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Application Form: Junior English Programme.pdf (520.01 KB)

Welcome to the Junior English Programme (JEP), taking place each summer in the magical surroundings of Oxford, UK. The JEP is a well-rounded, fun and exciting course for students aged 10-12 years.

Students improve all English skill areas including reading, writing, listening and speaking, through Oxford Royale Academy's unique interactive teaching style. Our teachers emphasize dynamic learning though the use of games and role-play to help students effectively master English using creative and engaging activities. Students are streamed by English proficiency and taught in small, fun groups by fully qualified tutors.

Outside of the classroom, students take part in a wide range of cultural, sporting, musical and theatrical activities, both in the grounds of the College and in the city. The programme also includes sightseeing tours to places of historic interest, such as Blenheim Palace, Broughton Castle and London.

2. Programme Dates (2009)

2 Week Sessions

• 5th - 18th July 2009
• 19th July - 1st August 2009

4 Week Session

• 5th July - 1st August 2009

3. Teaching / Instruction Programme

The teaching programme consists of 21 taught hours per week (15 class hours and 6 taught workshop hours).

The Junior English Programme will help students:

• Build English reading skills by learning active reading techniques and increasing vocabulary
• Master writing various English composition styles (narrative, biography, descriptive, expository and creative writing)
• Enhance English listening skills in various contexts (academic, social, international)
• Improve speaking skills through fluency-based activities such as role-plays, group projects, songs and presentations.
• Increase students' confidence and comfort in using English
• Develop English language learning self-study skills

Areas covered:

• Reading (paragraphs, passages, short-stories)
• Writing (various composition types)
• Speaking (role-plays, debates and presentations)
• Listening (information gaps, modern media)

How ORA will improve students' English in and out of school:

• Oxford Royale Academy has an exceptional English programme developed by EFL experts
• The JEP maximises student learning in small class sizes
• Oxford Royale Academy's experienced EFL teachers use dynamic, interactive and fun student-centred teaching methods.
• Through a positive and holistic learning experience, students will become active and confident users of English.

A Typical Day

• 0830-0900 Breakfast in College Hall
• 0930-1100 English Classes
• 1100-1130 Refreshments in Common Room
• 1130-1300 English Classes
• 1300-1400 Lunch in College Hall
• 1400-1530 Afternoon English Workshop
• 1530-1700 Sport/Music/Museum/ Sightseeing
• 1700-1800 Quiet time / homework
• 1800-1900 Dinner in College Hall
• 1900-2130 Evening Social Event
• 2130-2200 Bed Time and Lights Out

Graduation
Students end the programme with a graduation event where students bid their farewells and receive their certificates. Parents and friends are welcome to attend.

4. Students and Staff

Students attend our programmes from all over the world. Making friends from other backgrounds and cultures is one of the best aspects of taking a programme with ORA.

Our teachers come from a variety of different backgrounds, some are teaching or have taught for the University of Oxford and some are well-established local tutors. Our experienced and welcoming faculty offers ORA students a diverse range of teaching specialties and skills. In addition, ORA Alumni students have rated the teaching as one of the best aspects of their experiences in Oxford, many reporting a perfect 10.

The Residential Director - who operates the day to day running of the programme - is assisted by a team of Student Counsellors. The Student Counsellors ensure that our students are looked after during their stay in Oxford. Students are able to talk informally and frankly with Student Counsellors in order to suggest ideas for excursions or to raise concerns. Many of the Student Counsellors are undergraduate students at the University of Oxford and they will know the city well.