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The first thing to know is, there is no one image of an Oxford student. Oxford students come from all socioeconomic backgrounds, and all ethnicities. Whether you’re a care leaver, a mature student, a parent, an international student or a disabled student, there’s a place for you at Oxford. In this blog, we’re going to...

A summer school is an amazing adventure, especially after the tedium of lockdown. Exploring subjects you’d never study at school, meeting people from all around the world and overcoming new challenges are all fascinating learning experiences which will transform your future. If you’re thinking about attending (or sending your child to attend) a summer school...

Getting a job at 14, and building up valuable work experience while still at school, is a fantastic way to impress future employers, and increase your chances of getting into university. There are many jobs you can get at 14, although you may need to use extra initiative, as well as standard job applications, to...

If you’re thinking about attending (or sending your child to attend) a summer school this year, you may be wondering what Oxford summer courses are, and what they involve. Spending the summer in a city as ancient and academically rich as Oxford is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. You’ll walk the cobbled streets leading to the Bodleian...

Summer schools are a great opportunity for your child to experience new subjects, grow personally and academically, and enjoy life-changing adventures. But how do you know if an Oxford summer school is worth it? Oxford summer schools allow your child to experience life in one of the oldest and most renowned universities in the world.

Choosing your degree course is one of the most important decisions you will ever make. Your UCAS application is only the beginning of the experiences you’ ll have at university, the people you’ll meet, and even the career you’ll one day choose. In this article, we’re going to cover the hardest degree subjects, because it...

There are around 7,000 languages spoken throughout the world. About 500 of these are seriously endangered; a language dies out, on average, every two weeks. At the same time, new languages are born – Nicaraguan Sign Language, for instance, can be traced back to its origins in 1977, where the first school for deaf children...

You might know that the first women’s colleges at Oxford and Cambridge were founded in the 1860s and 70s, and conclude that there weren’t many educational opportunities for women available before then. It’s certainly the case that the quality of education available for women in the UK has generally been worse than the education available...

The good student strives constantly to achieve a better essay each time they write one. It can be a challenge to find ways to keep improving, but one way of making your essays instantly better is effective editing. Editing your essay before you submit it could mean the difference between a good grade and a […]