English Literature & Creative Writing

From Oscar Wilde to Philip Pullman, Oxford has a literary pedigree that is hard to match elsewhere. Your tutor will bring the literary magic of Oxford to you, introducing you to some of the techniques that these greats have used.

India

Maximum class size of 15

13-15 year olds

From £1554

10 days commencing:

02/06 2019

Learning

Outline

Our tutors are highly experienced teachers and motivated academics from Oxford University. They will guide you to think more deeply about your subject and gain academic maturity before you apply to university. You’ll learn from the best, and will be encouraged to write as much as possible so that you go home with your own short stories. You’ll also study the development of the English literary tradition, sharpen your critical eye, advance your writing skills, and broaden your horizons to discover your own voice as a writer and scholar.

Our courses are designed and delivered with a focus on developing your academic rigour. This is crucial when you come to apply to university and it shows you have the potential and commitment to be successful there.

Teaching methodology

Learning in a small group (no more than 15 students and often fewer) means that you get quality time with your teacher and ask as many questions as you like! Through interactive learning, our teachers will guide you through new concepts and assign you practice tasks to build your knowledge and skills. You will also have an opportunity for group work, independent research, and homework assignments to be discussed in class. Small classes mean everyone gets to have their say, and students learn from debating with one another, as well as from their tutor.

INDIA COURSE SAMPLE TIMETABLE - AGE 14-17

Week 1

07:00
08:00
09:00
10:00
11:00
12:00
13:00
14:00
15:00
16:00
17:00
18:00
19:00
20:00
21:00
22:00

Sunday
Monday
- Arrivals, morning events(Tap for more)
  Arrive at Oakridge 08.30am for Registration, Course Director’s Announcements, goal setting
- Lessons(Tap for more)
  Lessons taught in subject groups
- Lunch
- Group work(Tap for more)
- Debating (1st session)(Tap for more)
- Return to accommodation (or to home for non-residential students)(Tap for more)
- Dinner and free time (residential students)
- Film club(Tap for more)
Tuesday
- Arrivals, morning events(Tap for more)
  Arrive at Oakridge 08.30am for Registration, Course Director’s Announcements, goal setting
- Lessons(Tap for more)
  Lessons taught in subject groups
- Lunch
- Thematic workshop(Tap for more)
- Sports(Tap for more)
- Return to accommodation (or to home for non-residential students)(Tap for more)
- Dinner and free time (residential students)
- Music night(Tap for more)
Wednesday
- Arrivals, morning events(Tap for more)
  Arrive at Oakridge 08.30am for Registration, Course Director’s Announcements, goal setting
- Lessons(Tap for more)
  Lessons taught in subject groups
- Lunch
- Group work(Tap for more)
- Personal skills workshop(Tap for more)
- Return to accommodation (or to home for non-residential students)(Tap for more)
- Dinner and free time (residential students)
- Cinema or mall visit(Tap for more)
Thursday
- Arrivals, morning events(Tap for more)
  Arrive at Oakridge 08.30am for Registration, Course Director’s Announcements, goal setting
- Day trip(Tap for more)
- Return to accommodation (or to home for non-residential students)(Tap for more)
- Dinner and free time (residential students)
- Dragon's den(Tap for more)
Friday
- Arrivals, morning events(Tap for more)
  Arrive at Oakridge 08.30am for Registration, Course Director’s Announcements, goal setting
- Lessons(Tap for more)
  Lessons taught in subject groups
- Lunch
- Thematic workshop(Tap for more)
- Debating (2nd session)(Tap for more)
- Return to accommodation (or to home for non-residential students)(Tap for more)
- Dinner and free time (residential students)
- Film club(Tap for more)
Saturday
- Arrivals, morning events(Tap for more)
  Arrive at Oakridge 08.30am for Registration, Course Director’s Announcements, goal setting
- Lessons(Tap for more)
  Lessons taught in subject groups
- Lunch
- Group work(Tap for more)
- Personal skills workshop(Tap for more)
- Return to accommodation (or to home for non-residential students)(Tap for more)
- Dinner and free time (residential students)
- Story telling(Tap for more)

Week 2

07:00
08:00
09:00
10:00
11:00
12:00
13:00
14:00
15:00
16:00
17:00
18:00
19:00
20:00
21:00
22:00

Sunday
- Arrivals, morning events(Tap for more)
  Arrive at Oakridge 08.30am for Registration, Course Director’s Announcements, goal setting
- Lessons(Tap for more)
  Lessons taught in subject groups
- Lunch
- Thematic workshop(Tap for more)
- Quiz(Tap for more)
- Return to accommodation (or to home for non-residential students)(Tap for more)
- Dinner and free time (residential students)
- Team challenge(Tap for more)
Monday
- Arrivals, morning events(Tap for more)
  Arrive at Oakridge 08.30am for Registration, Course Director’s Announcements, goal setting
- Lessons(Tap for more)
  Lessons taught in subject groups
- Lunch
- Group work(Tap for more)
- University applications(Tap for more)
- Return to accommodation (or to home for non-residential students)(Tap for more)
- Dinner and free time (residential students)
- Talent show and awards(Tap for more)
Tuesday
- Arrivals, morning events(Tap for more)
  Arrive at Oakridge 08.30am for Registration, Course Director’s Announcements, goal setting
- Group presentations(Tap for more)
- Gala lunch and graduation ceremony(Tap for more)
Wednesday
No activity
Thursday
No activity
Friday
No activity
Saturday
No activity

The Experience

Cricket, debates and a pub quiz- Could it get more Oxford? But studying at Oxford isn’t just about having your nose in a book beneath the Dreaming Spires. It’s all the culture and Oxfordian lifestyle that goes with it. It’s challenging yourself by learning in new ways, debating until your mouth runs dry and playing cricket ‘til the sun goes down.

Our all-round courses help you make new friends from all over the world, participate in debates in the style of the prestigious Oxford Union and go on an Oxford-themed treasure hunt. We even run a typical British pub quiz and hold football, touch rugby, cricket and rounders tournaments.

Oakridge International School, Bengaluru

Oakridge International School, Bengaluru is a breathtaking campus spread across an area of 11 acres equipped with modern infrastructure and state-of-art amenities.

The school features Wimbledon sized tennis courts, an amphitheatre, digital classrooms, and a learning resource center with an extensive collection. Oakridge was ranked No.1 by The Times of India Schools Survey, and is dedicated to using ‘inquiry’ as a vehicle of learning.

Home to countless software, electronics and business-outsourcing firms, Bengaluru is a city with a knack for technology. Ever evolving, this city is the perfect place to study and learn from the best.

Want to know more? Enter your details below to download our full guide and sign up for our email newsletter.

English Literature & Creative Writing

Learning

Outline

Teaching methodology

INDIA COURSE SAMPLE TIMETABLE - AGE 14-17

Week 1

Week 2

The Experience

Typical outings

Typical outings

Typical outings

Oakridge International School, Bengaluru

Dates & Prices

Sign up to the Newsletter