Why Bloxham?
Bloxham School is a historic, independent boarding school founded in 1860.
Bloxham is a fantastic location for a summer school.
Set in a picture- perfect village in northern Oxfordshire
Amazing location near Oxford and the picturesque Cotswolds, an area of outstanding natural beauty in the UK
Near historic Oxford and vibrant London,
Very Safe campus for students. Set in small village, with 1:10 staff/student ratio on site
the school is well situated for Airport transfers as it is near Birmingham and Heathrow airports
18+ different Nationalities on campus
This is a must visit destination for a summer language course.
About the Course
General English Courses
30 hours (27 lessons) of English during the two-week programme in international classes
Engaging and Fun English lessons with a focus on improving spoken communication
General English, British Culture and Project Lessons
Practice of all communication skills, level-appropriate grammar , vocabulary, and pronunciation
Students will improve in confidence and fluency
Leadership and teamwork activities to prepare students for life beyond school
British Culture
Learn all about the British way of life, food, music, festivals and much more
Learn and practise topic specific vocabulary and all communication skills
Prepare students for their excursions in British Culture lessons, where they learn all about the history, geography and cultural significance of the places they will be visiting.
Practise the English learnt in class in real-life situations on their trips. It helps to build confidence when using spoken English.Â
Projects
Project classes are an enjoyable and creative way to improve spoken confidence and public speaking skills
Mixed ability classes work together as a team with the support of their teachers to create a drama project.
Students learn how to direct and perform in a play
Project teams work together and use their imaginations to create a story, dialogue, characters, costumes, set and props.
Package Includes:
Accommodation in school boarding houses in single, twin or multi-bedded rooms
Full board - breakfast, lunch and dinner plus bedtime snack
30 hours/27 lessons of General English lessons over two weeks (15 hrs per week) with qualified EFL teachers
Level test on arrival
Course materials
End-of-course certificate and report
Prize-giving ceremony
3 full-day excursions to London, Oxford and Birmingham
Full and varied daytime and evening activity programme
24-hour welfare service
Comprehensive insurance
1 Year Free online course
Supplements:
Transfers to and from the airport - Birmingham (£265), London Heathrow (£320), London Gatwick (£430) & Luton (£325)
Academic English – 8 x Academic English Lessons (45 minutes each ) - £175 for 2 weeks*
Cambridge Exam Preparation (PET or FCE)– 8 x Lessons (45 minutes each ) - £205 for 2 weeks*
Tennis ( group lessons) - 6 hours per week - £265 for 2 weeks*
*Optional Excursions : On the first Sunday of the course, there are optional trips for an extra charge:
Drayton Manor (Theme Park) - £70
Tower of London/London Eye & Shopping - £75
Cotswold Villages Tour - £60
Royal Windsor - £70
Harry Potter Warner Bros - £110 (this will need to be booked by January 2025)
* A minimum number of participants is required for the lessons indicated with an asterisk to take place
Academic English Course also available by request.
About the School
Traditional English Boarding School
Traditional English boarding school
Safe campus with all accommodation and facilities on site
Situated on the edge of the stunning Cotswolds in 60 acres of grounds
Excellent facilities on site
Only 40 minutes away from historic Oxford and under 2 hours away from London
Impressive mix of historic and modern buildings
Good mix of nationalities and age ranges
Facilities
Modern classrooms with interactive whiteboards and modern facilities
Excellent facilities for theatre, art, food technology and leisure activities
Indoor sports hall
Tennis courts
Astro Turf pitches
Fitness studio
23-metre indoor heated pool
Outdoor playing fields
All boarding are within 5 minutes of the centre of campus
Homely common rooms to relax and socialise in
Wi-Fi is available throughout the campus
On-site café for students
Modern food technology centre
Well-equipped art block, theatres and indoor spaces for drama, games and events
Accommodation
Residential accommodation is distributed among seven homely, comfortable boarding houses
Separate houses for girls and boys
The boarding houses have individual access codes and lock at 23:00
Each house has its own character
Mix of single, twin, triple and quadruple bedrooms
two dormitories for younger students
Ample Ample bathroom facilities, kitchens and lovely common rooms for students to socialise in
All the staff live on site so there are All the staff live on site so there are always people around to help
Catering
Bloxham are very proud of their chefs who prepare all meals on-site using fresh ingredients.
Plentiful and wholesome Food with a choice of meat, fish or a vegetarian options
Well-stocked salad bar, pasta bar, soup, fruit and desserts.
All special dietary requirements are routinely catered for
A range of cooked and cold options available for breakfast.
Fortnightly barbecue
Light snacks at break times and after evening activities in the boarding houses
Modern school café that sell snacks, cakes, frappes, and hot and cold drinks.
Activities and Excursions
Fantastic daily activities programme
Sports - Arts and crafts - Circus skills - Competitions - Dance - Yoga - Swimming -
Bake Off competitions - Geocaching - Traditional British games and much
more.
Evening activities include
Murder mystery - Discos - Karaoke - Team competitions - Drama games - Pub quiz - Cinema night.
Extras:
Tennis
Optional Trips