10 – 16 year olds, girls and boys (English level: Elementary to Advanced)
English plus Media Production Summer Camp is designed for motivated students who want to gain a deeper understanding of media production whilst improving their English skills. The course enables students to study their favourite subject in English, which provides a natural context for language use and enhances language acquisition, as well as developing essential 21st-century skills such as critical thinking, creativity, communication and collaboration.
The course syllabus incorporates 30 hours of English language study with 15 hours specialist workshops on media production over a two-week course programme. Taught by qualified EFL (English as a Foreign Language) teachers, students follow a structured syllabus, incorporating English language study, academic skills, group projects and excursion link sessions. The language study lessons focus on the communicative style of language learning and provide grammar and vocabulary tailored to students’ ability, and academic skills sessions give students an introduction to exam techniques and are intended to help students improve the skills of academic reading, writing, listening and speaking. All students will also participate themed weekly group projects which encourage collaboration and communication through the completion of real-world tasks. Students will also learn local history, culture of the area and vocabulary relating to the landmarks before they embark on excursions.
In additon to morning English lessons, students will receive specialist workshops on media production in the afternoons, to develop skills in blogging, vlogging, podcasting and music production. Students will produce content across themes such as news and current affairs, advertising and marketing, and gain deeper understanding of the subject of their interest. Engaging in subjects of interest allows students to unconsciously improve their language skills, making the learning process more engaging, thus making faster progress and enhancing both English and academic skills.
The comprehensive syllabus is combined with fun activity programme and cultural excursions, where students are encouraged to exchange ideas, collaborate, show initiative and improve their confidence whilst having fun.
Course essentials:
English plus Media Production Summer Camp consists of a well-balanced programme of English tuition, adventure sports, various activities, sports and excursions. The structured programme includes:
- 30 hours of English tuition
- 15 hours of specialist workshops on media production
- 2 full-day excursions and 1 half-day trips per week
- End-of-course Assessment & Certificate
- Full afternoon and evening activity programme
- Maximum class size of 11 students
- Insurance
- Airport transfers (Heathrow & Gatwick airports between 10:00-20:00 GMT)
Activities:
Outside language tuition, students will improve language skills through a broad range of sporting, cultural and entertaining activities, such as:
- Camp Fire
- Tennis
- Swimming
- Football,
- Drum
- Bowling
- Arts & Crafts
- Summer Fete
- Kite Making & Flying
- BBQ at the Beach
- Sports Tournaments
- The Cube
- Trash Fashion Show
- Scavenger Hunt
- Family Fortunes Quiz
- Climbing Wall
- Badminton
- Discos
- Film Evenings
- Inflatables
- Musical & Dance
- Volleyball
- Basketball
- Table Tennis
- Talent Shows
- You Bet
Excursions:
Excursions are a vital part of the summer experience for international students to gain a cultural understanding of the UK alongside English language study. Students will have 2 fully day and 1 half day excursion and trips each week to experience the rich cultural heritage of Britain. The choices include:
- Buckingham Palace
- Houses of Parliament
- West End Musical
- Natural History Museum
- Hyde Park
- London Eye
- British Museum
- Southbank Walking Tour
- Camden Market
- Oxford Street
- Hever Castle
- Hastings
- Bognor Regis
- Thorpe Park
- Guildford
- Bath
- Oxford
- Cambridge
- Portsmouth & Spinnaker Tower
- Windsor Castle
- Eton College
- Brighton beach
- Leeds Castle
- Stratford Upon Avon
- Warwick Castle
- Canterbury Cathedral
- Ely/Ely Cathedral
- Chessington World of Adventure
The sample timetables below include a typical weekly programme and a typical day of English plus Media Production Summer Camp.
Boarding:
This course takes place at Oxford International College Brighton (OIC Brighton), opened in September 2023. Students stay in the college bedrooms with single and twin rooms, all en-suite. Girls and boys are accommodated separately. In each boarding house, there is a senior member of staff who looks after the students in the evenings and is on duty throughout the night.
Meals:
Well balanced, nutritious three cooked meals are provided in the dining hall. Drinks and biscuits are available in the lesson breaks. Packed lunches are provided for excursions.
Facilities:
A stunning 80,000-square metre enclosed campus provides an ideal location for young summer school students. Facilities include modern teaching facilities, including state-of-the-art laboratories and newly furnished boarding houses. Located a short distance from the seaside town of Brighton. With vast amounts of green space, sports facilities and peaceful study spots, students feel inspired by natural surroundings and state-of-the-art learning spaces. Wi-Fi available throughout.
Laundry:
Laundry is done once a week. All bed linen is provided and is laundered once a week. Towels are not provided.
Oxford International College Brighton (OIC Brighton) opened in September 2023. It is the second branch of Oxford International College (OIC) in Oxford, which is consistently among the top five A-level colleges in the UK.
Nestled away in the idyllic English countryside – and only minutes from the city, coast, and international transport links, OIC Brighton is located in the East Sussex coastal town, just a stone’s throw away from everything the cosmopolitan city of Brighton has to offer. For those who love water sports, there are plenty of local clubs to join, plus a marina and beaches down the road. We’re also close to the South Downs designated area of natural beauty, and easily accessible to London.
The school offers an intensive one-year pre-GCSE (Year 9), two-year GCSE (Years 10-11), intensive one-year GCSE (Year 11), and two-year A Level programme (Years 12-13) courses for both British and overseas students in Years 9 to 13. The multi-million-pound development include state-of-the-art teaching rooms, science labs, sports and fitness centres, and have boarding facilities for 450 students, dedicated study spaces, and a communal hall. The state-of-the-art teaching buildings and secure boarding houses are surrounded by more than 23 acres of woodland, rolling fields, and open green spaces.
The OIC Brighton follows OIC’s highly successful curriculum model, which places a strong focus on career preparation and personal development.Its curriculum model has resulted in OIC maintaining a place at the top of the UK’s independent school league tables since 2019. Over 90% of students achieve A*/A grades and, in 2021, 50% of students achieved straight A*s and 100% of students received offers to study at Russell Group universities, including Oxford and Cambridge. In 2022, Oxford International College ranked 4th among all UK boarding schools in A Levels League Table. The school ranked 7th among all UK boarding schools in GCSE League Table in the same year.
Oxford International College (OIC) Brighton is an ambitious independent college that’s committed to excellence. Building on the innovative approach used by Oxford International College – not only delivers the highest academic standards, but also nurtures personal growth and the development of essential future-focused global skills. OIC Brighton offers an outstanding strategic education that inspires students to achieve their goals and stand out as pioneers. All students study maths, additional maths, chemistry, physics, biology and English for GCSE; options include business studies, computer science, psychology, history, geography, and languages. There are also non-examined subjects including study skills, research skills, teamwork skills, PE and PSHE (Personal, Social and Health Education).
A standout feature of OIC’s curriculum is its focus on careers. OIC has created its own Supercurricular programme which goes one step further than traditional extra-curricular programmes by offering several career-centred activities alongside sports, charity work, and arts clubs. Students have opportunities to attend degree-related guest lectures, complete work experience, and enter competitions related to their chosen career. In addition, all students are supported by a University of Oxford mentor who offer them the benefit of their knowledge and experience of applying to a leading university.
