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40 nationalities registered for ORA 2014

One of the key elements of an Oxford Royale Summer Schools summer programme is the chance to meet new people from all around the world.…

October 23, 2019

Students walking towards the bridge of sighs in Oxford, in the sunshine

8 Benefits of a Multidisciplinary Summer School Course

There are lots of reasons to choose a course that lets you study more than one subject - we've listed some so you can figure…

October 23, 2019

Students from 50 different nationalities have enrolled for 2018!

Oxford Royale is delighted to announce that we already have 50 unique nationalities registered to join us for our Summer 2018 programmes. In previous years…

October 20, 2019

The Best UK University For…

Choosing a university can be a time-consuming process, and one that’s made harder by the huge choice of top institutions available to you. You might…

October 13, 2019

Lesser-Known Poets of the First World War

One blustery morning in March 1916, the editors of the trench newspaper The Wipers Times expressed their anxiety about a dangerous phenomenon overtaking the soldiers…

October 10, 2019

11 Truths About University Life Every Applicant Should Remember

To those who have yet to experience university life, it inevitably feels like a big unknown. You might also enjoy… 9 Pieces of University Advice…

October 9, 2019

A Guide to Possible Tuition Fee Reforms

It’s a sad fact that the aspect of university education most talked about by the mainstream media these days is its cost. You should also…

October 6, 2019

What Parents Can Learn from the Success of London’s Education System

For a city whose education system is more likely to conjure up images of urban deprivation, gang culture and a high proportion of pupils whose…

October 4, 2019

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The 5 Levels of Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs and How they Affect Your Life

“Help! My needs aren’t being met!”Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs is a fundamental theory in psychology, but it’s of more than just abstract interest. You should…

October 2, 2019

A mix of students stood outside Yarnton Manor, around the ORA sign

The Unifying Power of STEM: How STEM Subjects Can Cross Borders and Bring Us Together

Oxford Royale Academy's International STEM Innovation Showcase shows how science, technology, engineering and mathematics can bring people together.

September 30, 2019

Architecture in Oxford in the sunshine

7 Reasons It’s a Good Idea to Book Your Summer School Programme Early

Bookings for Oxford Royale Academy's 2020 summer school are already open - here's why booking early has more advantages than you might think.

September 30, 2019

Oxfordshire sights off the beaten track

10 Oxfordshire Sights off the Beaten Track

You might think you know all of Oxfordshire's famous sights, but these lesser-known monuments and landmarks are well worth visiting.

September 30, 2019

4 Things That University Admissions Tutors Don’t Care About (And What They Focus On Instead)

It’s perhaps because writing the personal statement presents such a challenge for university applicants that there are so many myths surrounding what you should and…

September 29, 2019

Are you thinking of studying Biochemistry?

Biochemistry, as the name suggests, is where Biology meets Chemistry: it’s the study of living things at a molecular level – or, to put it…

September 29, 2019

7 Unusual Teaching Practices of English Schools

The UK is home to some of the world’s most famous schools, but it’s not just the Eton Colleges of this country that deserve attention.…

September 28, 2019

2013 summer school review

As we say goodbye to the summer season in the UK, now is the perfect time to look back and review our 2013 summer school.

September 27, 2019

How to Revise for Your EFL Exam

A high score in an English as a Foreign Language exam opens many doors, whether that’s enabling you to secure a place on a course…

September 27, 2019

4 Fascinating Ways in which the English Language is Changing

About the Author Stephanie Allen read Classics and English at St Hugh’s College, Oxford, and is currently researching an MA in English Literature. It might…

September 26, 2019

How to Work Out What To Do When You Graduate

When you leave school, the path is set out for you. When you finish your undergraduate degree, it’s not so clear. You should also read……

September 26, 2019

How the Rest of the UK’s Top Ten Universities Compare to Oxford

If you’re dead set on going to Oxford, it’s important to remember that there are still four other places on your UCAS form. You should…

September 22, 2019