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Introduction

There was a great balance between having fun and learning. The classes have helped me a lot and I think I am fully prepared for the IB now! Pre-IB student

IB Pre Summer School Class We will be running the popular UK OSC Pre-IB Summer School for the 17th year in 2010. The three week course will be held in the beautiful grounds of two Oxford University colleges, the perfect environment for aspiring young scholars!

Our Pre-IB courses are carefully designed from the combined academic knowledge of the four ex-IB teachers we have on our full-time staff and our 20 years experience of offering courses for International Baccalaureate students.

Here is what you can expect from the UK OSC Pre-IB Summer School:

3 week course designed specifically for students who are about to start their IB Diploma in the following school term
highly experienced IB teachers from excellent IB schools, many of whom are examiners
dedicated team of Deans who look after all your non-academic needs and provide exciting and varied activities in the afternoons and evenings
focused academic programme covering core IB subjects designed to help students reach the required entry level for their IB Diploma
at least 52.5 hours of class time
customised programme; adjusted to the student's needs - see 'Creating your programme' below.
inclusive afternoon enrichment programme of IB focused activities and cultural visits
optional extra classes and Careers Consultation designed to support your IB studies
2 hours reviewed homework every night
Course Orientation providing students with an overview of the IB Diploma and how the OSC Pre-IB Summer School will prepare them for their studies
small groups (normally 8 - 10 per group)
evening study groups
reports written for all core module classes
beautiful stimulating university environments
increased confidence, new friends and experience of university life

Creating your programme

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

1	Core modules that cover the most fundamental aspects of the IB Diploma
2	Optional extra classes that will support your studies
3	Careers and college advice options during the 3 week course and the option of adding on the University Tour in the UK or the University Applications Course in the USA.
4	A fantastic social programme led by our Deans plus your own free time to explore and have fun with friends.

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