Summer Junior School 2025

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Course Introduction

Join us for a summer of learning, adventure, and unforgettable experiences on our English Language courses for students aged 14 and above. Our junior lessons will be based at City of Oxford College and accommodation will be at Jesus College’s Steven’s Close residence, a short journey from the campus. This course aims to activate and improve English with an emphasis on communication and collaboration, building our young students' confidence and focusing on skills that prepare them for the future.

Hours per week
18

Level

Elementary – Advanced 

Full package dates & Fees 

6 July - 2 August 2025

2 weeks: £2480  3 weeks: £3660   4 weeks: £4880

*Course only available £500 per week

Class size

Approx. 16 people per class

Ages

14-17 years old  

Sample Timetable

8.30-9.00 - Breakfast (Residence Only) - City of Oxford College

9.00 – 10.00 - Communicative English

10.45 – 12.15 - 21st Century Study Skills

12.15 – 13.30 - Lunch Break

13.30 – 15.00 - (Lessons Tue and Thu) or Activities (Mon, Wed and Fri) Country & Culture/Activities 

15.00-17:45 - Free Time 

17.45-18.30 - Dinner (Residence Only)  Jesus College, University of Oxford

19.00-20.30 -  Evening Activities  (Residence Only)  

Communicative English

This course is designed to help you activate and improve your English knowledge by focusing on spoken fluency and natural language. You will learn how to express yourself better in lessons covering a wide range of engaging topics.

21st Century Skills

In the second lesson you will be focussing on 21st century skills to build your confidence and develop fluency. This includes topic based project work, conversation, critical thinking exercises, communication, collaboration, team work, drama, culture exchange, and much more. This lesson will give you a lot of freedom to express yourself in English and be creative with what you have learnt. 

Country & Culture

Twice a week in the afternoons, our Country & Culture lessons will give students a chance to practise their English skills as they explore different aspects of English history and culture. These lessons will also provide more information about the destinations students will visit on their weekly trips, allowing the students to benefit even more from their time at these beautiful and historic locations.

Activities

We have different social activities planned for you every day, so you can explore and enjoy beautiful Oxford. Daytime activities may include:

• Oxford University College
• Harry Potter Tour
• Oxford Castle
• Punting
• Cream Tea
• Ice Skating
• And many more

There is also our evening activity programme, which may include such events as:

• Ice skating
• Discos
• Talent shows
• Cinema nights
• Team building activities

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

All students are provided with breakfast, lunch, and dinner. You will be able to choose between a variety of freshly prepared food and drinks.

Sample Meals:

Breakfast: Hashbrowns, sausages, eggs, toast, cereal, yoghurt, fruit

Lunch: Chicken pasta, Bolognese, meatballs in tomato sauce, burgers, veggie burgers

Dinner: Gnocchi, vegetable frittata, pizza, biryani 

Junior residential accommodation
Juniors will stay in residential accommodation, which provides a safe and secure environment where students are cared for all day. The residential accommodation is a short bus journey from the summer school campus. 
*CIE staff present 24/7
*Full board
*Single rooms with shared bathroom and common room area
*Laundry facilities
*Bedding changed weekly
*Rooms cleaned weekly
*Garden and outdoor facilities
*Meals included

*Please note that all students under the age of 18 are strongly advised to attend a full-time programme (18 hours of lessons + activities). Any student under the age of 18 choosing not to attend a full-time programme must obtain written permission from the parents or guardians because CIE offer no alternative arrangements.
Children aged 14-17 will only be unsupervised with permission from parents or guardians. 

*Courses start every second Monday, except on Bank Holidays. Check our opening times for more detailed information.

Benefits of the Summer Junior & Teen Residential Programme

• You will study in a safe and fun college environment in the centre of Oxford
• Access to excellent facilities at colleges and residency
• Enjoy a programme of activities at Jesus college, Oxford University 
• Enjoy evening meals in historical Oxford University dining Hall
• Boost your confidence and creativity through 21st century skills course design
• Specially selected teachers who make learning English exciting 
• Make friends from all over the world and experience global collaboration and cultural exchange
• Many activities to explore, learn about and enjoy in wonderful Oxford
• All course material provided and an end of course certificate

Our school campus (City of Oxford College) is located in the city centre where all residence students have breakfast, lessons, lunches and afternoon activities.    In addition, residential students will be accommodated at the Jesus college residence which is only 5 min by bus from the city centre where accompanied by our residential teachers every day.  The free bus pass will be provided to all residential students which include the programme fee.   The residential students will have a great opportunity to have dinner at a traditional college dining hall and continue the night activities inside Jesus college in the city centre.  Our residential teachers will look after students and they will accompany students until they return to the residence of Jesus college.   In addition to the residential teachers, we also have a night supervisor who will monitor through evenings inside the building. There is free time where students can enjoy with friends in the city centre between the afternoon activities/lessons and dinner. This is the only time when students are not accompanied by our staff and the parent's consent will be required.

We recommend students for a 2 weeks residential course starting either 6th July or 20th July.

Course dates: 6th July to 19th July or 20th July to 2nd August 

We can arrange transportation from the airport to residence on arrival and departure.  We have dedicated drivers who will escort students to assist with check-in on the departure. 

Airport Transfers 

Heathrow/ Luton
(One Way/ Single/ Each Way) - £170

Gatwick / Stansted
(One Way/ Single/ Each Way) - £230

Escort for under 16’s by school badge driver
(departure only) - £80

Yes - please send us an email to enquiries@cie-oxford.com

Full package dates & Fees 

6 July - 2 August 2025

2 weeks: £2480  3 weeks: £3660   4 weeks: £4880

*Course only available £500 per week

Please see all our fees here.