WHO’S WHO
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OWEN MCGOVERN - PROGRAMME MANAGER (First aid and Welfare Officer)Owen has been providing education and childcare provision for the past 16 years. He set up Oxford Spires Language School to address a need for more flexible and ‘different’ English learning options for overseas students
ANDREW BROWN DIRECTOR OF STUDIESAndrew has been involved in running high quality language courses for more than 25 years, and are not just very good at it, he is also highly qualified. Andrew has Master’s degrees in TEFL and also in Marketing Education. Is also an approved teacher trainer for the Oxford Teachers’ Academy (operated jointly by Oxford University Press and Oxford University Department of Continuing Education)
KEITH PONSFORD - PROGRAMME ASSISTANTKeith is a former Primary Headteacher in Oxford for the past 25 years and is also head of the Oxfordshire Headteachers association. Keith has extensive experience in mainstream education and the development of English language in Primary schools for children from non-native families. Keith has a passion for education and enjoys all sports especially Rugby.Keith main focus has been on the co-ordination of integration programmes within primary and secondary schools in Oxford.
MADELINE DANDRIDGE - HOMESTAY OFFICER
POLLY DANIELS ACCOMODATION AND BOOKINGS MANAGER
OXFORD HIGH SCHOOL
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HIGHLIGHTS:
Oxford High School is a short walk from the city centreAges: 8-16On site facilities includeState of the Art Classrooms: Common Rooms for students to relax and chill outDining Hall: A brand new dining hall (indoor and outdoor) which allows us to provide the right setting for lunch times. Light snacks and refreshments are available throughout the day.Computer room:Sports Facilities 6 Tennis CourtsEnclosed sports ground for football, hockey, rounder's, archery and much more!Indoor heated poolLarge Full Size indoor Sports Hall
Academic Programme
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Testing on arrival students put into classes based on Age and Levels
Bespoke curriculum designed for every
level
Bespoke student workbooks
designed for each level to support
students learning
Teachers all native speakers
of English
15 hours of General English
Progress measured throughout their
study
Academic report on completion of the course with
certificate
Social Programme
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2 Full day Excursions Saturday and Sunday1 half day excursion on Wednesday
Local visits every week such as PuntingOxford UniversityOver 40 different activities available every day
Residential Programme
Homestay Programme
Oxford-based cultural activities and fun activities every day!7 evening activities
Oxford-based cultural activities and fun activities every day! 2 evening activities
SPECIALIST ACTIVITES
HORSERIDING in OXFORD
FOOTBALL ACADMEY WITH ARSENAL SOCCER SCHOOL
ACCOMODATION
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Local Host Families 20-25 min on major bus route to schoolAll native English speakersTwin, Single, rooms availableFull and Half Board.
University Accommodation Single rooms Ensuite
HOMESTAY Residential
PADWORTH COLLEGE
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HIGHLIGHTS:
Summer school established for 20 years
35 minutes west of London Heathrow
Residence on site
Tennis courts, sports fields, state of the art classrooms
Outdoor heated Pool
A Lake
Age range 8-16 years
100 beds (mixture of Single and Twin rooms) Male and Female separate
Academic profile
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21 hours of EnglishFlexibility to opt out of intensive English
Testing on arrival students put into classes based on Age and Levels
Bespoke curriculum designed for every level
Bespoke student workbooks designed for each level to support
students learning
Teachers all native speakers of English
Progress measured throughout their study
Academic report on completion of the course with certificate
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Social programme
Full day Excursions Wednesday and Saturday(London, Windsor, Oxford, Bath, Cambridge)
Full day Visit to London Every Wednesday
Two off site evening Activities
Horse-riding Available
Over 40 different activities per week
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Whats included in our prices?
All tuition, textbooks and course materials
24 hour supervision
Full-board meals
Registration fee
Full travel and medical insurance (IF REQUIRED)
End of course certificate
Entrances and trips listed
Transfers