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OUR AIMSWe’re on a mission to inspire you to discover what your future could hold:

• The courses you could study• The careers you could have• The citizen you could be.

We aim to give you the most memorable summer of your life!

LEARNSmall-sized classes and expert-led

Masterclasses enable you to progress quickly.

DOApply what you’ve learnt in our intensive,

practical and fun Challenges.

SEEBe inspired by our Heroes, and discover

what your future could hold.

“This summer changed my life. It changed my idea of other cultures, changed the way I see other perspectives, changed the way I want to live my life. I can never forget any of you. I’ll always see this trip as one of the

greatest two weeks of my life.” - Bella, Creative Writing Academy

Picture the scene.

It’s Sunday afternoon, and you’ve arrived in the historic city of Oxford.

Our friendly, orange-shirted Activities Coordinators have helped you to settle in and unpack. You’ve met your housemates and new friends, and you walk over to our welcome drinks in Oxford’s ancient Castle Quarter.

My wife Sophie and I will be there to welcome you to our OSA family and to introduce you to the rest of your fellow students and our team.

You’ll meet people from almost every continent on earth, from Australia to Ghana, France to Lebanon, Venezuela to Hong Kong, Cayman Islands to Peru, Iran to the United States and, of course, the United Kingdom.

After a barbecue feast, and as the sun starts to set over the dreaming spires of Oxford, we’ll commence our Welcome Talk.

I’ll tell you of our three aims:

To inspire you to discover the future academic and career possibilities that you could go on to experience.

To give you greater certainty about the future direction you would like to pursue.

And to give you THE most memorable summer of your life.

Our team of staff and tutors are on a mission to inspire young people to discover what their futures could hold. You’ll explore the courses you could study, the careers you could have and the citizens of the world you could be.

By discovering your future at an earlier stage, you’ll be more motivated to go on and achieve great things at school and university. You’ll also learn about how you can make a positive impact on society, and change the world if you want to (if you do, you’ll be able to apply for funding and support from our Foundation).

We’re a family-run summer school. This means that every element of OSA, and every team member or tutor who you’ll meet, is hand-selected by us. We get to know every student personally, get to know many parents, and love to welcome siblings and friends of our past students. We have a thriving alumni community of talented people.

It’s now the final Saturday of the summer school, and you’re saying your goodbyes to your friends and our team after probably the most memorable summer of your life. Tears will be shed, but remember that while you may be departing Oxford you won’t be leaving OSA.

Because Oxford Scholastica is not just for summer. It’s for life.

- Jamie Dear, Director

Jamie Dear, BA Hons (Oxon)Founder and Director

Dr Sophie Dear BA BM BCh (Oxon)Founder and Director

Jamie moved to Oxford in 1992. After studying at Oxford University he worked in the non-profit education sector, founding a social enterprise which has raised nearly £1m for charity. He is passionate about the transformative impact of inspiring teachers, and has run summer schools for the past seven years.

Sophie is a trained doctor with a passion for teaching. She oversees the running of the summer school with her husband Jamie. Sophie studied Medicine at Oxford, and has won awards for her teaching of Oxford University medical students. She is also a keen pianist, gardener and cook!

We are passionate about supporting students to fulfil their potential, and set up the Oxford Scholastica Academy to give young people the opportunity to discover their future through a life-transforming experience. As OSA is a family-run summer school, your personal care is at the heart of everything we do.

Over the summer we have a team of 50 staff and tutors dedicated to supporting our students.

We have a 1:5 staff:student ratio during the summer school, so you will be well looked after!

Pascha FranciscoMatron

Pascha used to be a Matron at St Edward’s boarding school in Oxford, where she looked after hundreds of 13-18 year olds – so there isn’t much she doesn’t know about teenagers! She heads up the pastoral care of all our students, and is always there for a chat. Her claim to fame is that her husband used to play football for Santos in Sao Paulo, where Pele played.

Jana CruciusMA

Operations Manager

Lavinia AbellBA Hons (Cantab)

Programme Manager

Originally from Germany, Jana is a language enthusiast and recently started learning her sixth language! After a degree in Japanese Studies she moved to the UK where she completed her MA in European & Business Studies. Jana loves to cook, and play archery and board games.

Born in Cambridge, Lavinia completed a degree in Classics at the university, before moving to Oxford to be part of the Oxford Scholastica Academy team. When she’s not putting together an exciting programme of activities for you, she enjoys travelling, and exploring new places.

Photis LoizouBA Hons, MA

Head of Community

Shannon Miller MA Hons, MSt (Oxon)Community Manager

Photis is our primary point of contact for families before and during the summer school. Originally from Cyprus, he studied Ancient History and Classics in the UK, specialising in the concept of philotimia (honour). In his spare time, he enjoys hiking, and cooking inordinately big meals!

Shannon studied Classics at Oxford, where she also enjoyed singing and rowing. Her role is to support our students and parents from the moment they sign up. She makes sure our students feel comfortable before the summer school, have the best time on it and keep in touch with everyone after they’ve gone home!

Senior Team

This was a very well organised

camp run by thoughtful and caring staff.

My daughter had a terrific time meeting

people from all over the world and also

learning a great deal about her subject.

I would highly recommend this summer

camp to anyone who has a child that is an

independent thinker, willing to discover a

new city, learn about a variety of topics

and meet new people.

“Lila, parent

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We have a variety of courses for you to choose from, taught by our hand-picked tutors.

SCIENCE

Courses for 15-18 year olds

Computer Science Academy

• What do the ancient Babylonians, Da Vinci and Bill Gates have in common?• Will we see computers become more intelligent than their human designers?• Want to learn how to code HTML, CSS, JavaScript and Python?

Our course opens your eyes to the power of Computing, IT and Programming.

Young Doctors’ Academy

• What’s it really like to be a Doctor?• How will Medicine evolve to tackle the challenges of the 21st century?• What cutting edge treatments are available for challenging diseases? Our course offers you hands-on experience of Medicine, inspiring the next generation of Doctors. Every participant receives their very own stethoscope!

Psychology Academy

• What determines an individual’s personality?• How do psychologists define and measure mood?• How does language shape thought?

Our course offers you the opportunity to investigate the human mind and find out what makes you an individual.

Engineering Academy• What principles govern aerodynamics? • How do gearboxes work?• How do you build an engine?

Our course introduces you to Mechanical, Civil and Electrical Engineering, and gives you the opportunity to explore, design and build machines and structures.

LITERATURE Creative Writing Academy

• Want to be inspired by the city of Tolkien, Lewis Carroll and Philip Pullman?• Looking to get expert support to help develop your creative writing skills?• Want to be able to critically analyse the literature of others?

Our course gives you hands-on experience of writing, fiction and poetry.

ARTS Debate & Public Speaking Academy

• How did Churchill, Clinton and Luther King make such mesmerising speeches?• Is the content of a speech more or less important than the delivery?• Want to get expert coaching on how to communicate in a persuasive manner?

Our course brings the power of speech to life within the context of Politics, International Relations and Economics.

Leadership & International Relations Academy• What do Barack Obama, Napoleon, Steve Jobs and Nelson Mandela share?• What can the Greeks, Machiavelli and Shakespeare teach us about leadership?• What guides the United Nations to intervene in one conflict, but not in others?

Our course introduces you to Leadership, Global Politics, International Relations and Philosophy.

Enterprise Academy• How did a teenager set up Facebook from his bedroom?• Why did a housing crisis in America cause an International recession?• If a shop increases a Prada bag’s price, why does it become more desirable?

Our course brings Business, Economics and Management to life.

Young Lawyers’ Academy• You’re in a desert. Two enemies are independently plotting to kill you. One poisons your water bottle, the other tips the water out (not knowing it was poisoned). You die of thirst. Which one is guilty of murder?• A man stuck in a burning house calls you and offers to pay you a lot of money if you save him. You save him but he refuses to pay you. Can you sue him?• If the punishment for illegal parking were death, and therefore nobody did it, would that be a just law?

Our course gives you a hands-on experience of the theory and practice of law, including human rights law, international law and the opportunity to take part in a mock trial.

“ The lessons were fun and informative, and useful for my future career. I truly believe that they helped me to gain three unconditional offers, and grade reductions on the other two.

“Rowan, Psychology Academy

This summer course changed my life. The Young Doctors’ Academy was the reason why I decided to move all the way from Brazil to pursue a medical career in the UK.

“ “Aline, Young Doctors’ Academy

Courses for 13-14 year olds

Discover Business Academy

• How did a teenager set up Facebook from his bedroom?• What’s life as a businessperson REALLY like?• How do you come up with an idea and make money from it? Discover how businesses work - explore the important things to think about when setting up a business, including the role of marketing and the increasing use of social media.

Discover Technology Academy

• What’s the best way to build a rocket? • How do you build a great website?• What does the future of science look like?

Explore the fields of computing and engineering. You’ll learn how to create a website, and will get to design a rocket, as you discover the practical applications of maths and physics in real-world situations.

Discover Writing Academy

• How do you become the next JK Rowling?• Starting a story is easy, but how do you end it?• How can you make a career from writing?

Take your skills to the next level as you explore how to write a great story, and how to apply your skills to the world of journalism.

Discover Medicine Academy

• What’s it REALLY like to be a Doctor?• What’s it like to diagnose real patients?• How will Medicine evolve to tackle the challenges of the 21st century?

Interested in becoming a doctor? The Discover Medicine Academy will introduce you to medicine in a hands-on, interactive way where you’ll get to experience what it’s like to be a doctor.

Now that I am a first year university student, I am able to put the knowledge gathered at OSA to good use, which sets me apart from the rest of my fellow students.

“ “Huzaifa, Young Doctors’ Academy

Success relies on more than learning in a classroom. With our expert-led masterclasses, you’ll learn transferable skills to help you excel in whatever subject and career you choose.

From public-speaking, to how to write a great cover letter; from making a difference in your community, to bouncing back from failure; a summer at OSA can help prepare you for anything.

MASTERCLASSES

HEROESOur Heroes are young professionals in various fields relating to your subject. You’ll have the chance to hear about what they really do in their career, and how they got there, as well as try out some activities from a typical day in their life. There’s also plenty of time for you to ask any questions you might have about your potential future!

• Discover a career you may not have thought of

• Explore how the reality of a career matches your expectations

Put your learning into practice!

Want to see what your knowledge can do in the real world? Want to do some truly hands-on learning?

OSA’s unique Challenges allow you to explore where your future could lead.

You’ll have the chance to take the things you’ve learned in class and apply them to real life.

Specifically tailored to each individual course, these exciting challenges will test your skills to their limits, develop what you’ve learned, and give you a new insight into the amazing places your studies could take you.

Write a collaborative screenplay

Design and build a truss bridge

Meet and talk to real patients at the hosp

ital

Take part in a m

ock trial in a real court

CHALLENGESParticipate in a model U

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Design, create, and m

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What could your future career lead to?

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TRIPS AND ACTIVITIES

“It was really interesting to see the similarities between Oxford and Cambridge”- Miki, Young Doctors’ Academy

The Windsor castle tour was

what I felt was really the pinnacle of the

whole summer school program. It enabled

us to learn the rich history of the English

monarchy. The castle’s architecture was

also very magnificent not to mention the

doll house which was just amazing. The

sight of the guards really brought you back

in time with their uniforms.

“William, Young Lawyers’ Academy

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96%of our 2017 students said OSA introduced them to new things and broadened their horizons

90%of students said they had a greater certainty over their

future career choices

9/10average student

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friend

97%had one of the most

memorable summers of their life

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“The friendships I made here were unforgettable!”- Olivia,Psychology Academy

The OSA FoundationWe know that OSA alumni go on to change the world, in a whole variety of ways. The summer school is an amazing opportunity to meet like-minded students from across the world, and develop your plans.

As part of our commitment to helping you be an incredible citizen of the world, we want to do something to help you, by offering you ongoing advice, publicity, and funding for things you do - like we did for Gemma (see overleaf).

OSA Alumni Change The World

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Be The Vibe raises money for sustainable rainwater harvesting

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So far she has helped

500 people in Rwanda

From the beautiful view, to the vibrant nature, OSA’s location was the perfect mix of modern and historic.

“ “Maya, Young Lawyers’ Academy

Our AccommodationWe have four campuses: St Thomas’, St George’s, Lampl and Cherwell House. Each building is a purpose-built student accommodation home, in the centre of Oxford.

Each comprises en suite single rooms (your own bedroom with your own bathroom), with a limited number of twin rooms available on request.

For more pictures, and information about all of our buildings, check out the Accommodation page of our website!

St George’s and St Thomas’ are owned by St Peter’s, and Lampl by Corpus Christi, both colleges of the University of Oxford. Cherwell House is owned by an independent college.

Timetable

Please note that this timetable is an example, and subject to change

I had no idea that by coming here I would realize how I wanted to shape my life and career, while making amazing friendships.

“ “Masa, Young Lawyers’ Academy

If you have any questions we would love to hear from you.

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