You select three subjects, each for two or three lessons per week, to suit your interests and needs for the future.
These subjects are taught at university level together with English native-speakers, usually students from the USA on study abroad programmes. Tuition is provided by subject specialists who bring the benefits of the latest research in their own areas of expertise. Students select six subjects, numbered in order of preference 1-6; we make every effort to give students their first three choices when possible. In addition, private tuition in Italian, Spanish, French, German and other languages can be arranged for students at all levels for a supplementary fee.
| Subject area | Course |
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| Art History | - Art in England Survey 1066-1600
- Oxford Art and Architecture
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| Business / Economics | - International Business in the News
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| English Literature | - Oxford and Fantasy Literature
- European Crime Writing
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| Languages | - Chinese (Beginners)
- Russian (Beginners)
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| Mathematics | |
| Philosophy and Religion | - Introduction to Philosophy
- Comparative Religion
- Ethics
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| Social Sciences | - Introduction to British History
- Introduction to Politics
- International Relations
- Introduction to Psychology
- Introduction to Sociology
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| Studio Art | - Fundamentals of Drawing
- Painting
- Photography
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| Communications | - Cross Cultural Communication
- Film Studies
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The programme requires background reading and research and is assessed through course work, extended essay and examination.
| Sample timetable |
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| Lesson 1 | Language development Video 'The true costs of cheap food' | English teacher |
| Lesson 2 | Discussion and debate |
| Lunch | Meet with friends in the college dining room |
| Lesson 3 | Academic subject choice Philosophy 'The Scientific Method' | Subject teacher |
| Self-study | Consolidation activities |
| Activities | Join in the programme of regular events |