University, Art & Medical School Preparation

Students are encouraged to experiment with a mix of arts subjects, to explore creative style and understanding of the creative process from idea development to finished piece. Through discussions, presentations and creative multi-disciplinary projects, they will produce work for their portfolio and develop skills that benefit current school studies and beyond such as research and analysis, problem solving and working in groups. 

Afternoon creative sessions will take place on campus where students can enjoy a range of pre-planned activities, workshops and entertainment. There are also activities and day trips planned for the weekend.

It’s the perfect course to learn, grow in confidence and have fun all whilst mixing with students from around the globe.

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Exposure to a variety of specialities will help you find your passion. This will help you understand a wide variety of professions within medicine, and help you decide if Medicine is the right choice for you.

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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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This two-week programme puts learners ahead of their fellow students and gets them in the right frame of mind to take on this world-class programme.

Our student-centred approach focuses on each learners’ ambitions and equips them to make the right choices to fulfil that path. During the course we will: 

•          Discuss university ambitions and inspire pupils who may be unsure.
•          Visit at least two universities including Cambridge University.
•          Work with each student to practise drafting a university personal statement and think together about how to make their application stand out.
•          Help learners select the right Diploma subjects to get them to their university of choice.
•          Introduce students to a selection of study skills (metacognitive strategies) to help them with time-management, organisation, research, and exam/test skills.
•          Introduce pupils to the ‘Diploma Core’, Creativity Action and Service, CAS, Theory of Knowledge, TOK and the Extended Essay and ‘subject’ areas through mini workshops including maths, humanities, the arts, sciences, English, and language acquisition

 Academic workshops include:

•          - Language A: English
•          - Language B: Second language and Arts workshop
•          - Mathematics
•          - Science
•          - Humanities

 Why choose the IB Diploma Preparation course?

•          Assists learners in making the right diploma choices to maximise their academic ability and achieve their full potential.
•          Builds metacognitive skills to make each student a more effective learner.
•          Academic workshops develop learners’ ability to independently manage their approach to the core areas.
•          Connects the IB program with each students’ university ambitions to give them a smooth path to success

 

Summer students will be offered the possibility of staying with a host family. Families are carefully selected from London Zone 2 & 3. This can offer an excellent opportunity for students to deepen their conversational skills with native speakers.

 

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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 6th 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 form 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. 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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As a result, many of our Summer Course students go onto study successfully at degree level.

Choose from:

• British Architecture & 3D Design
• Introduction to Animation
• Introduction to Fashion Design
• Complete Filmmaking
• Creative Make-up for Stage & Screen
• Creative Photography Portfolio
• Portfolio Preparation for the Creative Arts

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Alongside the strong academic focus (including 1-1 tutorials) the programme offers a full extra-curricular programme, including day trips, cultural activities, eating out and exploring the university. Students make life-long friendships with other motivated students from across the globe and give us the best reviews on Trustpilot of any Oxford summer school. Accommodation is in Lincoln College where the teaching also takes place, allowing students to have a real Oxford University experience. 

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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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>Concord College is a prestigious independent school, which welcomes students from all over the world into their vibrant and varied community. Concord College’s main term students have an impressive record of offers from top universities such as Oxford and Cambridge, Imperial College London, London School of Economics and University College London and these preparation courses will support motivated, academically gifted students to realise their ambitions. This programme is designed by Concord's own Oxbridge-educated teaching professionals and will help students aged 16-18 demonstrate their full potential during any university selection process.  It will include:

• Lectures and master classes from world-class subject specialists from Oxford, Cambridge and other leading universities
• University admissions tests preparation, including BMAT, UKCAT, LNAT, MAT, TSA, STEP, PAT, HAT
• Interview practice, including MMI training for medics and UCAS application support

There are 5 options available: Law, Medicine, Natural Sciences, Economics with Politics & Philosophy and Engineering.  Accommodation is provided within the superb grounds, with 24-hour supervision to ensure student safety and wellbeing.

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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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