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General English

Improve your English language vocabulary, grammar, reading, writing and speaking skills at the UK’s #1 summer school.

Your English language ability is strengthened through our innovative, student-centred lessons in our hugely enjoyable and rigorous General English course. The Time to Shine materials, which were created specifically for students aged 13 to 16, are combined with carefully chosen coursebooks to create our General English curriculum.

At Headington, we don’t just guide you, we empower you to take ownership of your English language skills.

At a Glance

The iconic location of Oxford provides the perfect backdrop for an inspirational summer of General English. Follow in the footsteps of some of the world’s leading minds as you live and study in The City of Dreaming Spires.

  • Price: £3,500
  • Ages: 13 – 16 years
  • Duration: 2, 3, 4 weeks
  • English Level: Beginner – Advanced
  • Starting Dates: 17th & 31st July, 7th August
  • Location: Headington School, Oxford

What's Included

  • 15 hours of Academic Content Per Week
  • Social Programme & Excursions
  • End of course Report and Certificate
  • Accommodation and All Meals
  • Travel Insurance
  • Excursions

What you’ll learn

  • During dynamic and communicative lessons, you will develop your understanding of English vocabulary and grammar, as well as: pronunciation, reading, writing and listening.
  • Through a series of creative class activities, collaborative tasks and weekly class projects, you will also learn how to work effectively together and apply your English in real-world situations.
  • Authentic expressions to make your English even more natural.

Why Choose This Course?

  • Gain an even stronger understanding of English.
  • Feel more self assured in everyday speaking in English and with your presentations at school.
  • Build confidence in using English as part of your everyday life, by using what you have studied in relevant and challenging group work tasks. Perfect preparation for the future world of university and work.
  • Develop your listening comprehension skills by surrounding yourself in a cosmopolitan environment.

What You’ll Get

  • By joining us in Headington, English will feel less like a subject tested at school and even more like something you love to use. You will be able to return home with an even deeper understanding of English, with brighter confidence in your speaking and presentation skills, and with even more determination to gain the grades your English deserves.
  • We provide a student-focussed environment where motivation and self confidence go from strength to strength. By being part of our learning community you can start to build the launchpad for your English to take off.
  • Be surrounded by British culture, by taking part in excursions to London and Cambridge, all while living and studying in the university towns of Lewis Carol and Oscar Wilde..

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Dates & Prices

 

Start DateEnd DateDurationGeneral English PriceFuture Doctors, Future Engineers, Future Business Leaders & Future Global Leaders Price
Monday 17th July 2023Monday 31st July 20232 Weeks£3,500£4,000
Monday 17th July 2023Monday 7th August 20233 Weeks£5,250-
Monday 17th July 2023Monday 14th August 20234 Weeks£7,000-
Monday 31st July 2023Monday 14th August 20232 Weeks£3,500£4,000
Monday 31st July 2023Monday 21st August 20233 Weeks£5,250-
Monday 7th August 2023Monday 21st August 20232 Weeks£3,500-

FAQs

 

The General English course at Headington is suitable for all English Levels. From Beginner to Advanced

Before the summer, your Admissions Manager will send your child(ren) an online placement test to complete. This will help us to ensure that your child is placed into a class most suited to their level of English.

To motivate our students, we always aim to maintain a high but attainable level of challenge. Although the course is quite challenging, the teacher can adapt the level of difficulty based on the class’s confidence with English and capacity to soak up new information. At SBC all students are supported at all times to feel comfortable in the group.

When our students graduate at the end of the programme, each student will receive a certificate of completion.

Students receive a wide variety of SBC handouts created by our in-house academic team.

Notebooks and folders are given, but it’s advised that each student should bring something to write with.

Although there is no pre-reading required to take the course, it would be beneficial for students to keep developing their English to feel even more prepared.

“I have found the social side of SBC really amazing. It is really easy to make friends here from all over the world and I have plenty of new connections”

Max, Headington

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Begin to dream in English and join our fun community from all around the world. Prepare for the future with an unforgettable summer. Complete the enquiry form below and our friendly admissions team will contact you.

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