Discover Oxford at the International School

English classes and a tour of Oxford in an international setting, at a magnificent British school Ages 12–14 / 14–17 – 7th through 10th grade
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The "Discover Oxford at an International College" program is designed for anyone who wants to study at a superb English college and explore the beautiful city of Oxford while interacting with participants from around the world. Classes, activities, and evening events are shared with young people of many different nationalities.

Highlights of the trip

  • Improve Your English
  • Discover Oxford
  • Study and make new friends from many different countries while staying at a beautiful, quintessentially British school
  • Expand your horizons internationally and have fun with a wide variety of activities and evening events.
  • Enjoy round-the-clock care in a carefully selected environment

Your trip at a glance

  1. Accommodation in middle school with students of different nationalities
  2. 3 hours of classes per day with young people from all over the world
  3. 15 students per teacher
  4. Tours of Oxford
  5. A wide variety of activities and lively evening events in English
  6. Guided tour departing from Paris

Accommodation

  1. At the magnificent Kingham Hill School
  2. Comfortable rooms with 1 to 4 beds (and sometimes 4 to 8 beds for younger children)
  3. The presence of students from many different countries at the middle school
  4. You can stay with one or more friends
  5. The school features high-quality sports and educational facilities, including green spaces, a gymnasium, sports fields, and playgrounds, among others.
  6. Modern and comfortable classrooms
  7. Full board with hot meals for lunch and dinner (on excursion days, packed lunches are provided)

Class

  1. 3 hours of class per day, in the morning
  2. Classes of 15 students of different nationalities, formed based on a placement test
  3. Interactive courses for significant improvement in both writing and speaking
  4. Practicing speaking skills to build self-confidence
  5. Grammar, vocabulary, reading comprehension, and listening comprehension
  6. Practical exercises, press reviews, discussions, role-playing, etc.
  7. Courses taught by a team of certified English teachers
  8. Submitting a trip report

Supervision

  1. English and French teachers and activity leaders available 24 hours a day
  2. 1 adult for every 15 young people
  3. 1 French supervisor on site, available to parents
  4. Priorities: progress in English, youth safety and well-being

Activities and Recreation

  1. 6 afternoons of recreational activities per week, conducted in English, such as:
    – In and around Oxford, exploring places such as: a tour of the renowned University of Oxford: Christ Church College, the Ashmolean Museum of Art and Archaeology, the Bodleian Library, “punting” (a traditional Oxford boat ride), exploring Oxford Castle and its famous prison, a stroll through Oxford Covered Market, Stratford-upon-Avon (Shakespeare’s birthplace), shopping at Westgate, etc.
    – Sports, arts, and recreational activities, such as: tennis, swimming, soccer, dance, drawing, volleyball, basketball, sports day, escape games, scrapbooking, table tennis, cricket, arts and crafts, badminton, bowling, etc.
  1. One day trip per week, such as to Oxford, London, etc.

Cambridge Language Study Abroad Program: Learn English Through a Language Exchange

  1. Every evening, there are supervised activities such as: International Party, karaoke, trivia night, talent show, casino night, giant "Draw and Win," BBQ party, fashion show, social games, and more.

Sample itinerary for a one-week stay

ThursdayFridaySaturdaySundayMondayTuesdayWednesday
morning3 hours of English lessons3 hours of English lessonsDay Trip to OxfordSleep in, enjoy a variety of activities3 hours of English lessons3 hours of English lessons3 hours of English lessons
afternoonChoose from: soccer tournaments, basketball, arts and craftsPunting: a traditional boat ride in Oxford and a stroll through the Oxford Covered MarketChoose from: a major baseball tournament, tennis, swimming, or art workshopsTour of Christ Church College and the University ParksChoose from: a major baseball tournament, tennis, swimming, or art workshopsTour of Stratford-upon-Avon
partyMovie NightPop Quiz or Karaoke NightInternational party Fashion showLife-size "Cluedo"Casino Night Game Night

Guided round-trip tours departing from Paris

 See the page Guided tours