OXFORD SUMMER

SCHOOL 2015
SCHOOL  2015
Exceptional summer courses for students aged 13-18
Exceptional
Residential in exclusive centres, including colleges of the University of Oxford

Session 1 Session 2 Session 3 Session 4 Session 5

7 June - 21 June - 5 July
Ju ly - 19 July
Ju ly - 2 August -
20 June 4 July 18 July 1 August 15 August
 Welcome to Oxford 2
Our Commitment to Excellenc
Excellence
e 4  Join students
stud ents from more
m ore than
Courses for ages 13-1
13-15
5 6

90 NATIONS
New Perspectives 8
Oxford Summer English 10
Film Academy 12
Introduction to Enterprise 14
Introduction to Leadership
Introduction to Medicine
16
18
at Oxford Royale this summer 
Introduction to Engineering 20
Introduction to Law 22

Courses for ages 16-18 24

Broadening Horizons 26

90+ 950+ 50+

Oxford Summer English 28
Oxford Enterprise Programme 30
Global Leadership Programme 32
Film Academy 34
Computer Science 36
Engineering Preparation 38
Law School Preparation 40
Medical School Preparation 42
SAT Preparation 44
UK University Preparation
Academic Writing with IELTS Preparation
46
48 40.5 100 71%
Sample timetable 50

Overview of our Centres 52

Balliol College 54
 Jowett Walk 56

180 7 3
Lady Margaret Hall 58
St Catherine’s College 60
St Hugh’s College 62
St Peter’s College 64
Yarnton Manor 66

Do you want to study with ORA beyond the summer? 68

Prepare for University Online with ORA Prep 70
Frequently Asked Questions 72
How to Apply Back cover

Welcome to
OXFORD

Oxford is quite unlike

anywhere else. With
a unique assembly of
architectural marvels
famed the world over,
the city feels incredibly
ancient, yet continues to
be home to some of the
most progressive and
innovative thinkers of
the twenty-rst century.
Oxford Royale Academy’s With ORA, students boost their chances of success at school, university
summer programmes and in their future careers.
are designed with the
academic rigour of their
prestigious environment Courses for 2015 Living in Oxford
All students stay either on the campus of the
rmly in mind. We pride ourselves on providing academically
challenging and enriching courses. Each course lasts University of Oxford or in our stunning Jacobean
two weeks, although many students stay for four stately home, Yarnton Manor. Accommodation is in
weeks, taking two consecutive courses back-to-back. either single or twin undergraduate-style rooms.
Pages 6 to 53 set out our courses for summer 2015, Living and socialising as a community on a campus
though please check our website to ensure availability. allows students to make the best of the international
aspects of the summer school.
International Summer School
Students attend our courses from more than 90
countries, which creates a stimulating international
learning environment. Sharing perspectives and
cultures with students from other nations is an
important part of the ORA experience - the friendships
made on campus last long after the course has ended.
 Welcome to Oxford 2
Our Commitment to Excellenc
Excellence
e 4  Join students
stud ents from more
m ore than
Courses for ages 13-1
13-15
5 6

90 NATIONS
New Perspectives 8
Oxford Summer English 10
Film Academy 12
Introduction to Enterprise 14
Introduction to Leadership
Introduction to Medicine
16
18
at Oxford Royale this summer 
Introduction to Engineering 20
Introduction to Law 22

Courses for ages 16-18 24

Broadening Horizons 26

90+ 950+ 50+

Oxford Summer English 28
Oxford Enterprise Programme 30
Global Leadership Programme 32
Film Academy 34
Computer Science 36
Engineering Preparation 38
Law School Preparation 40
Medical School Preparation 42
SAT Preparation 44
UK University Preparation
Academic Writing with IELTS Preparation
46
48 40.5 100 71%
Sample timetable 50

Overview of our Centres 52

Balliol College 54
 Jowett Walk 56

180 7 3
Lady Margaret Hall 58
St Catherine’s College 60
St Hugh’s College 62
St Peter’s College 64
Yarnton Manor 66

Do you want to study with ORA beyond the summer? 68

Prepare for University Online with ORA Prep 70
Frequently Asked Questions 72
How to Apply Back cover

Welcome to
OXFORD

Oxford is quite unlike

anywhere else. With
a unique assembly of
architectural marvels
famed the world over,
the city feels incredibly
ancient, yet continues to
be home to some of the
most progressive and
innovative thinkers of
the twenty-rst century.
Oxford Royale Academy’s With ORA, students boost their chances of success at school, university
summer programmes and in their future careers.
are designed with the
academic rigour of their
prestigious environment Courses for 2015 Living in Oxford
All students stay either on the campus of the
rmly in mind. We pride ourselves on providing academically
challenging and enriching courses. Each course lasts University of Oxford or in our stunning Jacobean
two weeks, although many students stay for four stately home, Yarnton Manor. Accommodation is in
weeks, taking two consecutive courses back-to-back. either single or twin undergraduate-style rooms.
Pages 6 to 53 set out our courses for summer 2015, Living and socialising as a community on a campus
though please check our website to ensure availability. allows students to make the best of the international
aspects of the summer school.
International Summer School
Students attend our courses from more than 90
countries, which creates a stimulating international
learning environment. Sharing perspectives and
cultures with students from other nations is an
important part of the ORA experience - the friendships
made on campus last long after the course has ended.
Welcome to
OXFORD

Oxford is quite unlike

anywhere else. With
a unique assembly of
architectural marvels
famed the world over,
the city feels incredibly
ancient, yet continues to
be home to some of the
most progressive and
innovative thinkers of
the twenty-rst century.
Oxford Royale Academy’s With ORA, students boost their chances of success at school, university
summer programmes and in their future careers.
are designed with the
academic rigour of their
prestigious environment Courses for 2015 Living in Oxford
All students stay either on the campus of the
rmly in mind. We pride ourselves on providing academically
challenging and enriching courses. Each course lasts University of Oxford or in our stunning Jacobean
two weeks, although many students stay for four stately home, Yarnton Manor. Accommodation is in
weeks, taking two consecutive courses back-to-back. either single or twin undergraduate-style rooms.
Pages 6 to 53 set out our courses for summer 2015, Living and socialising as a community on a campus
though please check our website to ensure availability. allows students to make the best of the international
aspects of the summer school.
International Summer School
Students attend our courses from more than 90
countries, which creates a stimulating international
learning environment. Sharing perspectives and
cultures with students from other nations is an
important part of the ORA experience - the friendships
made on campus last long after the course has ended.

Teaching Faculty 
ORA is dedicated to academic excellence and this is reected in the quality of
our teaching faculty. More than 71% of our Academic and University Preparation
teaching staff in 2014 were educated or have worked at Oxbridge. See our website
for the full faculty list, at www.oxford-royale.co.uk/faculty

Counsellors
A friendly team of Counsellors and other support staff ensures the safety of students
on campus over the summer. Students can talk to any of our staff about their
concerns, whether it’s something academic, social or personal. Staff are on campus
24/7 throughout the summer.

Our commitment to
 Excellence Registrations Team
If you have questions about your course prior to departure you can contact our
Registrations Team by phone or email. They will be more than happy to guide you
through the various course options and to assist you with your enrolment.

Accreditations and Memberships

We are proud to be accredited by the British Accreditation Council and by the British
What’s included? Council for the Teaching of English as a Foreign Language. ORA is also a member of
Study UK, English UK, the World Youth Student & Educational Travel Confederation
(WYSE) and the Council of British International Schools (COBIS).
Study  Explore
Awards and Accolades
Wide selection of study options Wide selection of afternoon and
For the past four years, ORA has been awarded the prestigious “Best Educational
40.5 taught hours per session evening activities
Product” accolade at the British Educational Travel Association’s annual award
Study les / materials 3 coach excursions per course ceremony. Additionally, in 2012, we were delighted to be named as a recipient of the
Guest lectures from academic speakers Welcome and graduation events Queen’s Award for Enterprise (in the International Trade category), which is the highest
(parents invited) possible accolade for British businesses. ORA was also named as a nalist at the
Personalised academic reports Education Investor Awards in 2012, 2013 and 2014.
Discounts at shops around Oxford
Course certicate after graduation

Live Extras
Accommodation in the University of Oxford ORA T-shirt
or our Jacobean manor house ID badge and lanyard
Meals in the Hall Welcome and arrival packages
Free WiFi (subject to availability in College) Year group photo
Daily updates on the ORA blog ORA notebook
Medical / travel insurance
 Teaching Faculty 
ORA is dedicated to academic excellence and this is reected in the quality of
our teaching faculty. More than 71% of our Academic and University Preparation
teaching staff in 2014 were educated or have worked at Oxbridge. See our website
for the full faculty list, at www.oxford-royale.co.uk/faculty

Counsellors
A friendly team of Counsellors and other support staff ensures the safety of students
on campus over the summer. Students can talk to any of our staff about their
concerns, whether it’s something academic, social or personal. Staff are on campus
24/7 throughout the summer.

Our commitment to
 Excellence Registrations Team
If you have questions about your course prior to departure you can contact our
Registrations Team by phone or email. They will be more than happy to guide you
through the various course options and to assist you with your enrolment.

Accreditations and Memberships

We are proud to be accredited by the British Accreditation Council and by the British
What’s included? Council for the Teaching of English as a Foreign Language. ORA is also a member of
Study UK, English UK, the World Youth Student & Educational Travel Confederation
(WYSE) and the Council of British International Schools (COBIS).
Study  Explore
Awards and Accolades
Wide selection of study options Wide selection of afternoon and
For the past four years, ORA has been awarded the prestigious “Best Educational
40.5 taught hours per session evening activities
Product” accolade at the British Educational Travel Association’s annual award
Study les / materials 3 coach excursions per course ceremony. Additionally, in 2012, we were delighted to be named as a recipient of the
Guest lectures from academic speakers Welcome and graduation events Queen’s Award for Enterprise (in the International Trade category), which is the highest
(parents invited) possible accolade for British businesses. ORA was also named as a nalist at the
Personalised academic reports Education Investor Awards in 2012, 2013 and 2014.
Discounts at shops around Oxford
Course certicate after graduation

Live Extras
Accommodation in the University of Oxford ORA T-shirt
or our Jacobean manor house ID badge and lanyard
Meals in the Hall Welcome and arrival packages
Free WiFi (subject to availability in College) Year group photo
Daily updates on the ORA blog ORA notebook
Medical / travel insurance

Courses

13-15
ORA’s courses for ages 13-15 give students the unique opportunity
to immerse themselves in the inspiring academic culture of Oxford.

Oxford Royale Academy

provides students with
an unrivalled study
abroad experience.

A range of exciting study options Accommodation in exclusive

centres, including Oxford colleges
Anne, mother of Molly (USA)

“The program far surpassed

all our expectations.” 

Nour, student (Qatar)

“ORA was, by far, one of

Coach excursions to cultural sites  Varied extracurricular activity
the best memories I will around the UK programme
ever have.” 

Professional team of support staff Culturally diverse student body