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Walk in the footsteps of giants such as world leaders Bill Clinton and Tony Blair, Nobel Prize winners such as Malala Yousafazai, and Oscar winners such as Eddie Redmayne. And all the while making new friends and having great fun. Founded in 2004, Oxford Royale Academy is an award- winning provider of residential summer courses, headquartered in the university city of Oxford. We are committed to providing academic excellence and superior teaching to students from all over the world, enabling them to develop their academic abilities and go on to individual success. Over the years we have garnered an impressive range of awards and accreditations, assuring you of our exemplary standards of education, service, and safety. We were particularly pleased to be honoured by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II with the Queen’s Award for Enterprise three times: 2012, 2016 and 2019. The Queen’s Awards for Enterprise are the most prestigious accolades for businesses and individuals in the United Kingdom.

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www.oxford-royale.com
Founded
2004
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Somewhere in Oxford :)
graduation party
punting in oxford
Exploring the Clifton Suspension Bridge in Bristol
Exploring the history behind the SS Great Britain
Tour around Oxford Campus on one of our many tours
Our graduation
This is an image of me from the ORA scholarship photoshoot
Eating breakfast with my friends.
Passing in town near The Randolph.
Meeting and making friends with my classmates.
Scholarship Photoshoot
Harry Potter Tour
Excursion to London
A close up picture of myself, taken at the Scholarship Kids Photoshoot.
The last picture I took at Queen's College, with me wearing the ORA Student tshirt.

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Louise
16
Female
Denmark
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program
Program:
Summer Study Abroad in Oxford, England

Oxford Royale Academy

Jan 9, 2022

Words cannot explain my experience at Oxford Royale Academy.
I am Louise Paludan Mogensen from Denmark. I was 14 years old when i attended the course.
I had a splendid time in Oxford! The teachers were excellent and I learned so much on the course. I attended the English course, where I got friends from all around the world. The whole experience gave me an understanding of how it is to study at an Oxford university.
I will definitely recommend Oxford Royale Academy! It is an unforgettable experience!

What is your advice to future travelers on this program?
My best advice to future travelers would definitely be to enjoy every moment of the course! Don't feel scared to meet new people or make mistakes, just jump into it and your experience will for sure be so much better.
Me in front of my college in Oxford
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Rebecca
19
Female
United Kingdom
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program
Program:
Summer Study Abroad in Oxford, England

Oxford Royale Academy

Jan 6, 2022

I had such an amazing time at ORA! It made me a more confident person and was an amazing opportunity to meet lots of people from all across the world!

The support from counsellors was great and i felt comfortable talking to them, they were so friendly and welcoming.

I would 100% recommend this experience to anyone who has the opportunity to do it, i will remember it forever and keep in contact with all of the friends i made there!

I would definitely do it again, it was the best part of my summer.

What was your funniest moment?
Definitely the talent show that the students put on! It was a great laugh and there was a wide range of talents!
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Filipa
21
Portugal
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program
Program:
Summer Study Abroad in Oxford, England

The best decision you'll ever make

Sep 30, 2019

I went to Oxford not really sure what to expect from the program... It all felt too good to be true... All the promotional videos I had watched and all the reviews I had read weren't enough to paint a picture of what it was like to spend 2 weeks in Oxford studying what I liked with people from all over the world. But as soon as I arrived to my college I had people right outside the campus ready to help me!! It was unreal!! I couldn't have asked for better staff, teachers, program and even food!
I was once reading the reviews and asking myself whether or not it was worth it... And after the experience, I can say that the only thing I regret is that I didn't spend more time there! As soon as I left the college I realized how precious all of the moments I spent there were... So my advice to you is to take advantage of every moment and record them in your memory, don't be shy and make friends with everyone you possibly can! I still talk with people from Italy, Germany, Ireland and even Brazil.
Applying to ORA will be the best decision you'll ever make!!

What was the most unfamiliar thing you ate?
The typical English Breakfast for sure! Not uses to it but after those 2 weeks I spent in Oxford, I couldn't stop thinking about those "Hash Browns"
Somewhere in Oxford :)
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Danae
21
Trinidad & Tobago
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program
Program:
Summer Study Abroad in Oxford, England

My Experience at ORA 2019

Sep 29, 2019

The two weeks I spent at Oxford Royale Academy were undoubtedly two of the best weeks of my summer. The course was, expectedly, academically stimulating, but also included cultural experiences which I would not have been able to enjoy had I not attended. The classes were taught by exceptional teachers, and gave me the opportunity to explore areas of academia not traditionally covered by a secondary school syllabus, but in which I had an interest. Meeting new people allowed me to expand my worldview, as well as make some friends. We were given the freedom to explore the city as we desired, but still felt safe and looked after the entire time. Visiting colleges, tourist attractions, and even museums provided an abundance of things to do in our free time. Optional events also occurred daily, from subject specific discussions, to sports activities, social events, a debate, and even advice on university applications. Overall, the course was a holistic academic, and cultural experience and something I would highly recommend.

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Nadia
20
South Africa
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program
Program:
Summer Study Abroad in Oxford, England

Oxford Summer Program at Lady Margaret Hall

Sep 29, 2019

I went to Oxford expecting what a normal summer course would be like, but I was pleasantly surprised by how much the program exceeded my expectations. The academical side of the program was very stimulating, the classes were small and very interactive. The teachers listened to our ideas and opinions and replied with valuable advice. We had a lot of freedom to explore Oxford, as well as enough activities to keep us busy if we wanted to stay on campus. The staff were all very friendly and more than willing to help with anything that we needed. I received a lot of information about UK Universities, which is very helpful when the time comes to apply to universities. I would recommend this program for anyone seeking a stimulating environment to spend their summer.

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Alumni Interviews

These are in-depth Q&A sessions with verified alumni.

Chloe El Kassis

Program
Summer Study Abroad in Oxford, England
Chloe El Kassis

Why did you choose this program?

I chose this program because it provided an amazing oportunity: I could live and study in a world renown university.

I chose the "Broadening Horizons" course for a two-week summer camp. This option gave me a lot of classes to choose from, which could give me different aspects and help me with future university choices. It was also a great choice in order to travel, visit a new city and meet amazing people from multiple nationalities.

What did your program provider (or university) assist you with, and what did you have to organize on your own?

The program providers helped a lot. They were always available to answer any question I had through the live chat option on the ORA website and to help me with all the changes I wanted to make. Moreover, they would constantly send me tasks to fill on the forum (medical form, dietary forms...).

They helped me through VISA assistance too by sending a letter. They also provided a coach transfer to take students from the airport to their respective campuses.

What is one piece of advice you'd give to someone going on your program?

Of course this program is a summer camp where you will participate in many activities, meet a lot of people, travel and visit a new city. However, you need to know that there is a lot of work. There are assignements to do, homework, essays, presentations...

And you will be graded at the end of the summer camp for all your work. So, if you are like me and you want to make sure you get good scores, you will have to study well.

There are no "tests", more like research work (at least for the subjects I had).

That being said, you shouldn't worry a lot about it: you will still have a lot of time to enjoy and have the summer of your life.

What does an average day/week look like as a participant of this program?

So, on an average day, you would have registration in the morning, followed by breakfast, two-morning courses (for Broadening Horizons) separated by a break. Then, you would have a lunch break where you can go to town to grab food.

Afterward, on some days there would be an afternoon workshop, and if not, you will have some planned activities (punting, city tour, treasure hunt, check the botanical garden...) followed by registration and dinner at the campus. And at night, there would be some activities, such as TED talks, talent shows (those were some of the activities prepared when I was at the camp, but they may vary by campus/year)...

Going into your experience abroad, what was your biggest fear, and how did you overcome it? How did your views on the issue change?

In general, I was very excited about this trip. But since it was my first time traveling alone, I couldn't neglect the fear of being far from home, from my comfort zone. I had to live for two weeks with complete strangers from different cultures.

At the end of the day, you attract people from your vibe. Once I arrived, making friends was really easy, seen that no one wants to be alone and everyone was seeking to build new friendships, and the friendly team made the whole trip smoother.

Staff Interviews

These are in-depth Q&A sessions with program leaders.

Patrick Keefe

Program
Summer Study Abroad in Oxford, England
Job Title
Admissions Executive / Assistant Programme Director
Patrick Keefe

Patrick currently works as an Admissions Executive for Oxford Royale Academy. He is responsible for liaising with potential clients and setting up reservations onto the company's academic program. In the summer months, he works as an on-site Assistant Program Director, responsible for running the pastoral staff and cultural enrichment facets of the Balliol College campus.

What is your favorite travel memory?

My best travel memories are usually bound-up in choir tours, including trips to the East Coast of America, Beijing and Langzhou, and much of Europe. My favorite travel memory has to be travelling across Australia, aged 2, following my dad filming wildlife documentaries for Channel 4. Such amazing scenery and animals - it etched itself even into the memory of a 2 year-old.

How have you changed/grown since working for your current company?

I've developed a greater understanding of global cultures and traditions, I've improved my French, become better at ironing shirts (for meeting with high-profile parents!), and worked alongside some of the most fascinating young minds of today. My interpersonal skills have certainly developed, but as any of the students will tell you, my sense of humor definitely hasn't.

What is the best story you've heard from a return student?

One student told me they returned because of how we treated them when they missed home. Eventually, they said, they stopped feeling homesick because ORA became a new home. Someone pass me the tissues...! Sometimes its the little things we do to enhance a student experience that stick with them, and you never know how much one little gesture can mean to someone.

If you could go on any program that your company offers, which one would you choose and why?

Definitely the Mastering Automotive Engineering Course. Designing and building a Caterham car in Oxford for 6 weeks - so cool! A real project to work on amongst your peers - surely learning collaboratively is more fun than studying alone. And at the end of the course, not only would you have ACE grades, you'd also be able to say you'd built a car.

What makes your company unique? When were you especially proud of your team?

Oxford Royale Academy is a bastion of internationalism in an increasingly divided world. I am proud of the company's commitment to bringing young people together with the shared goal of intellectual progress, across cultural boundaries. I hope that the young people who enter our Alumni Community will always share the principle of international cooperation that they foster with us at ORA.

What do you believe to be the biggest factor in being a successful company?

Honestly, a true devotion to the product. If the courses we produce are world-class and we make ourselves the best summer school possible, the students will come. I include within that the whole product - the branding, the content, and the delivery. If the company serves the product, the product will serve the company 10-fold.

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