Menu
Location: Oxford Brookes University
Dates available: 01 Jul – 16 Aug
Ages: 12 – 17
Accommodation: Not included
Emergency Number: +44 7771 845978
Oxford is a historic University City with beautiful college buildings stunning architecture in every style of English architecture since the late Anglo-Saxon period. Thanks to the Universities, there’s an international atmosphere in the city that attracts students from all over the world.
Our centre is located on the Headington campus of Oxford Brookes University, a mix of old and modern buildings set on a large campus with plenty of outdoor space within short walking distance from the city centre.
This programme does NOT include accommodation.
Breakfast
Not Included
Lunch
A minimum of 2 options available, including a vegetarian option.
Evening Meal
Not included
Snacks
There are several shops on campus where students can purchase snacks, confectionery and drinks.
Facilities
Arrival
Students will be welcomed at campus reception where they will register.
Welcome
On the first day, there will be a welcome activity which is designed to ensure students have the opportunity to meet the staff and the other students. They will get to know more about the campus, its facilities and other useful information which will help them during the days.
Activities
Activities are organised inbetween lessons and during the afternoons. These activities could be on-site and near to the centre. These may include:
Extra
All Day Programmes start on a Monday and vary in length dependent on the centre. Students will take part of lessons, have lunch at the centre and go on activities and excursions with the rest of the students. Below is a sample of the full summer programme.
This programme is for illustrative purposes only and is subject to amendments or alterations.
| Week 1 | Sunday | Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morning | Arrivals/Departures On-site activities Optional trip: London Madame Tussauds and Harrods or River Cruise and/or London Eye |
Testing/Induction | Lessons | Lessons | Lessons | Lessons | Full-day trip: Windsor and Windsor Castle |
| Afternoon | Local trip to Oxford and walking tour | Indoor sports Arts and crafts |
Half-day trip: Oxford Museums or Oxford College |
Half-day trip: Bourton on the Water and Model Village |
Indoor sports Nature walk |
||
| Evening | Kahoot quiz | Welcome Disco | Trashion show | Culture club | Themed disco | Outdoor sports | Film night |
| Week 2 | Sunday | Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday |
| Morning | Arrivals/Departures On-site activities Optional trip: Thorpe Park |
Local trip to Oxford and walking tour Optional trip: Bicester Village |
Indoor sports Arts and crafts |
Half-day visit: Oxford College visit |
Half-day trip: Woodstock and Blenheim Gardens |
Nature Walk Murder Mystery |
Full-day trip: London with walking tour and National Gallery |
| Afternoon | Lessons | Lessons | Lessons | Lessons | Lessons | ||
| Evening | Drama Workshop | Welcome Disco | Quiz night | Culture club | Themed disco | Outdoor sports | Treasure hunt |
| Week 3 | Sunday | Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday |
| Morning | Arrivals/Departures On-site activities Optional trip: Cambridge with walking tour and college visit |
Lessons | Lessons | Lessons | Lessons | Lessons | Full-day trip: Stratford Upon Avon and Shakespeare's Birthplace |
| Afternoon | Local trip to Oxford and walking tour | Indoor sports Arts and crafts |
Half-day trip: Oxford Museum or Oxford College |
Half-day trip: Cotswold Wildlife Park |
Indoor sports Nature walk |
||
| Evening | Games night | Disco | Capture the flag | Culture club | Themed disco | Outdoor sports | Film night |
We place the highest priority on care and supervision at all of our Embassy Summer centres, so you can rest assured students are well looked after. Members of staff are available 24 hours a day.
Student Services
Our student support staff can help you with:
If a student needs medical attention an Embassy staff member will help make an appointment. Group leaders must accompany the student to an appointment. An Embassy staff member will accompany any student that is not part of a group.
LOCAL DOCTOR
East Oxford Health Centre, Manzil Way, Tel: +44 1865 722214
LOCAL HOSPITAL
John Radcliffe Hospital, Headley Way, Headington, Tel: +44 300 304 7777
STUDENT DENTAL CARE
Oxford Brookes University, Headington Campus, Colonnade Building 3rd Floor, Headington Rd. Oxford OX3 0BP, Tel: +441865 689997
INSURANCE
If a student does not have insurance to cover their time abroad, guard.me insurance is available to purchase through Embassy Summer.
CASH
Please note that the centre is mostly cashless. Cash is only required for optional activities and room deposits.
A 24 hour emergency telephone number is available all summer:
Embassy Summer Schools
Oxford Brookes University
Headington
Oxford
OX3 0BP
