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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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St Catherine's College, Manor Road, Oxford,
St Catherine's College, Manor Road, Oxford
Oxfordshire
OX1 3UJ

Oxford Royale 5 star review on 23rd August 2024

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“I enjoyed my stay in Oxford very much. I was enthusiastic about the great atmosphere during classes and free-time. My teacher Rosie Waygood did a great job! She taught us so much in these two weeks. The other staff were friendly too. The parties were fantastic as well and the venues were absolutely amazing (the Randolph Hotel). I met people of different nationalities and I keep in touch with them, they are very very kind! Ellen Cordemans, IELTS Preparation Course session 3 2016 Balliol College”

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Posted 8 years ago

“Being at ORA for 2 weeks was one of the best experiences in my life. I met people from many different nationalities, with different cultures, languages and religions. I love ORA, I love the classes, the counsellors and by last but not least important the students, who made my experience unforgettable. I miss everyone so much and I wish I have had more time with them.”

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Posted 8 years ago

“The ORA Medical School Preparation program which I attended was one of the most remarkable experiences I ever had. It was an indelible travel. I discovered numerous cultures and I created a lot of friendships. I will definitely come back next year!”

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Posted 8 years ago

“I really enjoyed my two weeks at ORA Yarnton. People were incredibly friendly, counsellors were very enthusiastic, teachers were passionate ! Law preparation course gave me the opportunity to have a general overview on my future studies. Thus...thank you so much !”

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Posted 8 years ago

“ORA has given me an opportunity to get to know people from all around the world and talk to some of the most intelligent people I have the pleasure to meet in my life. The course itself was intensive, yet productive, and the teachers were very friendly and welcoming. It was a great experience. Thank you very much ORA.”

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Posted 8 years ago

“Yarnton is quite far away + the food is not enough (dinner at 7 and you go to sleep around midnight, you're not even allowed to order pizza). Otherwise an amazing experience and really helpful for future studies!”

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Posted 8 years ago

Hi Katerina, Thank you for the constructive feedback! We believe that the splendour and open space of Yarnton Manor more than make up for its distance from the centre of town, and we hope you'd agree, after enjoying it for two weeks! In terms of meals, thank you for the information - we'll be sure to review the timings ahead of our 2017 Summer School, to ensure that students are enjoying their meals as much as possible. Best wishes, Max, Oxford Royale Academy

Posted 8 years ago

“- Rules were too harsh - Curfew for 16-18 years old is unnecessary as night life is a crucial part of oxford experience (Varsity doesn't have similar regulations) - otherwise, outstanding course!”

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Posted 8 years ago

Hi Oscar, Thank you for the valuable feedback! We put restrictions on students' movements only out of concern for their safety, and at the desire of parents who want to make sure their children are looked after. However, we review all of our practices each year, so your opinion will certainly be considered before our 2017 Summer School - thank you for voicing it! Best wishes, Max, Oxford Royale Academy

Posted 8 years ago

“This camp was over my expectations. I thought that the staff were nice, the sites were interesting ranging from museums to punting, and most of all, I had fun as I met new people and the trips and lessons were fun. This was truly a spectacular experience.”

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Posted 8 years ago

“The Broadening Horizons programme run by Oxford Royale Academy was simply spectacular. The classes held challenged me beyond my comfort zones and allowed me to discover my true potentials. All of this was done in an environment that was so conducive and that gave me a sense of belonging despite being so far from home. Everyday was a new learning experience whether it was from our excursions to renowned cities or from a simple discussion with friends. The councellors and staff members always went the extra mile in ensuring that my two weeks spent in Oxford were memorable ones. They attended to our every need and built really close relationships with the students that by the end of the programme, it was extremely difficult to part with them. What I cherish the most are the friends I have made within the short period of time. Everyone was so friendly and so open to learning new things about each other through fun games and activities that made my stay even more special. This was indeed an experience like no other and one that has left an indelible mark in my heart.”

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Posted 8 years ago

“I am semi-homeschooled and by going to ORA, I gained not one experience, but lots of it. It expanded my world and the academics are well-taught. I enjoyed my two weeks there and made numerous bonds throughout the world.”

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Posted 8 years ago

“I arrived at Oxford Royale with an extremely nervous outlook and underconfident personality. Oxford Royale Academy helped me feel more confident with my writing skills and taught me something about not caring about what others think of my work. It helped hone my skills and I am glad I chose it. I made friends from places I never expected to meet people from and it was over all a great experience”

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Posted 8 years ago

“This was an incredible experience! ORA went way above my expectations and really made me feel at home. The staff is extremely kind and dedicated and the activities are very fun and exciting. I am hoping to come back another year!”

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Posted 8 years ago

“- The courses are very informative, giving me the taste of how university would be like - facilities are brilliant - counsellors are very friendly”

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Posted 8 years ago

“ORA is a unique summer camp. The people you meet there are just one of a kind and it's a blessing to be able to go there.”

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Posted 8 years ago

“Oxford Royale Academy has made my experience amazing for the year. This was my second year there, and it couldn't have been any better. The classes I had (mathematics, contemporary history and teambuilding and leadership) were amazing and the teachers were so welcoming and understanding, when you said you didn't understand something. The counsellors were all very nice and also helpful. The accommodation at Oxford and the food, is not a 5 star hotel, but it has everything you may need or require. Oxford Royale Academy is a great summer school, if you are looking for one.”

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Posted 8 years ago

“I Really enjoyed my experience at ORA. Meeting people from so many nationalities, interacting with them was an amazing experience. The classes were absolutely excellent and I learnt so many new things. The teachers were knowledgable, warm and friendly and all the counsellors and house deans were fabulous. The extra actives and excursion were extremely interesting. The accommodation (At Yarnton Manor Sesson 2) was absolutely beautiful. It was a wholesome experience that I will never forget. (I wish the food was better though, otherwise no complaints at all) :)”

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Posted 8 years ago

Hi Jacqueline, Thank you for your feedback and all of the kind words! We're thrilled to hear about how much you enjoyed the course and environment. We will be reviewing all of our policies, including catering, before our Summer School in 2017, so we'll be sure to examine the food, since it's the only thing that wasn't perfect for you! Best wishes, Max Oxford Royale Academy

Posted 8 years ago

“Being able to attend the Oxford Royale summer school was a great exprerience.I learned a lot and had fun.I would definetely consider coming back”

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Posted 8 years ago

“Oxford Royale was an amazing summer camp of inspiration, challenges, and fun. The Introduction to Law course itself was a challenging and engaging, providing us students with information that presented us to the different aspects of law, and more importantly, information that would help us decide our future career. Overall, the Oxford Royale Academy was an excellent camp. It organized interesting and varying activities for students every day, and gave students a chance to see the beautiful sceneries of Oxford. Although the course was absolutely amazing, there were a few small leaks. Firstly, the days ran a little bit too late, the shout ends at around 22:40 most of the time, and students barely have the time to shower and so on because if we shower earlier, we no longer have the chance to run around, and we wish to use the time to socialize. Secondly, the wifi. The wifi was unstable in the Department of Education most of the time, and many students did not know how to deal with these problems. Thirdly, too many surveys. In total, there were about three surveys, which could have been grouped into one on the final day with no problem. Fourthly, not a lot of time was given for packing, most students rushed on the final day, and it was easy to lose things. Otherwise, the Oxford Royale Academy was thoroughly enjoyable and I enjoyed every second of it. I hope to come back again in the future.”

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Posted 8 years ago

Hi Yik Lam, Thank you for all of the valuable feedback! It's great to hear these points in detail. We review all of our policies ahead of next year's Summer School, and it sounds like most of your complaints are centred around timetabling, so we'll be sure to investigate them in detail before next summer. I hope that we'll be able to welcome you back to Oxford in 2017, to see the fruits of our labour! Best wishes, Max Oxford Royale Academy

Posted 8 years ago

“Oxford Royale is, much like most summer camps, a wonderful opportunity to mingle with other students from around the world. Around the city of Oxford I learned to respect people from all different cultures with their own habits and motives. It was also a good opportunity to create "inside jokes" of all cultures. While the classes were great, I couldn't help but feel like all mentors were slightly inexperienced at teaching their subject - though when asked questions, we all learned that they were very knowledgeable. I had a lot of fun and look forward to taking advantage of this opportunity when I structuralise plans to study in Oxford in the future.”

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Posted 8 years ago

“The bed mattresses were not clean and the JCR was "broken" but other than that, it was an extremely fun experience!”

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Posted 8 years ago

Hi Alexandra, Thank you for your rating and the useful feedback. We're sorry that you encountered these issues - we were able to see to them during the Summer School, but we'll also be careful to ensure they aren't repeated next year. We hope to welcome you back to Oxford for our 2017 Summer School, so you can see the results of all our hard work preparing. Best wishes, Max Oxford Royale Academy

Posted 8 years ago

Oxford Royale is rated 4.8 based on 867 reviews