Sixth Form Preparation Programme

Our Sixth Form Preparation Programme is designed to help you effectively prepare for A-Level study and make the most of your time in the Sixth Form. On this course, taking place just before the start of term. you’ll be introduced to living in the UK, your personal Director of Studies, subject classes and the key skills you will need in order to make a successful transition into the UK education system and your A-Level studies at d’Overbroeck’s.

For more information and to apply for this programme, please contact the schools directly:

internationaladmissions@doverbroecks.com

admissions@oxfordsixthformcollege.com

Key Facts

30 hours of tuition per week

Introduction to the UK education system

Introduction to key members of staff

Key academic skills to help you succeed

Small class sizes (maximum of 11)

Daily social activities to help you make friends

Related Locations

d’Overbroeck’s

Oxford

d’Overbroeck’s modern sixth form centre, completed in September 2017, boasts high-quality facilities perfect for summer school. It is ideally located just a 15-minute journey away from Oxford City Centre to enable students to explore Oxford and the surrounding areas. Read More

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Sample Timetable

Monday	Welcome	UK Education	Studying with Us	Guided learning	Studying in Oxford	Tour of Oxford	Free Time	Evening Activity
Tuesday	Project Introduction	Digital Literacy	Academic Skills	Guided learning	Study Skills	Project preparation	Learner autonomy	Evening Activity
Wednesday	Academic Lecture	Lecture Seminar	Project preparation	Guided learning	Academic Skills	Critical thinking	Online Skills	Evening Activity
Thursday	Time Management	Academic Skills	Tackling Culture Shock	Guided learning	Positive Psychology	Project preparation	On-site activity	Evening Activity
Friday	Independent study	Academic Skills	Project preparation	Guided learning	Revision	Activity	Project Presentation	Farewell dinner and disco

Dates & Fees

1-week programme

30 August - 5 September

£899

Welfare

Every Bucksmore location has a residential management team, and a minimum staff-student ratio of 1:7. There is always a trained first aider on-site, and students are supervised 24 hours a day.

Airport Transfers

Bucksmore offers a complimentary airport transfer service on transfer days for flights arriving/departing between 10:00 and 20:00. We can also provide an Unaccompanied Minor service for pick-up and drop-off. Students are looked after from when they land to when their flight departs.

Staff

Each location has a Centre Manager, Activity Manager and Director of Studies available for all students to approach with any problems. Bucksmore Counsellors are more than just teachers; they provide a high level of care and guidance for all students. All staff are background checked.

Pastoral Care

High staff to student ratios ensure all students are looked after. Bucksmore summer schools strive to create a warm and welcoming “family atmosphere” where all students and Counsellors know each other well.

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