellectual hubs, housing

two universities, state-of-the-art hospitals, and several research and business centres. In particular, the

University of Oxford – founded probably in the 11th century – is the oldest and one of the most prestigious

educational establishments in the United Kingdom and the world. Oxford has produced many of the world’s

leaders in science, politics, civil service and business, including 50+ Nobel Laureates, 25+ British Prime

Ministers and 50+ Olympic medal-winners. Oxford is not just a great seat for learning; its unique charm

extends to its convenient and central location, easy access to London and international airports, historical

buildings, excellent shops in the newly-built Westgate Centre and Bicester Village – one of Europe’s largest

designer outlets. So Oxford is a perfect place for an introduction to the world!

Walk in the footsteps of intellectual, scientific and political giants

Choice of Summer Courses


ENGLISH LANGUAGE BUSINESS & ENTERPRISE/ECONOMICS

LEADERSHIP SKILLS PSYCHOLOGY CHEMISTRY

BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES BIOTECHNOLOGY & GENETIC ENGINEERING BIOLOGY

MEDIA & JOURNALISM

Trips and Cultural Activities


It will not all be work and study – the students will enjoy a variety of excursions and exposure to a diverse range

of cultural experiences during our programmes. Places to visit will be selected from the lists below:

In and around Oxford

Blenheim Palace (Sir Winston Churchill’s birthplace), Oxford Museums (including Ashmolean, Natural History, Pitt

Rivers, History of Science Museum), Oxford Churches (some dating back to 10th century AD), Oxford Colleges,

Botanic Gardens, Covered Market, Westgate Shopping Centre, Bicester Shopping Village, Cotswold Villages

Outside Oxfordshire

Warwick Castle, Stratford-upon-Avon (Shakespeare’s birthplace), Bath, Stonehenge, Windsor Castle, London

Bridge, Hyde Park, Kensington Gardens, Big Ben, Trafalgar Square, Natural History Museum of London

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• Access to the college dining hall for

meals through our programmes

• Mid-morning refreshments during

lessons

• Freedom to eat out at your own

expense

• Packed lunches provided during any

out-of-town excursions

• Most dietary requirements catered for

• Accommodation located in a college campus to

give students a taste of Oxford student life

• Gated, secure, CCTV and 24-hour premises security

staff

• Gender-segregated accommodation allocation

• Shared rooms with the possibility of an upgrade to

single or en-suite rooms

• Accommodation corridors/staircases and

bathrooms shared between the same gender

• In-house, resident supervisors

• Access to the college laundry and ironing facilities

• Free WiFi access

• Airport transfers between

Heathrow and Oxford via our

dedicated transport

• Travel assistance provided from

other airports, including

Gatwick, Stansted & Luton

• Trips to explore Britain’s rich

cultural heritage & shopping

Accommodation & Facilities Meals Travel & Transfers

Logistical Arrangements


Programme Dates and Fees

Programme Duration Arrival (PM) Programme dates Departure (AM) Fee (GBP)

July 2020 1 week 12 July 13-17 July 18 July 2100/-

July 2020 1 week 19 July 20-24 July 25 July 2100/-

August 2020 1 week 16 August 17-21 August 22 August 2100/-

August 2020 1 week 23 August 24-28 August 29 August 2100/-

Programme Duration Arrival (PM) Programme dates Departure (AM) Fee (GBP)

July 2020 2 weeks 12 July 13-24 July 25 July 3900/-

August 2020 2 weeks 16 August 17-28 August 29 August 3900/-

Fee Provisions and Deadlines


Enrolment for our 2020 programmes is open.

A minimum of a non-refundable £500 deposit is required to secure your place at one of our programmes. You may pay the full fee

at the time of your enrolment, or pay your fee in monthly instalments. However, any remaining balance must be paid at least six

weeks before the start date of the course.

Included in the enrolment fee

• In-house breakfasts, lunches, dinners and morning refreshments

• Packed lunches during outside trips

• Accommodation

• Tutoring and teaching material

• Scheduled keynote plenary lecture(s)

• Leadership skills talk

• Introduction to Oxford interviews & the collegiate education system

• Career advice/review

• Free WiFi at the programme venue

• Airport transfers between Heathrow and Oxford (conditions apply)

• Trips and cultural activities (coach/bus travel is included, but entry fees

to some attractions and the cost of outside meals are not)

• Graduation and a certificate

• Any taxes mandated by the UK Government, such as the UK VAT

• Membership of the COE Alumni Network

• Chance of becoming a COE Student Ambassador and/or Consultant

Not included in the enrolment fee

• Air, taxi and public transport travel

to/from Oxford

• Medical and personal insurance

• Visa fee

• Personal shopping

• Anything not explicitly stated

Group discounts and package deals on the additional

use of our other educational services are available.


University Application Service

Our university application service is there to facilitate you every step of the way in

preparing your university admission application. For example, we will help you:

• Find an appropriate educational institution for the subject/course of your choice, based on your

academic grades

• Complete your UCAS application form

• Write a strong, effective and professional personal statement

• Arrange other admission requirements, such as language proficiency required by your university,

essential documentation and visa application

• Prepare for an interview via video conferencing tools, or in person if you are in the UK

For further information visit:

http://congressoxford.com/university-application-service

Helping you find the right institution for your higher education


Laboratory Training Courses

Biomedical/bioscience laboratory training courses at Oxford

• Tailored laboratory sessions in molecular biology, bioinformatics, microbiology

• Taught workshops in Health & Safety, intellectual property (IP) and commercialisation, and bioethics

• Course duration of 1, 2 or 5 days

• On-demand – available throughout the year

• Taught by experienced laboratory scientists from University of Oxford, Oxford Hospitals and Oxford

Brookes University


http://LaboratoryCourses.com

Aimed at giving you a head start in a bioscience/biomedical degree


Business Leadership Management

This programme will introduce how business is conducted in the UK (and EU), and will include topics such as:

• UK/EU business practices, organisation, structures, entities, formalities and customs, and leadership strategy

• Business English and effective business communication

• Innovation and entrepreneurship

• Human resource, strategic and innovation management

• Marketing in the digital age

• Post-Brexit UK-World business relationship

We can also provide:

• Actionable business advice and technical support to access the UK market for products or services

• Access to UK/USA intellectual property

• Assistance in setting up a marketing branch or a company wing in the UK

The programme will include 15-20 hours of teaching per week in the form of lectures, presentations and keynote plenaries to be given by

Oxford academics, a practical insight into local businesses and industry by site visits, and recreational activities such as punting – the

centuries-old Oxford tradition – traditional British Sunday roast, afternoon tea and British sports.


http://congressoxford.com/business-leadership-management

Leadership in business management for overseas corporate sector managers


If you have any further questions,

please feel free to contact us.

Website: http://CongressOxford.com

Email: [email protected]

or [email protected]

Twitter: @CongressOxford

Facebook: facebook.com/CongressOxfordUK

Tel: +44 1865 600222

We look forward to seeing you in the

beautiful and historical city of Oxford!

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