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Do you want to improve your English skills in speaking, listening, reading, and writing? Oxford Royale’s Learn English programme provides the opportunity for students to live and study on campus in a real Oxford University college, being taught by expert tutors qualified to British Council Accreditation Standards.
Immerse yourself in British culture while practising English with native speakers and international students. Outside of lessons, enjoy cultural activities and visit inspiring landmarks, giving you plenty of chances to put your new language skills to the test.
Join our international community and take the first step towards mastering English in an unforgettable, cultural and academic setting. Students will need at least a B1 English level to attend.
| Location | Oxford |
| For Ages | 16-18 years |
| Duration | 2 Weeks |
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English is the global language of business, politics, law, education, and more. Learning to communicate clearly and effectively in English will open doors to future success. Our summer programmes on campus at the University of Oxford provide an inspiring environment to advance your English skills.
Living and studying in an English-speaking environment is the best way to improve quickly. Whether in lessons or during activities, you’ll immerse yourself in the language, building confidence and fluency throughout the two-week programme.
Join an international community, with students from over 176 countries since 2004. Studying with like-minded learners, you’ll build friendships that last a lifetime and have the opportunity to practise your English with students at a similar level to yourself.
Our tutors are highly qualified in teaching English. They’ll help you master grammar, vocabulary, and communication skills in a supportive environment. With personalised attention and engaging lessons, your learning experience will motivate you to continue improving your English.
Our Learn English programme includes structured lessons in the morning or afternoon, led by an expert teacher. Outside of lessons you’ll also have the opportunity to go on exciting trips and take part in activities that provide hands-on experience of speaking English in real-life situations, whilst exploring British culture.
Unlike some other language schools where students stay with host families, our students live and study exclusively on campus at the colleges of Oxford University. What’s more inspiring than walking in the footsteps of some of the greatest minds who have attended Oxford University?
Our courses use the history and culture of Oxford to make learning English exciting. Studying in this famous city, you’ll learn from expert teachers who include local landmarks and traditions in your lessons. This unique experience will help you improve your English in a memorable way.
As part of the programme, students will go on an exciting day trip. 13-15-year-olds studying in Oxford will visit beautiful Bath, an historic Roman city, while 16-18-year-olds will travel to London to explore the exciting capital city of the UK. These trips include guided tours, free time to see the sights, try local food, and shop with friends.
We believe in rewarding hard work. At the end of the programme, students get to take part in a special graduation ceremony in Oxford, where they receive a certificate, and enjoy a final graduation party to celebrate with new friends.
When you join the Oxford Royale Learn English programme, you won’t stay with a host family. Instead, you’ll live right on campus at St Catherine’s College, part of the University of Oxford. This means you’ll be fully immersed in university life, staying in modern student accommodation and eating meals in the college’s dining hall.
Known as “St Catz,” St Catherine’s College combines the tradition of Oxford with a modern and welcoming atmosphere.
Founded in 1962, St Catz is one of Oxford’s newer colleges but is still steeped in history, with roots going back to 1868. Its contemporary design has earned it recognition as an architectural landmark in the UK. Explore St Catherine’s College here.
Your safety and well-being are our top priorities. While on campus, you’ll be cared for by your Programme Director and support staff who are always available to assist you. From helping with daily needs to organising activities and excursions, our team ensures that you have a secure and enjoyable stay. With staff living on campus alongside students, there is always someone nearby to offer support whenever needed.
What will your course look like?
Please find a sample timetable here.
Stay in the prestigious colleges of the University of Oxford
Inspiring programmes taught by experts
A truly international environment - over 170 nationalities
Accommodation, meals, tuition and cultural programmes included
Graduation, report cards and certificate
29 hours of teaching
Inspirational cultural programme, including excursions to historic UK locations
The Ashmolean Museum of Art and Archaeology is one of the largest museums and art galleries in the UK. Home to fascinating examples of historic artefacts from across the globe, join Oxford Royale to discover examples of art and archaeology from across the globe.
Experience an Oxford Royale graduation, on campus at your residential college in Oxford. Dress up with your new friends, dine in a magnificent venue, and celebrate everything you have achieved on your programme.
Discover the UK’s most exciting city! From Trafalgar Square and Buckingham Palace to the Museum of Natural History and National Portrait Gallery, there are endless ways to be entertained. With luxury shopping and hundreds of restaurants, London is a must-visit location. This trip is for our 16-18 year old students.
Feel like a real student in Oxford and try your hand at punting, a type of rowing that uses a metal pole to push the boat forward! Relax in the sun and view Oxford’s stunning natural landscape as you punt along the Cherwell river.
“I have had a great time here, I wanted to come to meet new friends and experience Oxford, and I really feel I have done that! I have never been to Oxford before, and I love the buildings and the people, who are all so nice. The programme is really different from school because you have more fun. The people in class all really want to learn and it’s a great environment.”Johanna, Germany
“ It is a brand new experience, especially if you don’t travel a lot. You learn to make new friendships and the really important thing is that you can maintain these friendships for a long time.”Philibert, France
“I chose to join an Oxford Royale Summer School because I wanted to practise my English. The classes are completely different from school. Here, we are discussing questions, we are thinking about bigger ideas, we constantly do group projects and creative things.”Evalina, Belarus
Hannah
I had an absolutely incredible time doing Summer school with Oxford Royale Academy! I learnt new things about myself and the world around me, and would definitely recommend to others!
Clara
I loved the Oxford Royal program, I met many people with bright personalities and unique minds, and I also learned a lot from the teachers, campus staff etc. You will enjoy it!
Francesca
Oxford Royals Academy made my summer amazing! I learned many new things and I met people from all over the world that I know I can call true friends. I definitely recommend ORA to anyone who wants to make unforgettable memories!
Minquan
The twelve days I spent in Oxford Summer School were very happy, the teachers were very kind and professional, and the curriculum was very reasonable, which expanded my knowledge. All the courses mean a lot to me and I hope I can come back next summer.
Jade
The oxford royale academy was definitely the highlight of my summer. I have not only learnt more about the course I have chosen, but I've also met a lot of new friends, friendly staff and helpful teachers from different cultures all in the same campus and had a lot of unforgettable memories.
Katherine
Oxford Royale was a great expreince. It was amazing to get to know people all over the globe and form life long relationships.
Once you have decided which programme you would like to attend, and where you would like to study, you can book online using our secure booking system. You will need the details of the student and of the person paying the bill, the name of the programme or programmes you would like to study, and a credit or debit card to pay the relevant enrolment fee.
We are happy to accept enrolment fee payments via a number of other, non-card payment methods (including domestic and international bank transfer), thanks to our partnership with education payment specialists, Flywire. If you would prefer to pay your enrolment fee payment by bank transfer or another method, please contact our Admissions team who will be able to assist you.
Once your application has been submitted, your enrolment fee has been received by us and your booking processed by our system or our team, you will be sent an email confirming your place. You will also receive a login to the Oxford Royale Portal, which you will use to provide us with important additional information about you as your time with us approaches.
A Welcome Pack is available to download from the Oxford Royale Portal.
If at any time you would like to discuss your booking with a member of our award-winning Customer Service team, please feel free to contact us.
All enrolments require an enrolment fee to secure the booking. For Summer 2023, enrolment fees are structured as follows:
You may either pay the full programme fee when you book your place, or pay the enrolment fee and then settle the balance at a later date.
The balance clearance is required no later than 90 days before the start date of the programme. Where the student is booking less than 90 days before the start date, the programme fees must be covered in full. We appreciate that, with the uncertainty caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, people may require additional flexibility to these terms, and we are doing our best to accommodate that – please contact us if you have concerns regarding making the balance payment in line with the 90-day deadline.
Enrolments received via our online application form will require a debit or credit card payment of at least the enrolment fee. If you would like to pay your enrolment fee via Bank Transfer or another method, we are happy to facilitate this. Please contact our Admissions team to arrange this.
Balance payments for existing enrolments can be made via a number of methods, including domestic and international bank transfer, credit or debit card, as well as local payment options; please log in to the Oxford Royale Portal and click on the ‘Pay Now’ button on your booking details.
All programme fees include the following:
If you wish to change your programme or study options (including dates), please do not hesitate to contact us. However, changes to programmes are always subject to availability. For this reason, it may be more difficult for us to accommodate any changes requested less than 60 days before the programme start date.
Oxford Royale’s terms and conditions for refunds are as follows:
Any cancellation must be received in writing and can only be made on the following terms:
| Period Before Start Date | Total Refunded |
|---|---|
| 120+ days | 100% |
| 90-119 days | 50% |
| 45-89 days | 10% |
| 0-44 days | 0% |
Cancellations made after the commencement date of the programme will not receive any refund.
Our English language requirements are as follows:
Students who have studies at an English speaking school for two or more years are exempt from English requirements.
Yes, all students will be awarded an Oxford Royale Graduation Certificate upon satisfactory completion of the programme. This will be presented in a graduation ceremony on the final evening of the programme. In general, the graduation ceremony is for students only, but in certain cases, it might be possible for parents to attend on request. Due to limited seating and viewing facilities in the colleges, it is essential that parents contact the campus office well in advance to ascertain whether space is available.
All students will be well looked after, and security is carefully monitored on campus.
In order to leave campus students are required to sign out and sign themselves back in with a counsellor, and curfews are enforced on campus. Any issues that arise can be taken up with staff.
Students will also always be accompanied during lessons, trips, and excursions.
It is certainly possible to take more than one programme and combine a variety of study programmes. This can be done by enrolling on two different programmes. For example, you may wish to have two weeks on the Film Academy and then two more weeks on Architecture.
Students staying for two consecutive sessions will be provided with accommodation for the Saturday night, and their campus will provide supervised activities between their first session ending and second session starting. Should you have any queries about how to take more than one programme please do not hesitate to contact us.