Program Reviews

I had loads of fun meeting people from all around the world. It was intimidating at first but after the icebreakers activity on the first day, we all got along quite well. We had roommates, but unfortunately, my roommate and I had to share a single bedroom with two beds squeezed into it. Literally squeezed. I wasn't very satisfied with my room, especially considering that I had been to other rooms of my friends and there had been much bigger ones occupied by single persons who didn't get a roommate. Otherwise, I had a great experience. We had a zoolab day where we got to pet live animals and learn about them. We went to London and saw the play Kinky Boots. The classes were held at the Mathematics Centre and it was a lovely area to learn in. All of the teachers were very knowledgeable and fascinated by their subjects, and most of the teachers were able to successfully convey information in a way that wasn't boring to the student. The curfew I found was necessary, but even within our housing units we were not allowed to interact with students across the hall from us, which I did not understand and found somewhat unfair. Also, the wifi was not impressive.

My experience at Oxford was absolutely phenomenal. It was a lovely time that I will never forget! I learned so much not just academically but also from the people I was surrounded by. The course itself, the trips and extra curricular activities combined to make it a special two week summer time for me. Oxford is such a beautiful place that inspires you to learn. I hope to come back and I do not hesitate to highly recommend it to anyone who wants to learn but also have a great time in an amazing environment.

My experience at Oxford Royale Academy was one of a lifetime. My course was challenging but extremely fun and I feel I will take the skills and knowledge I have gained with me for the rest of my life. But on top of this I did not expect to make the amazing life long friends that I did. Oxford Royale is a family and I’m so happy to have been a part of it! Thank you so much for having me and I hope I made you proud! I would recommend ORA to anyone and everyone.

This trip was one of the best things that have ever happened to me in my life. I come from a very small country located in Central America named El Salvador and I was the only one of my country in the college I assisted to that was St Peter's College , I was proud of representing my small country at Oxford Royale Academy.
I took a course named Introduction to Leadership and it was the best course that I could have ever chosen, I learned different leadership styles and how famous leaders the world has known took decisions thinking about others instead of themselves. The course surpassed what I expected in an incredible way. In addition to the amazing classes I received, I had the opportunity to visit beautiful places around Oxford and also getting to know amazing people that now I can call my friends and that I hope I will never loose contact with them. The last thing I can say is that I was the luckiest girl in the world because I won a scholarship from ORA and they were the ones that made this experience possible for me. I will always be gratefully with ORA for giving me the opportunity to go to Europe for the first time, the education I had in those two weeks, the opportunity of meeting amazing friends from all around the world and the memories that will always live in my mind and heart.
Thank you ORA for this one of a kind opportunity and I hope I can return one day.

Went on Business and Enterprise program at Clare college, and it was absolutely brilliant. The teacher were top notch, the living and staying was fantastic. But overall the friends ties it all together. Really recommend ORA, beautifuly highstandards.

I guess action speak louder than words - I came to ORA twice, that's how much I loved it.

The first time was in 2016 at Balliol College where I took "Oxford Enterprise Program" which is an introduction course to Business and Economics.

The second time was in 2017 at Merton College where I took the "Public speaking" course, which is a course that teaches you how to make a good speech (posture, language, etc).

The funny part is that I met my friend who was at ORA Balliol 2016, Sergio Carrasco, at ORA Merton this year. *Seems like I wasn't the only one enjoying the ORA course. *

The extra activities were fun too! We visited the Ashmolean museum, went to le Manoir by Raymond Blanc and Oxford is simply a gorgeous city!

Thank you ORA for this amazing experience!

This was a one of a kind experience; I have met so many people from various backgrounds and cultures and many life long friends I still consistently keep in contact with! I attended the Session in London at Goodenough campus which began on 3rd of July. The course I uptook (Business & entreprise) was equally very well taught and resourceful for what I want to study later. The group discussion was dynamic, and it was so interesting to hear what others from diverse cultures and perspectives had to contribute. The staff were all very friendly, and even though the nervousness was there at first I was at ease and comfortable within the first day; the atmosphere felt very pleasant and the activities organized during free time, such as the Aladdin play was equally very amusing. I thoroughly enjoyed this experience as it was unforgettable; I gained a sense of independence, teamwork skills as well as leadership skills, and discipline. I highly recommend this programme for anyone wishing to be enriched culturally and academically; it was an amazing time.

I was the first Caymanian student to be accepted into Oxford Royale Academy with a scholarship. Naturally, I was nervous as it was a new environment with different cultures that I had never experienced before but as soon as I arrived on campus I felt safe, loved and made friends to last me a lifetime. I participated in the Global Leadership Programme which was one of the most challenging courses especially for me who had minimal knowledge on certain topics. But luckily I had willing classmates who were always there to help me out and the most amazing teacher who herself works out in some of the worlds dangerous places trying to bring peace. This summer I was challenged and pushed out of my comfort zone and because of that I graduated with flying colors, receiving an A in my course. I had an amazing adventure and I would recommend this program to anyone.

To be honest, before I started my two weeks in the programme, I had wished I could just leave. However, as the first few days passed, I learnt new concepts, ideas, facts, saw new sights, but most importantly, met new people. The best thing about ORA was, simply put, the sheer variety of cultures, ideas and personalities that you come into contact with as a part of its international nature. Nevertheless, the academic aspect of ORA is still not adulterated by this. Being situated in one of the most well-educated parts of the UK, even the general atmosphere compels you to work harder, and strive for success. ORA is truly unique experience, and by the end, I could only have wished the course was longer.
-Joe

Actions speak louder than words, so, I will just tell you that I went to ORA twice (in 2016 and 2017).

I loved my first experience at Balliol College in 2016. I am very interested in business and economics so I took the Oxford Enterprise Program. It was great.

I decided to come back in 2017 to learn Public Speaking at Merton College and to be honest, it was even better.

ORA really listens to every single opinion of yours and really try improve. That's how you know that you are in good hands.

The teachers are great and the friends that I made at ORA are so precious to me. They come from all over the world. We still see each other very often (that's when you know they are real friends and not just some acquaintances).

ORA changed my vision of life and made me realise that I am a part of the movers and the shakers.