EXAM CONFIDENCE
THROUGH PRACTICE AND PREPARATION
Key Facts
| Age | 15-17 years old |
|---|---|
| English Level | B1 – C2 |
| Start Dates | 28 June; 19 July 2026 |
| Duration | 3 weeks |
| Class Size | 12 students maximum |
| Lessons | 25 (23 hours), Monday – Friday |
| Package Fee | £4,350 |
| Package Inclusions | Tuition, accommodation, meals, activities programme, 1 excursion per week, travel insurance |
| Optional Extras | Airport Transfers |
Course Benefits
| Develop Confiedence in Exams |
| Build exam skills for IELTS or the Cambridge English exams, with focused tips, exam practice, and develop strategies to maximise your performance. |
| Prepare for Academic Study |
| Strengthen essential skills – critical thinking, essay writing, research, presentations, and debate – that will support your future studies. |
| Personal Research Project |
| Work independently on a project that develops your research skills and prepares you for the demands of higher education. |
| Inspiring Guest Speakers and Guest Visits |
| Learn beyond the classroom with visits to Oxford’s academic resources and talks from professionals who connect theory to real-world practice. |
| Careers Advice Session |
| Gain practical guidance from our University and Career counselling team on career pathways related to your course, helping you plan for your academic and professional future. |
| Small Class Sizes & Quality Support |
| Study in classes of up to 12 students, ensuring personalised feedback, encouragement, and focused academic support. |
| Learning Resources |
| Take advantage of our library with access to a large collection of books, journals and newspapers spread across 4 storeys and browse through the resources handpicked by our librarian that are related to the weekly theme. |
| More Than Just Studying |
| Enjoy a balance of academics and fun, with sports, activities and excursions to London, cultural landmarks, heritage sites, and theme parks. |
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POLAND, INTENSIVE ENGLISH 2022
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Improve your chances of success and prepare for your IELTS or Cambridge English examinations by learning exam tips, practising exam techniques and developing academic study skills.
Study Visits and Guest Speakers
Being based in the academic city of Oxford gives students access to an exciting programme of Guest Speakers and Study Visits. Recent speakers include Dr Tom Crawford (PhD Applied Mathematics, Cambridge), Christian Adofo (Nike Journalist & Brand Creative Writer), and Dr Marcus Nyman (Senior Policy Officer, RSPB; PhD Geography, Cambridge). Study visits have taken students to the Ashmolean Museum, North Wall Gallery, and a local nature reserve, offering rich learning beyond the classroom.
COURSE STRUCTURE
Sample Timetable
Intensive English
| Time | Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9:00 9:55 | Welcome to Oxford St Clare's Orientation | Examine the exam Exam Skills: Reading | Speak out of turn Exam Skills: Speaking | Plastic, fantastic? Exam Skills: Listening | Quiz time! Exam Skills: Friday Review |
| 10:05 11:00 | Orientation St Clare's Orientation | To read or not to read Exam Skills: Reading | Call of nature Exam Skills: Vocabulary | The future’s bright Exam Skills: Grammar | Reflection Exam Skills: Friday Review |
Break | |||||
| 11:30 12:55 (12:25 Fri) | GTKY Ice breaking | True/False/Not Given Exam Practice & Tips | Speak volumes Exam Practice & Tips | Put it in writing Exam Practice & Tips | Mock up! Exam Practice & Tips |
Lunch | |||||
| 14:00 14:55 | Explore Oxford Oxford orientation/activities | Guest Speaker Guest Speaker | Research and Research Project | Study Visit Study Visit | Stratford-upon- Example Optional Excursion |
| 15:05 16:00 | Project Launch Research & Presentation Skills Project | ||||
Programme subject to change.
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