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

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Timetable Balliol

Course Description

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.

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

$7,650.00

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Age Range 13-15 Years
Duration 2 Weeks
Start Dates 6/30/2024 till 7/28/2024
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 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 dinner and lunch are included in the course fees.

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.

£80 Weekly

Magdalen college

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 Oxford Royale 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 the staff, 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

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

Extras

LHR to Oxford: GBP 200 one-way

Oxford to LHR: GBP 200 one-way

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Session Dates

Wonderful! Good News! You are not going to pay the full fee today, just a small deposit. After paying today, you will first get an enrollment form, and then receive a booking confirmation.

2 Weeks Boarding
Start 6/30/2024
End 7/13/2024
Duration 2 Weeks
Price $7,650.00
2 Weeks Boarding
Start 7/14/2024
End 7/27/2024
Duration 2 Weeks
Price $7,650.00
2 Weeks Boarding
Start 7/28/2024
End 8/10/2024
Duration 2 Weeks
Price $7,650.00

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