s·a·e·s Oxford Summer School

The English Experience.

Studying high-level English in an international setting —
So much more than just a two week holiday in England!

An academic and cultural experience that will broaden horizons and set the standards for future academic endeavours. Study harder than you ever have before and enjoy every second of it! Meet committed, skilled and charismatic international teachers that will challenge you to expand your comfort zone. A chance to explore and expand your abilities in one of the world’s most renowned seats of learning.

Interested? Contact us to join one of our
information days in Stockholm
at Ulvsunda Slott, Bromma

  • April 21st · 2 - 4 pm

    incl. coffee/tea and cake
  • &

  • April 23rd · 6 - 8 pm

    incl. sandwiches and coffee/tea

Let us know that you would like to come
by phoning 08-26 21 20 or +49-331-713789 or
writing to: info@cognosis.se .

Table of Contents

The Oxford Summer School Concept

The s·a·e·s Oxford Summer School offers a new concept in learning and creative communication for international students approaching their final years at school.

We offer you a wide range of study options combined with the opportunity to discover new interests and develop new skills. This allows you to participate in the design and emphasis of your summer course and shape it to your individual needs and interests.

All our teachers are either graduates of English from Oxford University or teachers with years of experience of teaching English as a foreign language. They are committed, charismatic and demanding.

Group sizes are strictly limited to maximum 5 students and the maximum number of participants at any given time is 80. This allows us to give each individual the personal attention necessary to guarantee a rewarding learning experience.

The course comprises 28 group lessons (45 minutes) per week plus two 30 minute private lessons. Should anyone feel understretched we also run evening workshops and project groups on a variety of subjects. To give your stay in Oxford the ultimate international flavour, there will be evening programmes for you to join, such as:

  • A guided tour in Oxford, including visiting “Harry Potter´s school”
  • Punting in boats on the river with your study team friends
  • An outdoor Shakespeare play in an amphitheatre
  • Going to movies and concerts
  • Playing football with the teachers and friends
  • A tour to London, including going to a play or a musical

… and much much more.

Content of the two-week course

  • You can select your modules from the following topics:

  • Grammar

    English grammar explained in a way you will really understand and that gives you opportunity to clarify any remaining uncertainties.

  • Style and Wordpower

    Gain confidence in the idiomatic usage of English and the choice of vocabulary in a variety of contexts.

  • Re-writing

    Enhance your written English skills through the reworking of badly written texts with the aim of improving both grammatically and stylistically. This will make you write really good English texts.

  • Vocabulary Training

    Extend both your active and passive vocabulary with hints on how to learn more efficiently.

  • Discussion & Debating Techniques

    Improve your oral fluency in English and learn to express your ideas coherently and convincingly.

  • Keep Talking

    Increase your ability to react spontaneously in English. The emphasis here is on fluency rather than profundity!

  • Essay Writing

    Learn the essential skills of for structuring a good essay and presenting coherent and balanced arguments in written form.

  • Text Analysis

    Understand and apply the principles of analysis and criticism of literary and non-fictional texts.

  • Summary Writing

    Learn how to reproduce information in a condensed and structured form.

  • Listening Comprehension

    Practice in comprehending spoken English from different regions and in different contexts.

  • Shakespeare

    Study and appreciate the plays of Shakespeare.

College Environment

The s·a·e·s English Experience Summer School is located at St. Hilda's College in Oxford. St. Hilda's is one of the Oxford University Colleges, situated on the river in extensive grounds with views of green playing fields and Madgalen Tower. The college is in a quiet cul- de-sac, only minutes from the main High Street and city centre. This is a unique opportunity to experience the ambience of student life in one of the world’s leading universities.

Accommodation

Our students are accommodated in college or in host families. College accommodation is on a half board basis in the main college campus in single rooms with shared baths and showers in the corridor. The rooms are light and functional, the facilities are adequate and average for Oxford colleges. College students can also use the common rooms, laundry and small pantries. Our host families are situated in good residential areas of Oxford and are well served by local public transport. Students can choose between standard or executive families, in both cases accommodation is on a full board basis with a packed lunch being provided for the middle of the day.

Leisure

Oxford is one of the most beautiful cities in England with 39 colleges famous for their spectacular architecture and wonderful gardens. Oxford also has great restaurants and pubs, luscious green parks, interesting museums and a lively arts scene. Concerts at the Sheldonian, open-air theatre in the parks and live music in the clubs are a special feature of Oxford night-life. We organise a full range of activities including team sports, tennis and golf, barbecues and punting with picnics on the river. A London trip is included in the course price and trips to other interesting locations such as Blenheim Palace and Stonehenge are offered regularly at a supplement.

Getting here

Most students travelling to Oxford from abroad fly to one of the London airports. Heathrow is the nearest of these but all have good public transport connections to Oxford. Taxi transfers can be arranged on request. On registration students receive detailed information on how to reach Oxford via public transport and a detailed map of Oxford showing where St.Hilda’s is located.

Information days in Stockholm

If you are interested in knowing more about who we are and what we do before committing yourselves, we would be delighted to meet you at one of the information days that we will be holding in Stockholm on April 21st and 23rd. This will be attended by Janet Muth, the owner and founder of the school, Nick Johnson, the Director of Studies, Vanessa Muth, Head of Marketing and former participants of the course. The course will be presented in more detail and you will have the opportunity to have all your questions answered on a personal level.

Your teenagers will also have the opportunity to meet two former Swedish students from Oxford, who are now attending year two at Norra Reals gymnasium and Södra Latins gymnasium in Stockholm.

Registration

At this stage you can make a reservation with absolutely no obligation until such a time as you have met us at the information days mentioned above. Please contact us by email or phone at our Stockholm or Potsdam office if you have any questions or concerns. You can register for our courses directly with us or at the information days. On registration we will send you a Language Assessment paper and a Needs Analysis form as well as a questionnaire where you can give us details of your personal course requirements and language targets.

Cost for intensive English course
and full board, 2 weeks

The cost of the course depends on the accommodation you choose: staying with a guest family or in college.

  • Course Date 1

    June 30 – July 14, 2012

    • 30 lessons/ week,
      including 2 private lessons
    • Leisure activities
      including daytrip to London
  • Course Date 2

    July 28 – August 11, 2012

    • 30 lessons/ week,
      including 2 private lessons
    • Leisure activities
      including daytrip to London
Accommodation Options Cost

We give Swedish students an introduction offer of 10% discount on our course fees for 2012:

Staying with a guest family
Full board, i.e. breakfast, packed lunch and dinner

  • normal standard, sharing a 2-bed room 968.00 €/week
  • normal standard, single room 998.00 €/week
  • exclusive standard, single room 1,198.00 €/week

Staying on campus, St Hilda´s College
Half board, breakfast and lunch at the college

  • Normal campus standard, shared shower in corridor 1,454.00 €/week

Contact, information and registration

  • s·a·e·s European Office

    s·a·e·s

    Allee nach Sanssouci 3
    14471 Potsdam, Germany

    Tel: +49 331 / 71 37 89
    Email: info@saes.info
    Website: www.saes.info
    Talk to: Nick Johnson

  • s·a·e·s Swedish partner

    Cognosis AB

    Ekbacksvägen 22
    168 69 Bromma, Stockholm

    Tel: 08-26 21 20
    Email: info@cognosis.se
    Website: www.cognosis.se
    Talk to: Anne Neppare
      (direct phone: 070-537 83 37)

Registration form

  • I would like to reserve a place at the
    s·a·e·s Summer School 2012

  • I would like to attend the
    information day at Ulvsunda Slott

     

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You can download the Summer School registration form here.