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How the Rest of the UK’s Top Ten Universities Compare to Oxford

If you’re dead set on going to Oxford, it’s important to remember that there are still four other places on your UCAS form. The University…

September 22, 2019

6 Innovative Ways Different Countries and Schools Have Dealt With Common Student Problems

When you spend your childhood growing up in a particular education system, it can be difficult to imagine how teaching could be any different from…

September 21, 2019

15 Clunky Phrases to Eliminate From Your Writing Today…and How to Crack Down on Wordiness

At one time or another during our years in education, we’ve probably all been handed a homework assignment with an impossible-looking word count that’s forced…

September 14, 2019

Come and meet the ORA team at the Independent Schools Show 2013

We are delighted to be attending the 2013 Independent Schools Show in London, alongside some of the best schools in the UK. This year the…

September 10, 2019

A Guide to the 13 Most Popular Graduate Careers

With a bewildering array of careers to choose from, the decision as to which path to take after you graduate is rarely an easy one.…

August 26, 2019

10 Jobs That Let You Work Anywhere in the World

Who doesn’t dream of travelling the world? Unfortunately, most of us are hampered by the need to earn a living. It’s no wonder, then, that…

August 7, 2019

Weird and wonderful creatures (and that’s just the students) | Oxford Royale Summer Schools

Over the past week, students across ORA's campuses have had a huge amount of fun, in all sorts of ways!

August 4, 2019

10 Vital Components of a Traditional British Summer

Traditions are wonderful things, but they are often much newer than we realise. The great Oxford tradition of wearing a carnation to symbolise how far…

July 13, 2019

The Mathematical Bridge in Cambridge, with punts in the background

7 Engineering Triumphs You Can See in the UK

The UK is a country that has long been known for its remarkable engineering. From the astonishing and mysterious structures from the Neolithic, through to…

July 10, 2019

11 Amazing Educational Scholarship Opportunities for 13 to 17-year-olds

When you’re young, ambitious, and the world’s your oyster, there can be few things in life more disappointing than the realisation that your parents can’t…

June 30, 2019

20 Ways to Have an Unforgettable Summer

Summer holidays are to be cherished. Your days at school are probably packed with hard work and exams that seldom give you a breather. Even…

June 20, 2019

students sat on the grass in a circle, at a college of Oxford University

4 Ways ORA Has Been Inspired by the University of Oxford

Since our foundation, Oxford Royale Academy has been inspired by the University of Oxford. Though we aren’t affiliated with the university, we know that our…

June 19, 2019

English Heritage Prepares For Summer Solstice At Stonehenge

The English Heritage is preparing for the arrival of thousands of gatherers at Stonehenge for this years Summer Solstice on the 20 – 21st June.

June 8, 2019

Campus staff member greeting a student on arrivals day

10 Things You Should Do Before Travelling This Summer

Are you getting ready to go travelling this summer? Perhaps you’re even joining our Oxford summer school, or coming to study with us in Cambridge,…

June 5, 2019

How to Manage Your Time in an Exam: 10 Expert Tips

About the AuthorStephanie Allen read Classics and English at St Hugh’s College, Oxford, and is currently researching a PhD in Early Modern Academic Drama at…

May 26, 2019

The Sixth Form in English Schools: a Complete Guide for Students

In a previous article, we looked at the major differences between sixth form and university. But there’s an earlier transition you’ll need to make in…

May 15, 2019

St Hugh's college, Oxford in summer

10 Prime Ministers Who Studied at Oxford

The University of Oxford has educated no fewer than 27 British Prime Ministers – out of a startling total of 75. Beyond even that, there…

May 15, 2019

Statue - Thinking

8 Memorable Quotes about Oxford

Over the centuries, countless writers have been inspired to try to capture the essence of Oxford in poetry and in prose. In this article, we’ve…

May 8, 2019

New Places Opened in Law School Preparation

Due to unprecedented demand, we’ve opened up a new extra class of Law School Preparation. The extra places have been opened in Law School Preparation,…

April 16, 2019

8 Vital Tips for First-Time Leaders

One little-noted reality of advancing in school is that you are likely to be called upon, increasingly, to take on positions of responsibility and leadership.…

April 13, 2019