Premium Pre-College Architecture and Design Program for High Schoolers at Oxford University

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Course Description

If you are into architecture and urban planning, this program and location is a perfect match for you. At one of the richest artistic and architectural locations in the world, Oxford, you will dive into core principles of architecture, planning, design and spatial mapping.

Location

The University of Oxford is made up of over 30 colleges, each with its own unique character and charm. From colleges located in the historic city centre, with its cobbled streets and ancient buildings, to the modern and spacious Science Area, the university offers a diverse range of learning environments.

  • Balliol College

  • St Hugh's College

  • Lady Margaret Hall

  • St Peter's College

  • Magdalen College

What's Included

-Residential in the prestigious colleges of the University of Oxford.

-Inspiring courses taught by experts.

-A truly international environment – over 170 nationalities.

-Accommodation, meals, tuition and cultural programmes included.

-Graduation, report cards and certificate.

-Maximum of 15 students per class.

-20+ hours tuition / week.

-Talks and debates with world-class guest speakers.

-Inspirational cultural programme, including excursions to historic UK locations.

Starting From

£5,995.00

Age Range 16-18 Years
Duration 2 Weeks
Weekly Course Hours 20 hours

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.

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Activities

What’s life like at the oldest university in the English-speaking world? Your Oxford Premium Program is hosted in historic residential colleges where you will experience authentic undergraduate life.

Sleep in bedrooms set in centuries-old quadrangles, socialise in student common rooms and relax in breathtaking gardens.

Most of our accommodation sites offer a mix of single and twin bedrooms. Some campuses have en-suite bedrooms while others have bathroom facilities shared between a small group of same-sex students.

Meals

Breakfast and dinner are included in the course fees, but lunch is included only for students under 16.

If you have any dietary requirements you must let us know at least 60 days in advance of your course start date so that we can cater to your requirements.

All meals offer a vegetarian option (which must be booked in advance). We are not always able to provide special Kosher or Halal food as a dining option; students with these dietary requirements will sometimes be offered the vegetarian option, so you must let us know in advance what foods you cannot eat.

All medical dietary requirements such as lactose intolerance and any food allergies must be reported to us at least 60 days in advance of your course start date so that we can ensure you receive the correct meals.

Pocket Money

You should bring enough money with you to cover the cost of any snacks, drinks or souvenirs you may wish to purchase. Prices vary depending on where you shop, so it's a good idea to plan your budget in advance. If you plan on doing a lot of shopping, you may need to budget slightly more.

£150 Weekly (This includes approximately £10 per day for lunches for ages 16-18 )

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Accommodations

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.

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Excursions

Our transfer service gives parents and students peace of mind when they arrive in the UK or USA for their course.

We are pleased to be able to offer an airport transfer service to the majority of our 2023 students, covering particular airports and campuses. Please see below for information and prices.

Modes of Transport

Journeys made as part of the Transfer Service in 2023 will be delivered using a variety of modes of transport. The mode of transport could be one of:

a. Private (individual) taxi journey

b. Shared taxi journey

c. Minibus

d. Coach

The mode of transport utilized for each student’s transfer will be determined closer to the program and will be based on factors including the number of students who have booked transfers who are arriving on the same flight, or arriving at the same airport/terminal at the same time, and studying in the same location. It is not possible to request a specific mode of transport.

Arrivals

**Oxford **

Our staff will be present at all terminals of London Heathrow airport (LHR) on the following dates and at the following times:

  • Sunday 2nd July, 0700-1600 BST

  • Sunday 16th July, 0700-1600 BST

  • Sunday 30th July, 0700-1600 BST

Transport will depart LHR regularly throughout the hours given above. The mode of transport is flexible.

If students would like or need to be met by a member of thestaff, they must book a flight that lands no earlier than 0600 BST and no later than 1500 BST (allowing for 1hr for students to transit through customs and collect their bags). Our system will only allow transfer bookings for flights arriving between the hours of 0600 and 1500 BST – if you would like to book a transfer for a flight landing outside of these hours, please see the section

Arrivals and Departures Outside of Supervision Hours below.

Prices:

  • LHR to Oxford: GBP 200 one-way

Prices include transport to campus, welcome on arrival, transport booked for you by our head office team, dedicated transfers line to call if any queries, information emails in advance, monitoring of flight delays/diversions and auto-adjustment of transport, supervision at the airport and connection with your transport, water and snack on arrival, and more.

Departures

Oxford

Our staff will be present at all terminals of London Heathrow airport (LHR) on the following dates and at the following times:

  • Saturday 15th July, 0600-1600 BST

  • Saturday 29th July, 0600-1600 BST

  • Saturday 12th August, 0600-1600 BST

If students would like or need assistance with checking in, they must:

  • Book a flight that takes off no earlier than 0800 BST

  • Book a flight that takes off no later than 1800 BST

Our system will only allow transfer bookings for flights departing between the hours of 0800 and 1800 BST – if you would like to book a transfer for a flight landing outside of these hours, please see the section Arrivals and Departures Outside of Supervision Hours below.

On departure days, all students must have left their campus by 1200 BST. In line with the above times, and to minimise the amount of time spent waiting at the airport, we would encourage all departing students to book morning or afternoon departure flights where possible, and to avoid late evening and night flights.

For any flights departing early in the morning, which will necessitate early transport departure from campus, our team will be able to arrange a wake up call and a packed breakfast.

Prices:

  • Oxford to LHR: GBP 200 one-way

Prices include transport to the airport from campus, wake up call, departure assistance and information, transport booked for you by our head office team, dedicated transfers line to call if any queries, information emails in advance, monitoring of flight delays and auto-adjustment of transport, supervision at the airport, assistance with check in (where required), and more.

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Transportation

Lesson Plan

If you are into architecture and urban planning, this program and location is a perfect match for you. At one of the richest artistic and architectural locations in the world, Oxford, you will dive into core principles of architecture, planning, design and spatial mapping.  Premium Pre College Architecture and Design Summer program will give you brand new pair of eyes. Wherever you look you will come across what you learn in class. You will be Immersed into Oxford’s buildings, colleges, art collections and museums, and you will be observing ‘case studies’ which illustrate the development of art and architecture in Europe in the 20th and 21st centuries. After successfully completing your course, you’ll receive a graduation certificate, awarded at a memorable ceremony hosted for you and your parents on the final Friday of your program. We’ll also provide a detailed report card, highlighting all that you have achieved during your time with us, as well as some next steps for future success.

Why It is a Great Choice

  • Produce a range of architectural drawings and build your professional portfolio as you practice technical drawing and model construction in both manual and digital formats.
  • Apply your learning in the “City of the Future” design challenge, where you will collaborate on a design team and propose and present architectural solutions for the urban city of 2050.

Course Description

In a truly international environment – over 170 nationalities, 20+ hours a week with maximum of 15 students per class, you will have opportunities to dive in the hot topics of Architecture and Design in Oxford University.

During the program you will:

  • Develop a broad understanding of engineering and construction concepts
  • Sharpen transferable skills like collaboration, creativity, communication, and spatial design.
  • Identify the importance of both aesthetics and functionality to architecture
  • Live amongst a thousand years of architectural design and artistic expression at the University of Oxford
  • Practice your project management skills and learn how to both plan and lead design teams
  • Find perspective and inspiration from Gothic Spires to Towers of Glass and immerse yourself into the vibrant historic and modern architectural worlds of Oxford and London.

Extras

LHR to Oxford: GBP 200 one-way

Oxford to LHR: GBP 200 one-way

£10 per day for lunches for ages 16-18

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