WHO’S WHO

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OWEN MCGOVERN - PROGRAMME MANAGER (First aid and Welfare Officer)Owen has been providing education and childcare provision for the past 16 years. He set up Oxford Spires Language School to address a need for more flexible and ‘different’ English learning options for overseas students

ANDREW BROWN DIRECTOR OF STUDIESAndrew has been involved in running high quality language courses for more than 25 years, and are not just very good at it, he is also highly qualified. Andrew has Master’s degrees in TEFL and also in Marketing Education.  Is also an approved teacher trainer for the Oxford Teachers’ Academy (operated jointly by Oxford University Press and Oxford University Department of Continuing Education)

KEITH PONSFORD - PROGRAMME ASSISTANTKeith is a former Primary Headteacher in Oxford for the past 25 years and is also head of the Oxfordshire Headteachers association.  Keith has extensive experience in mainstream education and the development of English language in Primary schools for children from non-native families.  Keith has a passion for education and enjoys all sports especially Rugby.Keith main focus has been on the co-ordination of integration programmes within primary and secondary schools in Oxford.

MADELINE DANDRIDGE - HOMESTAY OFFICER

POLLY DANIELS ACCOMODATION AND BOOKINGS MANAGER

Our Locations

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Oxford High School, Oxfordshire

Padworth International College, Berkshire

OXFORD HIGH SCHOOL (SUMMER & Easter)

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OXFORD HIGH SCHOOL

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HIGHLIGHTS:

Oxford High School is a short walk from the city centreAges: 8-16On site facilities includeState of the Art Classrooms: Common Rooms for students to relax and chill outDining Hall: A brand new dining hall (indoor and outdoor) which allows us to provide the right setting for lunch times. Light snacks and refreshments are available throughout the day.Computer room:Sports Facilities 6 Tennis CourtsEnclosed sports ground for football, hockey, rounder's, archery and much more!Indoor heated poolLarge Full Size indoor Sports Hall

Academic Programme

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Testing on arrival students put into classes based on Age and Levels

Bespoke curriculum designed for every

level

Bespoke student workbooks

designed for each level to support

students learning

Teachers all native speakers

of English

15 hours of General English

Progress measured throughout their

study

Academic report on completion of the course with

certificate

Social Programme

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2 Full day Excursions Saturday and Sunday1 half day excursion on Wednesday

Local visits every week such as PuntingOxford UniversityOver 40 different activities available every day

Residential Programme

Homestay Programme

Oxford-based cultural activities and fun activities every day!7 evening activities

Oxford-based cultural activities and fun activities every day! 2 evening activities

SPECIALIST ACTIVITES

HORSERIDING in OXFORD

FOOTBALL ACADMEY WITH ARSENAL SOCCER SCHOOL

Some examples from Oxford High

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EXAMPLE TIMETABLE

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EXAMPLE TIMETABLE

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Some of the facilities….

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ACCOMODATION

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Local Host Families 20-25 min on major bus route to schoolAll native English speakersTwin, Single, rooms availableFull and Half Board.

University Accommodation Single rooms Ensuite

HOMESTAY Residential

Residential Accommodation

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Padworth College

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PADWORTH COLLEGE

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HIGHLIGHTS:

Summer school established for 20 years

35 minutes west of London Heathrow

Residence on site

Tennis courts, sports fields, state of the art classrooms

Outdoor heated Pool

A Lake

Age range 8-16 years

100 beds (mixture of Single and Twin rooms) Male and Female separate

Academic profile

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21 hours of EnglishFlexibility to opt out of intensive English

Testing on arrival students put into classes based on Age and Levels

Bespoke curriculum designed for every level

Bespoke student workbooks designed for each level to support

students learning

Teachers all native speakers of English

Progress measured throughout their study

Academic report on completion of the course with certificate

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Social programme

Full day Excursions Wednesday and Saturday(London, Windsor, Oxford, Bath, Cambridge)

Full day Visit to London Every Wednesday

Two off site evening Activities

Horse-riding Available

Over 40 different activities per week

ACCOMODATION

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SOME PHOTOS FROM THIS SUMMER..

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Accommodation

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SOME OF THE ATTRACTIONS THAT YOU’LL VISIT:

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Whats included in our prices?

All tuition, textbooks and course materials

24 hour supervision

Full-board meals

Registration fee

Full travel and medical insurance (IF REQUIRED)

End of course certificate

Entrances and trips listed

Transfers

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JAPANESE GROUPS 2015…