International House Oxford Junior CentreOxford, England UK

Course content (per week):

• Lessons: 21 hours
  
• Study trips: 1 full-day and 1 half-day trip
  
• Other activities, including sports, arts and crafts: 20 hours
  
  This course has English lessons in both the morning and in the afternoon: 21 hours of English tuition per week by a qualified English teacher. It is an intensive course across English reading, writing, listening and speaking skills. It is not all hard work though – Intensive English classes are lively, interactive and fun. Students are encouraged to speak English at all times, and benefit from using the language with others their own age in different social situations.
  
  Students will have 15 hours of general English lessons with the rest of the school then six additional hours focused on improving their spoken English with an accredited exam at the end of their course.
  
  Students also participate in sports, arts and crafts, and other activities. Study trips are also a big part of the course, with one full-day and one half-day trip included every week. Examples include: Walking tour of Oxford, Punting on the River Cherwell, Bath with a walking tour and entrance to the Roman Baths, and London, with a ride on the London Eye, a royalty and politics walking tour, and Westminster Abbey.
  
  There are on-site evening activities organised by the school´s staff every night, including fashion shows, discos, film nights, and treasure hunts.

Course content (per week):

• Lessons: 15 hours
  
• Professional coaching: 6 hours
  
• Study trips: 1 full-day and 1 half-day
  
• Other activities (including sports, arts and crafts): 20 hours
  
  Students enjoy English lessons in the morning and activities with professional coaches conducted in English in the afternoon. Students are always learning and practising their English, while having fun, and developing other important life skills such as team-work and confidence.
  
  Qualified English language teachers teach 15 hours of lessons every week, and professional coaches deliver training for six hours a week in the chosen activity. Students can choose from basketball, dance, football, movie making, photography or tennis.
  
  Students can choose a new activity every week or focus on one activity for their stay. Students can be any level in their chosen activity, so they can improve on a skill or learn a completely new one.
  
  Study trips are also a big part of the course, with one full-day and one half-day trip included every week. Examples include: Walking tour of Oxford, Punting on the River Cherwell, Bath with a walking tour and entrance to the Roman Baths, and London, with a ride on the London Eye, a royalty and politics walking tour, and Westminster Abbey.
  
  There are on-site evening activities organised by the school´s staff every night, including fashion shows, discos, film nights, and treasure hunts.

Course content (per 2 weeks):

• Lessons: 42 hours
  
• Study trips: 2 full-day and 1 half-day trip
  
• Other activities, including sports, arts and evening activities: 40 hours
  
  The course runs like a conference, with students enjoying an exciting programme of guest speakers and workshops. Future Leaders Entrepreneurship encourages students to explore contemporary skills such as debating, critical thinking, and team work. Students work in groups with a mix of nationalities to build a business plan for a social enterprise that will benefit their community.
  
  Students will learn about how to start a business, considering funding and financing as well as writing a business plan. They will pitch their business to a panel of judges on the final day of the course and the best group will win the prestigious Future Leaders Cup.
  
  The course is delivered in English and students will work with others from all over the world using English to communicate and to deliver the end of course presentation. During the course students will develop their business vocabulary and in doing so also improve their English.
  
  There are two full-day trips and one half-day trip as part of the course, including a walking tour of Oxford, London with a tour of the Houses of Parliament, and Cambridge with entry to King’s College, a walking tour and punting on the River Cam.

In this course students will explore the UN’s 17 Sustainable Goals, explore global issues and help build a better world. It prepares students for a global workplace. Includes special trips to London, Oxford and Cambridge.

Course content (per 2 weeks):

• Lessons: 42 hours
  
• Study trips: 2 full-day and 1 half-day trip
  
• Other activities, including sports, arts and evening activities: 40 hours
  
  The course runs like a conference, with students enjoying an exciting programme of guest speakers and workshops. World Leaders encourages students to explore contemporary skills such as debating, critical thinking, and team work.
  
  The course looks at different world issues, which help to get young people engaged in making the world a better place. Students focus on acknowledging the importance of certain themes like climate change, gender equality, and sustainable cities and communities.
  
  Students will learn about the 17 sustainable goals adopted by the UN aimed to promote peace and prosperity for people and the planet. The course follows the UN’s 17 Sustainable Development Goals which are a call to action by all countries (poor, rich, and middle-income) to promote prosperity while protecting the planet. Students can choose to focus on one goal and will work on their presentation based on this, which is then judged by the panel at the end of their course.
  
  Workshops include: introduction to global issues, renewable energy, diversity and inclusion, healthcare, and employment.
  
  There are two full-day trips and one half-day trip as part of the course, including a Walking tour of Oxford, London with a tour of the Houses of Parliament, Westminster Abbey, and a royalty and politics walking tour; and Cambridge with entry to King’s College, a walking tour and punting on the River Cam.