University, Art & Medical School Preparation

>This programme is offered by the No 1 A-Level school in the UK and is designed for students anywhere in the world who are targeting top-ranking universities such as Cambridge,  Oxford, Imperial College London, LSE and UCL in the UK, Ivy League colleges in the USA, or any other elite university around the world. The course incorporates OIC's highly successful university preparation programme (100% success rate in 2020 for medical and G5 university applications) and the unique Global Space Design Challenge at Imperial College London, delivered by some of the world's leading academics.

For a small extra fee, students can also access a highly sought-after online internship in Architecture, Computer Science, Medicine, Engineering, Entrepreneurship, Film Making, Investment Banking, Law, Politics or Psychology. 

The programme includes stimulating academic enrichment courses in your chosen subjects, personal statement guidance and admissions tests and interview preparation. 

 

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This course will help students to understand what sets Oxbridge apart from other universities and what the application process entails. The programme will also be useful for students considering other top universities such as London School of Economics, Imperial College London, University College London, Durham University and others. This programme is run by Cardiff Sixth Form College, which has topped the independent school league tables for the past 6 years, and whose students regularly receive offers from Oxford and Cambridge. This special programme includes classes to push students beyond the confines of their 6th form studies, encouraging them to approach subjects from different angles and challenge themselves to think outside the box. There are special sessions on writing an effective personal statement, preparing for Oxbridge subject tests (eg STEP) and intensive one to one interview practice. The course can be combined with one or two additional weeks on the Academic Programme. Accommodation is provided in fantastic new residences in central Cardiff, the capital city of Wales which offers a huge range of cultural and sporting activities. There is a full programme of activities and excursions included.

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Due to the competitiveness of medical school admissions, applicants will require specialist support and guidance, including personalised career advice and personal statement sessions. The course provides a deeper insight into what studying medicine involves, what requirements students need to meet and what deadlines they need to be aware of. The course can be combined with one or two weeks of Academic Study. 

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During this time the main topics will be covered, the main task types will be explained, and hints and tips for each paper will be provided. You will learn lots of useful exam techniques to help you get the best results.  The programme will include practice exercises as well as mock practice papers. Students will get an instant feedback on their answers and will have an opportunity to compare their performance with other classmates.

The course includes the examination fee.

 

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There are 11 different subjects avaiable ( Each course includes:

• 15 hours of online tuition via video conference in groups of no more than six

• 2 x one-to-one tutorials with tutor via video conference

• 2 x marked essays or assignments

• Full academic report from your tutor and letter of recommendation
 
• University preparation services including practice interview sessions

• Careers talks from Oxbridge graduates (inc women in medicine, biomedical engineering, astrophysics)  

• Dedicated IM subject group allowing you to contact your tutor and chat with others on your course  

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These 10-day courses are designed to provide that all important boost for international students before joining a GCSE, A Level or IB (International Baccalaureate) Diploma programme in the UK.

For many international students, particularly for those whose proficiency in English is not as high as might be desired, it can be a very daunting task stepping into a British independent boarding school for the first time.  Without the necessary linguistic skills and cultural awareness, getting off to a flying start can be extremely challenging.

By attending one of our pre-sessional courses, not only are students able to improve their proficiency in English, but they are also able to develop key academic skills which will equip them well for their onward educational journey.

Pre-sessional courses run for 10 days, in maximum class sizes of 12, with three hours of intensive academic English each morning, followed by two hours of other academic preparation, including lessons, lectures and workshops focusing on the following areas:

                Acquiring, recording and learning new vocabulary

                Increasing effectiveness in listening skills

                Improving academic writing skills (including extended essay writing support)

                Developing reading techniques, such as skimming and scanning

                Effective pronunciation, enunciation and debating

                Understanding the meta language of examination papers

                Broadening study skills and getting the most out of your revision

                Wellbeing and dealing with examination stress

                Answering examination questions in full

Students are also expected to complete set assignments during the evenings in order to maximise the effectiveness of these courses.

Upon completion of one of our pre-sessional courses, students are far more focused, prepared and able to cope with the demands of the GCSE, A Level or IB programme they will move on to, enabling them to hit the ground running and providing them with the necessary academic skills to make the most of their education in the UK.

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Catharine’s College in the heart of Cambridge, where they will sleep, eat and learn in a Cambridge College. Daily lectures will be accompanied by independent research projects, laboratory time for natural science courses, and University-affiliated guest speakers. Class sizes will not exceed six, and students will participate in Oxbridge style one-on-one tutorials with their instructor. Students will also partake in a full social programme including day trips to Oxford University and London. Complimentary airport pick-up and drop-offs are included. Short term study visas can be arranged for international students. Subjects offered include:

Biochemistry
Biotechnology & genetics
Chemistry
Computer science
English literature
Economics
Engineering
French
History
Mathematics
Medicine
Psychology

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There are 11 elective courses to choose from in a diverse range of subjects such as  Engineering, International Relations, Law, History of Art and Academic Discovery.

The summer school includes a variety of social and cultural activities for fun and wellbeing. There are two full-day excursions each week to places such as Brighton, Bristol, Stratford-upon-Avon and Bath.

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Students study English for 10.5 hours per week and 4 or 5 subjects from Maths, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Business Studies/Economics. There is a full day excursion each week and a full evening programme of sports and activities. 

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The course also includes visits to the universities of Oxford and Cambridge and guidance for students wishing to apply to these and other top universities. 

Accommodation is in Imperial College's London residences and students will have plenty of opportunities to enjoy all the capital city has to offer with supervised excursions and activities.

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There is a full programme of cultural visits, sports and social activities. A highlight is the opportunity to interact with British student hosts, providing plenty of chances to practise speaking English and make friends. The course includes a formal dinner and dance.  This is a full- time course with activities every day, including weekends. It is run by Etherton Education, founded in 2002 and with an excellent reputation for preparing students for study in UK schools.

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Earlscliffe Summer School students enjoy 22 hours of lessons each week in their chosen subject.  All programmes are developed by the year-round teaching staff at Earlscliffe and are designed to help students to meet their academic goals. Earlsliffe will offer Global English for ages 13-17, Mini-MBA ages 15-17 and Uni Prep for ages 16-17. 

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Previous participants describe the 2-week residential programme as a life-changing experience. Join us to spend the summer like no other before!

The MSAG team will take you on excursions to the BodyWorlds exhibition in London to learn more about human anatomy and Oxford medical school to feel what it’s like to be a real medical student.

Finally, you’ll make friends who share similar interests and career objectives, boost your confidence, and gain valuable and incredibly unique hands-on experience.

The MSAG Medical School Preparation Course is a shorter five-day course which includes UCAT and BMAT training, personal statement development and medical school mock interviews. You’ll also receive higher education counselling, one-to-one sessions with a tutor to work on your personal statement, as well as one-to-one consulting and strategy with Dr Dibah Jiva, the leader in UK medical school admissions. Essentially, it’s the most comprehensive one-stop-shop for Medical or Dental School applications available. The fee for the five-day course is £850.

 

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You attend a clinical workshop led by a doctor. You have medical related trips and will join the Academic Summer leisure programme for some weekday and two weekend trips. In addition to enriching your medical knowledge, we aim to further develop your interpersonal skills including teamwork, leadership and communication.

The medical programme includes the following:

• First Aid qualification
• Medical related trips including a visit to a medical school
• Visit to a London hospital and medical research facilities
• Teamwork, communication and problem-solving workshops
• Medical ethics
• Clinical workshop with a doctor
• Clinical scenarios
• Biology and Chemistry practicals including a heart dissection
• Personal statement and interview practice
• UKCAT and BMAT

You will carry out an individual research project that will involve you giving a presentation, writing an extended essay and developing your IT skills. You will learn about the importance of getting the right work experience as well as being introduced to BMAT and UKCAT so you gain an understanding of how to apply to study medicine in the UK.

You will study in a small group of maximum of 15 students

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