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Introduction

The kids, the university, the city, the teachers and the staff were all awesome. I have had the best two weeks of my life and now I feel much better about my grades and myself.
Summer School student, 2008

IB Mid Summer School The summer vacation is the time to consolidate your learning and prepare for the year ahead. In July 2009 Oxford Study Courses will once again hold its Mid-IB Summer Schools for students half way through their IB Diploma.

We will be back at Cambridge University in the UK, and at Harvard University and MIT in Boston in the USA, giving another generation of IB students a unique opportunity to sample a way of life enjoyed by students at these prestigious universities.

The Mid-IB Summer School is for students who have completed the first year of their IB Diploma and helps them prepare for their important second year. Students can choose how many subjects they study.

Here is what you can expect from the US Mid-IB Summer School:

residential course in a beautiful and stimulating university environment
highly experienced IB teachers from excellent IB schools, many of whom are examiners
dedicated team of Social Activity Organisers providing exciting and varied activities in the afternoons and evenings
focused academic programme covering core IB subjects
each IB subject = 1 week. You can take up to three subjects
at least 17.5 hours of class time per subject
customised programme; adjusted to the student's needs - see 'Creating your programme' below.
optional extra classes and Careers Consultation designed to support your IB studies
2 hours reviewed homework every night
small groups (normally 8 - 10 per group)
evening study groups
reports written for all subject classes and any optional extras taken
increased confidence, new friends and experience of university life

Creating your programme

The Mid-IB Summer School has five elements from which you can customise a summer school programme unique to you:

1	Choose your subject/s Use the subject table to select the subjects you want to review and which dates you want to attend. Remember: each IB subject = 1 week. You can take up to three subjects.
2	Choose any Optional extra classes
3	Choose any Optional extra Careers and college advice options
4	Sign-up to any of the organised weekend trips.
5	Sign-up for the University Applications Course.