Distinctive Features
1. Expertise
Unlike many Summer Course providers, d'Overbroeck's College is a year-round organisation, with its own extensive premises. Read more about the College
We also benefit from the experience and knowledge of our International Study Centre staff, who specialise in teaching English to international students.
2. Innovative themes
As a student on our Summer Course, you will take part in lessons, activities and trips. But – unusually – we tie all these together via an innovative themed approach.
As a result, the things you learn in class will be expanded and reinforced by your activities and excursions. You will also be learning by doing, as well as through teaching.
Read more about the course – or take a look at a typical week to see how this works in practice.
3. Focused age range
We only take students between 14 and 18 years old – and specialise in teaching this group.
As a result, you will benefit from a course designed specifically for your age group. You will be amongst similar people to yourself, free of the distractions of much younger students, and lessons will be targeted at your level.
4. Fantastic central Oxford location
Based just minutes away from the centre of Oxford, you will find yourself in one of the UK's most beautiful and culturally rich cities. Read about our location
Benefits of attending
Increased confidence in English through not only learning but also practising in real life situations
Experience of British life and culture both as a result of varied and exciting workshops and trips and from your homestay family or student residence
Improved study skills via a range of lessons and workshops, developing your ability to write and speak English in different contexts
Expanded vocabulary of words directly relevant to modern life
Long-term improvement as a result of a theme-based structure which builds on and consolidates what you learn
Student opinion
'I have some fantastic memories from the Summer Course ... there were so many different activities, and the classes were fun. The teaching was really good.'
Hannah, French Swiss (14)
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