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Young Professionals - Aspiring Architect

Bucksmore Education

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Explore. Plan. Prepare. Young Professionals is a dynamic English language course for students wishing to gain hands-on experience, essential skills, and insight into their future careers. Students will engage in a variety of academic and apprentice-style lessons taught by a diverse team of experienced tutors. Throughout lessons, Study-in-Action excursions, and weekly group projects, students will develop strong pre-career and academic knowledge whilst perfecting English fluency and learning specialized vocabulary applicable to their future careers.

Aspiring Architect introduces students to the history of architecture, architectural concepts and design methods through practical demonstrations and exercises. the course presents techniques for conceptualising, analysing and defining surroundings through the eye of an architect.

Student profile:
This course is designed for highly motivated students who are interested in the field of engineering and want to gain a deeper insight into possible future careers.
This course is for learners between the ages of 13 - 17 who are interested in developing advanced language proficiency within a career context
Upon successful completion of the course, students will receive an individualised report card and Bucksmore Education course certificate.

Learning outcomes:
Evolve you career-related knowledge and understanding through specialized programmes delivered by professional practitioners in their industry sector
Experience the reality of a future career path through practical application of skills in a study in action / industry setting
Develop a broader and deeper understanding of career pathways within engineering and design
Improvement in language fluency and communication (measured using Bucksmore Assessment)
Immersive career, language and cultural experience in the UK

Course topics

Listening, Speaking, Pronunciation, Reading, Writing, Vocabulary, Grammar and Activities

Class schedule

Course duration
1-4 weeks
Start dates
Every Monday (09 Jul - 06 Aug)
Classes per week
25 lessons per week (each lesson lasts 60 min)
Class days
Monday - Wednesday, Friday and Sunday

Class schedule may change depending on availability and season.

Class level

Pre-intermediate
Intermediate
High intermediate
Advanced
You will take a placement test before your arrival in Oxford to determine your class level.

Class size

Average 11 students
Maximum 11 students

Student age

Age range 13 - 17 years old

Certificate

A certificate of completion will be issued at the end of the course.
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School description

DVB is located just outside the city center of Oxford and is one of the most popular schools in UK. The school specializes in teaching English to foreign students like you. Their class size is also very small compared to other schools. They also have very friendly teachers and staff members who will take good care of you while you're in Oxford.

Number of classrooms
20

Accreditations

Facilities

  • Library
  • Social Activities
  • Cultural Trips
  • TV Room
  • Eating Area
  • Free Internet
  • Wireless Internet
  • Studying Area

Teacher qualifications

Native English speakers
Over 50%
Teachers with English teaching certification
All
Teachers with college degrees
All

Nationality and age mix

The nationality and age mix at Bucksmore Education varies over different time periods, courses and levels.

School holidays

DVB does not hold classes on the holiday dates below. The school does not compensate for these holidays, so make sure to choose your start date accordingly.

Open dates
Year round
School holidays
None

School location

d’Overbroeck’s modern sixth form center, completed in September 2017, boasts high-quality facilities, making it the ideal location for the Young Professionals - Aspiring suite of summer programmes.

History:
d’Overbroeck’s Oxford is a traditional city-center boarding school in the city of Oxford. Consistently ranked among the top co-educational boarding schools in the UK, d’Overbroeck’s was first founded in 1977 by Malcolm van Biervliet (the name “d’Overbroeck” comes from part of his family name, which has Flemish origins).

The school quickly established itself as a forward-thinking and highly-successful boarding school with a reputation for highly quality academic tuition.

Location:
Located just to the north of Oxford city-center, our summer school takes place in d’Overbroeck’s’ new sixth form center, completed in September 2017. This stunning campus boasts state-of-the art and modern facilities, providing an ideal backdrop for the Young Professionals suite of summer programmes.

Oxford is based in the South-East of England is one of the fastest growing and most ethnically diverse cities in England. Famous for its beautiful architecture, Oxford is only 60 miles north-west of London.

Accommodation:
Situated in d’Overbroeck’s boarding houses, the accommodation consists of single, twin and triple dorms, separated into male and female, bathrooms are a mix of en-suite and shared. There is a laundry room in the boarding house which is available to our students free of charge.

Safety:
In addition to the the residential center management team and counsellors that provide pastoral care and support to students, there are also friendly and welcoming d’Overbroeck’s staff on-site and happy to assist students.

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Housing

DVB offers the following housing types:
student-residence

Student residence (on-campus) - 2-person shared room - Breakfast, lunch, and dinner

Included
weekly
Age range: 13 - 17 years old
Location: In the city center of Oxford
Housing type: Student residence (on-campus)
Room type: 2-person shared room
Board type: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner (21 meals per week)
Facilities: Kitchen, laundry, wireless internet, free internet, carpet, heating, and 24/7 supervision
Availability: 02 Jul 2024 - 06 Aug 2024
Check-in: Tuesday, anytime
Check-out: Tuesday, anytime
Included
There are 2 available boarding houses for students: Islip House for female students and Nash House for male students. Both boarding houses are no more than a 20 minute walk from the main site. Students will be accompanied to and from accommodation in the morning and evening. Bathrooms are a mixture of en-suite and shared between 4-6 students
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Visa support

We cannot apply for visas on behalf of students. However, the school can supply you with all the documentation you need to support your visa application.

If you are studying in the UK for over 11 months, you will receive a reference number called a Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS) that you need to submit to the UK embassy along with your General Student Visa application. Students who have successfully booked a language course and have paid their fees will receive a CAS from DVB. Please note that UK law states that a CAS can only be issued to students who intend to pursue English language studies for over 11 months.

If you are studying in the UK for 11 months or less, you have to apply for a special visitor visa called a Student Visitor Visa. As a student visitor, you will not be able to work part-time while studying. If you plan to study in the UK for 11 months or less, a letter of acceptance will be sent to your home address by regular mail at no charge to you.

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Flights and airport transfer

Please note that we do not book flights for our students. If you are researching airfare costs, we recommend using Kayak.com, a search engine that lets you compare flight options from your home country to Oxford based on your budget, schedule and preferences.

Travel insurance

Study abroad worry-free with Language International's health and personal effects insurance coverage. When you book a course with us, you can opt to purchase an international insurance plan that covers not only your health care cost but also loss of your personal belongings. You must book your insurance in advance when you register.

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