PRACTICAL SCIENCE
FOR CURIOUS MINDS
Key Facts
| Age | 15-17 years old |
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| English Level | B2 – C2 |
| Start Dates | 5 & 26 July 2026 |
| Length | 2 weeks |
| Class Size | 12 students maximum |
| Lessons | 25 (23 hours), Monday – Friday |
| Package Fee | £3,790 |
| Package Inclusions | Tuition, accommodation, meals, activities programme, 1 excursion per week, travel insurance |
| Optional Extras | Airport Transfers |
Course Benefits
| Focus on Core Sciences |
| Explore key topics in Biology, Chemistry, and Physics, developing both subject knowledge and scientific vocabulary in English. |
| Prepare for Further Study |
| Build the practical investigative skills you’ll need for future studies in science, supported by staff with international teaching experience. |
| Learn in State-of-the-Art Laboratories |
| Use specialist equipment such as data logging machines and microscopes in modern, fully equipped science labs. |
| Gain Hands-On Laboratory Experience |
| Master essential techniques: observation, measuring, controlling variables, recording results, and evaluating conclusions. |
| Meet Practising Scientists |
| Be inspired by Guest Speakers who share their cutting-edge research and insights from the world of science. |
| Stimulating Study Visits |
| Connect classroom learning with real-world science through visits to Oxford’s Natural History Museum, Pitt Rivers Museum, History of Science Museum, and the University of Oxford Botanical Gardens. |
| Personal Research Project |
| Investigate a topic of your choice, conduct experiments, and present your findings – building critical research and presentation skills. |
| Supportive Environment & Future Pathways |
| Study in small, supportive classes with a high staff-to-student ratio, enjoy excursions and cultural activities, and receive tailored careers advice to guide your next steps in science. |
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LITHUANIA, SCIENCE & EXPERIMENTS 2025
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Develop practical investigative science skills using data logging machines and microscopes, explore the University of Oxford’s scienced-themed museums, and learn about research methodology. Apply your knowledge by conducting a scientific research project and presenting your findings.
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 Oxford’s Natural History Museum, Pitt Rivers Museum, History of Science Museum, and the University of Oxford Botanical Gardens, offering rich learning beyond the classroom.
Careers Advice Session
Our Science & Experiments course includes a dedicated Careers Advice session, where students meet with our experienced University and Career Counsellors to explore future pathways, university options, and career opportunities in the sciences. This guidance helps students make informed decisions and plan their next steps with confidence.
COURSE STRUCTURE
Project Eco-Innovation
Students who join on our second summer start date have the option to extend their programme by taking part in our Project Eco-Innovation.
This unique, multi-disciplinary programme brings together students from different courses to research, design, and present bold eco-solutions to real-world challenges.
Sample Timetable
week 1
| MOnday | Tuesday | Wednesday | THursday | Friday | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09:00 09:55 | Welcome to Oxford Induction | Clean Hands, Dirty Hands 1 Microbiology | Why do Things Move? Physics | Animal Feeding Biology | University Labs Lab Visit |
| 10:05 11:00 | Welcome to Science and Experiments Induction | What is DNA? Biology | Flying High Physics | Design a Cell Shape Biology/Botanics | |
Break | |||||
| 11:30 12:55 (12:25 Fri) | Cell Structure Microbiology | It's in your DNA Biology | Wavelengths Physics | Clean Hands, Dirty Hands 2 Biology/Botanics | Crystal Clear Chemistry |
Lunch | |||||
| 14:00 14:55 | Explore Oxford! Excursion | Coding Computer Science | History of Science Study Visit | Evolution and Classification Study Visit | Stratford-upon-Avon Example Optional Excursion |
| 15:05 16:00 | Guest Speaker Guest Speaker | ||||
week 2
| MOnday | Tuesday | Wednesday | THursday | Friday | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09:00 09:55 | Projects - Research and Proposal D13 Projects | Zookeeper for a Day Study Visit | Ecosystems! Ecology | Projects - Data Collection Projects | Science Poster Conference Project Presentations |
| 10:05 11:00 | Who Dunnit? Forensics | ||||
Break | |||||
| 11:30 12:55 (12:25 Fri) | Scientists of Tomorrow Careers | Zookeeper for a Day Study Visit | Save the Birds! Engineering | Projects - Processing Projects | Reflection and Evaluation Reflection |
Lunch | |||||
| 14:00 14:55 | Projects - Trial Data Projects | Zookeeper for a Day Study Visit | Natural History Museum Study Visit | Coding Computer Science | Warwick Castle Example Optional Excursion |
| 15:05 16:00 | |||||
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