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Oxford Science StudiesGCSE, IGCSE, IB & A-Level

Residential and Day Revision Courses in OxfordEaster, Summer, Christmas and Half-Term

"We would like to thank you all very muchfor the welcoming environment andproductive work during last week. Allthree were very pleased with the courseand willing to go back soon!" Mrs G.,Portugal

"As a dyslexic I find revision hard, with somuch information to take in at once. Thecourse helped me revise all my subjectsallowing me to apply the skills I learnt bybreaking down subjects into smallersections. This helped me so much Iachieved 3 A*s, 5 As and 3 Bs at GCSEwhich I am thrilled with. Without therevision course I do not think I would havegained the confidence in my sciencesubjects and would not have done so well,therefore I would like to thank you. Iappreciate the hard work that you put intorunning the course as it has helped me andI am sure it has helped many otherstudents like myself. " Francesa K., England

"I thought you might like to know thatCharlie, who attended maths and sciencerevision with you last Easter, passed bothexams at B grade. We are delighted. I can'ttell you how much I appreciate your help,pastoral care combined with teaching issomething that doesn't always come inone package, thank you very much. I willdo my best to spread the word aboutOxford Science Studies." Mrs D., England

"Just wanted to give you some feedbackregarding the summer school course. I wasimpressed from the very beginning withthe communication and organisation. I was quite confident that the three boyswould find the course useful but I had noidea they would find it so enjoyable. Myson had a very good rapport with the threetutors and he felt each one had offeredhim both personal and valuable tutoring.lt was a great week for all three of them.Thank you for your help in organising it."Mrs M., France

Despite their best intentions, fewstudents possess the will power anddiscipline to achieve much effectivework during the holidays, and the threatof impending exams can cast a shadowover what should be a relaxing andenjoyable time.

Our revision courses are short intensivecourses of tuition, revision and exampractice run by expert tutors, revisionspecialists and examiners in anenvironment geared towardsconcentrated study, away from alldistractions.

With the recent shake up of the A-Levelsystem leaving students with thedaunting reality of all important examsat the end of their two years of study,continued, focused revision proves anefficient use of the holiday period.

Oxford Science Studies was founded in 1997 by a group of tutors from the University ofOxford. We are the only organisation in the UK to offer residential revision courses forthe majority of subjects at GCSE, IGCSE, IB and A-Level during the Easter, Summer andChristmas school holidays. Offering six courses a year, we also offer non-residentialrevision courses during the school half-term breaks.

Each year, we offer the following courses (for specific course dates and information visitour website: www.oxss.co.uk).

Spring Half Term: 1 to 9 days in February Easter Holiday: 1, 2 or 3 weeks in March/April Summer Half Term: 1 to 5 days in May/JuneSummer Holiday: 1, 2 or 3 weeks in August October Half Term: 1 to 9 days in October/NovemberChristmas Holiday: 1 to 6 days in December & 2-4 days in January

Location:

Our half-term courses are non-residential and take place at our partnerorganisation, Oxford InternationalCollege, Oxford (www.oxcoll.com),which offers individual and mini-grouptuition all year round. Typically, ourresidential revision courses take place atSt. Edward’s School (an independentboarding school set in grounds of 110acres in the city of Oxford), occasionallyat another Oxford University College, orOxford International College. Moststudents are residential, but we alsowelcome day students (approximately9.00am–5.00pm).

Subjects available:

This is not an exhaustive list, pleasecontact us to ask about any othersubjects. All subjects are dependent onthe availability at the time of application.

• Biology (incl. Human)• Business Studies• Chemistry• Classical Civilisation• Economics• English Language• English Literature• French• Geography• German• Government & Politics• History• Latin• Maths• Physics• Psychology• Spanish

A-Level and GCSE Reforms:

As not all specifications are beingreformed in 2015, some students may betaking a mixture of the AS/A2, and alsothe new reformed AS/A-Levelqualifications. Students can choosesubjects from both specifications whilststudying with us.

Students following the newly reformed2015 A-Levels can select a combinationof AS and A2 units from one or moresubjects. Students following the new2015 A-Level reform can select acombination of papers and subjects.

IB students can select a combination ofStandard and Higher level subjects. The'combined science' (double/dual award)I/GCSE should be considered as threeseparate subjects which may be takenindividually.

Study Skills:

During Easter and summer revisioncourses, students have scheduled StudySkills seminars. The seminars may covertopics such as:• Time management • Prioritising and deadlines • Personal study plans• Note taking• Essay techniques• Concentration and breaks • Effective use of resources• Memory skills• Stress management • Revision techniques• Exam techniques

Timetables:

For students to make the most of their time with us, we do not timetable more than 6students to a class. Tutors will set work for the students to complete after each tutorialwhich are known as ‘exam practice sessions’.

Typical Half Term, Christmas and New Year Timetable:

GCSE, IGCSE & IB students can study 1 subject per dayAS/A2 students can study 1 unit per dayAS/A-Level students can study 1 paper per day

Typical Easter Timetable:

GCSE, IGCSE & IB students can study 3 subjects per weekAS/A2 students can study 3 units per week AS/A-Level students can study 3 papers per week

Some subjects require more specific classes and therefore more time may need to bespent on the subject to revise it.

9.30-10.20

10.20-11.10

11.10-11.20

11.20-12.10

12.10-13.00

13.00-13.40

13.40-14.30

14.30-15.20

15.20-15.30

15.30-16.20

16.20-17.10

Day 1 Class 1Exam

PracticeBreak Class 1

Exam Practice

Lunch Class 1Exam

PracticeBreak Class 1

Day 2 Class 2 BreakExam

PracticeClass 2 Lunch

Exam Practice

Class 2 Break Exam

PracticeClass 2

Day 3 Class 3 BreakExam

PracticeClass 3 Lunch

Exam Practice

Class 3 Break Exam

PracticeClass 3

Day 4 Class 4Exam

PracticeBreak Class 4

Exam Practice

Lunch Class 4Exam

PracticeBreak Class 4

08:55 - 09:30

09:30 - 09:40

09:40 - 10:20

10:20 - 11:10

11:10 - 11:30

11:30 - 12:10

12:10 - 12:20

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Monday Lunch Lunch Break

TuesdayExam

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Wednesday Class 2Exam

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ThursdayExam

PracticeBreak Class 2 Lunch Lunch Lunch Break

FridayExam

PracticeBreak Lunch Break

Exam Practice

Class 3 Feedback

Class 2 Class 3 Exam Practice Class 3 Exam Practice

Class 3 Class 3 Exam Practice Class 3

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Exam Practice Class 2 Exam Practice Class 2 Exam Practice

Course Intro & Ice Breaker 10:50-12.20

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Why choose us?

Although at certain times of the year, weare the only organisation offeringrevision courses, at Easter there can bemany to choose from. Below are some ofthe top reasons our customers chooseus:• The maximum scheduled class size is

6 students. This allows students to getthe tailored help they require

• The average class size across all of ourcourses is 2 students

• Lessons will go ahead even if there isonly 1 student enrolled in thatparticular class

• Our courses are very specific, studentscan select the specificsubjects/papers/units they need helpwith, creating a bespoke course foreach student

• We aim to timetable the coursearound you, not the other way around

• Students can take a combination ofsubjects with us, they are not simplylimited to 1 subject per week

• Many of our customers are referred tous by previous students and parents,who happily recommend us to theirfriends and family

Many Easter revision courses are offeredby large schools or tutorial collegeswhose main focus is full-time education,and for whom the Easter revisioncourses are a small side business. AtOxford Science Studies, we specialiseonly in revision courses and all of ourefforts and resources are focussed ondelivering the highest quality courses toour students.

Who teaches on the courses?

We have brought together a core oftutors who we believe are the best in thebusiness. Many are full-time tutors fromour partner organisation OxfordInternational College, as well asprofessional private tutors andresearchers from Oxford University,private tutorial colleges and schools.Some of our tutors are examiners, andmany are Oxford graduates who knowwhat it takes to achieve top grades. Thisdoes not mean that we cater only for the‘high flyers’. Many of our tutors arecurrently, or have been, involved inacademic research at university level,which often enables them to bringspecial insight and enthusiasm to theirsubject!

Why attend a revision course?

Students at any stage of their GCSEs,IGCSEs, IB or A-Levels can attend ourrevision courses, as long as they areaged 14+ and are fluent in English. Ourstudents come from a whole variety ofbackgrounds. We have students whohave their main education in privateschools, state schools and even at home.Students of all abilities and from all overthe world attend. We usually have a fairlyequal mix of both genders on eachcourse. Most students come bythemselves, however some do comewith siblings or school friends.

Students attend for a number of reasons,including: • To get a head start on the next year• To consolidate their learning regularly

throughout the year, to make surethey stay on top of their studies

• To ensure effective and structuredrevision away from the distractions ofhome

• To get help in an unpressured, non-judgemental setting once they haveidentified areas of content they needfurther help to understand

• To help fill subject knowledge gaps,through school absence

• To get a new perspective on theirsubject, receiving fresh insight frompassionate individuals

• To ensure that they are reaching theirmaximum potential in exams

• To practice exam style questions andget over the fear of the exam room

• To maximise their holiday revisiontime

• To ensure they do revise

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