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Award-winning summer courses for students aged 16-18

Cambridge SUmmer SCHOOL 2017

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100+Nationalities

40.5Taught hours per course

150+Support staff

1300+Schools represented

100+Teaching staff

2Queen’s Awards for Enterprise

60+Study options

12Centres

2Coach excursions per course

Oxford Royale Academy

IN NUMBERSOverview 2Our Commitment to Excellence 4Our Staff Team 6

Student Success Stories 8

Beyond Oxford Royale Academy 10

Courses for ages 16-18 12Summer Architecture Programme 14

Business and Enterprise Programme 16

Global Leadership Programme 18

Computer Science 20

Engineering Preparation 22

Law School Preparation 24

Medical School Preparation 26

IELTS Preparation 28

Year-round and Online Study 36

Prepare for University Online with ORA Prep 38

Frequently Asked Questions 40

How to Apply Back cover

Sample timetable 30

Studying in Cambridge 32Clare College 34

2 July -15 July

16 July - 29 JulyCourse Dates

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Statistics based on ORA’s 2016 summer school and projections for 2017. Excludes the EFL department.

Courses for 2017We pride ourselves on providing academically challenging and enriching courses. Each course lasts two weeks, although many students stay for four weeks or more, taking consecutive courses back-to-back. Live availability for summer 2017 courses can be checked on our website at any time.

International Summer SchoolStudents attend our courses from more than 100 countries, creating 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.

our Cambridge Summer SchoolWe have a range of interesting programmes available in Cambridge for students aged 16-18. Accommodation will be in twin rooms that house university undergraduates for the rest of the year. Accommodation is in either single or twin undergraduate-style rooms. Living and socialising as a community on a campus allows students to make the most of the international aspects of the summer school.

Award-winning

SUmmer COUrSeS

With ORA, students boost their chances of success at school, university and in their future careers.

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CoURSES FoR AGES 8-12


Business Management, Engineering, General English, Law, Medicine and more.


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London Cambridge Oxford

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Wide range of courses including Law, Medicine, Engineering and Business.

Summer courses in English, Sciences and Arts, residential in a top UK boarding school.

Our commitment toExcellence

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Awards & AccreditationsORA is fully accredited and has won a number of very prestigious awards.

Queen’s Award for Enterprise 2016In April 2016, we were delighted to be honoured by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. We were awarded the Queen’s Award for Enterprise in the International Trade category for the second time – having received the accolade once before in 2012. The Queen’s Award is in recognition of our growing student enrolments.

British Youth Travel Awards — Best Educational ProductOxford Royale Academy has won the Best Educational Product accolade at the British Youth Travel Awards five times in the last six years (2010, 2011, 2012, 2013 and 2015). The annual BYTAs, hosted by the British Educational Travel Association, reward successful organisations engaged in youth, student and educational travel to, from and within the UK.

British Council AccreditedAs well as promoting British culture and language across the world, the British Council monitors the management, teaching, resources and welfare of organisations teaching English as a foreign language. Oxford Royale Academy is fully accredited by the British Council for the teaching of English, with the most recent inspection taking place in August 2016.

See our full range of awards, accreditations and memberships at: www.oxford-royale.co.uk/awards-accreditations

StudyWide selection of study options40.5 taught hours per sessionStudy files / materialsGuest lectures from academic speakersPersonalised academic reportsCourse certificate after graduation

LiveAccommodation in a Cambridge college Meals in picturesque hallsFree WiFi (subject to availability)Daily updates on the ORA blog Medical / travel insurance

ExploreWide selection of afternoon and evening activities2 coach excursions per courseWelcome and graduation events (parents invited)Discounts at local shops and attractions

ExtrasBlogs - updated daily (great for parents)ORA T-shirtID badge and lanyardWelcome and arrival packagesYear group photo ORA notebookAccess to the ORA Alumni community

What’s included in our Cambridge Summer School?

British Accreditation Council AccreditedThe British Accreditation Council provides the leading mark of educational quality for the sector, requiring a rigorous on-site inspection that covers all aspects of the student experience including health and safety, management, administration, welfare, teaching and learning. Oxford Royale Academy’s most recent inspection was in August 2016. We are proud to display this badge of quality.

Duke of Edinburgh — Approved Activity Provider, Award SchemeAs an Approved Activity Provider, ORA has been accredited by the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award to provide Expedition, Residential and Volunteering opportunities to our students. This is a reflection of our excellent work in assuring standards of safety, and in booking a wide variety of exciting activities. The Duke of Edinburgh Award is one of Britain’s largest volunteering bodies, and this award is a sign of British excellence.

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teaching FacultyORA is dedicated to academic excellence and this is reflected in the quality of our teaching faculty. Our teachers are of the highest calibre and delight in helping students realise their potential.

Our Staff Team

For a full teaching faculty list please visit: www.oxford-royale.co.uk/staff/teaching-faculty6

Name Courses taught at oRA Qualifications Educational Institutions Subjects

Jemma Jones Archaeology and Anthropology BA(Hons), MSt, PhD (Candidate) Nottingham, Oxford, Southampton Archaeology

Sarah Gouldesbrough Classical Civilisations DPhil (Candidate) Oxford Classics, Classical Reception

Eleri Watson Creative Writing, Journalism BA, Mst, DPhil (Candidate) Durham, Oxford English Literature, French,

Women’s Studies

Andrew Tebb Leadership and Teambuilding Bsc, MA, PGCE LSE, Queen’s, Oxford Brookes Geography, Education

Christina Palmou Public Speaking and Debate MA (Hons), MPhil Edinburgh, Oxford Economics

Areti Theofilopoulou Global Issues BA, MA, DPhil (candidate) Warwick, LSE, Oxford Philosophy, Politics,

Economics

Charl Sevel Oxford Enterprise Programme BA, MSc, MPhil, MBA Oxford, LSE, Occidental College Finance, Strategy, Marketing and Operations

Aisha Kolawole Introduction to Enterprise BA, MA, PhD (candidate)

Obafemi Awolowo University, UEA, Oxford Brookes

Economics, Finance, Energy Economics

Sabrina Martin Economics BA, MSc, DPhil William Jowell College USA, London, Oxford

Institutions and Policy, Philosophy, Politics

Christina Lienen Introduction to Law LLB, MJur, PHD (Candidate) Maastricht, Oxford, London Law

Nathan Pinkoski Politics and International Relations

MA, MPhil, DPhil (Candidate) Alberta, Oxford Political Science, Philosophy

and Politics

Rehan Shah Introduction to Engineering BEng, MSc London, Oxford Engineering, Mathematical Modelling

Fredah Banda Introduction to Computer Science Bsc, DPhil (candidate) University of Zambia, Oxford Computer Science

Jodie Gibson Mathematics and Economics BA, MSc Universitat Pompeu Fabra, Oxford Economics, Law and Finance

Chris Lander Environmental Science MEng, MSc, DPhil Birmingham, Oxford Chemical Engineering, Environmental Science

Umar Hussain Mathematics Bsc, Msc, MA, PGCE Birmingham, Nottingham, Wolverhampton, Birmingham City Mathematics, Education

Lucia Giles Medical Biology MBiochem, DPhil (Candidate) Oxford Cardiovascular Science

Matthew Fisher Chemistry and Physics MChem, PhD Oxford Chemistry, Inorganic Chemistry

Daniel Harkin University Preparation BA (Hons), MPhil, MSt Oxford, Birkbeck College, Oxford English, Philosophy, Ancient Philosophy

Rosie Waygood IELTS and Oxford Summer English BA, PGCE King’s College London, University

of BristolPolitical and Urban Geography, French, German

At Oxford Royale Academy we pride ourselves on the exceptional levels of pastoral care we provide to our students.

Each of our campuses has a variety of different staff members whose responsibility it is to ensure that our students are properly looked after during their free time and weekends.

Each campus is managed by an experienced team of educators including a Programme Director, Director of Studies and Campus Administrator. Our students receive additional support from Junior Deans and Counsellors.

Our pastoral staff members receive extensive training to ensure that they are properly equipped to deal with any problems our students might encounter during their time with us.

Name Position Qualifications Educational Institutions Subjects

Michael Phipps Academic Director of Studies BA(Hons), PGCE, MEd, NPQH Liverpool, Birmingham, Hull Modern History and Politics,

Educational Management

Neil Cochran Director of Studies: EFL BA, MA, TESOLState University of New York at Binghamton, State University of New York at Cortland

German and English Literature and Rhetoric, Education

Sue Heffernan-Smith Assistant Director of Studies BA (Hons) King’s College London English

Directors of Studies

Name Campus Qualifications Educational Institutions Subjects

Tony Cooper St Catherine’s College, Oxford BBSc, MA, PGCE, ARCS, FRSA

Imperial College London, King’s College London, Leicester Physics, Education

Wendy Missons Balliol College, Oxford BEd(hons) Bath College of Higher Education Geography

Allan Strange Lady Margaret Hall, Oxford PGCE, BA (Hons) Weymouth College of Education, Portsmouth Polytechnic Business Studies

Programme Directors

CounsellorsA 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.

Registrations teamIf you have questions about your courses, ahead of enrolling, you can contact our Registrations Team by phone, email or online chat. They will be more than happy to guide you through the various course options and to assist you with your enrolment.

A selection of our senior pastoral staff is given above. Please visit our website to see all of last year’s senior faculty.

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ORA students are already impacting their local, national and international communities in a positive way. Read two of our recent stories below.

Student Success Stories

A week before summer came to an end, I submitted a proposal to Unicode Consortium requesting a headscarf emoji. The initial reason for writing this proposal was the mere notion that I wanted an image on the keyboard to represent me, alongside the millions that wear the headscarf as a part of their daily life. But now that this campaign has received global attention from newspapers, radios and news channels (CNN, BBC, AJ+ and the New York Times) I was able to delve deeper into the topic of the importance of representation.

the Wall of Kindness#HijabEmoji This summer while attending ORA, three young Pakistani, Aymun Imran, Musa Ashar and Nosher Ali Khan Zapoh (myself), met in a restaurant in Oxford. Over their lunch, their conversations quickly evolved from small talk to how they could contribute to a better Pakistan. That was when the idea of forming a NGO sprang up. After returning back to Pakistan their idea of an NGO became a reality as they founded PAK Care Foundation. As soon as people got to know about their idea of empowering young people via education, more and more concerned fellows joined them on their mission of creating an educated and evolved Pakistan. One of the ORA Scholars, Nosher Khan, travelled to the remote valley of Hunza amongst the Himalaya and built a Wall of Kindness. It is the first Wall of Kindness in Hunza, and it is also the first of its kind in the

We will hear from Unicode Technical Committee in November, where a vote will be held to decide whether a headscarf emoji is added or not. I have received a lot of support from my friends at ORA. My time at ORA is living proof that you can get close to people in just two weeks. They always want me to keep them updated! ORA has definitely shaped my perception towards different cultures and individuals, which I believe indirectly influenced my efforts for a hijab emoji.

world with a section reserved for books. The central idea behind this Wall of Kindness is to appreciate and promote the idea of sharing in the community of Hunza. Even though Hunza has developed significantly over the past few decades, there are still under-privileged people who often are not comfortable with the idea of asking for help. It is hoped that this Wall of Kindness will aid such people. People who have extra clothes and books can leave them in their designated spots on the wall, while those in need can take them away. No questions will be asked. This Wall of Kindness not only helped a few underprivileged people but actually inspired many other people to build such walls so that everyone, everywhere, has access to clothes and, more importantly, books.

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Rayouf New Perspectives, 2016

Nosher, Aymun and Musa Introduction to Computer Science and Broadening Horizons, 2016

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oXFoRD RoYALE ACADEMY For more details, please visit www.oxford-royale.co.uk/students/success

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A summer programme with Oxford Royale Academy can inspire students to succeed in their future educational endeavours. Our students have attained places at some of the best universities and colleges in the world. A selection is given below:

University of Oxford

Princeton University

New York University

King’s College London

University College London

Imperial College London

Queen Mary University of London

University of West London

Oxford Brookes University

University of St Andrews

University of Southampton

University of Manchester

London School of Economics and Political Science

University of Nottingham

University of Kent

University of Warwick

University of Glasgow

University of Edinburgh

University of Sao Paulo

HEC Paris

Bocconi University, Milan

Boston University

University of Chicago

University of Texas at Austin

University of Vienna

The George Washington University

...and many more top institutions

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Oxford Royale Academy’s range of courses is designed to educate, inspire and build confidence in our students.

“The academics on the course were amazing, and the social side of things definitely balanced it out. Probably the best two weeks of my life.”

Christopher, student (Australia)

“The two weeks at Oxford Royale Academy were amazing. I had the opportunity to learn, study and discover the campus. The staff were very helpful and nice. It was a great experience that I will take with me throughout my higher education.

Cyrus, student (France)

Coursesfor ages

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Oxford Royale Academy in Cambridge

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With ORA’s Summer Architecture Programme, students learn the principles of design, space planning, construction and engineering that are fundamental to future careers in and studies of architecture.

teachingStudents receive more than 20 hours of teaching per week, in classes of no more than 15. Lessons on architectural theory combine with skills-based workshops to allow students to learn about all aspects of architecture and gain an impression of the undergraduate study of this fascinating subject.

Students will learn vital and invaluable skills for the modern workplace, which they will be able to use long after they leave the summer school. Through a variety of homework tasks, presentations and focus problems, students will develop their skills of communication (both written and verbal), problem solving and analytical thought.

Why not combine this course with Broadening Horizons in oxford and experience both university cities?

outside the classroomA full cultural and recreational programme is included. Activities such as museum tours, guest lectures and summer sports are available to all ORA students. In the evenings, the programme offers students museum tours, guest lectures, quiz nights, debates and much more.

Coach excursionsStudents will go on two coach excursions per session. On these, they will explore places of historic and cultural interest in the United Kingdom, such as Bristol, Blenheim Palace, and Stratford-upon-Avon.On the programme, students will consider the modern role of

the architect and space in our built environment, honing the key spatial thinking and verbal communication skills required for the creation and planning of all aspects of building design projects.

Students will also develop the practical and technical skills essential for project design. These skills will then be put to the test in a group-based design portfolio competition, allowing students to pair their theoretical and technical understanding with team-oriented skills developed over the programme.

Students should have a keen interest in and will have ideally studied Mathematics, Physics and/or Art, but advanced knowledge is not required. The course is for fluent English speakers and is two weeks in duration.

The programme is available in Clare College Cambridge, as well as in Oxford and London.

Competitive design portfolio competition

Develop key skills for your future career

Experience the history of architecture to the present day

Exciting social events and excursions

Study with students from around the world

Get a taste of life as an architecture student

KEY ELEMENtS oF tHE SUMMER ARCHItECtURE PRoGRAMME

Combines theory,

technique and practical

skills

Enjoy activities,

excursions and parties

Discuss challenges facing the architect

today

Live in university

accommodation

Be inspired by your teachers

Summer Architecture Programme

Ages16-18

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Are you a business leader of the future? Do you have a strong interest in finance, management and economics? Then join our Business and Enterprise Programme this summer!

teachingDuring more than 40 hours of lectures, seminars and workshops, students will be taught the principles of Business Management and Economics. They will also learn about Marketing, International Finance and the Ethics of Business.

In addition to traditional classes, skills-based workshops will develop presentation and leadership skills for future business goals. These workshops will include a competitive element, during which students will work in groups to design, develop and pitch a new business idea.

Why not combine the Business and Enterprise Programme with Broadening Horizons for a four-week stay?

outside the classroomA full cultural and recreational programme is included. Activities such as museum tours, guest lectures and summer sports are available to all ORA students. In the evenings, the programme offers students parties, quiz nights, debates and much more.

Coach excursionsStudents will go on two coach excursions per session. On these, they will explore places of historic and cultural interest in the United Kingdom, such as Bristol, Blenheim Palace, and Stratford-upon-Avon.

Designed and taught by the ORA faculty

Competitive group project

Lectures and seminars in a university environment

Study with students from around the world


KEY ELEMENtS oF tHE BUSINESS AND ENtERPRISE PRoGRAMME

Hone your entrepreneurial

ability

Join our international

student community

Be taught by passionate teachers

Experience lectures, group

work and seminars

Develop leadership

skills

Designed with future entrepreneurs in mind, the Business and Enterprise Programme is an intensive two-week summer course for highly motivated students from around the world. On the course, students will develop the skills needed to successfully start up and run a business, along with the leadership and teamwork skills essential for progression in the workplace of today.

This course is for fluent English speakers, and is two weeks in duration.

The course is designed and taught by ORA faculty members, who guide students through two weeks of captivating study. The programme focuses on the theoretical principles of Economics and Business Management, as well as on the practical applications of this knowledge in today’s business world.

The programme is available in Clare College Cambridge, as well as in Oxford and London. Breakfast and evening meals are provided for all students.

For more details and to apply, please visit www.oxford-royale.co.uk/enterprise

Business and Enterprise Programme

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ORA’s Global Leadership Programme is a dynamic summer course designed for future leaders in the worlds of international politics and business.

On the programme, students improve their knowledge of political theory, international relations, sociology, world history and global economics. Participants also enhance their abilities in the key areas of analytical thought, debating, communication and presentation, all of which are vital for successful future careers.

Students from around the world attend this programme - last summer, we welcomed 35 different nationalities to the course. Each participant brings their own perspectives and opinions to the course, informed by their own distinct culture, leading to a wide range of informed viewpoints which truly energise class debates.

The course is two weeks in duration, and is for fluent English speakers. The programme is available in Clare College Cambridge, as well as in Oxford and London.

Take part in a full cultural

timetable

Perfect for students with

leadership ambitions

Explore the key issues facing today’s

global leaders

Develop strong

leadership skills

Study and live in

historic surroundings

teachingStudents receive more than 20 hours of tuition each week. Teaching is focused on building each student’s knowledge, skills and confidence through discussion of material that is both challenging and contemporary.

The course takes a dual approach to advancing students’ knowledge. Firstly, through teacher-led lessons and seminars, the class will learn the theory behind many of the challenges faced by global leaders past and present. Secondly, during interactive student-led workshops and debates, students will discuss their own opinions regarding historical and contemporary global issues. All participants will be encouraged to think about and share how they would respond to the challenges discussed.

Why not combine this course with the Business and Enterprise Programme and apply your new leadership skills in a business context?



In addition, students who attend the Global Leadership Programme will take part in extra academic excursions - last year’s destinations were a tour of the Houses of Parliament and a visit to the Churchill War Rooms in London.

Small class size – maximum of 15 students

Study in a university setting

Examine historical and contemporary global issues

An international student community


Develop theoretical knowledge and leadership competencies

KEY ELEMENtS oF tHE GLoBAL LEADERSHIP PRoGRAMME

For more details and to apply, please visit www.oxford-royale.co.uk/global

Global LeadershipProgramme

Ages16-18

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With ORA’s Computer Science Programme, students can learn all about the basics of Computer Science, including an introduction to three programming languages: HTML, CSS and Python.

teachingStudents receive more than 20 hours of teaching per week, in classes of no more than 15. Lessons on programming theory combine with skills-based workshops to allow students to learn about all aspects of Computer Science and gain an impression of the undergraduate study of this fascinating subject.

Students will learn invaluable skills for the modern workplace, which they will be able to use long after they leave the summer school. These skills will be honed in the production of the students’ own websites, which will be assessed to form part of the overall grade for the course.

Why not combine this course with the Business and Enterprise Programme and lay the foundations for your tech start-up?



This course provides a complete introduction to the thriving field of Computer Science, using the web to illustrate key concepts. Students will learn HTML as a basis, CSS for formatting and multimedia, and Python for website interactivity and to provide them with a foundation in a more scientific programming language. The mathematical principles behind Computer Science will be explored as students will look at the use of algorithms in programming.

Students should have a keen interest in computing but prior knowledge of programming is not required. The course is for fluent English speakers and is two weeks in duration.


Assessed practical programming project

Learn to use HTML, CSS and Python

Explore the application of mathematical theory to Computer Science

Up-to-the-minute content and engaging teachers

Enjoy a full social timetable

Live and study in one of the world’s most prestigious and ancient universities

KEY ELEMENtS oF tHE CoMPUtER SCIENCE CoURSE

Develop practical

skills

Build your own

interactive website

Learn three programming

languages


timetable

Experience student life

Computer Science Programme

Ages16-18

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The Engineering Preparation programme is designed for students who have an interest in Engineering, and who are thinking of applying to study the subject at a top UK university.

Engineering is an immensely broad field, and this course will introduce students to the variety of options available at university level.

Students will consider mechanical, civil, electrical and chemical engineering. Participants will also prepare specific elements of their application for the competitive admissions processes of the top UK universities.

Students on the programme come from all around the world - last summer, participants came from more than 35 countries.


teachingStudents receive more than 20 hours of teaching per week. The course will first consider the different streams of Engineering. This will be interspersed with information regarding the various degree offerings at different UK universities. Students will then prepare aspects of their application, working on their personal statement and interview technique. Students will also discuss any relevant admissions or aptitude tests with the teacher.

Through a variety of homework tasks, presentations and focus problems, students will develop their skills in communication (both written and verbal), problem solving and analytical thought.

Why not combine this course with the Broadening Horizons Mathematics and Physics options, for an enriching four-week programme?




timetable

Improve your interview

technique

Discuss challenges

facing modern engineers

Join students with similar ambitions

Learn about different types of

Engineering

KEY ELEMENtS oF tHE ENGINEERING PREPARAtIoN PRoGRAMME

Find out about Engineering as a degree

Interview and personal statement sessions

Course counsellors who are studying at top UK universities

Develop key skills for your future career


Get a taste of life as an undergraduate

For more details and to apply, please visit www.oxford-royale.co.uk/engineering

EngineeringPreparation

Ages16-18

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ORA’s Law School Preparation programme has been specifically designed for students thinking of applying to study law at a UK university.

The Law School Preparation programme has two main aims. The first is to give students a general taster of the topics covered when studying law at university. The second is to help students with their UCAS application form, LNat or CLT exams (if applicable) and interview technique for entry into Law Schools around the UK.

Students also take part in a moot (a mock legal trial), which aids the development of transferable skills such as public speaking and argument construction.

This course is a two-week programme for fluent English speakers.


teachingStudents receive more than 20 hours of teaching per week, in classes of no more than 15.

Teaching focuses on a variety of topics relating to a Law School application. Students work on their interview technique, and consider the types of questions they will face in a Law School interview. Students build the foundations of a strong personal statement, and are introduced to the LNat or CLT exams (if applicable).

Participants also study various aspects of law itself. Areas covered in the past include:

• An Introduction to English Law• Business Law• Contract Law• Criminal Law• Family Law

Why not combine this course with the Global Leadership Programme for an enriching four-week stay?



In addition, students on this course also get the opportunity to visit courts in the UK. In previous years, this has included visits to the Supreme Court and the Central Criminal Court (The Old Bailey).

Prepare your application

for a UK Law school

Study alongside

people with the same ambitions

Enriching excursions

and activities

Study various

elements of law

Prepare for entrance

exams

KEY ELEMENtS oF tHE LAW SCHooL PREPARAtIoN PRoGRAMME

Introduction to legal topics

Personal statement and entrance exam advice

Learn about different Law Schools in the UK

Prepare your application and interview technique

Take part in a mock trial


For more details and to apply, please visit www.oxford-royale.co.uk/law

Law SchoolPreparation

Ages16-18

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ORA’s Medical School Preparation programme is for students who would like to apply to study medicine at a top UK university. If you would like to spend two weeks learning more about medicine and perfecting your application, then this course is for you.

The course provides students with everything they need to know before they begin the process of applying to Medical School. Students will also take part in a selection of Practical Skills workshops, allowing them to experience and practise using medical equipment and performing medical procedures.

Every year, like-minded students aged 16-18 come from all around the world to our Medical School Preparation course. Last year, more than 160 future doctors from 54 countries joined the programme.

This course is a two-week programme for fluent English speakers.


teachingStudents receive more than 20 hours of teaching per week. Classes cover topics such as medicine as a career, medical ethics and the UCAS form.

Students then focus on aspects of their application, working on their personal statement and interview technique. Participants will also discuss answers to sample BMAT entrance exam questions.

In addition, Practical Skills workshops (many students’ favourite element of the course!) take place in a Medical Skills laboratory. These sessions cover skills such as using a stethoscope, testing reactions, examining the eyes, taking blood, cannulation and suturing.

Why not combine this course with the Broadening Horizons programme in oxford?



KEY ELEMENtS oF tHE MEDICAL SCHooL PREPARAtIoN PRoGRAMME

Advice on whether medicine is the career for you

Practical skills workshops

Discuss sample BMAT questions

Learn about different Medical Schools in the UK

Experienced teachers

Get a taste of life as a medical student

Be part of our

international community

Enjoy a full extra-curricular

programme

Practical workshops - learn basic

skills

Practice forthe BMAT

exam

Prepare key elements of your

application

For more details and to apply, please visit www.oxford-royale.co.uk/medicine

Medical SchoolPreparation

Ages16-18

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ORA’s IELTS Preparation course is an intensive programme designed to provide international students with the knowledge and confidence required to succeed on the IELTS examination.

On this two-week course, students will hone their skills in relation to the IELTS exam, and will be introduced to what academic life at a UK university might be like. In addition to learning exam techniques and improving their English grammar and vocabulary, students will complete a full IELTS mock exam and will produce two sample IELTS writing tasks.

All four elements of the IELTS exam - speaking, listening, reading and writing - are tackled by ORA’s varied and challenging syllabus. The course is suitable for upper-intermediate and advanced users of the English language (Common European Framework of Reference level B2 and above).

The IELTS Preparation programme is available in Clare College Cambridge, as well as in Oxford and London.

teachingStudents enrolled on our IELTS Preparation programme receive more than 40 hours of tuition, including timed practice questions. At the end of the course, each student is given a report card outlining their estimated current level. Teachers will also be able to provide students with advice on how to build on what they have learned at ORA, in order to further develop their knowledge and test-taking abilities.

ORA is accredited by the British Council for the teaching of English in the UK, and teachers are qualified to the level required by the accrediting body. All teachers are passionate about their subject, and excel at improving the IELTS scores of students from a range of backgrounds.

Why not combine the IELtS Preparation programme with our oxford or London Summer English courses for a four-week language immersion?

outside the classroomA full cultural and recreational programme is included, enabling students on the IELTS Preparation course to socialise with our fluent and native English speakers studying academic programmes at the same centre. Activities range from museum tours, guest lectures and summer sports, whilst in the evenings we host student debates, quiz nights, and much more.

Coach excursionsStudents can immerse themselves in British culture with a coach excursion every week, exploring places of historical interest such as Bristol, Blenheim Palace, and Stratford-upon-Avon.

Be guided by expert teachers

Prepare for the IELTS

exam

Small class size

(maximum of 15)

Stay in a university city

oBJECtIVES oF tHE IELtS PREPARAtIoN PRoGRAMME

1. Improve students’ abilities in reading, writing, speaking and listening in the context of the IELTS examination.

2. Improve competence and confidence under exam conditions

3. Develop written and spoken communication in academic and everyday English

For more details and to apply, please visit www.oxford-royale.co.uk/ielts

Live with native English

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Please note that the activities, excursions and times given above are for illustration only, for a student on a course located in Cambridge. Age limits apply to some activities. The actual timetables available to each student will depend on a number of factors. Please contact our Head Office on [email protected] for full details of activities, excursions and times.

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Oxford’s picturesque cousin in the fens, Cambridge is situated in the tranquil east of England and is best known for its world-renowned university - a seat of intellectual innovation and academic excellence since its foundation in 1209. Aside from the perfectly-manicured gardens and historic buildings of its 31 constituent colleges, the city offers students a rich cultural experience that belies its size: the Fitzwilliam is the largest of Cambridge’s museums and holds an impressive variety of artefacts from all over the world, whilst the surrounding ‘Silicon Fen’ is home to some of the brightest minds in engineering, electronics, and tech.

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Can’t choose between our Oxford or Cambridge summer programmes? Intellectually curious students are more than welcome to book four weeks and attend both! Contact us on [email protected] for more information.

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Accommodation details: Students will be accommodated in standard undergraduate bedrooms. Not all rooms are en suite, although we will endeavour to cater to individual needs where possible. Students will be kept separate by gender.

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Supervision, safety and security on campusWhilst on-campus, students are overseen by the Programme Director (PD), who implements the day-to-day running of the programme. The PD is assisted by a team of Junior Deans and Counsellors.

The Junior Deans and Counsellors ensure that students are looked after pastorally, culturally and socially during their programme. Students are able to talk informally and frankly to the Counsellors in order to raise concerns, talk about the city and discuss university applications.

Each campus has a few members of residential staff, who live on campus throughout the programme and are able to assist students at any time of the day or night.

Students on the 16-18 programme are permitted to leave campus in the afternoons before dinner, and between dinner and curfew time in groups of three or more. All students must return before the agreed time.

For more information on the accommodation, please see our website at www.oxford-royale.co.uk/clare-cambridge or contact our Head Office on [email protected].

The beautiful Clare College was founded in the year 1326, making it the second oldest college in the University of Cambridge. The college is located on the riverside, in the most beautiful part of Cambridge – The Backs. Nearby, students will find the lovely and picturesque King’s Parade, as well as the bustling centre of this University city.

Clare College boasts beautiful architecture in the quintessential Oxbridge style of white brick, and a lovely classically English landscaped garden. The college features two courts in the Oxbridge style of quadrangles, named Memorial Court and Old Court, and between them students will have a wealth of atmospheric space in which to relax and study.

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ORA’s International Study Centre at Yarnton Manor offers an exclusive opportunity for highly motivated students to focus on their educational goals. Study options include:

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Oxford Royale Academy offers a wide range of exciting andintellectually stimulating online courses through our onlinelearning platform, ORA Prep, aimed specifically at students

applying to UK universities. Courses combine audio lectures,interactive on-screen content, activities, quizzes and moreto create a unique and engaging learning experience for ourstudents. All of our courses can be taken at any time from

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Our online courses enable you to:

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Frequently AskedQuestions

For more FAQs, please visit www.oxford-royale.co.uk/faqs

The courses look great! How do I book a place?

The easiest way to enrol on our summer school courses is via our website. Simply visit www.oxford-royale.co.uk, add your chosen course, location and session to the Basket, and then click ‘Proceed to checkout’. If you prefer, you can complete the paper form (downloadable from any course webpage) and send it to us by email, post or fax, using the details on the back cover.

What happens after I book?

Our friendly Registrations Team will make all the necessary arrangements for your enrolment. Once we have received your initial details and the deposit payment, you will receive confirmation of your place by email and a login link for the ORA Portal. A short time later, you will receive a confirmation letter in the post. Closer to the summer, we will send a Welcome Pack, containing some additional information that will help you prepare for your ORA course.

What’s the best way to pay for a course?

We offer a number of payment options – simply choose the one that’s most convenient for you. To secure a place on your chosen course, we ask for a deposit of 795 GB Pounds for two weeks of study and 1495 GB Pounds for four weeks of study. If you are enrolling online, this deposit can be paid by Credit or Debit card (we are not able to accept American Express). If you are enrolling via the paper application form, the deposit can be paid by Bank Transfer, Card or Cheque. The remaining balance will be due 60 days before your course start date.

Can I book more than one course?

Certainly! Students are welcome to stay with us for more than two weeks. You can either enrol onto two different two-week courses, or book a four-week stay on the same programme (available on certain courses). If you would like to stay more than four weeks, this would also be possible, although please contact us in advance to discuss your requirements and course interests.

What’s included?

Lots! There is a list on page 4 of this brochure, which details some of the items that our courses include. Please also be sure to consult the relevant course page on our website for full details.

Do the course fees include meals?

Yes. Students on our 16-18 courses receive breakfast and evening meals in college. Students may also purchase their own snacks during their free time.

How many students are there in a class?

This varies from course to course, but on average there are no more than 15 students in morning sessions and no more than 20 students in afternoon sessions. Guest lectures and other talks will have higher numbers.

I’m not sure if my English level is right for the course I want to do – can ORA help?

Of course we can. Our programmes have different English requirements, so please contact our Registrations Team on [email protected] and they will be able to advise you. It would help if you have the results of any internationally recognised English tests (such as IELTS, the Cambridge Exam or the CEFR) available. Please note that we are unable to accommodate complete beginners.

Do students receive a certificate?

Absolutely. Students who complete the course will be presented with an ORA graduation certificate. Students also receive personalised reports from their teachers, detailing their assessed grade for the course, what was covered in class and some suggestions on future reading and work.

Do ORA courses include insurance?

Good question! Yes, all of our courses include travel insurance (featuring private medical cover) as standard. Students are registered with our insurance provider on payment of the deposit. For full information, please visit www.oxford-royale.co.uk/insurance

Can ORA arrange students’ travel between the airport and Cambridge?

We would be happy to. Our team organises taxi transfers for our Cambridge students for an extra charge. For full details on these services, including prices and availability, please visit www.oxford-royale.co.uk/transfers

Can ORA give me more information regarding visa requirements?

Our Registrations team can offer some information and advice; however, it is always best to check your visa requirements directly with UK Visas and Immigration. Please go to www.gov.uk/check-uk-visa for more information. If you do require a visa, Oxford Royale Academy can write a Letter of Invitation to support your application. Please note that we are only able to provide letters for students, and not for accompanying family members or any other individuals.

Is Oxford Royale Academy part of the University of Oxford or the University of Cambridge?

It is important for us to be clear that Oxford Royale Academy is not part of the University of Oxford or University of Cambridge. Students who stay in an Oxford or Cambridge college experience what it is like to study in these cities through immersion in a college environment, and our courses are inspired by the academic rigour and reputation of their settings. However, our programmes are independently run and are not endorsed by the University, or by any of the colleges in which the programmes take place. For full details, please visit www.oxford-royale.co.uk/ora/useful-information.

Oxford Royale Academy is a part of Oxford Programs Limited, UK company number 6045196.

If you have any questions that aren’t covered here, please get in touch using the details on the back cover.

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