Oxford International Sparsholt College — summer school in the UK

Program description and what is included

The language course is 15 hours a week. The school is equipped with classrooms, student lounges, a canteen and recreational areas. On arrival children are divided into study groups of up to 18 students by language level. Classes are held in the morning and afternoon. The lessons are theoretical and practical. In the first part children learn new vocabulary and grammar and in the second part they practise speaking and reading. Topics to everyone's taste - career, creativity, crosscultural communication. The course material is designed by Oxford International professors. At the end of the programme you will receive a certificate of attendance. All levels are available.

• 15 hour English course per week
• Course materials
• Certificate of Course Completion
• Accommodation in a double room 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 International Language School is located in Winchester, the former capital of England. The city has a famous historical past, narrow European streets and an old English atmosphere. The programme is based at Sparsholt College. It's one of the best in the industrial environment. Even more memorable in the centre is the out-of-town location amidst the beauty of the countryside. London is an hour away by train. 

The school has a sports centre with courts for basketball, volleyball, tennis and football. The gymnasium is used by team leaders for a fee. In their spare time they may participate in drama, dance, or engage in additional language training in a conversation club. The school has a small percentage of Russian-speaking students. This means the children have more opportunities to speak English more often than to switch to Russian. During the week the pupils will go on shopping trips and excursions to central London, Oxford College and Portsmouth. In the evening there will be no shortage of fun with games and quizzes, an open-air cinema, a talent show and musical battles. 

The school has a sports centre where students play basketball, volleyball, tennis and football. For group leaders it is available for an extra fee. In free time children have drama, dance and English conversation club. The school has a small percentage of Russian-speaking students, which enables them to immerse themselves in the language and culture of the school. During the week they will go on a shopping trip and a guided tour of central London, Oxford College and Portsmouth. In the evenings you won't be bored - enjoy games and quizzes, an outdoor cinema, a talent show and musical battles. 

Students will be accommodated in the university's accommodation buildings. Classrooms and canteen are within walking distance. The rooms are double and have private facilities. There is an on-site launderette, a common lounge (just like in Harry Potter) and a kitchen in the building. Meals are served three times a day, with a cooked lunch for the kids on the trip.

Why choose this school

• Closed campus set in Hampshire countryside
• Programme includes full day to Oxford, Portsmouth and an extended day to London
• Two half days into Winchester including an academic challenge in town
• Small percentage of Russian-speakers historically
• Free IELTS Speaking in addition to standard lessons (minimum English level B2)

School infrastructure

Sports: Impressive sports centre with a full-size sports hall, allowing for activities such as basketball, tennis, volleyball and football. A fitness suite for Group Leaders with induction and fee. Arts & Crafts, Table Tennis, Pool table and TV.

Other: Set amongst beautiful Hampshire countryside this campus has spacious classrooms where the students can also partake in drama and dance workshops as well as conversation clubs.

Sport infrastructure

• Basketball, tennis, volleyball and football courts
• A fitness suite for Group Leaders with induction and fee.

Hobbies and clubs

• Dance
• Drama
• Excursions

Recommended arrival cities

• London

Nearest airports

• London Heathrow Airport - 60 minutes
• London Gatwick Airport - 60 minutes

Location

Sparsholt, Winchester SO21 2NF, UK