Premium Summer Pre-College Creative Writing Program For Teenagers on Campus at Oxford University

Summer should be fun, right? Don’t worry, we get that – we never forget that you’re on holiday! We help you uncover Oxford’s secrets, from the best coffee shops to the dreamiest riverside parks, from Oxford’s very own castle to unmissable shops, galleries and museums. You and your new friends will enjoy an amazing extracurricular timetable including dazzling graduation balls, excursions to explore Britain’s diverse history, and so much more.

Summer should be fun, right? Don’t worry, we get that – we never forget that you’re on holiday! We help you uncover Oxford’s secrets, from the best coffee shops to the dreamiest riverside parks, from Oxford’s very own castle to unmissable shops, galleries and museums. You and your new friends will enjoy an amazing extracurricular timetable including dazzling graduation balls, excursions to explore Britain’s diverse history, and so much more.

We offer a reassuring transfer service in the UK and USA.

Arrival Support:

• Staff present at London Heathrow (LHR) on specific dates and times for student pickup.

• Flights must land between 06:00 and 14:00 BST for transfer eligibility.

• Multiple transport options: private taxi, shared taxi, minibus, or coach.

• Transport type determined by factors like arrival times and student numbers.

Departure Support:

• Staff available at LHR on set dates for departure assistance.

• Flights should depart between 08:00 and 18:00 BST.

• Early morning flights include wake-up calls and packed breakfast.

**Transfer Prices: **GBP 200 one-way for both arrival and departure transfers, with comprehensive services included.

Notes for parents and students:

• Arrival day for all programs: Sunday (Check specific program dates for correct Sunday)

• Arrival time: Between 15:00 and 17:00 (Arrival before 17:00 for welcome reception is recommended)

Explore and accelerate your creative writing skills

Practice challenging writing techniques and find your own ‘voice’ through which to express yourself and truly inspire your readers as you explore varied creative writing techniques to plan, draft, and edit your own short story. Enhance important skills like editing and implementing constructive feedback while also strengthening mechanics like character development, plot, narrative, and imagination. Take your writing to the next level and truly inspire your readers as you explore varied creative writing techniques and gain exposure to some of the finest examples of literature. Seek inspiration from your stunning surroundings on the campus of the University of Oxford, the city that inspired great writers including J R R Tolkien and Lewis Carroll. Experience an interactive and varied classroom environment that combines teacher-led experimental activities with interactive group work and workshopping, as well as giving time for individuals to work on their own writing.

Great if you're thinking about

• Improving your overall writing skills to succeed in academia or in a career
• Becoming a blogger, best-selling author or journalist

On this course you will

• Learn how to generate new ideas and identify your 'own voice'
• Produce a professionally edited short story to showcase your new creative talent
• Identify and apply a wide range of creative writing genres and styles
• Apply literary devices like character development, meaningful dialogue, and extended metaphors
• Gain exposure to some of the finest examples of creative writing in literature

LHR to Oxford: GBP 200 one-way

Oxford to LHR: GBP 200 one-way