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Oxford Regis Summer School specialises in providing international summer programmes for students aged 14 - 20 years old, entirely residential within the Colleges and Halls of Oxford University.

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Course Information
Subjects Each student chooses one CORE SUBJECT, plus one WORKSHOP SUBJECT, in addition to social activities and cultural day-trips. Core subjects are classroom-based, while workshops are activity-based with lots of student interaction. Core Subjects (20 hours) Workshops Subjects (20 hours) English Language Team Building University Preparation Leadership & Management Business & Economics Public Speaking & Debate Course Dates / Student Age This 2-week programme runs from Sunday 14 July 2013 - Saturday 27 July 2013 and is open to students aged 14 - 20 years old.

Accommodation
For 2013 all students will be fully residential in private single or twin rooms in Wycli e Hall of the University of Oxford. This exceptional location is right on the doorstep of the famous University Parks recreational grounds and less than 5 minutes walk from Oxford City center. Facilities at Wycli e Hall include, modern teaching facilities on-site, fast Wi-Fi connectivity, use of the private college gardens, lecture halls, quiet study rooms and college common rooms. All meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner) are taken in the college dinning hall and are included in the course fee. Great facilities, a central location, and the friendly atmosphere of Wycli e Hall make Oxford Regis a great place to study and make new friends this summer.

English Language
At Oxford Regis we welcome both English learners and improvers and our English Language Course is desined for non-native speakers of English. The dedicated English Language course is taught in small-groups and focuses on two main areas: listening and speaking, with an emphasis on con dence in spoken English. English idioms are studied as part of listening exercises and pronunciation is practiced with native English speakers as part of our speaking practice. By the end of the course students should have found their feet and will nd it plain sailing to correctly pronounce sheep and ship. Practice with native speakers is the key to using the English language uently and correctly.

University Preparation
This course is designed for students hoping to apply to Oxford or Cambridge Universities, or anyone thinking of applying to a UK university. The course aims to explain the process of applying to a UK university, guide students in their choices and application, and build con dence in a university setting. The course does not intend to repeatedly drill students with answers for their Oxbridge interview, but instead informs the student and builds their con dence. The course covers the following aspects: subject choice and career choice, college choice, application procedure, personal statement, and interview preparation.

Business & Economics

The course covers the keys aspects of microeconomics, macroeconomics and business principles. These ideas are strongly re-enforced with numerous real-life case studies of well-known businesses and brands. Key components of the syllabus include: markets, production, cost, e ciency, supply & demand, market failure, growth & business cycle. During case studies, students have the opportunity to tackle real-life business problems and present their solutions to the class by taking on the role of an external consultant.
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Team Building

STUDENT INFORMATION

Team building activities draws on individual and team learning, in order to teach valuable life skills. Learning to manage change, work in a team, good communication, and getting the job done properly and on time are skills needed in all aspects of life. The team building workshop aims to teach these skills with a number of group activities that require all of these skills combined. Team building tasks teach students the importance of teamwork, but also show how to analyse a problem and constructively solve it.

Leadership & Management

The easiest way to distinguish between leadership and management is that management is mostly about processes, whereas leadership is mostly about behaviour. We aim to teach students good management, while growing and encouraging personal leadership and con dence. This workshop covers key aspects of organisation, leading, motivation, and positive reinforcement. Case studies are used as a tool for students to develop and test e ective management strategies. Numerous group activities and practical problems are used to develop leadership, teamwork, problem solving skills and con dence.

Public Speaking & Debate

This course is designed to build students con dence in public speaking and being the focus of a groups attention. This work is consolidated by listening to some of the most famous speakers and speeches of the past 100 years and analysing their qualities. Practical work to build the students con dence include reading unfamiliar text out loud to a group, preparing and presenting a speech and taking part in class debate competitions. Debate topics may range from topics such as school hours are not long enough, to do violent video games and movies have a negative e ect on children?.

Cultural Activities And Trips

All cultural activities and day-trips are included in the course fee, as well as a full social programme. Cultural Activities (10+ hours) Social Programme (10+ hours) Day Trips (2 full days) Ashmolean Museum Tour of Oxford London Trip University Botanical Gardens Evening Quizzes Blenheim Palace Trip Croquet in Oxford Sport in Oxford University Parks Oxford University Museum Afternoon Tea Punting on the River Thames Oxford Castle Tour

London Trip
London is one of the great cities of the world, full of world famous attractions. As part of our weekend day-trips, all students at Oxford Regis go to London for a day out and get to see one or all of the following British landmarks: Buckingham Palace - the o cial London residence of the Queen of England Houses of Parliament - the seat of the two governmental houses of the United Kingdom Big Ben - o cially called Elizabeth Tower of the Palace of Westminster

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Blenheim Palace Trip

STUDENT INFORMATION

Blenheim Palace is an extensive stately home and gardens situated approximately eight miles north of Oxford. It is one of the largest and most grand stately homes in Britain, the birthplace and ancestral home of former Prime Minister Sir Winston Churchill, and a UNESCO world heritage site. The palace sits in the centre of a large park, which is the classic example of the English landscape garden. Other attractions include sumptuous staterooms, libraries and interior rooms, a butter y house, a maze, a lake and formal English gardens.

What Is Included In The Course Fee

Included: All Teaching (40 hours) Cultural Activities & Social Events (20+ hours) Trips to London and Blenheim Palace (2 full days) Accommodation in Colleges and Halls of Oxford University All Meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner) Welcome Pack Graduation event and graduation certi cate

Example Timetable
Week 1 Sun 14th July Mon 15th July Tue 16th July Wed 17th July Thur 18th July Fri 19th July Sat 20th July

8 am - 9 am 9 am - 10 am 10 am - 11 am 11am - 12 pm 12 pm - 1 pm 1 pm - 2 pm 2 pm- 3 pm 3 pm- 4 pm 4 pm- 5 pm 5 pm- 6 pm 6 pm- 7 pm 7 pm- 8 pm 8 pm- 9 pm

Week 2
Social: Welcome Event Social: Guided Oxford Tour Social: Quiz Arrival Day Workshop: Teambuilding
Break

Breakfast
English Tuition English Tuition Study Period Study Period English Tuition English Tuition English Tuition Study Period English Tuition English Tuition English Tuition Study Period Study Period English Tuition English Tuition Day Trip: London Sightseeing Tour

Lunch
Activity: Botanical Gardens
Break

Workshop: Teambuilding
Break

Activity: University Museum

Break

Workshop: Teambuilding
Break

Activity: Ashmolean Museum

Seminar: Leadership

Activity: Bicester Village

Seminar: Study Skills

Activity: Punting on Thames

Dinner
Social: Sport in Parks Social: Ice Cream Cafe Social: Cinema Night Social: Evening in Oxford

Sun 21st July

Mon 22nd July

Tue 23rd July

Wed 24th July

Thur 25th July

Fri 26th July

Sat 27th July

8 am - 9 am 9 am - 10 am 10 am - 11 am 11am - 12 pm 12 pm - 1 pm 1 pm - 2 pm 2 pm- 3 pm 3 pm- 4 pm 4 pm- 5 pm 5 pm- 6 pm 6 pm- 7 pm 7 pm- 8 pm 8 pm- 9 pm

Social: Evening in Oxford Social: Oxford Castle Social: Croquet Day Trip: Blenheim Palace and Gardens English Tuition Study Period English Tuition English Tuition English Tuition Study Period

Breakfast
Study Period English Tuition English Tuition English Tuition Study Period English Tuition English Tuition English Tuition Study Period

Lunch
Workshop: Teambuilding
Break

Activity: St Marys Tower

Break

Workshop: Teambuilding
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Activity: History of Science Museum Break Seminar: Public Speaking

Workshop: Teambuilding
Break

Departure Day

Activity: Modern Art Oxford

Seminar: Teambuilding

Activity: Thames Path Walk

Activity: Photo Competition

Dinner
Social: Sport in Parks Social: English Tea Party Social: Graduation

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Course Fee

STUDENT INFORMATION

The course fee for a student in 2013 is: 2,295 (GBP).

Application Process
The easiest way for a student to apply is to complete the Student Application Form within this brochure. Alternatively, students can apply online via our website: http://www.oxfordregis.co.uk/apply or download a PDF of this form at: http://www.oxfordregis.co.uk/downloads/oxford-application.pdf

Student Visas
All students must ensure they have the right to enter the United Kingdom as a visitor for educational purposes, and students are advised to check their position by visiting www.ukvisas.gov.uk. Where required, Oxford Regis can assist in applying for a visa by writing visa letters for Child Visitor Visas and Student Visitor Visas, once a deposit payment has been received.

Further Information
For further information please see our website: http://www.oxfordregis.co.uk or simply email us your question and a member of our team will be glad to help: admin@oxfordregis.co.uk

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Student Details
First Name(s) Family Name Email Address Gender Male Female Date of Birth Nationality Telephone No. Medical / Dietary Requirements No Yes

(If yes, please give details in the Additional Details section of this form.)

Course Selection
Course Course Dates Core Subject Workshop Subject

Main Contact Details (Parent / Guardian)

Title First Name(s) Family Name Email Address 1 Email Address 2 Telephone No. Mobile No. Address Line 1 Address Line 2 Address Line 3 Address Line 4 ZIP / Postal Code Country Relation to Student

Emergency Contact Details

First Name(s) Family Name Email Address 1 Email Address 2 Telephone No. Mobile No. Address Line 1 Address Line 2 Address Line 3 Address Line 4 ZIP / Postal Code Country
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Additional Details

student APPLICATION FORM

Students Personal Statement / Additional Information:

Airport Collection Required

Yes

No

Declaration
I con rm that the Student detailed in this Agreement is applying to attend Oxford Regis Summer School. I con rm that I have the authority to sign this Agreement on behalf of the Student detailed in this Agreement. The Student agrees to the terms and conditions available online at: http://oxford-regis.co.uk/summer-schools/terms-and-conditions

Parent / Guardian Date (dd/mm/yy) Signature

Please return the completed form via electronic mail to: admin@oxfordregis.co.uk

Completed by Oxford Regis

Name _______________________ Signature__________________________ Date _______________________
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