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Content
1. Introduction 2
2. Recommended Programme 2
3. Available Subjects 3
4. Subject Details 3
5. Oxford Social Programme 5
6. University Tour 6
7. University Fair 7
8. Location and Facilities 8
9. Travel and Visa 9
10. Fees, Application and Payment 11
11. Cancellation Policy 12
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1. Introduction
Who is it for? Students about to start IB diploma Program
Location St Anthony College, Oxford
Sunday 26th June - Saturday 2nd July Dates Sunday 3rd July - Saturday 9th July Sunday 10th July - Saturday 16th July Sunday 17th July - Saturday 23rd July Sunday 24th July - Saturday 30th July Sunday 31st July - Saturday 6th August
Duration Flexible but 3 weeks is recommended
Price £1,150 per week
2. Recommended Programme To ensure the very best preparation for the IB Diploma Programme OSC recommends a consecutive three week package. By selecting four subject modules and OSC's unique IB Diploma Programme Core module, IB Essentials, a consecutive three week package provides you with a complete introduction to the IB Diploma Programme. To build on the work covered in IB Essentials select the IB Expert module to develop and sharpen your academic skills. By choosing IB Essentials and IB Expert in addition to your subject modules you will be fully equipped for success when you begin your IB Diploma Programme journey.
Week 1 Week 2 Week 3 IB Essentials IB Subject 2 IB Subject 4 Explore key IBDP elements such as Theory of Knowledge, See available subjects See available subjects Extended Essay and the CAS programme.
IB Expert IB Subject 1 IB Subject 3 Focus on advanced academic See available subjects See available subjects writing and research, using Oxford as a resource
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3. Available Subjects
Courses 1 2 3 4 5 6 June/July 26/6 - 2/7 3/7 - 9/7 10/7 – 16/7 17/7 – 23/7 24/7 – 30/7 31/7 – 6/8
Biology √ √ √ √ Business Management √ √ √ Chemistry √ √ √ Economics √ √ √ English A √ √ √ Environmental Systems √ and Societies SL Geography √ √ History √ √ √ IB Essentials √ √ √ √ √ √ IB Experts √ √ √ √ Improving your English √ √ √ Maths √ √ √ √ √ √ Oxford Social Programme √ √ √ √ √ √ Physics √ √ Psychology √ √ Theory of Knowledge √ √
1) The order in which you do your modules may change.
2) Maths classes will be available in all 3 levels (studies, standard, higher)
4. Subjects details
IB Essentials IB Essentials provides an overview of the IB and how to get the most out of the IB Diploma. By choosing IB Essentials you will be introduced to the IB Diploma (recommended) Programme Core – Extended Essay, Theory of Knowledge, Creativity, Activity and Service, in addition to an overview of the IB’s requirements for Academic Honesty, independent research skills and inquiry based learning.
IB Experts IB Expert focuses on advanced academic writing and research skills designed to maximise your IB Core points. IB Expert will provide you with the opportunity to (recommended) practically apply the work done in IB Essentials. Using the historic city of Oxford as a resource you will carry out academic research, and present your findings in an academic manner, which will assist you in researching and writing your Extended Essay. To develop your Theory of Knowledge skills you will work on designing effective Knowledge Questions and recognising suitable Real Life Situations, both of which you will need to be successful in your Theory of Knowledge essay and presentation.
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Theory of This class introduces the compulsory and fascinating IBDP subject of ToK which Knowledge develops skills in: Thinking critically about your own opinions Evaluating your social and cultural environment Understanding the nature of knowledge Discussing knowledge questions with classmates who may hold very different views - but always with tolerance and understanding!
Mathematics We offer three levels of mathematics: Higher Level: for strong mathematicians who are sure they are taking HL. Also suitable for very strong SL students who would like to explore HL. Standard Level: for those considering SL, and want to focus on making sure they have all the building blocks they need for a head start. Studies Level: for Studies students but weaker SL students are welcome in these classes if they want to build confidence.
English A This module is designed as preparation for both English Language and English Language and Literature. Exploring all four parts of Language A, during your Oxford summer course this module will develop critical and analytical skills while introducing students to IBDP Group 1 assessment objectives. English B students with weaker English language skills and who want additional support can also opt for the 'Improving Your English' classes. See additional options below.
Improving your This course is for students who do not have English as their Mother tongue or who English are not fluent English speakers, and want to develop their confidence in using English. The course provides extra support in academic writing and oral skills. This module is tailored entirely to the students' needs and takes place in a supportive environment, designed to improve students' self-confidence to communicate in English in all subjects as they embark on the IBDP.
Group 3: Subjects available are History, Geography, Business Management, Economics, Individual and Psychology and Environmental Systems and Societies. Societies Modules are designed to bring students up to the required level to begin the IB Diploma and to understand how subjects are approached in the IBDP. In these modules, you will be introduced to current theories, central concepts and the analytical methods of learning.
Group 4: Subjects available are Biology, Chemistry, Physics and Environmental Systems and Sciences Societies. Modules focus on developing the key skills you will need to tackle your chosen Science option with a focus on the Internal Assessment part of the course.
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The classes provide an introduction to principles and methods of scientific observation, as well as exploring the preferred IB style of experimental method and data presentation. All of this will be carried out through the lens of the IBDP syllabus.
Oxford Social Our Oxford Social Programme offers a range of activities that will help you get to Programme know the city and make the most of your free time. Refer to “ 5.Oxford Social programme”
5. Oxford Social Programme At our Pre IBDP Summer School in Oxford, our team of Course Deans organise an action-packed programme of excursions and social events every weekday evening. At weekends and in the evenings we also organise optional trips. Our Oxford Social Programme offers a range of activities that will help you get to know the city and make the most of your free time. The programme can be taken as an alternative to the academic class and can be selected in each week of your course.
Punting one of Oxford's traditional pastimes and is still popular today. Enjoy the Social tranquility of punting along Oxford's River Cherwell, winding through the city's parks Activities and behind the college grounds.
Theatre: Experience a Shakespeare production in the beautiful and atmospheric surroundings of Oxford's college gardens.
Oxford Tours: Hop on an open-top tour bus to whiz round the sites of the city, or join a walking tour with a professional guide giving you insider information about Oxford's most famous landmarks.
Blenheim Palace: A true national treasure: a magnificent country house and gardens situated in the Oxfordshire countryside.
Shopping: Take a trip to Bicester Village – the world-renowned discount designer fashion outlet.
Sports sessions: Enjoy a range of activities and sports. Have you ever played croquet? It's a "curious ancient pastime" still enjoyed on the lawns of Oxford's University Colleges today.
Museums: Oxford boasts a wide range of museums with permanent and temporary exhibitions. Check out the Ashmolean, the Natural History Museum, the Pitt Rivers Museum, the Museum of the History of Science and more!
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Weekend At weekends we run day trips – these are available to students between weeks. Trips Numbers are limited so to guarantee a place you can book and pay for these trips on your application.
The London Eye: Your chance to get a bird's eye view of one of the most famous cities on earth. Travel by coach to the London Eye, where you board a private pod for an amazing 360° panoramic view, right in the heart of the city. Even better, afterwards you have a whole day to explore in London – see the sights, visit free museums and galleries, and shop to your heart's content.
Thorpe Park is one of the UK's top theme parks, boasting white knuckle rides including the Swarm, Samurai and Nemesis Inferno. For water lovers there's Storm Surge and Loggers Leap.
Afternoon Our Course Deans arrange activities in the evening and at the weekends. There's no and Evening need to book before you come; just sign up on the day and come along. activities Trips to the cinema Picnics and barbecues Ice skating Shopping trips Dinner in town Table tennis, pool and table football tournaments Karaoke and quiz nights Plenty of opportunities for outdoor activities: casual games of football, volleyball, badminton and frisbee in the park
6. University Tours (￡1,400) OSC’s UK University Tours runs from Sunday 26th June to Saturday 2nd July 2016. Tour students stay in Oxford University accommodation with the Mid IB Students. They visit colleges and Universities in UK during the day and return to Oxford every evening. Pre IB students can combine the Tour with any of our Pre IBDP Summer Schools starting from the 3rd July onwards.
Why attend? The process of applying to university or college can be very confusing and is quite different in each country. On the OSC University Tour you will have the opportunity to hear from and ask questions of the admissions officer in each institution. These are the people who will read your application form, so you will be able to find out first-hand just what they are looking for. If you know exactly what you want to study, then there are some courses which will allow you to jump right in. However, if you are undecided or would like the opportunity to explore a more varied curriculum before you choose your specialism, then there are some more open liberal arts courses that may be more
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Pre-IBDP Summer School Details Oxford 2016 ______up your street. Either way, a university tour will really help you to understand exactly what is on offer and if it’s right for you.
Parents are welcome to join their sons and daughters on the UK University Tour. We understand that choosing a university can be a life-changing decision and realise that students greatly benefit from involving the people who know them best, their parents, in this big decision.
Who will guide us? You will be led and accompanied by highly experienced College Counsellors who will be available to answer your subject choices and options during the Tour. Sarah Cassell Sarah has been working in international education for over 20 years as a teacher, coordinator and counselor. For the past 10 years Sarah has delivered University and Career Counselling workshops, conference presentations, and given family and individual consultations. Sarah’s passion is helping students find the right fit post-High School career path. Combining her counselling skills and her wide-ranging connections with universities and colleges worldwide, Sarah works collaboratively with families to enable successful applications to further education institutions in the USA, Canada, UK, Ireland, Australia, Scandanavia and Europe. Sarah also trains new College Counsellors introducing them to international University Admissions Tutors as well as highlighting the knowledge base and skills needed to successfully advise international students and families.
Universities we plan to visit: University of Warwick, University of Birmingham, Oxford University: St Anne's College, University of Reading, University of Bristol, University of Bath, University of Southampton, University of Bournemouth, Royal Holloway College, London, King's College London, London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE), University College London (UCL), Please note that these universities are subject to change.
7. University Fair Oxford Study Courses isn’t just a provider of IB Revision Courses and Revision Guides – we also help IBDP students decide which University course and location is right for them. In the summer of 2016 OSC will be hosting two UK University Fairs to ensure that all Pre IBDP students have the opportunity to attend the fantastic event. Location The Fairs will take place at St Antony's College, Oxford on Thursday 30th June and Thursday 21st July and are scheduled to coincide with our Pre IBDP Summer Schools. Student advice Students will also attend a lecture on applying to UK universities, with information on the application process and tips on how to boost your application. Meet Universities Speak with Admissions Advisors from 20 universities and learn about what their programme can offer you. Find out what kind of IBDP grade each university is looking for.
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Universities we expect to join us in 2016: Aston University, Bournemouth University, Brunel University, City University London, Imperial College London, LSE, Oxford Brookes University, Queen Mary College London, Reading University, School of Oriental and African Studies, University College London, University of Bath, University of Birmingham, University of Bristol, University of Buckingham, University of Oxford, University of Portsmouth, University of Southampton, University of Surrey, University of Nottingham. Please note that the universities attending the Fairs are subject to change and that not all universities will be present at both Fairs.
8. Location and Facilities
Oxford, UK Oxford University is the oldest in Britain and one of the most prestigious in the world. The city of Oxford is full of wonderful buildings, fantastic museums, shops and markets, leafy parks and great places to eat. Although your work schedule will be rigorous, you will still have some time to explore in the evenings of your Oxford summer course. The colleges provide a tranquil and stimulating environment in which to live and study – it is a real privilege to spend time in them and enjoy a taste of Oxford student life.
St Anthony’s College Founded in 1950, St Antony's is one of Oxford's seven all-graduate colleges. St Antony's College is for people who have already spent 3 or 4 years at university. It specializes in international relations, history and politics, claiming to be "the most cosmopolitan of the 7 graduate schools" in Oxford. It caters to some 400 students with a lovely mixture of old and new architecture. "St Ants" is a safe and secure enclosed campus with a very relaxed atmosphere, where students can lie on the grass and read a book. Address: St Antony's College, 62 Woodstock Road, Oxford, OX2 6JF, UK.
Accommodation Most students have their own private single study bedrooms, although some have shared rooms for two people. However, if you are attending with a friend make sure you let us know so we can make sure you are near each other in college. We may be able to room friends of the same gender together, although this depends on room availability and isn't possible in all colleges. Male and female students live separately, to ensure privacy. However, we do have a few mixed-gender corridors with en-suite (private bathrooms). If you would prefer to be on a single-gender corridor then you can tell us on your application form. En-suite rooms (with private bathroom) are available to our students. You can select this option on your application form – book early to avoid disappointment. There is a college common room where you can meet with friends to study, chat or watch TV, and laundry facilities and free internet access are also available.
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Disability Provision
We always take health conditions and physical disabilities into consideration and we are happy to assist in any way we can. We can organise rooms which are on the ground floor and near to your classrooms if required.
Catering All provided meals are served in the college dining hall: Breakfast is served every day in the dining hall. Lunch is served Monday-Saturday each week. Dinner is served on Sundays only, including the day of arrival. There is always a good selection of food available and plenty of it. You can choose from meat, fish and vegetarian options; soups; salad bar and desserts. The college caters for dietary requirements, including Halal meat, on request. You can tell us about any dietary requirements in advance on your application form. Monday-Saturday evenings you have the chance to explore Oxford with other students and make the most of the wide variety of local restaurants.
9. Travel and Visa We have put together some helpful information about travelling to your OSC Course. Before booking flights, trains, buses etc, check your arrival and departure times. All prices given below are subject to change. We recommend that all students take advice from the British Embassy in their country on whether a visa is required to enter the UK.
Important Visa Information
OSC students from outside the EU normally travel to the UK on a Visitor visa; a Study visa is not normally required to attend our courses. You can get information on visa requirements on the website: https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/uk-visas-and-immigration We can provide a letter in support of your visa application; however, prior to us providing such a letter, your total course fees must be paid in full. Please contact us if you require a letter in support of your visa application. Please note that many Embassies take a long time to process a visa application - it is best to contact them as soon as possible to find out about the procedures and make your application. If a visa is refused we will refund the full fees minus a handling charge of £100, provided that the visa application was made at least 1 month prior to the start of the courses. Proof of application date and refusal is required before fees are refunded - please see Cancellation Policy.
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Travel insurance
It is essential that you have comprehensive travel insurance to cover loss of possessions and medical expenses as for any trip away from home. It is also highly advisable to include cancellation cover with your insurance.
Arrival
Registration takes place from 12:00 on Sunday at your college. A Welcome Meeting will take place at 18:30 on Sunday evening. If you know you are going to be late please let us know – our team will be there to greet you until late in the evening. If you need to arrive on Saturday instead of Sunday, we can arrange a room for you in college. You can select this on your application form. There will be a charge for an extra night's accommodation.
Departure
You will be free to leave from 10:00 on the Saturday after your course. If you would like to spend an extra day in Oxford at the end of your course you are very welcome to do so; we can arrange a room for you in college on Saturday night. You can select this on your application form. There will be a charge for an extra night's accommodation
Travel to Oxford from London Heathrow Airport
OSC Airport Arrival Service
OSC provides an Airport Arrival Service at London Heathrow Airport. The service will operate between 06:00 and 18:00 on your registration day. One of our staff will be based in the Arrivals Lounge of each terminal. They will escort you to the departure point for The Airline, the dedicated coach service to Oxford. Once in Oxford you will be chauffeured by an OSC representative to your college. The fee for the Airport Arrival service is £115 per person. All travel costs are included in the price of the service. The cost includes your return coach ticket. On the departure day, an OSC member of staff will be based at Heathrow Airport from 10:00 - 17:00. They will be able to assist you in any way if needed on your return flight.
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10. Fees and Application
Decide the length of your course (e.g. 2 weeks, 3 weeks...) and number of modules per week. The programme includes accommodation, breakfast and lunch, supervision and one or two 12 hour academic modules per week. Student can choose from a wide range of IB subjects that focus on the IB core.
Duration 1 Module 2 Modules
1 week £1,150 £1,650
2 weeks £2,100 £3,100
3 weeks £2,850 £4,350
4 weeks £3,600 £5,600
5 weeks £4,350 £6,850
1. Weekend accommodation in between two booked weeks is included 2. You can choose the 'Oxford Social Programme' for your second module in a week and save £300.
Add extras to personalise your stay with OSC.
Extra Price
University Tour with accommodation (1 week) £1,400
En-suite upgrade (per night) £25
Extra night with breakfast £99
Heathrow Arrival Service £115
If you are unsure of what subjects to choose, you can reserve your place using the Subject Undecided option on our application form and decide later.
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Application Email [email protected] for an application form. Alternatively, you may visit World Square, agency for OSC in Singapore at 51 Cuppage Road #07-12 Singapore 238164. We are opened from Monday to Friday from 9:30 to 18:00. We are closed on weekends and public holidays. A deposit or full course fees must accompany your application- we cannot reserve places until a deposit is received. We accept applications right up to the start of the courses, but classes do fill up quickly and we may run out of space if you leave it too late. But always ask – we may be able to make space. If you apply before 6th May 2016, only the deposit is due with your application. The deposit is £250 per week and makes up part of your total fees. The balance is due by Friday 6th May 2016. This means that for applications made before this date, the remaining fees must be paid by 6th May 2016 and for applications made after 7th May, the full fees must be paid at the time you apply. Please be assured that if we are unable to place you in the appropriate course we will refund the payment in full. Payment We will issue a deposit invoice equivalent in SGD for your application. Once your place is confirmed with OSC, another invoice for the balance will be issued. All payment will be made in SGD. We also accept full payment during application. Credit card facility is available in our office however, credit card owner must be present. In event that the programme is fully booked or you are not accepted into the programme, the payment will be fully refunded.
11. Cancellation Policy Within 14 days after your submission of application before the FINAL PAYMENT DATE, 6th May 2016, you can cancel your booking and receive full refund. Before the FINAL PAYMENT DATE, 6th May 2016, you can cancel your booking and receive a full refund minus a GPB £100 (or USD/CAD/AUS $100) handling fee. After the BALANCE PAYMENT DATE, 6th May 2016, no refunds will be made. We advise you to take out cancellation insurance to cover you in case you are unable to attend your Course.
VISA REFUSAL: Irrespective of the Cancellation Policy above, if your visa is refused and as long as you applied for it at least one month in advance of your arrival date, you will receive a refund in full minus the handling charge. Proof of refusal must be provided. Please note that visas should be applied for as early as possible.
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