Summer Vacation: 26 June – 6 August 2022 (1-6 weeks) for ages 12-17 years
Combine learning English with activities and excursions. This course is suitable for international students who wish to have a taste of life in a British boarding school, and who are academically driven and ambitious.
1. General English Course
Start dates: 26 June, 3 July, 10 July, 17 July, 24 July , 31 July &, 2022
What's included?
- English language tuition (15 hours of learning)
- 7 nights of full board residential accommodation in university on-campus ensuite accommodation
- At least 15 hours tuition per week
- Three full day excursions per two week stay
- Varied weekly programme of sports and leisure activities
- Applied learning on social activities and trips
- An entrance English level check
- All learning materials
- End of course feedback report and certificate
- Wi-Fi
Optional Spires + in Exam Skills or IELTS Preparation
Football Education: 26 June - 19 August (1-8 weeks) for ages 14-17 years
Oxford Spires have teamed up with Oxford United Football Club and have developed three inspiring, age-specific football education programmes for both boys and girls during the spring and summer vacations.
1. Football Performance Education Course
Our Football Performance Education course offers professional football training with Oxford United's Academy coaches who work through a series of 'on' and 'off' pitch sessions designed to help improve your game. Read more...
Start dates: 26 June, 3 July, 10 July, 17 July, 24 July, 31 August, 7 August & 14 August
What's included?
- 5 nights of full board residential accommodation in the school's own on-campus boarding accommodation
- 30 hours of age -specific Football Performance Education (training, coaching and workshops with Oxford United FC)
- Access to the new Oxford United FC training ground - The Oxford Sports Park
- An Oxford United FC 'Puma' training kit
- An Oxford United Academy coach's personal evaluation and development plan
- Applied learning on social activities and trips
- All learning materials
- End of course feedback report, certificate and closing ceremony at the Oxford United stadium
- Wi-FI
- The University of Oxford tour including the University's own Oxford University Association Football Club visit
- Local trips into Oxford
2. Football Language Education Course
Start dates (5 night course): 26 June, 3July, 10 July, 17 July, 24 July, 31 July, 7 August & 14 August
Start dates (12 night course): 26 June, 10 July & 24 July
Combining learning 'Football English' with our qualified English language teachers and improving your game with coaching by Oxford United's Academy coaches, this age-specific course aimed at boys and girls is ideal for players interested in learning relevant Football English language and terminology used in the English professional game. Read more...
What's included?
- 5 nights of full board residential accommodation in the school's own on-campus boarding accommodation
- 15 hours of age-specific Football English language learning and 15 hours of coaching content (training, coaching and workshops with Oxford United FC)
- Access to the new Oxford United FC training ground - The Oxford Sports Park
- An Oxford United FC 'Puma' training kit
- An Oxford United Academy coach's personal evaluation and development plan
- Applied learning on social activities and trips
- All learning materials
- End of course feedback report, certificate and closing ceremony at the Oxford United stadium
- Wi-FI
- The University of Oxford tour including the University's own Oxford University Association Football Club visit
- Local trips into Oxford