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Read the most recent articles from Oxford Royale's team of talented, insightful writers.

Spotlight on Cambridge – and we’re leaking a little secret… | Oxford Royale Summer Schools

We're delighted to announce that from 2018, 13-15 year-olds will be welcomed by ORA to the glorious academic jewel of Cambridge! The soaring buttresses and…

October 13, 2018

St Hugh’s College – A New Centre for 2015!

Oxford Royale Summer Schools is delighted to announce that we have added a new centre: the beautiful and spacious St Hugh’s College will host a…

October 11, 2018

11 Top Tips for Last Minute UCAS Applications

The 15 October deadline for applications to Oxford, Cambridge and courses related to Medicine is nearly upon us - here are our tips for getting…

October 10, 2018

How to Write a Personal Essay That Won’t Make You Cringe

We’ve already written lots of advice about how to craft the perfect personal statement when applying for a UK university. You should also read… SAT…

October 7, 2018

Oxford Summer School 2017 – New Brochure Available for Download!

We are delighted to announce that our brand-new Oxford Summer School 2017 brochure is now available for download. The brochure contains everything you need to…

October 7, 2018

Return to ORA…as a counsellor! | Oxford Royale Summer Schools

One of our counsellors -a former student- explains what ORA means to her, and how happy she has been to be able to return to…

October 6, 2018

ORA Alumni Reunited

On an Oxford Royale Summer Schools summer school, students get the chance to make friends from all over the world. But what happens once you…

October 6, 2018

Oxford Royale Summer Schools Scholarships: the Complete Guide

Find out more here about the scholarships offered by Oxford Royale Academy, and how to maximise your chances of getting one.

October 5, 2018

10 Ways to Know You’ll Have a Great Time with Oxford Royale Summer Schools

1. You want to make friends from all over the world 2. You can’t wait to explore the UK’s top university cities 3. You want…

October 4, 2018

The Best University in the World – It's Official

The University of Oxford has topped the Times Higher Education World University Rankings for the third year in a row.

October 4, 2018

C.P. Snow and the Two Cultures: Where Are We Today?

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

October 3, 2018

13 Ways to Build a Competitive University Application When You Don’t Know What You Want to Study

In a previous article, we talked about the various super-curricular activities you can do in support of your university application for a number of popular…

October 2, 2018

Watch Our Six New Course Videos

Do you want to see for yourself what taking an ORA course is like? This week, we’re launching 6 brand new course videos to provide…

October 2, 2018

2016 Student Testimonials Now Live

We believe our Oxford Summer School offers an unforgettable student experience, but why just take our word for it? Here at Oxford Royale Summer Schools…

September 30, 2018

ORA sponsor and attend the WYSTC in Edinburgh

The 27th World Youth and Student Travel Conference took place last week in Edinburgh, and we were delighted to have the opportunity both to sponsor the event…

September 30, 2018

The Faculty speak their minds… | Oxford Royale Summer Schools

The Gap Year Programme faculty at ORA are extremely experienced in their fields, and are passionate about sharing their knowledge with young students eager to…

September 29, 2018

The Great British Grammar School Debate: 5 Things You Need to Know

For most people in the UK, grammar schools are associated with the past, belonging to an age of black-and-white TV and children playing with a…

September 29, 2018

Students from 23 Nations Have Already Registered for ORA’s 2015 Summer School

With the punts only just being packed away, the leaves scarcely beginning to fall from the trees and newly admitted Oxford University students not yet…

September 27, 2018

7 Types of Purposeful Travel and Why You Should Consider Them

Purposeful travel is an exciting new trend, where you travel to do more than just relax and see the sights.

September 26, 2018

Learn about cutting-edge technology with Oxford Royale Academy

Two new courses on blockchain and cryptocurrency will be launched in 2019, letting students learn all about some of the most exciting tech trends of…

September 25, 2018