Bayswater Oxford Brookes University — summer school in the UK

Program description and what is included

The school's English programme has 15 hours or 20 lessons per week. Classes take place in the mornings and afternoons. Students have an entry test prior to arrival and are divided into classes of a maximum of 17 students per class. The course focuses on four aspects of the language: listening, reading, speaking and grammar. For each level Bayswater has developed a specific textbook. Teachers use the CLIL approach in the lessons - learning English through other subjects, such as geography. Courses are available at any level.

• 15 hours English course per week
• Course materials
• Certificate of Course Completion
• Single rooms on campus with private facilities
• Leisure and excursion programme 
• Three meals per day
• Bank charges
• Travel Class travel services
• Visa processing including translation of documents
• Health insurance
• Transfer from and to the airport

Not included:

• Out of pocket expenses

Description

Oxford is a city of history, architecture and academic reputation. It is one of the most atmospheric places to study, which is why the Bayswater Language Centre runs an English camp for children here. Study and stay at Oxford Brookes University. The university is listed as one of the top universities for teaching hospitality, tourism, history and business. The Headington campus is set beautifully away from the hustle and bustle of the city and surrounded by green open spaces. You can be in the city centre in 15 minutes by bus or in one hour from Headington to London.

The centre has classrooms with interactive facilities, a dining area and playing fields and grounds. There is a café, supermarket, bookshop and pharmacy on site. To diversify their studies and holidays, children are involved in sports, communication skills games and workshops. There is an even greater emphasis on excursions and mini-trips around Oxford. Pupils will walk around the city, the Blenheim Palace and Park Complex, and visit Oxford University and museums. In the evening there are discos, talent shows, karaoke, movies, quizzes and games. At the weekend a Thames and Stratford-upon-Avon cruise with a visit to the Shakespeare Museum.  

Accommodation is organized on campus just a few steps from the classrooms. Single rooms with en-suite facilities. Linen is changed and cleaned once a week by staff. Laundry facilities are available. Meals are provided three times a day and a packed lunch at the weekend. 

Why choose this school

• Location in Oxford
• Residential and Host Family options available
• Weekly bus pass included

School infrastructure

• Maximum 15 students per class
• 15 hours per full week (Mon-Fri)
• Qualified English teachers
• Placement test on day 1
• Modern equipped classrooms
• Coursebooks included
• Zig-zag timetable in peak weeks
  
• Levels: A1 to C2
• Spasious classrooms with interactive whiteboards 
• Dining room
• Shops and cafes on campus

Sport infrastructure

• Football fields
• Basket and volley courts
• Tag rugby 
• Cricket 
• Rounders 

Hobbies and clubs

• Sport
• Excursions
• Games

Recommended arrival cities

• London

Location

Oxford Brookes University Oxford OX3 0BP, UK