Summer Junior School 2025
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 residency, 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