Summer Senior Courses (15+)
Course Introduction
Our Senior Courses are designed to give you a fun, as well as educational experience. We offer an immersive summer study break at our main school in the heart of Oxford. Every day at CIE begins with an hour of functional English which can be applied to their real life interactions in our city. This is followed by a two hour General English Coursebook class where all English skills are improved. The afternoon classes encourage critical thinking and team communicative skills essential in modern life and focus on weekly specialised topics. These topics all use Oxford to reflect and compare with and include History, Architecture, Technology and Sustainable Development Goals.
Hours per week
25 hours / or morning only
Level
Elementary – Advanced (Beginners on Request)
Start dates
Every Monday in Summer (June- August)
Class size
14 people max.
Age
15 +
Fees
£400 per week
THE DETAILS
Sample Timetable
9.00 – 10.00 - Functional English
10.15 – 12.30 - General English
12.30 – 13.30 - Lunch Time
13.30 – 15.45 - IELTS / Topic
Functional English
Our Functional English lessons focus on practical skills you will use in everyday situations in an English-speaking environment. How do you ask for help in a shop or order politely in a restaurant? How do you express agreement or disagreement in a meeting or discussion? How do you make your point when writing?
General English
For the 2nd 3rd hours we work with a course book. This will help you to improve you 4 main skills: speaking, listening, reading, and writing. In addition, you will also study grammar and vocabulary.
IELTS Exam Preparation or Topic
In the afternoon, classes will EITHER be focused on topic and project team work, or the IELTS exam and the skills and strategies you will need to gain a better score in the exam. Classes include regular practice tests with individual feedback and advice on how you can improve. We can also offer individual advice for students about your options after the exam.
Lunch time
CIE’s main campus is located right in the city centre. This means you have a lot of choice. You can find almost any type of food within 5 minutes walking distance. There are also a few supermarkets very close. There is also a weekly food market very close by that offers an excellent variety and choice of food options for lunch.
Summer Senior General English
If you wish to study part-time, you can opt for our Summer Senior General English course with lessons in the morning only.
If you are under 18, you are strongly advised to do a full-time programme. If you are under 18 choosing not to attend a full-time programme, you must get written permission from a parent or guardian.
Benefits of the Summer senior Programme
- Plenty of opportunities for you to practise speaking English including a weekly school conversation and presentation class called conversation cafe
- Personalised and small classes to suit your individual needs from experienced Teachers
- Immersive classes and the opportunity to learn about both Britain and the cultures of your fellow international students
- Critical thinking and creative skills making video content and presentations
- Right in the centre, so all amenities are very close
- Monitored progress and revision each week
- Fun social activities to enjoy in Oxford
- End of course certificate (according to the Common European Framework)