with Oxford Royale

We are proud to be able to call ourselves the world’s most international summer school, having welcomed the best and brightest students from over 175 nations since our foundation in 2005. By studying with us, you will have exposure to a network of like-minded, ambitious learners, all of whom will have diverse reasons for deciding to study English intensively this summer. These friendships will last a lifetime, blossoming into opportunities to keep practising your English as you stay in touch, and bearing the potential for future intellectual collaboration as you further your studies and career.

Our academic faculty is made up of only the finest teachers and academics in their field, all of whom possess the tools not only to teach you the technicalities of the English language, but also to inform you about its rich literary and linguistic history. Showing individual attention to learners whilst also bringing their unique ideas and knowledge to the table, your tutors will offer you an unforgettable learning experience that will inspire you to persevere in perfecting your English for years to come.

As neuro-linguistic research has continuously shown, immersion is the most effective way to learn any language. Although at the beginning of the course learners will be sorted into three groups subject to their existing levels of English – Intermediate, Upper Intermediate, and Advanced – each set will reap the rewards of being fully immersed in English throughout the duration of the two weeks, both within and outside of the classroom. Our extensive extra-curricular calendar offers EFL students access to inspiring talks and workshops from leading lights across a spectrum of professions, exposing attendees to a wide range of new vocabulary, accents, and modes of expression in a highly memorable context.

Held at the world’s finest Anglophone educational institution, our programmes take full advantage of the rich cultural offer of their location. Our students in Oxford will benefit from further immersive learning through frequent excursions such as visits to museums and walking tours to sites of cultural significance. Subject to location and age group, they will visit a nearby city over the mid-programme weekend – Bath or London – where they’ll be exposed to quintessential British culture.

A holistic approach to language learning goes beyond simply studying grammar and vocabulary. Students on our programmes will develop intercultural competence, honing their verbal and non-verbal communication skills under the aegis of expert tutors. This will stand them in excellent stead as they enter an international job market, for which excellent soft skills and leadership capabilities are forecast to be in high demand over the coming decade.

We are highly conscious of the fact that students join us not only for an enriching learning experience, but also for an enjoyable summer. Our summer programmes for students of English as a Foreign Language are guaranteed to deliver on this end, as all attendees partake in an exciting and jam-packed extracurricular calendar, with plenty of opportunities to socialise. Over the course of the two weeks, they will:

• Enjoy recreational activities such as bowling and cinema trips, sporting events, and immersive fact-finding Scavenger Hunts
• Participate in a debating society with international peers from across the whole range of courses 
• Have plenty of free time to explore their local city, sampling local cuisine and visiting any sites of personal interest with friends
• Celebrate their achievements in style through two illustrious parties and a formal Oxford graduation ceremony

Our courses take full advantage of each of our stunning locations and their cultural legacies. Those studying at Oxford will have recourse to the rich tradition of literature that has emerged from the prestigious university town. As world-class teachers incorporate the local environment into their lessons, your choice of where to study has the potential to shape the way you communicate, study, and engage with English for years to come.

Destination subject to their location and age group, all students will enjoy a thrilling day out to a nearby city over the mid-programme weekend. 13-15-year-olds studying in Oxford will visit beautiful Bath, and 16-18-year-olds will travel to London. All attendees will benefit from informative and engaging guided tours of key sites, as well as free time in which to visit areas of personal interest, indulge in some local dining, and go shopping for souvenirs with friends.

Like students on our academic programmes, attendees of the EFL summer courses will have the opportunity to partake in Oxford Royale’s unique debating society, where they’ll improve their public speaking skills and general English through dynamic discussions about highly modern quandaries. This will culminate in a Debate Grand Final, where students will have the opportunity to showcase the argumentative they have been honing over the two weeks of intensive study. This is an ideal opportunity for all students, but especially those looking to use English in fields such as business, politics, and law.

Students at the world’s greatest universities are experts in balancing hard work and play. We ensure that our attendees are well rewarded for their hard work, and offer not one, but two opportunities to celebrate their accomplishments over the course of the programme. A mid-programme party is held for students to let their hair down and socialise with their newfound friends following the first week of the course. Then, as the summer school winds to a close, alumni are invited to an illustrious Oxford graduation ceremony, where they will be awarded a certificate of their achievement, followed by a final party at a show-stopping location: a worthy send-off after all that hard work.