Adeline College
(previously known as the "Oxford Spires Summer School")
STEP
STEP is designed for students who hope to further consolidate and develop their English language skills, with a goal to pursuing a career in fields such as Law, Business, International Relations, Data Science, Artificial Intelligence and/or Economics.
STEP aims to provide focused and intensive training in the following areas:
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Presentations – we cover the essentials of delivering a powerful and effective presentation, such as choosing the most applicable structure, creating and using visuals, understanding cultural norms and using body language.
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Writing – we explore the different genres of writing in a professional context, and learn the importance of conciseness, clarity and the correct tone. We also review sentence length, the use of bullet points and vocabulary.
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Conferences and Meetings – we learn the fundamentals of leading and participating in conferences and meetings, including the use of language, intonation and body language.
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Communicating Across Cultures - we discuss the communication styles and norms of different countries and cultures, and examine not just the words, but also the message behind the words.
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Grammar & Vocabulary - we review the range of English verb tenses, prepositions, modals (could, would, should) and also focus on vocabulary expansion.
EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
We believe it's important to have a balance between academic work and fun. We have planned an exciting range of activities for our students to ensure they make the most out of their time in London, a leading global city and centre of diverse cultures.
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Tour through both Houses of Parliament
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Tour of the Royal Courts of Justice and listen in on court cases
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Attend public lectures delivered by some of the most influential figures in the social sciences at the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE), King’s College London, SOAS and/or University College London (UCL)
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Tour of Westminster Abbey, the royal church in the centre of London
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Tour of the Natural History Museum, the Science Museum and more
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Explore the fabulous street markets around London such as Camden Market, Portobello Market and Borough Market
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Watch one of the West End musicals such as Lion King, Wicked and Les Miserables
PROGRAMME INFORMATION
Price
Mode
Class Times
Dates
Tuition only
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Tuition & extra-curriular activities
£680
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£980
09:30am - 12:30pm Monday to Friday
TBC
Tuition, extra-curricular activities & accommodation
£1,980*
*you can upgrade your room from a twin room with access to shared bathroom facilities to a single ensuite room for an additional £380 for the duration of the programme.