English and Creative Writing - Foundation

Improve your English

English is recognised as the most internationally popular language, which makes it one of the most dominant languages in the world. Even if you have a good level of basic English, improving your English skills will give you the chance to demonstrate a wider professional vocabulary which can result in new opportunities in your future studies and career.

Key facts

  • £6995 Tuition + Accommodation (Half-board)
  • Course length: 2 weeks
  • For ages: 12 – 15 years
  • Location: University of Oxford colleges

2025 Course dates

1st session – 6th July – 19th July

2nd session – 20th July  2nd August

Why choose this course?

  • This course is designed to improve students’ written English skills and familiarity with academic writing conventions.

  • It aims to help students develop the accuracy, clarity, and coherence of their writing, as well as a wider range of vocabulary and grammatical expression.

  • It introduces students to the study of literature and culture, and helps them develop skills as writers, thinkers, and critics.

What's included?

  • Inspiring courses taught by expert tutors
  • Over 20 hours of tuition
  • Accommodation in the prestigious colleges of the University of Oxford
  • Graduation ceremony, certificate, and report card
  • Cultural excursions across the UK
  • Maximum 16 students per class
  • Accommodation, meals, tuition and excursions included in the price

What does the course cover?

  • A range of topics, including academic writing, argumentation and style, informal and academic vocabulary, pronunciation and voice, and presentation skills.

  • The course covers linguistic frameworks for analysing and explaining variation in English, including accents, dialects, registers, genres, and styles.

  • Classes will involve both seminar discussions and workshops where students can interact critically and creatively with others’ work.

Who is the course for?

  • Students who are interested in improving their written English skills, particularly in the context of academic writing
  • Students who are interested in improving their written communication skills and gaining a deeper understanding of the English language and literature

Our certification

Once you’re done learning and exploring oxford you will be provided with a course attendance certificate handed out during our graduation ceremony. We will highlight what you have learned during your time at OMA and suggest some areas where you could further improve. Not only that but upon request, we can provide each participant with a recommendation letter for future applications.        

Stay at the university of oxford campus

Oxford is best known for its world-famous university founded in 1096. All our students will be staying at historic colleges of the University of Oxford over the duration of the summer school. Experience the life of a Oxford University student – stay in centuries-old college dorms; study in beautiful lecture theatres and famous labs; socialise in common rooms and picturesque university quads. Your time at OMA will be an amazing opportunity to follow in the footsteps of generations of thinkers and leaders that shaped the global science and history.

Our cultural excursions

Summer should not be all about work! That’s why we planned several trips and outings that will help you to experience English culture and history. You’ll have a chance to visit some of Oxford’s most important landmarks and museums to get a ‘feel’ of our beautiful city. How about London with where you can see some of the trendiest attractions and see a play on the famous West End? Exciting excursions await!

Why choose OMA?

  • We offer world-class summer educational and cultural experiences in one of the world’s most prestigious institutions – the University of Oxford
  • We provide access to some of the world’s leading university facilities, allowing participants to benefit from the most up-to-date resources and technology
  • Highly qualified and experienced teachers bring each subject to life, providing students with the latest information and innovative teaching methods
  • Small class sizes ensure that students have the opportunity to get to know their classmates, as well as their teachers, and receive individual attention and support.
  • Oxford Medwell Academy offers a range of unique and inspiring courses, from Medicine and Disease Diagnosis to Creative Writing, to suit different needs and interests.
  • OMA provides a comprehensive residential experience, with full-board accommodation and a range of afternoon and evening activities.
  • 24h porter services in all colleges of the University of Oxford

Speak with our experts!

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