Course Information

OXBRIDGE SCHOLARS PROGRAMME

Turning Potential Into Performance

What you will learn

All the elements of the Oxbridge Scholars Camp are designed to introduce academically aspirational students - from any subject area - to the range of skills needed for successful entry into the world’s top universities and to thrive while there. The programme will identify and build skillsets individually, while always considering them as elements of a bigger picture, ensuring each student will develop and realise their academic potential.

The crucial academic and cognitive abilities needed for academic success.

OXBRIDGE SCHOLARS PROGRAMME

Core Elements

PUBLIC SPEAKING & DEBATING

Develop the skills needed to argue your case constructively and convincingly, culminating in a live debate where you will bring all your skills together to try and win the prestigious accolade of ‘Top Debater’.

Core Communication Skills

Grow as a confident verbal communication with structured, logical and effective
organisation of ideas. Consider body language, voice control and presentation techniques to strengthen your position

Content Development & Academic Preparation

Craft compelling arguments and persuasive messaging by selecting relevant evidence, examples and presenting these verbally in the seminar-style dialogue used in
Oxbridge tutorials.

Performance & Confidence Building

Develop skills in managing nerves and performance anxiety and develop a confident personal presence and build resilience through practice and feedback.

Interpersonal & Interview-Linked Skills

Progress your abilities in active listening and responding thoughtfully to questions. Build the confidence to deliver intellectually robust and compelling impromptu
responses.

CRITICAL THINKING

Strengthen and build your ability to analyse information, form sound judgments and think independently in complex academic or real-world contexts.

Analytical Reasoning

Breaking complex problems or arguments into component parts and evaluating each
element logically, evaluating evidence at all points.

Argument Construction & Deconstruction

Learn to form coherent, well-structured arguments and identify potential flaws in others’ arguments.

Intellectual Independence & Resilience

Develop original viewpoints and the ability to engage constructively with intellectual pushback.

Socratic Questioning & Comparative Reasoning

Learn to ask incisive questions that probe depth and weigh up competing perspectives in an evidence-based manner.

Reflective Thinking

Understand our own thought processes by examining one’s own biases, reasoning
and decision-making habits.

ESSAY WRITING

Hone the skills you require to craft Oxbridge-standard clear, coherent and academically rigorous essays - applicable to all subject areas - that communicate original, well-structured arguments without dominating your time at university.

Understanding & Interpreting Questions

identifying key terms and underlying assumptions structured notetaking leading to essay formulation, distilling complex reading or discussions into a clear, arguable central claim that drives the entire essay.

Essay Structure & Coherence

Organising ideas logically into an introduction, argument-driven paragraphs and a persuasive conclusion. Connecting concepts from multiple sources or perspectives into a unified argument.

Critical Argumentation

Building nuanced, evidence-based arguments from suitable sources rather than descriptive responses. Presenting a unified argument from multiple sources.

Academic Writing Styles

Developing precision, clarity, formality and discipline-appropriate tone.

Counter-argument & Rebuttal

Anticipating objections and integrating them strategically to strengthen the
overall essay.

Editing & Refinement

Improving clarity, logic and flow through redrafting and proofreading.

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Workshops

Personal Statements

Develop your skills in crafting answers to the UCAS personal statement questions that showcase your academic identity, intellectual curiosity and future potential, without losing the sense of ‘you’ within the text. This workshop sets the foundation for presenting yourself as a thoughtful, self-aware scholar ready to thrive at university.

Interview Skills

Build your confidence and communication skills for Oxbridge-style admissions interviews, arguably the trickiest part of gaining a place at Oxford or Cambridge. You will learn to think aloud, question and respond to challenging questions with composure and convey your reasoning with precision and insight. This workshop builds on your personal statement to help you present your intellectual character and potential in person.

Revision Skills

Understand and refine your skills in organising, retaining and recalling knowledge effectively so that your learning is deep, durable and adaptive. You will learn to differentiate between understanding, learning and applying in order to master complex material efficiently and be able to draw on it in abstract contexts. This workshop strengthens the study habits that support strong exam performance and long-term academic success.

Exam Techniques

Develop your skills in approaching examinations strategically, enabling you to demonstrate your true ability
under pressure. You will learn to analyse question styles, plan high-quality answers, manage time effectively and adapt to unfamiliar problems with confidence. This workshop complements your revision skills by equipping you to perform at your best when it matters most.

Growth Mindset & Resilience

Make the most of your abilities by building a mindset for navigating academic challenges with confidence, persistence and a belief in your ability to improve. This workshop supports your journey across the entire week by strengthening the psychological skills that underpin excellence and long-term achievement.

Research Like a Scholar

Develop your skills in thinking reading, and investigating like a real academic, preparing you for university-level inquiry and independent study. You will learn how to find and evaluate excellent primary sources and engage critically with advanced material. Crucially, you will learn the rules of various citation structures, ensuring you correctly credit original research.

Academic Integrity

Finally, and of indisputable current importance, you will learn what it means to produce original, ethical and responsible academic work, an essential foundation for success at world-class universities. You will discuss the appropriate (and inappropriate!) use of AI in academic work, how to avoid plagiarism and ensure you engage honestly with the intellectual work of others. This workshop ensures that your growing academic confidence is matched by the highest standards of integrity and professionalism.

Admissions are open

Places are limited so enrol now to ensure your place. Early-bird offers are available until January 16th and a fully-funded scholarship place is available - contact us to find out more.

OXBRIDGE SCHOLARS PROGRAMME