Junior Courses

Spend the Summer in Oxford with friends from all over the world!

Junior Courses

Spend the Summer in Oxford with friends from all over the world!

Junior Courses

Spend the Summer in Oxford with friends from all over the world!

Junior Courses

Spend the Summer in Oxford with friends from all over the world!
Junior Course Example Timetable (subject to change)

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Our Junior Courses are a great way for young students to improve their English and experience ‘the British way of life’. The Oxford English Centre will customise a Junior Course to suit the specific requests of the young students. Our professional team will design a unique program that is suitable for their age group and educational needs. An exciting selection of activities and excursions are included in the Junior Courses.

 

Why choose a Junior Course?

  • Standard (Morning Social Activities + 20 lessons per week) 

  • Extend and practise key English skills necessary for our global world

  • Meet, study and make friends with other students from all across continents

  • Enjoy a fully-organised daily social activity timetable ranging from sports to exploring Oxford

  • Experience the culture and life of England by staying with an English-speaking host family.

  • Enjoy weekend (optional) excursions to historic cities and sites such as London, Bath and Stonehenge

Summer Teen Programme: 14 – 17 years old

 

Our Summer Teen Programme is designed specifically for international young learners who are looking to combine an English language course along with a varied, supervised social activity programme. Many of our clients come back to study year after year. The Oxford English Centre welcomes individual young learners as well as young learners within an organised group. Students have the opportunity to enjoy their English language study combined with experiencing the modern English way of life.

DOWNLOAD SUMMER TEEN PROGRAMME FACT SHEET

 

FAQs

 

Do I need to take an entry test before I book?

No, you’ll be tested on arrival to make sure you’re in a class that’s just right for your level.

About the course
Course structure
20 General English lessons

Entry Level
A1 (Elementary) to C2 (Advanced), suitable for all levels.

Timetable
Morning social activities: Monday to Friday
Afternoon lessons: Monday to Friday

Lesson length
45 minutes

Course duration

From 1 to 6 weeks (please see course booking end date)

Certification

On completing the course, each student will receive a report documenting skill levels and an OEC certificate as proof of participation on the course.

Assessment
Weekly tests/reviews will check students’ progress

Junior Social Activities

Junior Course Example Social Activities

MONDAYTUESDAYWEDNESDAYTHURSDAYFRIDAY
10.00 am
Carfax Tower

Meet at Trinity College
10.00 am
Covered Market Quiz
Meet at Trinity College
7:45 pm
Karaoke Night
Meet at Harlequins Rugby Club
10:00 am
Sports
Meet at Caramba Café
7.45 pm
Quiz Night
Meet at Balliol College
10.00 am
Sheldonian Theatre
Meet at Trinity College
7.45 pm
BBQ and DISCO!
Meet at Harlequins Rugby Club
10.00 am
Port Meadow Walk
Meet at Trinity College
FAQs
What will my course be like?

The first 90-minute session has a grammatical focus and is coursebook-based but will include speaking, reading, writing and listening exercises to cement the grammatical knowledge, further reinforced by weekly testing.

The second 90-minute session takes a weekly themed project such as the creation of a magazine to ensure the students use their productive skills within a fun and imaginative context. The students will be encouraged to design, research and collate their projects before presenting them on the Friday afternoon. To complete this project, the students will be placed into small mixed-nationality groups (as far as possible) so that not only will the finished project be in English, but also the lingua franca used to design, negotiate and arrange the content will be English.

Junior Course Dates
  • Monday 4 July 2022 – Saturday 13 August 2022
  • Morning supervised activities plus 20 lessons General English per week
  • Start any Monday
Information for Parents

Notes for parents and guardians on OEC Teen courses.

How we will take care of your child while she/he is studying with us

Your child will be supervised when in class and on activities organised by the college; however, it should be understood that the OEC Teen Programme is not a residential course and students will not be supervised 24-hours a day. Your child will travel to and from the college independently and will have free time on Sundays and in the evenings. 

In the College

  • Students on the teen programme will study in classes with other students aged 14 to 17. 
  • All OEC staff have enhanced DBS checks (Disclosure & Barring Service – the British ‘police check’). 

To ensure your child’s welfare while he or she is studying at OEC, he/she will

  • Be required to sign in and out of the college on a daily basis in reception. We will attempt to contact any student under 18 who has not arrived at the college within 30 minutes of the start of his/her first class. If we cannot contact the student by telephone or at the host family, we will contact you, your registered agent and/or the police as appropriate. 
  • Wear a lanyard (supplied by OEC) to identify them to all staff as under-18. Teen activity programme 
  • During morning activities your child will be supervised by college staff. During some excursions, students may have free time for shopping, but there will always be a member of staff nearby if they need help and all students are given a contact phone number. 

 Away from the College

For accommodation organised by OEC, all students under 18 years will be accommodated in homestay where adults living in the house will have enhanced DBS (police) checks.

  • If accommodation for your child is not arranged by OEC, you MUST provide us with full address and contact details of where he/she will be staying, including the name of the person who will be responsible for your child. 
  • All students must return to their homestay by 22.30. If they are late, the homestay will contact the college and we will attempt to contact the student. If we are unable to, we will contact you, your registered agent and/or the police as appropriate. For any activities after this time including overnight stays, you must give consent in writing. The college reserves the right to amend or refuse such requests in line with college policy and regulatory guidelines. 
  • Your child will travel between the school and the host family unsupervised. 
  • Your child will not be supervised during their free time, i.e. between the end of their lessons at the school and returning to their homestay or at weekends.
  • We strongly advise students aged under 18 to book our airport transfer service to avoid any problems upon arrival. 

Medical Emergencies

  • By enrolling your child with OEC, you consent to college management organising medical treatment in an emergency if this is recommended by a medical professional, and to qualified staff performing first aid on your child if necessary

 

KEY FACTS

 

Class duration: 1 – 6 weeks

Class size: maximum 14

Lesson duration: 45 minutes

Lessons per week: 20 + Social Activities

Learning materials:
1-6 weeks £35

Start: See Course Dates below

Age range: 14 – 17

 

REGISTRATION & COURSE DEPOSITS

Registration Fee: £90.00

Tuition & Accommodation Deposit: £490.00

Tuition Only Deposit: £290.00

Payment by debit or credit card

Payment by bank transfer: See Bank Details

 

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