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Broadening Horizons Programme: Something For Everyone

At Oxford Royale Summer Schools, we pride ourselves on offering enriching academic and cultural courses for students of all ages. Our Broadening Horizons course is…

June 10, 2019

English Heritage Prepares For Summer Solstice At Stonehenge

The English Heritage is preparing for the arrival of thousands of gatherers at Stonehenge for this years Summer Solstice on the 20 – 21st June.

June 8, 2019

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10 Things You Should Do Before Travelling This Summer

Are you getting ready to go travelling this summer? Perhaps you’re even joining our Oxford summer school, or coming to study with us in Cambridge,…

June 5, 2019

5 Things You Ought to Know About the British General Election

It’s unsurprising that many British people are facing election fatigue. You should also read… 7 Ways to Get to Grips With Politics How to Write with…

May 29, 2019

Oxford’s Most Un-Oxonian College

Berlin Quad at Wolfson College Think of an Oxford college. Chances are, you’re thinking of a medieval institution, founded in the 14th or 15th century,…

May 26, 2019

How to Manage Your Time in an Exam: 10 Expert Tips

About the AuthorStephanie Allen read Classics and English at St Hugh’s College, Oxford, and is currently researching a PhD in Early Modern Academic Drama at…

May 26, 2019

10 Reasons Why ORA Loves Balliol College

For half a decade now, Oxford Royale Summer Schools has been holding summer courses in the beautiful and ancient surroundings of Balliol College, part of…

May 22, 2019

10 Great Turning Points in Medical History

What do you think is the greatest achievement of humanity? You might also enjoy… 9 Engineering Marvels From History 6 British Inventions that Changed the…

May 22, 2019

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8 Oxford Eccentricities

Oxford may be grand, noble, storied and historic – but it’s also more than a little eccentric. In fact, both the city and the university…

May 22, 2019

Boko Haram Analysis: an Expat in Nigeria Shares Exclusive Insights into the Schoolgirl Kidnappings and the Complicated Local Situation

By Anonymous The author is a European expatriate who has been a permanent resident of Nigeria for the last year. She has written anonymously for…

May 21, 2019

The Sixth Form in English Schools: a Complete Guide for Students

In a previous article, we looked at the major differences between sixth form and university. But there’s an earlier transition you’ll need to make in…

May 15, 2019

St Hugh's college, Oxford in summer

10 Prime Ministers Who Studied at Oxford

The University of Oxford has educated no fewer than 27 British Prime Ministers – out of a startling total of 75. Beyond even that, there…

May 15, 2019

14 Exciting Local Oxford Companies Started By the University’s Graduates

Have you ever wondered what Oxford graduates get up to after they leave university? You should also read… 10 Interesting Careers and How You Can…

May 12, 2019

From the Cradle to the Grave: How Law Is All Around Us, All the Time

About the Author Samantha Love read Law at Merton College, Oxford, and is currently following the BCL course. It’s surprisingly common to find application statements…

May 9, 2019

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8 Memorable Quotes about Oxford

Over the centuries, countless writers have been inspired to try to capture the essence of Oxford in poetry and in prose. In this article, we’ve…

May 8, 2019

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The World’s Best Summer Camp for Teens: Oxford Royale Summer Schools

Still deciding what to do with your much longed-for summer holidays? You should also read… Why Should You Go On a Summer School? A Complete…

May 5, 2019

A Guide to the UK General Election for International Students

This Thursday, Britain will go to the polls for what may well be the most tight-run UK election in living memory. You should also read……

May 4, 2019

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8 Ways to Kick-Start Your Fashion Career

Fashion is a notoriously difficult industry to break into. The reason is straightforward: there are far more people who love the idea of working in…

May 3, 2019

Life as a Lawyer: 6 Myths You Should Get Out of Your Head Before You Go to Law School

About the Author Samantha Love read Law at Merton College, Oxford, and is currently following the BCL course.  Almost everyone has watched at least one…

May 2, 2019

9 Tips for the Businesspeople of the Future

If your dream for the future is to run your own business, you might not know what path to take to work towards it. Your…

April 29, 2019