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Est. 1979
Celebrating 40 years
of summer schools
English Language &
Academic Summer Courses
2019
Oxford | Cambridge | London | Dubai
Ivy League | Prestigious UK Boarding Schools
COURSES NOW AVAILABLE
IN THREE COUNTRIES
Welcome to Locations
Bucksmore!
United United States United Arab
Kingdom of America Emirates
2019 is a very special UK programmes, we are introducing two brand
year for Bucksmore and new locations: the University of Pennsylvania,
it gives me great pleasure and the Emirates Academy (EAHM) in Dubai.
to invite you to join us
'UPenn' is an Ivy League institution and ranked as the
for our 40th anniversary.
10th best university in the world. EAHM is a cutting edge
The best present we could
campus specialising in hospitality management, minutes
receive is having you join us King Edward’s School Plumpton College Three Capitals
from the world-famous Burj Al Arab Jumeirah hotel. Witley, Surrey p10 Near Brighton, East Sussex p14 Tour of the UK
p19
for another fantastic year of
summer schools and home Don’t think we are just limited to summer
tuition. Although of course a though. We welcome students of all ages (6
cake is always appreciated… to 100 years old!) to the UK all year round
on our 1:1 home tuition programmes.
Since 1979 we have
welcomed over 10,000 Whichever programme you choose, every student
students from over 100 countries to the UK, and is important to us and everything we do is driven
we are now so old that we are welcoming the sons by the desire to ensure each individual student
and daughters of previous Bucksmore students! receives the best possible educational experience.
Since the beginning, everything we do aims to On behalf of everyone here at Bucksmore St Hilda’s College King’s College London Tonbridge School
Oxford University p20 Central London p22, p46 Tonbridge, Kent p28
combine traditional UK academic excellence and our summer staff all over the world, we
with innovative new ideas. In 2019 it is more look forward to welcoming you in 2019.
important than ever to encourage young students
to engage in a truly global community.
It is fitting therefore that our 40th birthday sees the Matt Tighe MA (Hons) Cantab
first international expansion of Bucksmore. While we Managing Director
continue to refine, improve, and grow our popular matt@bucksmore.com
Pembroke College d’Overbroeck’s Brasenose College
Oxford University p34 Oxford p36 Oxford University p48
Bucksmore Students Get ‘More’
More Variety More Quality
Over 20 courses spread across 13 Academic excellence in
locations in 3 different countries prestigious locations
More Attention More Value Magdalene College
Cambridge University p49
Corpus Christi College
Cambridge University p52
Homelingua
Home Tuition
p58
Maximum class size of 11 students All-inclusive pricing with
Maximum class size of 6 on the no hidden fees
Advanced Studies Program
New for 2019
More Tuition More Experience
Bucksmore has been running
Courses range from 20 to 28 hours summer schools for 40 years
of tuition per week
More Nationalities
Over 75 nationalities welcomed University of Pennsylvania p24, p40 Emirates Academy p54
to Bucksmore in 2018 Philadelphia, USA Dubai, UAE
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The Bucksmore
Journey
Age 10-13 Age 13-16 Age 16-18
Plumpton C ol lege
• Bucksmore Summer p16 • Animal Care p17
English King E dward’s S chool
• STEM Experience
• Coding p17
p17 • Bucky Adventure p18
Language • Bucksmore Summer Junior p12
No language level required. • STEM Experience p13 Three Capitals
• Arts Experience p13 • Tour of the UK p19
A variety of English & English ‘Plus’ • Coding p13
programmes for students of all levels. St Hilda’s College, King’s College
L ondon & University of Pennsylvania
• Intensive English p21, 23 & 25
d’Overbroeck’s
Young Professionals: d’Overbroeck’s
Academic • Medicine p39
• Engineering p39
• Business & Finance p39
• Media & Young Professionals:
Enrichment Tonbr idge S chool
• Performing Arts p39 Communications p39 • Medicine p39
• Engineering p39
• Business & Finance p39
• Media &
Intermediate language level required. • Performing Arts p39 Communications p39
• Boarding School Experience p30 Tonbr idge S chool
Courses for ambitious students wanting
• Young Leaders p32
develop their leadership or vocational Pembroke College
skills to prepare them for future success.
University of Pennsylvania • Young Leaders p32
• Young Entrepreneurs (ages 14-17) p42
Bras enos e College
& Magdalene College
University • Oxford & Cambridge Advanced Studies Program p50
Experience
K i ng’s C ollege L ondon
Advanced language level required. Corpus Christi College
• London Advanced Studies Program p47
• UK University Preparation p53
Subject-specific academic tuition
for bright students aiming to study
at top universities. E mirate s Academy, Dubai
• Global University Preparation p56
Home tuition available year-round for students of all ages p58
1:1 and 2:1 personalised courses
for students of all ages: Live and
Children (ages 6 -12) study in your
Juniors (ages 13 -17) teacher’s
Adults (ages 18 +) home
homelingua.com Families
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Safety and Welfare Academic Quality
We pride ourselves on the English Language Courses
excellence of our academic Using a unique syllabus developed by our academic team, designed specifically for summer school students, our aim is to develop
content syllabuses, the language through study and English immersion, with a focus on a communicative style of teaching.
excitement of our social A maximum class size of only 11 students provides greater individual attention and participation in each lesson. Smaller class sizes
are proven to inspire higher achievement and have a positive impact on a student’s learning environment.
programme, and above all,
We provide a six-tier language level syllabus to cater for students of all language levels. This incorporates a range of lesson types,
the safety and wellbeing of including language study, language for life, project sessions, excursion link lessons and academic skills.
all Bucksmore students. All students on an English language course
take ‘The Bucksmore Assessment’ near THE BUCKSMORE ASSESSMENT COMPARISON CHART
We are delighted to invite the end of their stay. This specially-created 8.0 10
students to join us for assessment provides students with an C1 7.5 Cambridge
end-of-course evaluation of their ability. Advanced
7.0 Advanced: 9
our 40th year of summer The Bucksmore Assessment examines a
CAE
Cambridge
Bucksmore
Higher
6.5 8
schools, following in the student’s reading, writing, speaking and B2 6.0
First:
Upper FCE
listening – based on their current level. 7
footsteps of over 10,000 Intermediate
5.5
The assessment is designed around the 5.0 Cambridge
students from over 100 same syllabus students study while at B1 4.5
Preliminary:
6
PET Bucksmore
different countries. their Bucksmore summer school, and
Intermediate
4.0 Medial 5
the comparison table shows how the 3.5 Cambridge 4
evaluation equates against other English A2
Elementary
3.0 Key: Bucksmore
KET 3
language examinations, such as IELTS and 2.5 Initial
Cambridge ESOL. 2.0 2
All students receive a Bucksmore A1
Beginner
1.5
1.0 1
Assessment certificate at their graduation
ceremony, as well as a personalised report CEFR IELTS Cambridge ESOL Bucksmore Assessment Bucksmore
(Common Levels
European
card and certificate of attendance. Framework of
Reference)
Welfare Accommodation Airport Transfers
Our summer school staff stay with the Bucksmore locations have a mix of single, Bucksmore offers a complimentary
students and are available 24 hours a twin, and multi-bedded rooms. Please airport transfer service on transfer days Academic Enrichment Courses University Experience Courses
day. Every Bucksmore location has a see information for each centre for more for flights arriving/departing between
residential management team, and a details. Students are always separated 10:00 and 22:00. We can also provide an Ideal for students wanting ‘more’ than just an English language These programmes aim to provide student with an insight into
minimum staff-student ratio of 1:7. There into male and female accommodation. Unaccompanied Minor service for pick-up summer school, our academic enrichment courses challenge undergraduate life. Tuition is provided in small sized classes, and
is always a trained first aider on site. and drop-off for no additional fee. Please students and develop more than just their language skills. engage students in new themes, topics and ideas they haven’t
note that the responsibility for booking Students will build confidence and gain a better understanding previously encountered.
this lies with the parents / guardians. of global English and its application for future learning. The Advanced Studies Program offers academic subject
Academic Enrichment programmes require an intermediate tuition in a maximum class size of only 6 students, and more
level of English in order to cope with the challenging syllabuses, information can be found in its own separate brochure or by
and Bucksmore can provide a test in order to determine visiting our website.
whether a student has the appropriate language level. International students enrolling on a University Experience
course must have an advanced level of English, as these courses
welcome many native speakers from countries such as the USA,
Staff Activities & Excursions Pastoral Care Canada and the UK.
Each location has a Centre Manager, All students receive a full activity Due to our small class sizes and high
Activity Manager and Director of Studies programme outside of the classrooms, supervision rate, Bucksmore summer
available for all students to approach including two full-day excursions every schools strive to have a warm and
with any problems. The Bucksmore week. Students are always busy, and welcoming ‘family atmosphere’, where
Counsellors are more than just teachers, the social programme is always included all students and Counsellors know each
as they provide a high level of care and in the course price. Older students in other well. All staff receive welfare
guidance for all students. All staff are city-centre locations will be allowed training to ensure students are properly
background checked. free periods. looked after.
6 7
“
The classes were great and I met
a lot of interesting people who I
spent a wonderful time with. We
had a lot of activities, excursions,
games and sports.
It is a perfect adventure for
everybody to go to Bucksmore and
improve their English.
A N C E , L AT V I A
English Language
& English 'Plus'
Courses
Location Course
King Edward’s School • page 10 Bucksmore Summer Junior • page 12
STEM Experience • page 13
Coding • page 13
Arts Experience • page 13
Plumpton College • page 14 Bucksmore Summer • page 16
STEM Experience • page 17
Coding • page 17
Animal Care • page 17
Bucky Adventure • page 18
Three Capitals Tour • page 19
St Hilda’s College, University of Oxford • page 20 Bucksmore Oxford (Intensive English) • page 21
King’s College London • page 22 Bucksmore London (Intensive English) • page 23
University of Pennsylvania • page 24 Bucksmore Philadelphia • page 25
Academic University
Enrichment Experience
page 26 page 44
King Edward’s School K i n g E dwa rd ’s S cho ol
Age s 1 0-1 3
Ages 10-13
King Edward’s is a prestigious boarding school founded
by King Edward VI in 1553.
The school has excellent on-site facilities including modern classrooms with smart boards,
a dance studio, and all-weather pitches across the 100 acre site.
King Edward's is located in a quiet countryside village just over an hour's drive from
central London, providing an ideal location for young summer school students.
“
KEY FACTS King Edward’s is very
pretty. I love everything,
L ocation: Safe and secure
countryside location my class, my bedroom
and the teachers!
B edrooms: Single, twin MARIIA, RUSSIA
& quadruple
Bathrooms: Shared
S ocial Space: Shared central common
room, and social space in each boarding
house with games and televisions
Facilitie s: Swimming pool, sports Cambridge
hall, tennis courts and AstroTurf
Oxford
Internet: Wi-Fi available throughout LONDON
Heathrow
S ecurity: Safe and secure countryside Gatwick
location. Locked access to boarding houses
KING’S EDWARD'S
SCHOOL
Airports:
• Gatwick 1 hour
• Heathrow 45 minutes
Classrooms with interactive whiteboards Typical twin bedroom
10 bucksmore.com/kingedwards 11
Courses at King Edward’s School Courses at King Edward’s School
Ages 10-13 Ages 10-13
Bucksmore Summer Junior STEM Coding Arts Experience
English language camp Experience English language + English language +
English language + STEM computer programming performing arts
Bucksmore’s classic English language summer school experience, perfected over 40
COURSE OVERVIEW COURSE OVERVIEW COURSE OVERVIEW
years. It remains a favourite for students looking for a traditional summer course in Aimed at younger learners, STEM Over the course of the two-week Arts Experience combines 15 hours of
the English countryside, combining English classes with a full activity and excursion Experience introduces students to timetable, students learn and develop English language tuition per week with
science, technology, engineering and their fundamental knowledge of the three afternoons of arts workshops in
programme, perfect for young learners on their first trip away from home. maths through a series of interactive, fun programming language Python. music, dance and drama. No experience is
and educational workshops. Workshops Each student is given their own necessary for this course that is designed
“
include subject areas such as rocketry, jet Raspberry Pi, a microcomputer that they to increase confidence in English
propulsion, boat design, aircraft design can keep after the course has finished. language and on-stage performance.
When I arrived, and mechanical arms.
I was nervous
but now I have
lots of friends. I
have a very good
class, and the
Counsellors are
very welcoming.
NINA, FRANCE
Additional English
tuition (‘Active English’)
and/or Horse Riding
lessons are available as
optional extras.
Language level: Class size: Language level: Tuition: Class size:
Tuition:
No minimum Maximum Minimum language level 22.5 hours per week (15 hours of English, Maximum
20 hours per week
language level 11 students A2 (Elementary) 7.5 hours of SSTEM/Coding/Arts) 11 students
Excursions: Certificate: Excursions: Certificate:
Exam: Exam:
2 full-day excursions and Personalised report 2 full-day excursions and Personalised report card &
Bucksmore Assessment Bucksmore Assessment
1 half-day trip per week card & certificate 1 half-day trip per week certificate upon graduation
SAMPLE TIMETABLE SAMPLE TIMETABLE
TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN MON
AM Arrivals Placement Test Full-Day Main Syllabus Full-Day Main Syllabus Main Syllabus AM Arrivals Placement Test Full-Day Main Syllabus Full-Day Main Syllabus Main Syllabus
Course Overview Excursion: Excursion Link Excursion: Assessment Academic Skills Course Overview Excursion: Excursion Link Excursion: Assessment Academic Skills
London – Science Lesson Brighton Preparation Session London – Science Lesson Brighton Preparation Session
Assessment Museum & Natural Assessment Museum & Natural
Introduction History Museum Conversation Class Conversation Class Weekly Review Introduction History Museum Conversation Class Conversation Class Weekly Review
PM Arrivals Half-Day SSTEM/Coding/Arts STEM/Coding/Arts STEM/Coding/Arts
PM Arrivals Half-Day Academic Project Activity: ‘Trash Activity: Excursion: Class Class Class
Excursion: Preparation Fashion’, Sports ‘Bucksmore Guildford Castle
Guildford Castle Olympics’ Sports Activity: ‘Trash Sports
Sports Fashion’
Evening Welcome Games Activity: Activity: Activity: Project Graduation & Party Evening Welcome Games Activity: Activity: Activity: Activity: Graduation & Party
‘Colour Wars’ ‘Village Fete’ Talent Show Presentations ‘Colour Wars’ ‘Village Fete’ Talent Show Movie Night
12 bucksmore.com/summerjunior bucksmore.com/stemexperience bucksmore.com/artsexperience 13
Plumpton College P l umpton C ol lege
Age s 1 3 -16
Ages 13-16
Plumpton College is a further education college in the
beautiful rural location of the South Downs, near the
seaside town of Brighton, surrounded by rolling hills.
The school's large grounds include a working farm, animal care centre, vineyard,
the best horse-riding facilities in the south of England, a sports hall, tennis courts,
and even its own forest!
“
KEY FACTS Plumpton is beautiful. I really
L ocation: Plumpton, East Sussex
enjoyed my time here, I made new
– 30 minutes from Brighton friends, learnt new things and
especially I have had so much
B edrooms: Single & twin fun staying here. It’s been a great
experience for me.
Bathrooms: Shared T U FA N , T U R K E Y
S ocial Space: Shared common
areas with sofas and televisions
Facilitie s: Sports hall, tennis
courts, large playing fields, horse riding
stables, animal care centre
Internet: Wi-Fi available throughout Cambridge
S ecurity: Safe and secure countryside Oxford
location. Lockable bedrooms
Heathrow LONDON
PLUMPTON
Airports: COLLEGE Gatwick
• Heathrow 1.5 hours
• Gatwick 45 minutes
View from the main entrance Typical twin bedroom
14 bucksmore.com/plumpton 15
Courses at Plumpton College Courses at Plumpton College
Ages 13-16 Ages 13-16
Bucksmore Summer STEM Coding Animal Care
English language camp Experience English language + English language +
English language + STEM computer programming animal management
Bucksmore’s classic English language summer school experience, perfected over 40
COURSE OVERVIEW COURSE OVERVIEW COURSE OVERVIEW
years. It remains a favourite course for students looking for a traditional summer Through fun, educational and practical This set two-week course allows Animal Care gives students hands-on
course in the English countryside, combining English classes with a full activity and workshops, students are introduced to students to create their own animal management experience with
the disciplines of science, technology, computer game by learning the a variety of creatures including birds,
excursion programme. engineering and maths as future options. programming language Python. reptiles, insects and mammals.
“
Workshops include subject areas such Each student is provided with their Students receive both theoretical and
as rocketry, jet propulsion, boat design, own microcomputer, the Raspberry practical tuition, learning about how
I am having a really aircraft design and mechanical arms. Pi, which they can take home with to handle feed animals, their natural
fun time here! I them at the end of the course in habitats and diets, as well as how to clean
have made a lot order to continue their learning. and care for them.
of friends and the
staff are so nice. I
would really like to
come here again
next year because
this is probably the
best thing that I
have ever done!
Additional English INGUNN, ICELAND
tuition (‘Active English’)
and/or Horse Riding
lessons are available as
optional extras.
Language level: Class size: Language level: Tuition: Class size:
Tuition:
No minimum Maximum Minimum language level 22.5 hours per week (15 hours of English, Maximum
20 hours per week
language level 11 students A2 (Elementary) 7.5 hours of STEM/Coding/Animal Care ) 11 students
Excursions: Certificate: Excursions: Certificate:
Exam: Exam:
2 full-day excursions and Personalised report card & 2 full-day excursions and Personalised report card &
Bucksmore Assessment Bucksmore Assessment
1 half-day trip per week certificate upon graduation 1 half-day trip per week certificate upon graduation
SAMPLE TIMETABLE SAMPLE TIMETABLE
TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN MON
AM Arrivals Placement Test Full-Day Main Syllabus Full-Day Main Syllabus Main Syllabus AM Arrivals Placement Test Full-Day Main Syllabus Full-Day STEM / Coding / Main Syllabus
Course Overview Excursion: Excursion Link Excursion: Assessment Academic Skills Course Overview Excursion: STEM / Coding / Excursion: Animal Care Class Academic Skills
Central London Lesson Thorpe Park Preparation Session Central London Animal Care Class Thorpe Park Session
Assessment Walking Tour & Assessment Walking Tour &
Introduction London Eye Conversation Class Conversation Class Weekly Review Introduction London Eye Weekly Review
PM Arrivals Half-Day Academic Project Activity: Team Sports PM Arrivals Half-Day Project Preparation Activity: STEM / Coding /
Excursion: Preparation ‘Trash Fashion’ Tournament Excursion: Sports ‘Trash Fashion’, Animal Care Class
Bowling & Ice Bowling & Ice Sports
Sports Sports
Skating Skating
Evening Welcome Games Activity: Activity: Activity: Activity: Project Graduation & Party Evening Welcome Games Activity: Activity: Activity: Activity: Project Graduation & Party
‘The Cube’ Movie Night ‘Banzai!’ Casino Night Presentations ‘The Cube’ Movie Night ‘Banzai!’ Casino Night Presentations
16 bucksmore.com/summer bucksmore.com/stemexperience bucksmore.com/coding bucksmore.com/animalcare 17
Courses at Plumpton College Three Capitals
Ages 13-16 2 week tour of the UK
Ages 13-16
Bucky Adventure A unique way to combine
English language & outdoor activities English language learning
with visiting destinations
Students on Bucky Adventure share across England, Scotland
classes, meals and excursions with and Wales.
Bucksmore Summer.
Students combine project work,
However, for 8 activity periods during interactive lectures and classroom
Edinburgh (6 nights)
based learning to improve their
a 2-week programme, thrill-seeking English and gain a better cultural
students take part in special understanding of the UK, all whilst
adventure activities: travelling to many different attractions.
• Mountain Biking • Sailing
OVERVIEW OF
• Kayaking • Raft Building DESTINATIONS:
• Indoor Climbing • Survival Night London (Days 1 & 2)
• Tower of London
• Mountain • Horse Riding • British Museum
Boarding • Covent Garden York (1 night)
York (Day 3)
• York Minster
• City walls and shambles
“
Language level:
Edinburgh (Days 4 to 9)
Tuition: Class size: • Alnwick Caste (Hogwarts in
No minimum Maximum Horse riding and
20 hours per week Harry Potter)
language level 11 students climbing was the
• Holyrood Park & Arthur’s Seat The Lake District (1 night)
best, but I also • Tickets to a Fringe Festival Show
Excursions: Exam: Certificate:
2 full-day excursions and Bucksmore Personalised report card & loved sailing • Edinburgh Castle
1 half-day trip per week Assessment certificate upon graduation M AYA , G E R M A N Y
Ambleside, Lake District
(Day 10)
• Lake cruise & visit to Bowness
Cardiff (Days 11 & 12)
SAMPLE TIMETABLE • Manchester City stadium tour
• Cardiff Castle
TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN MON
• St Fagan’s National History
AM Arrivals Placement Test Full-Day Main Syllabus Full-Day Main Syllabus Main Syllabus Museum
Course Overview Excursion: Excursion Link Excursion: Assessment Academic Skills
Assessment
Central London Lesson Thorpe Park Preparation Session London (Days 13 & 14) Cardiff (2 nights)
Walking Tour &
Introduction London Eye Conversation Class Conversation Class Weekly Review • Stonehenge
• Oxford Street
• London Eye
PM Arrivals Half-Day Academic Project Activity: Sailing • Tickets to West End musical
Excursion: Preparation ‘Trash Fashion’
Bowling & Ice Sports Sports
Skating
London (4 nights)
Language level: Tuition:
Evening Welcome Games Mountain Biking Activity: Horse Riding Activity: Project Graduation & Party
Movie Night Casino Night Presentations
Minimum language level 30 hours
A2 (Elementary) over 2 weeks
Class size: Certificate:
Maximum Personalised report card &
18 bucksmore.com/adventure 11 students certificate upon graduation bucksmore.com/threecapitals 19St Hilda’s College Courses at St Hilda's College
University of Oxford University of Oxford
Ages 13-16 Ages 13-16
Bucksmore Oxford
Intensive English
Bucksmore’s most intensive English language programme, taught through a
combination of general English, academic English, CLIL (Content and Language
Integrated Learning), and group project sessions, culminating with the Bucksmore
Assessment at the end of the course.
“
This is my first time
with Bucksmore. I like
the fact that everybody
is very welcoming.
The excursions are
very informative and
lots of interesting
information is given by
staff. The lessons are
very interactive and I
get to work with lots of
different people. This is
a new way of learning
for me and I've really
enjoyed it!
GEORGIOS, GREECE
Language level: Class size:
Tuition:
No minimum Maximum
25 hours per week
language level 11 students
A charming Oxford University KEY FACTS
Certificate:
Excursions:
Exam:
College situated on the banks of L ocation: 15 minute walk from 2 full-day excursions
Bucksmore Assessment
Personalised report card &
Oxford city centre per week certificate upon graduation
the River Cherwell, just a short
walk from the city-centre. B edrooms: Twin
SAMPLE TIMETABLE
St Hilda’s College’s gardens and greenery
Bathrooms: Shared TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN MON
provides a picturesque backdrop for studying
an intensive English language course in a AM Arrivals Placement Test Full-Day Main Syllabus Full-Day Main Syllabus Main Syllabus
S ocial Space: Two common areas Course Overview Excursion: Excursion Link Excursion: Assessment Academic Skills
peaceful setting. with sofas, table tennis and pool Central London Lesson Thorpe Park Preparation Session
Assessment Walking Tour &
The College was founded in 1893, and it was Introduction London Eye Conversation Class Conversation Class Weekly Review
the last Oxford College to remain exclusively Facilitie s: Auditorium
for women, only admitting male undergraduates PM Arrivals Tour of Oxford Academic Project CLIL Choice Sports Tournament
& Colleges Preparation
in 2008. Internet: Wi-Fi available throughout Sports / Free Time
Sports / Free Time
S ecurity: Porter’s lodge manned
24 hours a day
Evening Welcome Games Activity: Activity: Activity: Activity: Project Graduation & Party
‘The Cube’ Movie Night ‘Banzai!’ Casino Night Presentations
Airports:
• Heathrow 1 hour
• Gatwick 2 hours
20 bucksmore.com/sthildas bucksmore.com/oxford 21King’s College London Courses at King's College London
Ages 13-16 Ages 13-16
Bucksmore London
Intensive English
Bucksmore London combines our most intensive English language course with an
action-packed sightseeing schedule in-and-around London.
Outside of the classroom, students visit a multitude of London’s famous attractions,
museums and landmarks - as well as tickets to a West End musical every two weeks.
“
My experience at
Bucksmore has
been incredible.
I’ve made lots of
friends from around
the world and the
lessons have been
really interesting.
The Counsellors are
extremely nice and
very helpful.
TEODORA, ROMANIA
Language level: Class size:
Tuition:
No minimum Maximum
25 hours per week
language level 11 students
King’s College London’s KEY FACTS Excursions: Certificate:
Exam:
1 full-day excursion outside Personalised report card &
Bucksmore Assessment
central location provides L ocation: Central London of London each week certificate upon graduation
abundant opportunities for
B edrooms: Twin, triple & quadruple
students to visit a variety of SAMPLE TIMETABLE
attractions and landmarks, Bathrooms: Shared TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN MON
with famous sites such as AM Arrivals Placement Test Main Syllabus Full-Day Main Syllabus Main Syllabus Main Syllabus
S ocial Space: Student apartments with
Covent Garden, Oxford Street shared kitchen, bathroom and living area
Course Overview Excursion Link
Lesson
Excursion:
Cambridge
London Culture
Lesson
Assessment
Preparation
Academic Skills
Session
Assessment
and the Houses of Parliament Introduction Conversation Class Conversation Class Conversation Class Weekly Review
all less than a mile away. Facilitie s: Auditorium, high-quality
classrooms with smart boards and projectors PM Arrivals Central London Academic Project CLIL Choice Camden Market British Museum &
Walking Tour Preparation Oxford Street
Classes take place in the Virginia Woolf Sports in Hyde
National Gallery Park
building, while accommodation is located Internet: Wi-Fi available throughout
in fully-furnished apartments, a 10 minute
walk over Waterloo Bridge in Conway Hall S ecurity: Electronic key access
Evening Welcome Games South Bank West End Musical Activity: The London Eye Project Graduation & Party
(part of Notre Dame University in London) Games Night Presentations
Airports:
• Heathrow 1 hour
• Gatwick 1 hour
22 bucksmore.com/kcl bucksmore.com/london 23University of Pennsylvania Courses at University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, USA Philadelphia, USA
Ages 14-17 Ages 14-17
N E W F O R 2019
Bucksmore Philadelphia
Intensive English
Bucksmore Philadelphia adds an American twist to our well-established intensive
English language courses.
The programme combines Bucksmore's intensive English syllabus with American
history and culture workshops, giving students an insight into life in the United States
whilst also developing their language skills.
“
English lessons are
so much better at
Bucksmore because
you are always
involved in the
class and you are
speaking to so many
new, friendly and
different people.
M I H O , J A PA N
Tuition:
Language level: Class size:
15 hours of English per week
No minimum Maximum
5 hours of American cultural experience
language level 11 students
5 hours of group project work
The University of KEY FACTS Excursions: Certificate:
2 full-day excursions Exam: Personalised report card &
Bucksmore Assessment
Pennsylvania was founded L ocation: Philadelphia, USA per week certificate upon graduation
in 1740 by Benjamin
B edrooms: Twin
Franklin, and today is SAMPLE TIMETABLE
part of the Ivy League, a Bathrooms: Shared TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN MON
collective of the United AM Arrivals Testing Full-Day Main Syllabus Full-Day Main Syllabus Main Syllabus
S ocial Space: Private student lounges
States' most prestigious Course
Introduction
Excursion:
Hershey World
Academic Skills Excursion:
Washington D.C.
Conversation Class Academic Skills
Conversation Class Weekly Review
and best universities. Facilitie s: Access to campus-wide facilities Assessment
Introduction
The leafy campus is located just over PM Arrivals Walking Tour of Excursion American Culture Project
Internet: Wi-Fi available throughout Philadelphia Preview: Session Presentations
a mile from the centre of Philadelphia, Washington Project Preparation Free Time in
allowing for regular visits to attractions History of America Philadelphia
S ecurity: Electronic key cards lecture
as part of the course's social programme.
Airports:
• Philadelphia International (PHL) 15 minutes Evening Welcome Games Visit to Sports Tickets to Graduation & Party
Independence Hall the Baseball:
• Newark Liberty International (EWR) 1.5 hours & the Liberty Bell Philadelphia Phillies
24 bucksmore.com/penn bucksmore.com/philadelphia 25“
I've found Bucksmore really
interesting, challenging and fun.
The activities are well organised,
the excursions are fantastic, and
the lessons really different.
I've had a great time here and I
would like to come back next year.
HONGYU, CHINA
Academic
Enrichment
Location Course
Tonbridge School • page 28 Boarding School Experience • page 30
Young Leaders • page 34
Pembroke College • page 34 Young Leaders • page 32
d’Overbroeck’s • page 36 Young Professionals • page 38
• Young Medics • page 39
• Young Executives • page 39
• Young Engineers • page 39
• Young Creatives • page 39
• Young Performers • page 39
University of Pennsylvania • page 40 Young Entrepreneurs • page 42
English University
Language Experience
page 8 page 44Tonbridge School Ton br id ge S cho ol
Age s 1 0-1 3 & 1 3 -16
Ages 10-13 & 13-16
Tonbridge School was founded in 1553 and is one
of the most exclusive schools in the UK.
This prestigious school is surrounded by large sprawling playing fields and
boasts state-of-the-art sports facilities and high-quality classrooms to match.
In 2018, Tonbridge was ranked the 11th best boarding school in the UK by
A-level results.
“
KEY FACTS I've never been in a school like
L ocation: Tonbridge, Kent,
Tonbridge before. Everything is
1 hour from central London amazing and feels so grand. This
has been one of the greatest
B edrooms: Single & twin experiences of my life and I am
really looking forward to coming
Bathrooms: Shared back next year.
HERKUS, LITHUANIA
S ocial Space: Shared common area in the
boarding house with table tennis, table football
and indoor cinema
Facilitie s: Sports hall, swimming pool, tennis
courts, large playing fields, AstroTurf, lecture
theatre and auditorium
Internet: Wi-Fi available throughout
Cambridge
S ecurity: Safe and secure countryside Oxford
location. Pin code access to buildings
Heathrow LONDON
Airports: Gatwick
• Heathrow 1.5 hours
• Gatwick 45 minutes TONBRIDGE
SCHOOL
Main college building Swimming pool
28 bucksmore.com/tonbridge 29Ton br id ge S cho ol
Courses at Tonbridge School Age s 1 0-1 3
Ages 10-13
N E W F O R 2019
Boarding School Experience
Preparation for life at a British boarding school
“
In addition to the English, science and Everything is so nice
mathematics tuition, boarders will receive here at Tonbridge,
the food, the sports
five hours of boarding school entrance
and the bedrooms. I
preparation, focussing on: love everything!
MAKSYM, UKRAINE
• Introduction to the ISEB Common Pre-Test
• The Common Entrance Exams
• Interview Practice
• Aptitude and reasoning tests
Each week students will have two full-day
excursions. The first will be a visit to a
popular UK destination such as Brighton,
London or Cambridge.
The other will visit top boarding schools
around London, including a tour and talk.
Boarding School Experience Language level:
Minimum B1+
introduces young students
to life at a residential Excursions: SAMPLE TIMETABLE
2 full day excursions including
independent school. visits to leading boarding schools TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN MON
Designed in line with independent school AM Arrivals Course Full-Day English Full-Day Maths Science
Tuition: Introduction Excursion: Literature Excursion: Science English
teaching methodology, the curriculum Life at UK Educational Maths Central London Literature
20 hours per week Visits to Walking Tour Entrance Test
covers the three core subjects at Key Stage Boarding
Leading Entrance Test and River Preparation Entrance Test
School Preparation Preparation
3 in British schools; English language & Entrance Test
Boarding Cruise
Schools
literature, mathematics and science. Exam: Preparation
Mock entrance exam
PM Arrivals Sports Project Guest Speaker: Sports
Preparation Boarding
Homework School
Class size: Club Counsellor
Maximum 11 students Homework
Club
Certificate: Evening Welcome Tour of Activity: Activity: Project Graduation &
Games Tonbridge & Film Night House Battle Presentations Party
Personalised report card & Local Area
certificate upon graduation
30 bucksmore.com/boardingschoolexperience bucksmore.com/boardingschoolexperience 31Courses at C ou rs e s at Tonbr id ge S cho ol a nd Pem broke C ol lege
A ges 1 3 -16 & 16 -1 8
Tonbridge School Pembroke College
Ages 13-16 Ages 16-18
Young Leaders Tonbridge School (ages 13-16)
Leadership development Pembroke College (ages 16-18)
Bucksmore’s best known summer course, Young Leaders is ideal for ambitious
students looking for ‘more’ than just a summer school.
“
With a focus on developing key For me, choosing a summer school was not an easy task, as I
leadership skills such as a public had very specific expectations of what kind of school I wanted.
speaking, negotiation and project As soon as I found out about Young Leaders, it was clear that The Young Leaders syllabus follows a different theme each SAMPLE WEEK (JOURNALISM)
management, this challenging this was the one for me - and it has not disappointed! I've met week (Politics, Journalism, Business, the United Nations, The Journalism week helps students develop
programme provides students with the
people from all over the world and have found the lessons Marketing and Law). their critical thinking, research skills, presentation
opportunity to network with like-minded
challenging and rewarding. I would recommend Young Leaders These themes are designed as a platform to develop skills. and public speaking abilities. Students have input
students from all over the world.
to anyone who wants more than an average summer school, They are not study options, but are instead used as a sessions on a wide range of journalism-related areas
Young Leaders takes place at two
and I'll definitely be back next year. framework for projects and studies of leadership in different such as project management, ethical journalism, and
locations in the UK. Younger students go
KAROLINE, AUSTRIA areas of life. spotting ‘fake news’.
to Tonbridge School, with older students
staying in Pembroke College in the Students will also hear from guest speakers from leading Culminating in a press conference, the week ends
University of Oxford. brands each week, delivering an invaluable insight from with students publishing and presenting their own
experienced leaders, including a venture capitalist, media outlet.
university professor, public relations guru, news editor
and management consultant.
Language level: Tuition: Class size:
Minimum B1+ 28 hours per week Maximum 11 students
JOURNALISM WEEK: GUEST SPEAKERS
Excursions: Academic Content: Certificate:
2 full-day excursions Variety of challenging Personalised report card & Ian Atkinson Jane Shilling
certificate upon graduation Ian has been a BBC Political Producer for Jane is a columnist for the Daily Telegraph,
per week weekly themes
many years and covered several General published author, and writes on books and
Elections before becoming a senior News the arts for the New Statesman, Prospect
Producer for the two BBC flagship news magazine and the Daily Mail. She began
programmes, BBC News at Six and BBC her newspaper career as a sub-editor on
News at Ten. In his career, Ian has filmed the Times and the Daily Telegraph, before
and edited hundreds of news items and becoming Deputy Features Editor of the
interviews for both TV and radio, including Times; where she was also columnist for
an interview with Nelson Mandela. 12 years.
SAMPLE TIMETABLE (JOURNALISM)
TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN MON
AM Arrivals Testing & Full-Day Project Full-Day Seminar: Ethical Seminar: Viral
Placement Excursion: Introduction Excursion: Journalism Videos
Course Overview London; British Seminar: Gathering The BBC Studios Project Preparation Seminar:
Museum & Oxford News Newsworthy or
Introduction to Street Academic Skills:
Young Leaders Project Time Management Fake News?
Management: Weekly Review
Using BOSCARD
PM Arrivals Case Study: Project Preparation Seminar: Making Final Project
Digital vs Print Guest Speaker the News Preparation
Advertising from The BBC Press Conference Project
Presentations
Evening Welcome Games Tour of Local Area Activity: Sports Guest Speaker Activity: Graduation & Party
Murder Mystery from The Sports
Telegraph
32 bucksmore.com/youngleaders For more information on the other weekly themes, please visit: bucksmore.com/youngleaders 33Pembroke College Pem broke C ol lege
Un ivers ity of Ox ford
Age s 16 -1 8
University of Oxford
Ages 16-18
Students reside in the Sir Geoffrey Arthur Building, a gated
facility on the bank of the River Thames used exclusively
by Bucksmore.
Meals, bedrooms, social space and teaching will take place on this site, just a short walk
along the river from the centre of Oxford.
Every two weeks, students are treated to a traditional Oxford University formal dinner in
the main part of the College.
“
KEY FACTS The campus is beautiful and
L ocation: Oxford, 15 minute walk we have lots of open spaces
from city centre to study and relax in. I've
had a great time here!
B edrooms: Single Y I T I N G , TA I WA N
Bathrooms: Shared
S ocial Space: Student lounge and kitchen
for each staircase
Facilitie s: Auditorium
PEMBROKE
Internet: Wi-Fi available throughout COLLEGE
Cambridge
S ecurity: Gated campus with electronic
fob access only Oxford
Heathrow LONDON
Airports:
• Heathrow 1 hour Gatwick
• Gatwick 2 hours
Dining hall for formal dinners Typical single bedroom
34 bucksmore.com/pembroke 35d’Overbroeck’s d ’Over bro eck ’s
Ox ford
Age s 1 3 -16 & 16 -1 8
Oxford
Ages 13-16 & 16-18
Founded in 1977, d’Overbroeck’s is a highly
successful and well respected British day and
boarding school in Oxford.
Located to the north of the city centre, d’Overbroeck’s state-of-the-art
sixth form centre opened in September 2017 and provides first-rate
teaching facilities.
Students will stay in one of three boarding houses, all within a mile and easy
walking distance of the main site. Houses will be allocated before arrival.
“
KEY FACTS d'Overbroeck's has a very
L ocation: North Oxford, 45 minute cool and happy environment.
walk from city centre Everything is so new and the
facilities are amazing!
B edrooms: Mix of single, twin and triple MARIANA, BRAZIL
Bathrooms: Mix of shared & en-suite
S ocial Space: Student lounges in each of
the three boarding houses with table tennis
and televisions D'OVERBROECK'S
North Oxford
Facilitie s: Auditorium
Boarding
Internet: Wi-Fi available throughout houses
S ecurity: Electronic fob access only
Oxford
Airports: City Centre
• Heathrow 1 hour
• Gatwick 2 hours
State of the art science laboratories Bright, modern dining room
36 bucksmore.com/dvb 37Courses at d’Overbroeck’s Courses at d’Overbroeck’s
Ages 13-16 & 16-18 Ages 13-16 & 16-18
Young Professionals
Introduction to future careers
Young Professionals is now available for two age ranges (13-16 and 16-18).
The course offers ambitious students an insight into different future career
paths. Students receive both theoretical and practical tuition in one of five
possible professions.
“
Young Professionals receive a variety of teaching styles, My two weeks have been fabulous. The Performing
combining theory lessons, practical sessions and group
project work, as well as academic skills lessons designed to
Arts classes have been so interesting and I've loved
improve personal qualities such as critical thinking, logic and every lesson! Thanks to Bucksmore I have new,
interview techniques. amazingly talented friends from all over the world.
Two full-day excursions are also provided each week, M A T I L D E , I T A LY
including one related to a student’s chosen specialism. Heart dissection, Young Medics Theory lessons, Young Engineers
Language level: Tuition: Class size:
Minimum B1+ 25 hours per week Maximum 11 students
PROFESSIONS
Certificate: YOUNG MEDICS YOUNG EXECUTIVES YOUNG ENGINEERS YOUNG CREATIVES YOUNG PERFORMERS
Excursions: Medicine Business & Finance Engineering Media & Communication Performing Arts
Personalised report card &
2 full-day excursions per week
certificate upon graduation
Summary Through classroom tuition By the end of the course, Students will gain a better In classroom based lessons, Combining classroom
and laboratory work, students should be able understanding of the students explore production theory and practical
relevant to human biology to evaluate business engineering industry from a processes and develop a performance pieces,
and medicine, the syllabus behaviour from the commercial and individual critical understanding of the students will understand
is designed to grow student perspective of a range of engineer’s point of view, as media through engagement how scripts can be
confidence and knowledge stakeholders including well as be able to apply their with products and concepts. interpreted and produced,
in medical studies. owner, shareholder, knowledge of its practical In practical sessions, as well as analyse how they
manager, employee, and technological aspects, students work hands on may represent a range of
customer, supplier, lender through project-based with camera, lighting and social, historical and cultural
and government. practical study of engineering sound equipment to create contexts.
design and production. their own productions.
Sample • Cell structures • Business structures • Project planning • Print & audio-visual • Influential playwrights
Topics • Prokaryotic and • Management styles • Properties of different advertising • Acting methodology
Covered eukaryotic cells & techniques materials • Globalisation of media • Writing styles & genres
• Viruses • Project management • Manufacturing • Market research • Lighting & set design
• Infectious diseases • Operations & • Engineering drawings • Audience behaviour • Improvisation
• Enzyme functions supply chains • Static structural systems • Social media influencers • Character development
• DNA replication • Finance & accounting • Electro-mechanical • Online trends • Costume design
• Anatomical dissections • Start-up & growth capital systems • Marketing within the • Planning a production
• Medical technology • Effect of forces media
• Application of technology • Digital media genres
SAMPLE TIMETABLE
TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN MON
AM Arrivals Course Full-Day Academic Skills Full-Day Subject Theory Academic Skills
Introduction Excursion: Lesson Excursion: Lesson Lesson
Subject Theory Central London Subject Theory Study-In-Action Day Academic Skills Subject Theory
Lesson Walking Tour & Lesson Lesson Lesson
London Eye
PM Arrivals Subject Practical Subject Practical Group Project Subject Practical
Work
Evening Welcome Games Activity: Activity: Activity: Activity: Project Graduation & Party
& BBQ Sports Movie Night Sports Quiz Night Presentations
38 bucksmore.com/youngprofessionals bucksmore.com/youngprofessionals 39University of Pennsylvania Un ivers ity of Pen n sylva n i a
P h i l adel ph i a , USA
Age s 14-17
Philadelphia, USA
Ages 14-17
N E W F O R 2019
A member of the prestigious Ivy League and ranked
10th in the world (Times World University Rankings,
2018), the University of Pennsylvania is surrounded
by rich historical attractions, including Independence
Hall and the Liberty Bell. Philadelphia is also home to
many US ‘firsts’, such as America’s first bank, library
and hospital.
“
KEY FACTS There's never a moment at
L ocation: Philadelphia, USA Bucksmore when you don't
feel like you can't ask one
B edrooms: Single & twin of the staff for help. I feel
really valued as a student.
Bathrooms: Shared OMAR, SAUDI ARABIA
S ocial Space: Private student lounges
Facilitie s: Access to campus-wide facilities
Internet: Wi-Fi available throughout
S ecurity: Electronic key cards
New York
Philadelphia
Airports: WASHINGTON
• Philadelphia International (PHL) 15 minutes
UNIVERSITY OF
• Newark Liberty International (EWR) 1.5 hours USA PENNSYLVANIA
Study in an Ivy League location Traditional leafy campus
40 bucksmore.com/penn 41Un ivers ity of Pen n sylva n i a
Courses at University of Pennsylvania P h i l adel ph i a , USA
Age s 14-17
Philadelphia, USA
Ages 14-17
N E W F O R 2019
Young Entrepreneurs SAMPLE SYLLABUS
Entrepreneurship and innovation WEEKLY CONTENT TEAM CHALLENGE
Week 1 • Performance indicators Create and implement a strategy
Business Analytics • Company behaviours to save a failing business
As the USA's first capital, Philadelphia is known • Data-based decision making
for being the home of the 'American Dream'; the • Predicting and forecasting
• Product lifecycles
birthplace of liberty and pioneering entrepreneurship.
With one of the world’s top business schools and
Week 2 • Social media strategy Launch a guerrilla marketing
notable alumni including Elon Musk, Donald Trump Marketing & • Consumer behaviour campaign for the World Series of
and Warren Buffet, the University of Pennsylvania Advertising • The marketing mix baseball
• Print vs online
provides the perfect setting for ambitious students • Advertising techniques
wanting to become the business leaders of tomorrow.
The Young Entrepreneurs syllabus introduces key
business concepts in the classroom, before students Week 3 • Developing new ventures Create a start-up company based
Innovation & • Market research and planning in Philadelphia, and pitch for
compete in team challenges, to put newly learnt Enterprise • Writing a business plan investment
• Identifying gaps in the market
skills into action, and discover who has the most • Ideas stage to delivery
entrepreneurial flair.
“
Not only has my English Week 4 • The role of a manager Navigate a global trade war
Tuition: Class size:
Language level: Business • Managing resources and people
15 hours tuition per week Maximum improved but I've also
Minimum B1+ 10 hours of team challenge Management • Supply chain management
11 students learnt so much as well. • Negotiating the best deal
Excursions: Certificate:
The lessons have been • Crisis management
2 full-day excursions Personalised report card & really interesting and
per week certificate upon graduation I've loved them!
ISABELLA, COLOMBIA
SAMPLE TIMETABLE
TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN MON
AM Arrivals Course & Team Full-Day Lesson: Company Full-Day Lesson: Simulating Lesson: Analytics
Challenge Excursion: Behaviours Excursion: the Future in Action
Introduction Hershey World Visit Lesson: New York City Lesson: Product Lesson: Business
Lesson: Business and Business Tour Technology Lifecycles Analytics Weekly
Analytics 101 that Shaped the Review
Business World
PM Arrivals Lesson: How Team Challenge Team Challenge Team Challenge
Companies Session Session Presentations
use Data Company / Lesson: Optimising Philly Freestyle
Team Challenge Museum Visit Decisions & Testing
Session Predictions
Evening Welcome Games Philadelphia Sports evening in Tickets to Graduation & Party
& Tour walking tour Fairmount Park the baseball:
Philadelphia Phillies
42 bucksmore.com/youngentrepreneurs bucksmore.com/youngentrepreneurs 43“
This has been the best summer
school I've been to yet. The
experience has been so valuable
for when I go to university.
KAREN, LEBANON
University
Experience
Location Course
King’s College London • page 46 London Advanced Studies Program •
page 46
Brasenose College Oxford & Cambridge
University of Oxford • page 48 Advanced Studies Program • page 50
Magdalene College, Oxford & Cambridge
University of Cambridge • page 49 Advanced Studies Program • page 50
Corpus Christi College, UK University Preparation • page 53
University of Cambridge • page 52
The Emirates Academy, Dubai • page 54 Global University Preparation • page 56
English Academic
Language Enrichment
page 8 page 26King’s College London Courses at King's College London
Ages 13-16 Ages 13-16
London Advanced Studies Program
Subject-specific academic tuition
For high-achieving students with an advanced level of English, the London Advanced
Studies Program offers the opportunity to study interesting subject content. Each
week, students must choose one ‘core’ and one ‘specialist’ subject in a maximum class
size of 6.
Language level: Tuition: Class size:
Minimum C1 20 hours per week Maximum 6 students
Excursions: Certificate:
1 full-day excursion out Personalised report card &
of London per week certificate upon graduation
“
I'm very grateful for my experience in London.
I've been able to study subjects I am interested
in doing when I'm older, but I've also been part
of this amazing city.
RODRIGO, PORTUGAL
SUBJECTS AVAILABLE
CORE SUBJECTS SPECIALIST SUBJECTS
• Biochemistry • British History
• English Literature • Philosophy
• Mathematics • Economics
• Business Studies • Physical Geography
Situated in the heart of KEY FACTS • Physics
• Psychology
• Introduction to Law
• Robotics
• IELTS Preparation
London, classes take place L ocation: Central London
in King’s College London’s
B edrooms: Twin, triple & quadruple
Virginia Woolf building, while SAMPLE TIMETABLE
accommodation is located a Bathrooms: Shared TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN MON
10 minute walk over Waterloo AM Arrivals Placement Test Main Syllabus Full-Day Main Syllabus Main Syllabus Main Syllabus,
S ocial Space: Student apartments with
Bridge in Conway Hall (part shared kitchen, bathroom and living area
Course Overview Excursion Link
Lesson
Excursion:
Cambridge
London Culture
Lesson
Assessment
Preparation
Academic Skills
Session
Assessment
of Notre Dame University). Introduction Conversation Class Conversation Class Conversation Class Weekly Review
Facilitie s: Auditorium, high-quality
Students on the London Advanced Studies classrooms with smart boards and projectors PM Arrivals Central London Academic Project CLIL Choice Camden Market British Museum &
Program share accommodation, meals, Walking Tour Preparation Sports in Hyde Oxford Street
National Gallery Park
activities and excursions with Bucksmore Internet: Wi-Fi available throughout
London (intensive English) students, but
have completely separate tuition. S ecurity: Electronic key access
Evening Welcome Games South Bank West End Musical Activity: The London Eye Project Graduation & Party
Games Night Presentations
Airports:
• Heathrow 1 hour
• Gatwick 1 hour
46 bucksmore.com/kcl bucksmore.com/lasp 47Brasenose College Magdalene College
University of Oxford University of Cambridge
Ages 16-18 Ages 16-18
Brasenose College was founded KEY FACTS Situated on the charming banks KEY FACTS
in 1509. The main site is located L ocation: Central Oxford of the River Cam, Magdalene L ocation: Central Cambridge
opposite the Radcliffe Camera in College has the longest riverfront
B edrooms: Single B edrooms: Single and twin
the centre of Oxford. of any College in Cambridge.
Bucksmore bedrooms and classrooms are Bathrooms: Shared Founded in 1428 by the Lord Chancellor of Bathrooms: Shared
located in Frewin Court, a minute’s walk from King Henry VII, Magdalene College combines
Cornmarket Street, Oxford’s busiest shopping S ocial Space: Student common room traditional Cambridge University accommodation S ocial Space: Student common room
area, whilst meals are taken in Old Court, next to with modern teaching facilities in Cripps Court.
the world-famous Radcliffe Camera. Facilitie s: Computer room, auditorium, Facilitie s: Computer room, auditorium,
traditional Formal Hall every 2 weeks traditional Formal Hall every 2 weeks
“
Internet: Wi-Fi available throughout Internet: Wi-Fi available throughout
“
S ecurity: Gated campus with electronic Magdalene College is so nice and S ecurity: Gated campus with key access.
Brasenose College is beautiful key access wonderful. The classes were great, and Porter’s lodge manned 24 hours a day
with lots of green spaces, and is I definitely recommend the Advanced
very comfortable. I think my time Airports: Studies Program to anyone who wants an Airports:
here has been very useful indeed! • Heathrow 1 hour insight into Cambridge student life. • Heathrow 1.5 hours
JESSICA, USA • Gatwick 2 hours MARA, ROMANIA • Gatwick 2 hours
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