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Mid-IBDP Summer School Details Cambridge 2016

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Content

1. Introduction 2

2. Morning Subjects 3

3. Afternoon Options 4 a. Second Subject Options 4 b. Skills Afternoon Options 7 c. Afternoon Options schedule 11

4. One to One Options 12

5. University Tours 13

6. University Fair 15

7. Social Activities 16

8. Location and Facilities 18

9. Travel and Visa 20

10. Fees, Application and Payment 25

11. Cancellation Policy 27

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1. Introduction

Who is it for?

Students entering their final year of the IB Diploma Programme

Location

Cambridge University

Dates Sunday 26th June - Friday 1st July

Sunday 3rd July - Friday 8th July

Sunday 10th July - Friday 15th July

Sunday 17th July - Friday 22nd July

Sunday 24th July - Friday 29th July

Sunday 31st July - Friday 5th August

Duration

Up to 6 weeks

Price

£1,150 per week

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2. Morning Subjects

Courses

1 2 3 4 5 6

June/July

26/6 - 1/7 3/7 - 8/7 10/7 – 15/7 17/7 – 22/7 24/7 – 29/7 31/7 – 5/8

Biology HL √ √ √ √ √ √

Biology SL √ √ √

Business Management HL/SL

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Chemistry HL √ √ √ √ √ √

Chemistry SL √ √ √

Design Technology HL/SL √

Economics HL √ √ √ √ √ √

Economics SL √ √

English A: Language & Literature HL/SL

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English A: Literature HL/SL √ √ √

English B: HL/SL √

Environmental Systems and Societies SL

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French B HL/SL √

Geography HL/SL √ √

History HL/SL √ √ √ √ √

ITGS HL/SL √

Mathematics Studies SL √ √ √ √

Mathematics HL √ √ √ √ √ √

Mathematics SL √ √ √ √ √ √

Physics HL √ √ √ √ √ √

Physics SL √ √ √

Psychology HL/SL √ √ √

In order to keep class sizes as small as possible and ensure you are in the best class for your academic

needs, we may change the order in which you take your subjects.

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3. Afternoon Options

We offer Mid IB Afternoon Options on Second Subjects or on Skills of value for IBDP students.

Both types run 4 days per week, Monday to Thursday. For timetabling reasons, you can only take one

afternoon option each week.

Not all the options listed below will run each week - the timetabling is partly determined by how many

students sign up for each option. In the information below, we indicate the most likely weeks for each

option.

a. Second Subject Afternoon Option

These extended Afternoon Options give students an opportunity to review a second subject during the

week. They are not suitable for students who are taking these same subjects during the morning.

Inevitably, the morning classes will go into the subject in greater depth than these afternoon options and

they will be equivalent to just under 50% of the morning classes. There is also a questionnaire so students

can indicate where they need help. Please note that students may book Private Tuition if they have

specific needs that are not covered by the content indicated below.

2nd Subject

Biology

This option will review key items from the Core for Biology. This is the part of

the syllabus that is common to both the SL and HL programmes. Most of the

time will concentrate on Topics 2 (Molecular Biology) and 3 (Genetics). If there

is time, other parts of Topics 1 to 6 may be reviewed.

We recommend that students check the syllabus to understand precisely what

this includes. Students taking Biology HL may join the class, but must appreciate

that it will not review AHL (Additional Higher Level) material.

2nd Subject

Biology HL

This option will review key items from the Biology HL syllabus. Inevitably, it will

not cover as much as the morning class. The focus will be on Topics 2

(Molecular Biology), 7 (Nucleic Acids), and 8 (Metabolism, Cell Respiration, and

Photosynthesis). If there is more time, other topics may be reviewed.


this option includes.

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Biology HL students should note that there is another Second Subject Biology

option - although this will not go into the AHL (Additional Higher Level) material

or Options.

2nd Subject

Business

Management

This option will review key items from the Business Management SL syllabus.

Business Management HL students are welcome to register for this course, but

should be aware that time will not be spent on AHL topics.

Inevitably, the course will not cover as much as the morning class.

2nd Subject

Chemistry

This option will review key items from the Core for Chemistry. This is the part of


time will concentrate on Topics 1 (Stoichiometry), 4 (Chemical bonding and

structure) and 5 (Energetics/thermochemistry). If there is time, other parts of

Topics 1-11 may be reviewed.


this includes. Students taking Chemistry HL may join, but must appreciate that it

will not review AHL (Additional Higher Level) material.

2nd Subject

Chemistry HL

This option will review key items from the Chemistry HL syllabus. Inevitably, it

will not cover as much as the morning class. The focus will be on Topics 1

(Stoichiometry), 4 (Chemical bonding and structure), 5 and 15

(Energetics/thermochemistry). If there is more time, other topics may be

reviewed.



Chemistry HL students should note that there are other Second Subject

Chemistry options – although these will not go into the AHL (Additional Higher

Level) material or Options.

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2nd Subject

Economics

This option will review key items from Section 1 of the Economics syllabus

(Microeconomics) that are studied by SL and HL students - e.g. Competitive

Markets, Elasticity, Market Failure & Government Intervention.

Economics HL students might like to note that there will be a Second Subject

options that includes Theory of the Firm (the HL section).

2nd Subject

Economics HL

This option will review key items from Section 1 of the Economics HL syllabus

(Microeconomics) – focusing especially on Theory of the Firm.

Further Second Subject Economics options – concentrating on aspects of

Microeconomics that do not include Theory of the Firm are offered.

2nd Subject -

English A: Language

& Literature

This option will concentrate on the skills required for Paper 1 and Paper 2.

Although there are some differences between the skills needed for Paper 1 in

HL and SL, the skills for Paper 2 are the same. The option is for SL and HL

students.

2nd Subject

English A: Literature

This option will concentrate on the skills required for Paper 1; careful reading of

the texts, planning of the response and writing an effective commentary. The

option is for SL and HL students.

2nd Subject

History

This option will concentrate on the skills for Paper 1. In addition, there will be

help on essay writing for Paper 2. The option is for SL and HL students.

2nd Subject

Mathematics HL

This option will review key elements from Topics 1, 2 and 3 of the Mathematics

SL syllabus - Exponents, Logarithms, and Circular Function & Trigonometry.

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2nd Subject

Physics

This option will review key items from the Core for Physics. This is the part of


time will concentrate on Topics 3 (Thermal physics), 4 (Waves) and 5 (Electricity

and magnetism). If there is time, other parts of Topics 1-8 may be reviewed.


this includes. Students taking Physics HL may join, but must appreciate that it

will not review AHL (Additional Higher Level) material.

2nd Subject

Physics HL

This option will review key items from the Physics HL syllabus. Inevitably, it will

not cover as much as the morning class. The focus will be on Topics 3 (Thermal

physics), 4 (Waves), 5 (Electricity and magnetism), 9 (Wave phenomena) and 10

(Fields). If there is more time, other topics may be reviewed.



b. Skills Afternoon Option

These options are designed to support IBDP students on a variety of aspects.

Calculus Review HL This option is for Mathematics HL students who are unsure of this topic (Topic 6

in the syllabus). Students must appreciate that these options will be reviewing

Calculus rather than teaching it from the beginning.

Mathematics HL students should also note that there are Calculus Review

options that will focus on the more basic aspects of Calculus – as in the SL

syllabus.

Calculus Review SL This option is for Mathematics SL students who are unsure of this topic (Topic 6

in the syllabus). Students must appreciate that these options will be reviewing

Calculus rather than teaching it from the beginning.

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Although the option is for SL students, those taking HL, but who are struggling

with the basics of Calculus, may also find this option useful.

International

Relations

This option will help both students studying Global Politics and those

considering studying International Relations at university. Students will be

taught some international relations theories and have an opportunity to discuss

how these relate to global politics today.

Leadership The IB educates tomorrow’s leaders. This option takes a deliberate look at what

effective leadership is and how groups can become teams. You will learn

about leadership skills, team building, clear communication, as well as setting

targets and evaluating outcomes. The course will be useful for you, whether

you are the future CEO of a large company or the coach of a junior football

team.

Mathematics for

Physicists

This option is for those students taking Physics HL or Physics SL, but who are

lacking confidence in mathematics. The course will go over the main

mathematical techniques used in physics, give you the opportunity to practice

those techniques, and increase your confidence with formulae and equations.

Students taking other sciences for the IB Diploma may also find this course to

be of use.

Presentation Skills Presentation skills are valuable for work in the IB Diploma Programme in

addition to more generally. This course will give you advice on:

what you must do, could do and don't want to do in delivering

presentations

how to engage with your audience

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how to build your confidence

The option will also give you plenty of opportunities to practice your

presentation skills.

Study Skills and

Time Management

Knowing how to organise your work in class and during private study is essential

for effective study, both during the IB Diploma Programme and beyond. On this

course you will explore how to:

take efficient notes and organise them for ease of reference and

revision

organise your time, your homework and other assignments

maximise your potential through the best use of your time

The IB Diploma Programme is demanding and requires students to be

organised. This course can help you to achieve that goal.

Theory of

Knowledge*

This is a central component of the IB Diploma. With this option you can:

increase your understanding of the knowledge framework and

knowledge questions in the ToK syllabus

develop your understanding of the assessment criteria

help you to develop strategies for writing ToK essays (not

presentations)

During the course, you are likely to work with ToK Essays from previous

examination sessions, but not those for the 2016 examination session. Please

note that the option will not focus on ToK presentations. Many students will

have already completed these in the first year of the DP. The separate

Presentation Skills option will support ToK – and other – presentations.

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Writing Skills for

English A:

Literature*

Good writing is a highly valued skill and the three written components of this

course account for 70% of the final grade. This option aims to:

clarify expectations for the three essays

show you ten skills that can be developed for essay writing

suggest further resources for building writing skills

* Please note that options that cover assessable components in the IB Diploma Programme (eg Internal

Assessments) are designed to develop students' skills and increase their understanding of the work

required; students are not provided with direct support for their personal assessable work.

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c. Afternoon Options Schedule

The schedule below shows which afternoon options will be available in each week. Please note that this

timetable may change slightly.

1 2 3 4 5 6

2nd Subject Biology

2nd Subject Biology HL

2nd Subject Business

Management

2nd Subject Chemistry

2nd Subject Chemistry HL

2nd Subject Economics

2nd Subject Economics HL

2nd Subject English A:

Language and Literature

2nd Subject English: Literature

2nd Subject History

2nd Subject Maths SL

2nd Subject Physics

2nd Subject Physics HL

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4. One to One Options

Students on the OSC Mid IB Summer Courses can opt for One-to-One Sessions on their Extended

Essay, on university and career plans, and in subject tuition.

These sessions are arranged around students' other commitments and incur additional charges;

they can be taken in addition to our Afternoon Classes.

Extended Essay Advice

Most IB Diploma schools require students to make significant progress on their Extended Essays

during the summer holidays.

OSC provides an opportunity for students to consult with a highly experienced IBDP teacher on

their individual essay.

If you need help getting started on your essay or want support in the writing process, the teacher can

help you by discussing the topic, going through the grading criteria and by giving you advice on

your research and your draft. You usually meet for two sessions, and have a chance to look over your

work in between. The teacher's total time, including preparation and draft reading, is up to 2 hours.

1 2 3 4 5 6

Calculus Review – HL

Calculus Review – SL

International Relations

Leadership

Maths for Physicists

Presentation Skills

Study Skills & Time

Management

ToK

Writing Skills

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Your adviser writes a full report at the end of the consultation on the discussions you have had

together. A copy is sent to your school.

Please note that this consultation does not replace the supervision that you receive from your

school and must be acknowledged when you write your essay.

Please indicate the IB subject (Biology, Economics, Psychology, etc.) that your Extended Essay is

being written in when you apply. This helps us to find an appropriate adviser.

We will ask you to complete an online questionnaire a few weeks before you meet your adviser,

so that s/he can guide you appropriately.

Some EE Advice is given online - especially if we don't have a teacher for your subject on-site.

Personal Careers Consultation

OSC students can opt to have a One-to-One Personal Careers Consultation, given by an

experienced IBDP Careers Counsellor.

The session lasts for one hour and is scheduled during your free time.

A PCC allows you to:

Discuss your personal ambitions and explore your own career preferences

Obtain advice on the choice of courses available at universities

Find out how to obtain prospectuses and application forms

Find out the Diploma grades and/or SAT scores required for your preferred courses and colleges

The Counsellor will write up a report after the session summarising key points discussed and giving

recommendations for future steps along with courses and institutions to investigate further.

5. University Tours

OSC’s UK University Tours runs from Sunday 26th June to Saturday 2nd July 2016. Tour students stay in

Oxford University accommodation along side the Pre IB students. They visit colleges and universities

around the UK during the day and returning to Oxford every evening.

Mid IB students can take the tour in conjunction with any or all of weeks 2,3,4,5 and 6 of the Mid IBDP

Summer Course in Cambridge.

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Why attend?

The process of applying to university or college can be very confusing and is quite different in each

country. On the OSC University Tour you will have the opportunity to hear from and ask questions of the

admissions officer in each institution. These are the people who will read your application form, so you

will be able to find out first-hand just what they are looking for.

If you know exactly what you want to study, then there are some courses which will allow you to jump

right in. However, if you are undecided or would like the opportunity to explore a more varied curriculum

before you choose your specialism, then there are some more open liberal arts courses that may be more

up your street. Either way, a university tour will really help you to understand exactly what is on offer and

if it’s right for you.

Parents are welcome to join their sons and daughters on the UK University Tour. We understand that

choosing a university can be a life-changing decision and realise that students greatly benefit from

involving the people who know them best, their parents, in this big decision.

Who will guide us?

You will be led and accompanied by highly experienced College Counsellors who will be available to

answer your subject choices and options during the Tour.

Sarah Cassell

Sarah has been working in international education for over 20 years as a teacher, coordinator

and counselor. For the past 10 years Sarah has delivered University and Career Counselling

workshops, conference presentations, and given family and individual consultations.

Sarah's passion is helping students find the right fit post-High School career path. Combining her

counselling skills and her wide-ranging connections with universities and colleges worldwide,

Sarah works collaboratively with families to enable successful applications to further education

institutions in the USA, Canada, UK, Ireland, Australia, Scandanavia and Europe.

Sarah also trains new College Counsellors introducing them to international University

Admissions Tutors as well as highlighting the knowledge base and skills needed to successfully

advise international students and families.

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Universities we plan to visit:

University of Warwick,University of Birmingham, Oxford University: St Anne's College, University of

Reading, University of Bristol, University of Bath, University of Southampton, University of

Bournemouth, Royal Holloway College, London, King's College London, London School of Economics

and Political Science (LSE), University College London (UCL), Please note that these universities are

subject to change.

6. University Fair

Oxford Study Courses isn’t just a provider of IB Revision Courses and Revision Guides – we also help IBDP

students decide which University course and location is right for them.

Location

The Fair will take place at Parkside Community College, Cambridge on Tuesday 12th July and is scheduled

to coincide with the third week of our Mid IBDP Summer Courses

Student advice

Students will also attend a lecture on applying to UK universities, with information on the application

process and tips on how to boost your application.

Meet Universities

Speak with Admissions Advisors from over 25 universities and learn about what their programmes can

offer you. Find out what kind of IBDP grade each university is looking for.

Universities we expect to join us in 2016:

Aston University, Arts University Bournemouth, Bournemouth University, Brunel University, City

University London, Imperial College London, King's College London , LSE, Oxford Brookes University,

Queen Mary College London, Reading University, School of Oriental and African Studies, University

College London, University of Bath, University of Birmingham, University of Buckingham, University

of East Anglia, University of Exeter, University of Kent , University of Leeds , University of

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https://www2.warwick.ac.uk/

http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/index.aspx

http://www.ox.ac.uk/

http://www.reading.ac.uk/


http://www.bristol.ac.uk/

http://www.bath.ac.uk/

http://www.southampton.ac.uk/

https://www1.bournemouth.ac.uk/

https://www1.bournemouth.ac.uk/

https://www.royalholloway.ac.uk/home.aspx

http://www.kcl.ac.uk/index.aspx

http://www.lse.ac.uk/home.aspx

http://www.lse.ac.uk/home.aspx

http://www.ucl.ac.uk/

http://www1.aston.ac.uk/

http://aub.ac.uk/

http://www.bournemouth.ac.uk/futurestudents/international/

http://www.brunel.ac.uk/

http://www.city.ac.uk/

http://www.city.ac.uk/

http://www3.imperial.ac.uk/

http://www.kcl.ac.uk/index.aspx

http://www2.lse.ac.uk/home.aspx

http://www.brookes.ac.uk/

http://www.qmul.ac.uk/


http://www.soas.ac.uk/



http://www.bath.ac.uk/

http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/index.aspx

http://www.buckingham.ac.uk/

https://www.uea.ac.uk/

https://www.uea.ac.uk/

http://www.exeter.ac.uk/

http://www.kent.ac.uk/

http://www.leeds.ac.uk/

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Nottingham, University of Oxford, University of Portsmouth, University of Sheffield, University of

Southampton, University of St Andrews, University of Surrey, University of York,

Please note that the universities attending the Fair is subject to change.

7. Social Activities

At our MID IBDP Summer Courses in Cambridge, our team of Course Deans oganise an action-packed

programme of excursions and social events every weekday evening. At weekends and in the evening we

also organise optional trips.

Cambridge Social Programme

Our Cambridge Social Programme offers a range of activities that will help you get to know the city and

make the most of your free time. Students will be joined on every activity by an IB teacher who will

provide an IB context to that activity. They will help the student see what they are doing/experiencing

through an ‘IB lens’. The programme can be taken as an alternative to the academic class and can be

selected in each week of your course. The list of activities will depend on which weeks you attend, but

may include:

Walking tours, punting and open air theatre

Learn about the city’s history from an expert, experience a production in the beautiful surroundings of

Cambridge’s college gardens or enjoy the tranquility of punting along the River Cam, gaining a unique

perspectives of many of the famous landmarks.

Museums

Cambridge is home to a large number of museums and art galleries including:

The Whipple Museum of the History of Science

Fitzwilliam Museum

New Hall Art Collection (celebrates work by female artists)

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http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/

http://www.ox.ac.uk/

http://www.port.ac.uk/

http://www.sheffield.ac.uk/

http://www.soton.ac.uk/

http://www.soton.ac.uk/

http://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/

http://www.surrey.ac.uk/

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Ruskin Gallery

Cambridge Science Museum - fully interactive, open in 2013.

The Duck Tour: What better way to see the city’s famous landmarks: the London Eye, Houses of

Parliament, Buckingham Palace, Trafalgar Square and many more. Following a dramatic splashdown on

the River Thames we head to one of London’s world renowned shopping streets to pick up some

souvenirs. Saturday 2nd and 16th and 30th July

Thorpe Park is one of the UK’s top theme parks, boasting white knuckle rides including The Swarm,

Samurai and Nemesis Inferno. For water lovers there’s Storm Surge and Loggers Leap. Are you brave

enough? Saturday 9th and 23rd July.

Afternoon and evening activities

The list of potential activities is vast, but to give you some idea, they may well include:

Sports of all varieties and for all ability levels – including football, basketball, cricket, croquet,

volleyball, table football, pool and many more

Cinema and theatre trips – including outdoor Shakespeare in Cambridge College gardens

Punting and bowling

Walking tours of Cambridge

Picnics and barbecues

Karaoke and talent nights

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8. Location and Facilities

Cambridge, UK

Cambridge is a beautiful, elegant city; laid back and compact - but it packs a lot into its relatively small

size. There's a wealth of things to see and do against a breathtaking backdrop of soaring medieval

architecture, meandering alleyways and lush riverside meadows. You can wander to your heart's

content round open markets, second-hand bookshops, museums, galleries, tea rooms and of course

the colleges of Cambridge University. There are plenty of opportunities for sport too, with football,

tennis, punting, laser-quest, bowling, swimming, volleyball, basketball and even croquet all on offer.

Our Mid IBDP Summer Courses take place at Emmanuel College and St Catharine's College, both part

of Cambridge University, giving students the chance to sample the way of life enjoyed by students at

these prestigious institutions. Students may have the opportunity to experience both colleges by

studying in one and living in the other - the colleges are less than 10 minutes walk apart.

Emmanuel College

Emmanuel is one of the loveliest and grandest of Cambridge's colleges. Its illustrious alumni line-up

includes novelist Sebastian Faulks, John Harvard (yes, that one) and Monty Python's Graham Chapman.

Emmanuel's courts, gardens, lawns and lake provide a secluded and serene environment in which we can

study, socialise and relax, right in the centre of this lively university city.

St Catharine's College

St Catharine's, or "Catz" as the College is known, was founded in 1473, by Robert Woodlark. Originally a

small college, it gradually acquired buildings around and was largely rebuilt in the 17th century, with work

starting on the Main Court in 1673 and the Chapel being completed in 1704. The grand entrance on

Trumpington Street offers an impressive welcome to the colleges beautiful grounds.

An impressive alumni role call includes Jeremy Paxam (journalist), Sir Ian McKellen (actor), Tunku Abdul

Rahman, (Prime Minister of Malaysia) and Fakhruddin Ali Ahmed (President of India).

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Accommodation

Every student has their own private single study bedroom – these are the rooms used by

Cambridge University students in term time. Please note that there are no en suite rooms in

Emmanuel College.

Let us know if you have friends attending the course so we can try to ensure you stay near each

other.

Male and female students live separately, to ensure privacy.

We do not charge any extra fee for your weekend accommodation if you stay for more than one

consecutive course/week.

Disability Provision

We always take health conditions and physical disabilities into consideration and we are happy to

assist in any way we can. We can organise rooms which are on the ground floor and near to your

classrooms if required.

Catering

Breakfast and lunch are provided Monday-Friday in the college dining hall – think Hogwarts and

you won't be far wrong!

There is always a good selection of food available, and plenty of it.

On the first night of each new course (Sunday) an evening meal is served to all students.

On other nights dinner is not included, giving you the chance to explore Cambridge with other

students and try out some of the local cafes and restaurants.

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9. Travel and Visa

Before booking flights, trains, buses etc, check your arrival and departure times. All prices and timings

given below are subject to change – see providers' websites for the latest rates. Your destination will be

one of two colleges. OSC will let you know which college you will be living in the 'arrival email' sent within

two weeks of the course start date.

1. Emmanuel College, St Andrews Street, Cambridge, CB2 3AP.

2. St Catharine's College, Trumpington Street, Cambridge CB2 1RL.

This year we will be offering a Heathrow Arrival Service for our Pre IB Summer School students going to

Oxford. However, if you would be interested in help getting to Cambridge for our Mid IB Summer School

please let us know.

We recommend that all students take advice from the British Embassy in their country on whether a visa

is required to enter the UK.

Important Visa Information

OSC students from outside the EU normally travel to the UK on a Visitor visa; a Study visa is not normally

required to attend our courses. You can get information on visa requirements on the website:

https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/uk-visas-and-immigration

We can provide a letter in support of your visa application; however, prior to us providing such a letter,

your total course fees must be paid in full. Please contact us if you require a letter in support of your visa

application.

Please note that many Embassies take a long time to process a visa application - it is best to contact them

as soon as possible to find out about the procedures and make your application.

If a visa is refused we will refund the full fees minus a handling charge of £100, provided that the visa

application was made at least 1 month prior to the start of the courses. Proof of application date and

refusal is required before fees are refunded - please see Cancellation Policy.

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Travel insurance

It is essential that you have comprehensive travel insurance to cover loss of possessions and medical

expenses as for any trip away from home. It is also highly advisable to include cancellation cover with

your insurance.

Arrival

You should arrive on the Sunday of your first week (the day before your first class). Registration will

take place every Sunday between 12:00 and 17:00 at Emmanuel College – you must arrive before

17:00 on Sunday. Classes for each new course begin on Monday morning every week. If you need to

arrive on Saturday instead of Sunday, please let us know – an extra night's accommodation incurs an

additional charge.

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Departure

You will be free to leave from 13:00 on the Friday of your final course. Make sure you book your

departing flight late enough so that so you do not miss any of your last day. Some airports are further

away than others. If you need to stay on the Friday night after your final course has finished, please

let us know – an extra night's accommodation will incur an additional charge.

Travelling to Cambridge from overseas

Some London airports are closer to Cambridge than others:

1. Stansted (30 mins by train or 50 mins by coach)

2. Luton (1hr 30 mins)

3. Heathrow (approx 3 hrs)

4. Gatwick (approx 4 hrs)

By air – Airport Bus Transfer

You do not need to go into Central London - all the coaches listed below take you directly to Cambridge

from the airport.

All services are operated by National Express - for details and to book tickets see

www.nationalexpress.com.

All coaches will drop you at Parker's Piece in Cambridge - a short walk from Emmanuel College on St

Andrew's Street.

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Buses

From Coach

number

Stop Journey time Frequency Cheapest tickets Arrival stop

Heathrow 727, 787

and 797

Central Bus

Station and

Terminals 4 & 5

3 hrs (approx) Every 1-2 hrs £40 return (£27

student)

Parker's Piece,

Cambridge

Gatwick 727 and

797

North and South

Terminals

4 hrs (approx) Every 1-2 hrs £36 return (£24

student)

Parker's Piece,

Cambridge

Luton 787 Airport coach

station

1 hr 30

(approx)

Every 2-2.5

hrs

£28 return (£19

student)

Parker's Piece,

Cambridge

Stansted 717, 727

and 797

Airport coach

station

50 mins

(approx)

Every 2 hrs £16 return (£11

student)

Parker's Piece,

Cambridge

By air: Trains from Stansted

Stansted is the closest airport to Cambridge and there is a frequent train service linking the two.

The journey time is about 30 minutes and the fare is approximately £10 each way; for further

details see www.nationalrail.co.uk.

By train: London St Pancras Station

Direct trains to London St Pancras depart from Paris, Brussels and Lille.

Other European cities are only one change away, including Amsterdam, Cologne, Zurich and

Geneva. For a full list of destinations, visit www.eurostar.com.

From London St Pancras, follow the signs to King's Cross station (the two stations are

immediately adjacent), from where you can catch a train to Cambridge.

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Travelling to Cambridge within UK

By Bus

Regular services are scheduled every thirty minutes to Cambridge from Victoria Coach Station in

central London.

The journey time is between 2-3 hours and the fare is £21 period return (cheaper if you book in

advance). For further details see www.nationalexpress.co.uk.

All coaches will drop you at Parker's Piece in Cambridge - a short walk from Emmanuel College

on St Andrew's Street.

By train: London King’s Cross

The train journey takes either 45 or 60 minutes from King’s Cross Station in London, and trains

run approximately every 30 minutes.

Fares are £22 single and between £30 and £40 return depending on the time of day you travel.

Cambridge train station is about 15 minutes' walk from Emmanuel College and there is a good

taxi service running from just outside the station.

By Car

Students should not bring a car to the Summer School – there is nowhere to park (except

expensive 24 hour car parks).

If you are being dropped off:

Cambridge is approached from the south via the M11 (from London).

Exit the M11 at Junction 11, signed Cambridge (A1309). Follow the signs to Cambridge City

Centre which you will enter from the south along the Trumpington Road.

From this point you can use the map above to locate Emmanuel College, which is in the centre

of town, on St Andrew's Street.

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Parking is very restricted in Cambridge. There are no parking facilities at all at Emmanuel

College, so car drivers will have to use short term parking in the Lion Yard Car Park, off Downing

Street, which is well signposted as you drive into the city centre.

10. Fees, Application and Payment

2016 Course Fees 1 week course Fee (incl. 1 week of tuition, personal report, lunch and supervision)

£ 1,150

University Tour (incl. seminars, half board meals, supervision, Personal Careers Consultation and transport to colleges)

£ 900

Afternoon Options Second Subject Option (8 hours)

£ 490

Skills Option (4 hours)

£ 230

Accommodation Fees

1 Week Accommodation Fee (University single study bedroom, breakfast and supervision)

£ 500

Extra Night (incl. bed and breakfast per night)

£95

Added Extras

Extended Essay Advice (one to one session – 2hours)

£220

Private Tuition (one to one session – per hour)

£115

Personal careers Consultation (one to one session – per hour)

£130

Deposit

Deposit Per week – part of total fees. In the event of cancellation before the Final Payment Date, a £100 admin fees is non-refundable.

£250

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Application

Email [email protected] for an application form. Alternatively, you may visit World Square, agency

for OSC in Singapore at 51 Cuppage Road #07-12 Singapore 238164. We are opened from Monday to

Friday from 9:30 to 18:00. We are closed on weekends and public holidays.

A deposit or full course fees must accompany your application- we cannot reserve places until a deposit is

received.

We accept applications right up to the start of the courses, but classes do fill up quickly and we may run

out of space if you leave it too late. But always ask – we may be able to make space.

If you apply before 6th May 2016, only the deposit is due with your application. The deposit is £250 per

week and makes up part of your total fees.

The balance is due by Friday 6th May 2016. This means that for applications made before this date, the

remaining fees must be paid by 6th May 2016 and for applications made after 7th May, the full fees must

be paid at the time you apply.

Please be assured that if we are unable to place you in the appropriate course we will refund the

payment in full.

Payment

We will issue a deposit invoice for your application. Once your place is confirmed with OSC, another

invoice for the balance will be issued. All payment will be made in SGD. We also accept full payment

during application. Credit card facility is available in our office however, credit card owner must be

present. In event that the programme is fully booked or you are not accepted into the programme, the

payment will be fully refunded.

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11. Cancellation Policy

Within 14 days after your submission of application before the FINAL PAYMENT DATE, 6th May

2016, you can cancel your booking and receive full refund.

Before the FINAL PAYMENT DATE, 6th May 2016, you can cancel your booking and receive a full

refund minus a GPB £100 (or USD/CAD/AUS $100) handling fee.

After the BALANCE PAYMENT DATE, 6th May 2016, no refunds will be made.

We advise you to take out cancellation insurance to cover you in case you are unable to attend

your Course.

VISA REFUSAL: Irrespective of the Cancellation Policy above, if your visa is refused and as long as you

applied for it at least one month in advance of your arrival date, you will receive a refund in full minus the

handling charge. Proof of refusal must be provided. Please note that visas should be applied for as early

as possible.

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