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Name: Oxford Royale
Address: St Catherine's College, Manor Road, Oxford, St Catherine's College, Manor Road, Oxford, Oxfordshire
Rating: 4.80

4.8 Rating 867 Reviews

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4.8

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About Oxford Royale:

Oxford Royale is Oxford's leading summer school and has welcomed more than 30,000 students from over 170 nations. We are a three-time winner of the Queen’s Award for Enterprise,
and a five-time winner of the BETA Award for best educational product. Our students live and study in ten different Oxford and Cambridge colleges, as well as Imperial College London and Yale.

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Oxford Royale 5 star review on 23rd August 2024

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“I have had struggles in the past about what major i wanted. Joining ORA helped me in choosing what major i excelled at best: Law. From learning all the different cultures of twelve different girls to making strong ties with people through homework clubs and late night fun. The past two weeks were the best two weeks of my life! I wont even hesitate to coming back next year.”

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Posted 8 years ago

Hi Houda, Thank you for letting us know that you found your stay in Oxford so helpful. The choice of subjects for University-level study is hugely difficult, and we're proud to be able to help students make these decisions more informed. That you also enjoyed the international atmosphere and activities is the perfect bonus! Best wishes, Max Oxford Royale Academy

Posted 8 years ago

“My time at ORA has changed my life and believes forever. I arrived wishing that I was home, but by the end of the two weeks I was sad to leave ORA and my new friends. It is definitely a life changing experience and above all, I had a great time!”

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Posted 8 years ago

Hi Elaine, Thank you for your review - we're so pleased to hear that you were able to overcome your initial nerves and enjoy the stay in Oxford so much. This is the sort of life-changing and expansive programme we try to offer all of our students. Best wishes, Max Oxford Royale Academy

Posted 8 years ago

“excellent university-kind of experience. loved the program but would recommend a less strict environment.”

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Posted 8 years ago

Hi Christos, Thank you for taking the time to leave us your kind review! A university experience is exactly what we aim to give our students, so it's great to hear that you enjoyed it so much. We are extremely proud of our safety and safeguarding record, which may be why you felt we were strict with our students. We do feel that our courses are academic in nature, and so students should be prepared to focus while they are here. More widely, though Oxford is a very safe city, we nonetheless need to keep tabs on where our students are at all times, so free time in the city , while plentiful, cannot be unlimited. With that in mind, we hope that you enjoyed your time in Oxford enough that you may return to us again next year. Best wishes, Max Oxford Royale Academy

Posted 8 years ago

“The experience at Oxford Royale was a one in a lifetime experience; the lessons gave a true insight to the subject we were learning, in my case medicine. The activities were inclusive and fun, and the staff were hard-working and helpful. However, I believe the food provided was of low standard, and it does need to be a much higher standard.”

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Posted 8 years ago

Hi Siraj, Thank you very much for your kind words and the great feedback. We're pleased that you enjoyed the course overall, and regret to hear that the food was anomalous for you. We'll be reviewing all of our policies ahead of next year's courses, and we'll be sure to include the food on that list, in light of your thoughts. We currently use the kitchen facilities of the actual University of Oxford colleges in which our students stay, so the food you had was highly representative of that enjoyed by real students during term time. We do hope to welcome you back next year, so that you can enjoy the fruits of our labour in Summer 2017! Best wishes, Max Oxford Royale Academy

Posted 8 years ago

“Very good, both academic and inspirational course. Students get to meet people from all around the world and make meaningful acquaintances that they will remember for their whole life. In addition, the academic side was absolutely perfect as in lessons were a good start for students to dive into the field they're interested in and that school usually does not teach. Completing summer courses at Oxford Royale Academy is a pride and honour for every student where ORA isn't just a summer school, but a home for every one of us.”

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Posted 8 years ago

Hi Anastasia, Thank you very much for your kind review and feedback! We work very hard to balance the level of our academic courses, to make sure that these complex programmes are still approachable to students who have not had the chance to study them before. We hope that you may be back in Oxford in the coming years to consolidate this experience! Best wishes, Max Oxford Royale Academy

Posted 8 years ago

“This experience in Oxford Royale Academy is now one of my best memories. I made friends from all over the world and I hope to keep in touch with them forever. The reason I went to ORA was to enrich my knowledge of Contemporary History and Political Science & International Relations, as I want to study I.R. in university next year. I also took Academic Writing Skills, which was very helpful as I am about to enter my second year of International Baccalaureate, where I will need these skills to write my papers, and for university papers in the following years. The teachers were all very patient and kind with the students, the staff was very friendly and the accommodation was good. I didn't have high expectations as I didn't know anyone there when I first arrived, but it turned out to be an unforgettable experience, which I enjoyed with people whom I hope to never lose.”

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Posted 8 years ago

Hi Sofia, Thank you for writing this review. We think that some of the skills you have honed and improved while studying with us will come very much in handy as you approach university or working life. We're proud that you think we've helped you improve so much! Best wishes, Max Oxford Royale Academy

Posted 8 years ago

“The course did met my expectations. The only problem was the rooms, they were too old and the bathrooms need serious improvements. I was definitely expecting more in these terms from one of the best universities in the world: Oxford. BUT in general I really enjoyed my program with ORA and I will definitely recommend it to friends and family.”

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Posted 8 years ago

Hi Sam, Thank you for you feedback and great rating! The rooms we lease are all genuine bedrooms of Oxford University colleges, so they are exactly the rooms lived in by students during term time. The consequence of Oxford being such an ancient institution is that some of the facilities are centuries old, so are very characterful but occasionally slightly out of date. We'll be sure to review the room you stayed in, and make sure that it lives up to our standards ahead of 2017's Summer Courses, though, so thank you for bringing it to our attention. Best wishes, Max Oxford Royale Academy

Posted 8 years ago

“At first i thought we were going to spend our time studying rather than having fun. The first day felt like it was a month, but as soon as i got to know the people with me i knew that those 2 weeks would become the best two weeks in my life. The bond between us as groups is way beyond imaginable, i have never missed someone that much in my life to this day other than the people i've met in ORA. The councilors, were one of a kind, they were so friendly that i still remember each and every one of them until now. I just wanted to say thank you for a wonderful experience and for showing me what its like to make friends from other places in the world.”

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Posted 8 years ago

Hi Faisal, The first day of any residential course is a challenge for students, but we work extremely hard to ensure that they are all able to surmount it, and enjoy the course they're studying as well as the activities around it. We're thrilled that your great experience is reflective of this fact. Best wishes, Max Oxford Royale Academy

Posted 8 years ago

“I have already emailed my review as a scholarship student, however I will reiterate that ORA was truly a phenomenal experience.”

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Posted 8 years ago

Hi Faisal, Thank you for all the feedback you have given us this summer - it is all tremendously valuable to us. Best wishes, Max Oxford Royale Academy

Posted 8 years ago

“Members of staff were all excellent in their role, the course material was fascinating, and the leisure activities were well chosen!”

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Posted 8 years ago

Hi Emma, Thank you so much for your kind words, it's wonderful to hear that you thought the course and programme were so well-executed. Best wishes, Max Oxford Royale Academy

Posted 8 years ago

“As a student, I think this program is very useful to me. I hope this program would be better and better in the future.”

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Posted 8 years ago

Dear Chiu, Thank you for your kind words. It's always great to hear back from happy students! Best wishes, Max Oxford Royale Academy

Posted 8 years ago

“good experience,but may be some teachers make me feel bored when I study”

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Posted 8 years ago

Dear Xiang, Thank you for your feedback and rating. We're sorry to hear that you felt occasionally bored, but I hope that your rating reflects the overall enjoyment you felt! Best wishes, Max Oxford Royale Academy

Posted 8 years ago

“This program didnt meet my expectation it met more than i expected full of knowledge and surprises and at the same time i had fun while learning”

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Posted 8 years ago

Hi Ibrahim, Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review - it's brilliant to hear that you enjoyed the course even more than you expected! We hope to welcome you back next year. Best wishes, Max Oxford Royale Academy

Posted 8 years ago

“The staff at Oxford royale academy are so supportive and amazing. The councellers are so caring as are the teachers. The people you meet and make friends with become your friends for life and at the end of the 2 weeks there are a lot of tears as people don't want to leave ! Honestly Oxford royale academy was one of the best experiences of my life.”

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Posted 8 years ago

Hi Isabel, When people are crying as they say goodbye we know that we've helped them to forge deep connections remarkably quickly! Thank you for your kind words. Best wishes, Max Oxford Royale Academy

Posted 8 years ago

“My experience at Oxford Royale Academy was amazing. In my classes I learned a lot of new, interesting information that will help me in my future. I also had great fun exploring the area and going on excursions. I made friendships that will last forever. I had a great time at this camp; I learned a lot and made so many new friends.”

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Posted 8 years ago

Hi Edith, Thank you for your kind review and rating - the Oxford city centre and surroundings are one of the major benefits of coming to study with ORA for a programme! We hope to perhaps welcome you back soon. Best wishes, Max Oxford Royale Academy

Posted 8 years ago

“I've done the last session, it was really good! The counsellors were really nice and helpful, the teachers were really nice and professional. The people were supernice and I have done a lot of Friends. The only problem was the breakfast 2 weeks the same thing.”

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Posted 8 years ago

Hi Benedetta, Thank you for your kind review and words! Our counsellors love getting to know the students they care for, so they always find it very rewarding to hear back from students who thought they did great jobs. The same goes for our teachers and their academic tuition! We'll be sure to make a note of your point regarding breakfasts, and review them ahead of our 2017 Oxford Summer School, to ensure that our courses next summer are as close to perfect as possible! Best wishes, Max Oxford Royale Academy

Posted 8 years ago

“My first day of ORA was frightening and exciting. I came with a slight fear that quickly faded and left with sadness. I made friends at ORA that will last a lifetime. The councillors were extraordinary, always there when we needed them. The teachers were excellent, providing new fun ways to learn. I honestly can't think of a better way to spend my summer. Thank you!”

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Posted 8 years ago

Hi Sara, Thank you for your helpful review - we're sorry that you regretted leaving (although it probably shows that we did our job perfectly!). We're very proud of our wonderful teachers, so your satisfaction will be conveyed to them. Best wishes, Max Oxford Royale Academy

Posted 8 years ago

“The medical school preparation programme in Balliol College,Session5 was amazing. Great teachers and it has really broadened my medical knowledge. Outside classes, our wonderful counsellors made it unforgettable with fun activities and games. This was definitely the best summer experience and would recommend it for anyone. I would surely return next year.”

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Posted 8 years ago

Hi Agnes, We believe that the Medical School Preparation course is incredibly useful for students who wish to get a taste for Medicine before they apply to University, so it's great to hear that you agreed. Best wishes, Max Oxford Royale Academy

Posted 8 years ago

“ORA was an amazing experience. I learned so much and made amazing friends.”

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Posted 8 years ago

Dear Alejandro, Thank you so much for your rating - we love to hear from students who have enjoyed themselves as much as you seem to! Best wishes, Max Oxford Royale Academy

Posted 8 years ago

“Oxford royale was an unforgettable experience.”

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Posted 8 years ago

Dear Cedric, Thank you for your kind review and rating! We hope to welcome you back next year. Best wishes, Max Oxford Royale Academy

Posted 8 years ago

Oxford Royale is rated 4.8 based on 867 reviews