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St Giles Juniors Oxford Residential

St Giles Junior Summer Course Oxford
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We offer a package programme at our junior centres, providing quality teaching, accommodation, meals, supervision and an exciting social programme! Our qualified teachers bring the language to life through a variety of teaching methods. In addition to formal language skills training, lessons include project work, fun activities and use of modern English language teaching resources. Lessons will also include preparation for excursions and activities, to help you to continue your learning outside of the classroom.

WE OFFER: 20 lessons (16.7 hours) or 25 lessons (20.8 hours) each week Progress checks and 1:1 feedback sessions with your teacher Small international classes with lots of individual attention All learning materials End-of-course certificate and full report

ACCOMMODATION AND WELFARE We want to make sure that you are able to relax and feel at home with us in a safe environment. All of our junior centres offer the following: Full-board residential accommodation Healthy food choices, with plenty of variety Catering for special diets 24-hour welfare and support staff on site at all times Lots of individual care and attention 24-hour emergency contact number for students and parents Insurance included for all students We carefully select your accommodation to ensure that you will be comfortable and happy during your stay. You will stay in a modern and safe residence with a range of facilities. Our welfare and support staff are on site at all times - 24 hours a day - should you need any help while you are with us.
The following timetable is an example how a normal day for a student could look:

The students arrive on Sundays and the course starts on Monday.

Morning lessons 8:30-12:20
12:30-13:30 lunch

Afternoon excursions and activities (all activities are included in the price)

18:00-19:00 Dinner
After dinner activities or free time.
22:30 room time
23:00 lights out

there is a full-day excursion

Important!
All meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner) and activities are included.
The students should still bring some pocket money with them if they wish to buy souvenirs etc.

Course topics

Listening, Speaking, Pronunciation, Reading, Writing, Vocabulary, Grammar and Activities

Class schedule

Course duration
1-5 weeks
Start dates
Every Monday
Classes per week
20 lessons per week (each lesson lasts 50 min)
Class days
Monday - Friday

Class schedule may change depending on availability and season.

Class level

Elementary
Pre-intermediate
Intermediate
High intermediate
Advanced
You will take a placement test on your first day to determine your class level.

Class size

Average 14 students
Maximum 15 students

Student age

Age range 12 - 17 years old

Certificate

A certificate of completion will be issued at the end of the course.
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School description

St Giles Juniors Oxford is based on the beautiful, green and modern campus of Oxford Brookes University.

Based at one of the UK's leading modern campuses, St Giles Oxford junior centre offers high standards of accommodation, leisure and teaching facilities.

This is a safe and secure campus, with plenty of green outdoor space to relax and enjoy our exciting social programme. The classrooms, student houses and leisure/dining facilities are all within walking distance from each other and are located just a 20-minute bus ride from the centre of Oxford.

Year opened
2007
Number of classrooms
10

Accreditations

Facilities

  • Library
  • Social Activities
  • Cultural Trips
  • TV Room
  • Eating Area
  • Free Internet
  • Wireless Internet
  • Computers
  • Studying Area
  • Audio Learning
  • Sports Activities

Teacher qualifications

Native English speakers
Over 50%
Teachers with English teaching certification
All
Teachers with college degrees
All

Nationality and age mix

The nationality and age mix at St Giles Junior Summer Course Oxford varies over different time periods, courses and levels.

School holidays

does not hold classes on the holiday dates below. The school does not compensate for these holidays, so make sure to choose your start date accordingly.

Open dates
07 Jul - 11 Aug
School holidays
None

School location

Our centre is based on the beautiful, green and modern campus of Oxford Brookes University. This campus is located outside of Oxford city centre, home to one of the world’s most famous universities.

The Oxford Brookes Wheatley campus offers high quality teaching and leisure facilities, including large modern classrooms, all with digital projectors, and plenty of beautiful outdoor space to relax and enjoy
our varied social programme.

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"It was a fantastic experience and I would love to do it again"

Veronica Plantamura, student from Italy

in these weeks in oxford I met new people and made new experiences, I found the lessons and afternoon activities particularly interesting. The only downside is due to the food, but overall it was a fantastic study holiday

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Duration of study
1 week
Date of study
4 Jul 2022 - 15 Jul 2022
Would you recommend this school?
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Visa support

We cannot apply for visas on behalf of students. However, the school can supply you with all the documentation you need to support your visa application.

If you are studying in the UK for over 11 months, you will receive a reference number called a Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS) that you need to submit to the UK embassy along with your General Student Visa application. Students who have successfully booked a language course and have paid their fees will receive a CAS from . Please note that UK law states that a CAS can only be issued to students who intend to pursue English language studies for over 11 months.

If you are studying in the UK for 11 months or less, you have to apply for a special visitor visa called a Student Visitor Visa. As a student visitor, you will not be able to work part-time while studying. If you plan to study in the UK for 11 months or less, a letter of acceptance will be sent to your home address by regular mail at no charge to you.

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Flights and airport transfer

Please note that we do not book flights for our students. If you are researching airfare costs, we recommend using Kayak.com, a search engine that lets you compare flight options from your home country to Oxford based on your budget, schedule and preferences.

Travel insurance

Study abroad worry-free with Language International's health and personal effects insurance coverage. When you book a course with us, you can opt to purchase an international insurance plan that covers not only your health care cost but also loss of your personal belongings. You must book your insurance in advance when you register.

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