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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

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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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Oxford Royale 5 star review on 23rd August 2024

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“My time in Oxford has been amazing. I have had the chance of meeting new people from all around the world in a learning atmosphere that has also guided me to decide who I want to become in the future, not only to choose what will I study but also to decide what are my ambitions. All the activities have been really interesting and there is always a variety to choose. Lessons have been superb, as students are the ones that choose their subjects, everyone is willing to learn and teachers are incredible, they are really prepared and keep motivating all of the class to participate. It has been a wonderful experience that I recomend to everyone that has the chance, I know I have made friends that will last for long and that I will not forget everything I have experienced here.”

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Posted 8 years ago

Hi Beatriz, Thank you for leaving us this review. We love to hear back from happy alumni, and your feedback is invaluable as we get ready for next year's busy summer. Your enjoyment of not just the lessons but also the other activities we offer students is great to hear about. Best wishes, Max Oxford Royale Academy

Posted 8 years ago

“Oxford Royale Academy was the best summer school I have ever been to. Not only in the sense that it was most entertaining, but also as it perfectly combined exciting activities with a riveting and meticulous course. In reference to the course of my choice, Introduction to Law, I can honestly say it was extremely well taught and informative, giving clear insight into the concepts of law and the profession. What I found most beneficial about it though is that it helped me develop an in depth way of thinking, and to adopt a more critical view on issues and their solution. Recognizing that these skills are highly invaluable, I cannot help but stress that this course would as such be most beneficial to everyone, regardless of the career path they wish to follow or are considering. I am therefore so glad that I attended the Introduction to Law course, that was incredible, dare I say, life changing. Regarding the activities and social life, I was highly surprised as I was at first nervous and apprehensive of whether I would be able to get a long with a group of kids that were not only unknown to me, but also from completely different cultures. My initial fears though were almost instantly forgotten, as everyone was amazing. I cannot recall a single person for whom I do not now hold a fond memory, or whose culture I don't admire and appreciate. What is more, due to the program I made life-long friends and met people with similar interests to myself. Together we then went on to enjoy a number of great activities, such as watching a Shakespeare play in the garden of one of Oxford's wonderful colleges, going out to town for delicious ice-cream or a smoothie, admiring Oxford's Botanic Garden, and much much more. We also went on two unforgettable excursions including one to Warwick Castle, and another to London's Natural History Museum and Science museum, both of which were great experiences. In other words, it was a blast! Lastly, I would like to mention one more reason for which I believe Oxford Royale Academy was such a success. The counsellors. Their support, effort, and enthusiasm made everyone's time yet better, while they were also extremely helpful and genuinely wonderful people. Being admirably organized and aware of any possible issues that arose, they were incredible. So, thank you, Oxford Royale Academy, for this wonderful and unforgettable experience that I will always cherish and recall with a feeling of joy and appreciation! ”

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Posted 8 years ago

Hi Martha, Thank you for your kind and lengthy review - it's wonderful to hear back from such a satisfied student. We pass this feedback on to the counsellors from our various campuses, so it's brilliant that you thought they were specifically excellent. Since so many of them are current university students, they find it easy to connect with our student body, and we hear great feedback about them all the time. Your enjoyment of the academic and extra-curricular aspects of the programme is heartening, as we strive to create a balanced timetable of lessons and activities which keeps our students busy and occupied. We hope that we can welcome you back next year, to see how much we're able to improve an already stellar offering! Best wishes, Max Oxford Royale Academy

Posted 8 years ago

“The course was amazing, I learned a lot. It was one of the best experiences I have ever had.”

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Posted 8 years ago

Hi Amanda, Thank you for your great review, and we hope that you can come back next year to enjoy another of our programmes - we love to welcome returning students! Best wishes, Max Oxford Royale Academy

Posted 8 years ago

“I went to ORA for two weeks this summer, and it was by far one of the best summer camps I've done. The courses I choose - creative writing, mathematics, and leadership and team building - were amazing and I loved every moment of them. They were interesting, educational, and delightful. After taking these courses, I can say that I have definitely become a much better writer, have learned many new writing techniques, and my list of books to read has become even longer than it used to be. I have also learned new things that I haven't done before in mathematics, which will help in my studies at school, and my passion for the subject has heightened even more than before. My abilities to work in a team and be able to lead one have drastically improved as well. Not only could you do the courses you picked, but there was a wide variety of extra activities and trips added that were great fun. Some of the activities that I enjoyed included basketball, ukulele, punting, chicken wired and many more. We went on a trip to London where we could choose to either go to the London Dungeons or The Aquarium, and I choose the latter. It was a memorable experience and my love for aquariums and for the creatures found inside them has grown. We also went to Stratford - William Shakespeare's birthplace - and learned a lot about him. We got to visit his home, learn a few new Shakespearean insults that they used back in the day, and learn the dance they did at the end of every Shakespeare play performed in the open theatres. There were also social events such as themed dances and those were entertaining, with dancing not being the only thing to do. Graduation made me feel accomplished, although sad to be leaving. ORA isn't only about the courses and the activities, but also about meeting people from all around the globe and socializing with them - making new friends. I have met a numerous amount of people and made friends that I will never forget. This has helped me get a better insight of how alike but at the same time, how different we are to one another. All in all, it was a special experience and I took back home many memories. I am glad to have done it.”

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Posted 8 years ago

Hi Heeya, Thank you for your incredibly comprehensive review! It's wonderful to see that you fully appreciated every element of the programme we create for students - both academically and in the extra-curricular offerings. We hope that you are able to build on the foundation we've given you to grow your confidence and abilities even further. Best wishes, Max Oxford Royale Academy

Posted 8 years ago

“ORA was a life changing experience. Not only did I learn about various different subjects, I also learned who I really am. It was a wonderful experience. I made many friends from different countries and got to experience what university life is really like. I hope that I will be able to comeback next year. It was 2 weeks I will never forget.”

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Posted 8 years ago

Dear Hamzah, Thank you for taking the time to leave us this review. Making friends from around the world is one of the many benefits to attending an ORA summer course, and it sounds like you were able to take full advantage of this. See you next year! Best wishes, Max Oxford Royale Academy

Posted 8 years ago

“My experience was beyond amazing, this was my first time doing summer school and I am glad to have chosen ora as the first. Ora pushed me to try new things and do things I would not have done before, because of ora i have met the most inspirational teachers and made new friendships that will last forever. The counselors and staff were so welcoming and helpful since day one. Ora is such a unique course which provides a wide variety of courses suitable for everyone and the activities made us stay busy all day! I would love to come to Ora next year. This is truly something I will never forget. Thank you. Sarah Fawad”

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Posted 8 years ago

Hi Sarah, Thank you so much for this enthusiastic review! We always aim to inspire students to greater heights than they have previously aspired to, and your experience suggests that we are doing a good job. We hope to welcome you back indeed next summer. Best wishes, Max Oxford Royale Academy

Posted 8 years ago

“I loved every aspect of ORA. From the interesting classes, to the incredible bonds I made with people from all over the world. I'm so grateful that I got the opportunity to spend two weeks with ORA. It was a life changing experience.”

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Posted 8 years ago

Hi Jade, Thank you for the great review! We're very pleased to hear that you enjoyed making connections in such an international environment - it was a thrill for us to provide it for you. Best wishes, Max Oxford Royale Academy

Posted 8 years ago

“This experience really changed my life and me as a person, I would incorage every one to have this very nice experience, meeting people from arround the world and making a lot of frends having fun wile ur studying the course you love and enjoy. I would love to come next year and the year after that.”

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Posted 8 years ago

Hi Tarek, Thank you for your great review - we hope that we can welcome you back year after year as well! We'd love to host you. Best wishes, Max Oxford Royale Academy

Posted 8 years ago

“I have had struggles in the past about what major i wanted. Joining ORA helped me in choosing what major i excelled at best: Law. From learning all the different cultures of twelve different girls to making strong ties with people through homework clubs and late night fun. The past two weeks were the best two weeks of my life! I wont even hesitate to coming back next year.”

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Posted 8 years ago

Hi Houda, Thank you for letting us know that you found your stay in Oxford so helpful. The choice of subjects for University-level study is hugely difficult, and we're proud to be able to help students make these decisions more informed. That you also enjoyed the international atmosphere and activities is the perfect bonus! Best wishes, Max Oxford Royale Academy

Posted 8 years ago

“My time at ORA has changed my life and believes forever. I arrived wishing that I was home, but by the end of the two weeks I was sad to leave ORA and my new friends. It is definitely a life changing experience and above all, I had a great time!”

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Posted 8 years ago

Hi Elaine, Thank you for your review - we're so pleased to hear that you were able to overcome your initial nerves and enjoy the stay in Oxford so much. This is the sort of life-changing and expansive programme we try to offer all of our students. Best wishes, Max Oxford Royale Academy

Posted 8 years ago

“excellent university-kind of experience. loved the program but would recommend a less strict environment.”

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Posted 8 years ago

Hi Christos, Thank you for taking the time to leave us your kind review! A university experience is exactly what we aim to give our students, so it's great to hear that you enjoyed it so much. We are extremely proud of our safety and safeguarding record, which may be why you felt we were strict with our students. We do feel that our courses are academic in nature, and so students should be prepared to focus while they are here. More widely, though Oxford is a very safe city, we nonetheless need to keep tabs on where our students are at all times, so free time in the city , while plentiful, cannot be unlimited. With that in mind, we hope that you enjoyed your time in Oxford enough that you may return to us again next year. Best wishes, Max Oxford Royale Academy

Posted 8 years ago

“The experience at Oxford Royale was a one in a lifetime experience; the lessons gave a true insight to the subject we were learning, in my case medicine. The activities were inclusive and fun, and the staff were hard-working and helpful. However, I believe the food provided was of low standard, and it does need to be a much higher standard.”

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Posted 8 years ago

Hi Siraj, Thank you very much for your kind words and the great feedback. We're pleased that you enjoyed the course overall, and regret to hear that the food was anomalous for you. We'll be reviewing all of our policies ahead of next year's courses, and we'll be sure to include the food on that list, in light of your thoughts. We currently use the kitchen facilities of the actual University of Oxford colleges in which our students stay, so the food you had was highly representative of that enjoyed by real students during term time. We do hope to welcome you back next year, so that you can enjoy the fruits of our labour in Summer 2017! Best wishes, Max Oxford Royale Academy

Posted 8 years ago

“Very good, both academic and inspirational course. Students get to meet people from all around the world and make meaningful acquaintances that they will remember for their whole life. In addition, the academic side was absolutely perfect as in lessons were a good start for students to dive into the field they're interested in and that school usually does not teach. Completing summer courses at Oxford Royale Academy is a pride and honour for every student where ORA isn't just a summer school, but a home for every one of us.”

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Posted 8 years ago

Hi Anastasia, Thank you very much for your kind review and feedback! We work very hard to balance the level of our academic courses, to make sure that these complex programmes are still approachable to students who have not had the chance to study them before. We hope that you may be back in Oxford in the coming years to consolidate this experience! Best wishes, Max Oxford Royale Academy

Posted 8 years ago

“This experience in Oxford Royale Academy is now one of my best memories. I made friends from all over the world and I hope to keep in touch with them forever. The reason I went to ORA was to enrich my knowledge of Contemporary History and Political Science & International Relations, as I want to study I.R. in university next year. I also took Academic Writing Skills, which was very helpful as I am about to enter my second year of International Baccalaureate, where I will need these skills to write my papers, and for university papers in the following years. The teachers were all very patient and kind with the students, the staff was very friendly and the accommodation was good. I didn't have high expectations as I didn't know anyone there when I first arrived, but it turned out to be an unforgettable experience, which I enjoyed with people whom I hope to never lose.”

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Posted 8 years ago

Hi Sofia, Thank you for writing this review. We think that some of the skills you have honed and improved while studying with us will come very much in handy as you approach university or working life. We're proud that you think we've helped you improve so much! Best wishes, Max Oxford Royale Academy

Posted 8 years ago

“The course did met my expectations. The only problem was the rooms, they were too old and the bathrooms need serious improvements. I was definitely expecting more in these terms from one of the best universities in the world: Oxford. BUT in general I really enjoyed my program with ORA and I will definitely recommend it to friends and family.”

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Posted 8 years ago

Hi Sam, Thank you for you feedback and great rating! The rooms we lease are all genuine bedrooms of Oxford University colleges, so they are exactly the rooms lived in by students during term time. The consequence of Oxford being such an ancient institution is that some of the facilities are centuries old, so are very characterful but occasionally slightly out of date. We'll be sure to review the room you stayed in, and make sure that it lives up to our standards ahead of 2017's Summer Courses, though, so thank you for bringing it to our attention. Best wishes, Max Oxford Royale Academy

Posted 8 years ago

“At first i thought we were going to spend our time studying rather than having fun. The first day felt like it was a month, but as soon as i got to know the people with me i knew that those 2 weeks would become the best two weeks in my life. The bond between us as groups is way beyond imaginable, i have never missed someone that much in my life to this day other than the people i've met in ORA. The councilors, were one of a kind, they were so friendly that i still remember each and every one of them until now. I just wanted to say thank you for a wonderful experience and for showing me what its like to make friends from other places in the world.”

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Posted 8 years ago

Hi Faisal, The first day of any residential course is a challenge for students, but we work extremely hard to ensure that they are all able to surmount it, and enjoy the course they're studying as well as the activities around it. We're thrilled that your great experience is reflective of this fact. Best wishes, Max Oxford Royale Academy

Posted 8 years ago

“I have already emailed my review as a scholarship student, however I will reiterate that ORA was truly a phenomenal experience.”

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Posted 8 years ago

Hi Faisal, Thank you for all the feedback you have given us this summer - it is all tremendously valuable to us. Best wishes, Max Oxford Royale Academy

Posted 8 years ago

“Members of staff were all excellent in their role, the course material was fascinating, and the leisure activities were well chosen!”

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Posted 8 years ago

Hi Emma, Thank you so much for your kind words, it's wonderful to hear that you thought the course and programme were so well-executed. Best wishes, Max Oxford Royale Academy

Posted 8 years ago

“As a student, I think this program is very useful to me. I hope this program would be better and better in the future.”

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Posted 8 years ago

Dear Chiu, Thank you for your kind words. It's always great to hear back from happy students! Best wishes, Max Oxford Royale Academy

Posted 8 years ago

“This program didnt meet my expectation it met more than i expected full of knowledge and surprises and at the same time i had fun while learning”

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Posted 8 years ago

Hi Ibrahim, Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review - it's brilliant to hear that you enjoyed the course even more than you expected! We hope to welcome you back next year. Best wishes, Max Oxford Royale Academy

Posted 8 years ago

Oxford Royale is rated 4.8 based on 868 reviews