English Immersion in Plumpton College

Leading Education allows its students the freedom to explore several academic subjects on one robust programme, provides extensive, tailored university application support, and even offers the opportunity to gain an Oxbridge-approved EPQ qualification worth half an A Level (28 UCAS points). With courses developed by a core team of world-class educators, you’ll leave with a good familiarity with undergrad-level concepts as well as the unique Oxbridge-style of teaching, giving you an invaluable head start at university.

Leading Education is famous for delivering exciting and immersive cultural adventures that challenge and inspire! When you’re not enjoying an action-packed programme of extracurricular activities, events and sports, you’ll be able to explore beautiful Oxford’s ancient architecture, world-class museums and galleries, and even have a go at the local pastime of punting! Each two-week programme includes two full-day trips to Cambridge and London, with the opportunity to go on university college tours, as well as a full-day subject-specific field trip to deepen your understanding of your chosen field.

Pioneering a unique interdisciplinary approach that allows students the freedom to explore multiple subjects over two or four weeks, combined with tailored university admissions support, Leading Education is a premium Oxford-based summer school provider for ambitious students aged 14-17.
Perfect for those who are keen to keep their academic options open and gain an invaluable ‘taster’ of several different subjects before making the all-important decision of what to study at university, students choose one academic stream and explore four subjects within it: humanities (law, politics, economics and history), STEM (engineering, maths, physics and computer science), or biomedical sciences (chemistry, psychology, biology and medicine). There’s also an opportunity to join its EPQ Bootcamp, which allows students to gain an Oxbridge-prized qualification worth half an A-level (28 UCAS points) in just four weeks. All programmes include extensive tailored advice on university applications to the ‘golden triangle’ of prestigious universities in the UK, including personal statement support, admissions test practice, provision of advance reading lists and interview preparation.

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Experience life as an authentic Oxford University student by living and studying in one of its historic colleges, many of which date back to the medieval period. You will be close to all major attractions and amenities in the city cintre, from the famous covered market to the wonderful Ashmolean Museum. There's truly no summer school experience like it.

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Airport transfers offered from Heathrow and Gatwick

Self Travel

Fly into London Heathrow Airport, the closest major international airport, or London Gatwick Airport. From Heathrow, take the Heathrow Express or London Underground to London Paddington station and catch a direct train to Oxford. From Gatwick, take the Gatwick Express to London Victoria station and transfer to Paddington for the train to Oxford.

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About

Plumpton College is located in Plumpton, East Sussex, in the South Downs National Park, and therefore a wonderful location for the summer school student. It is about 10 miles north of Brighton. It offers a range of facilities including modern classrooms, laboratories, workshops, and outdoor learning spaces spread across its wonderful extensive campus.

Pickup Options

Airport transfers offered from Heathrow and Gatwick

Self Travel

Fly into London Gatwick Airport (LGW), which is approximately 20 miles away, and then take a train from Gatwick Airport Railway Station to Plumpton Railway Station. Alternatively, fly into London Heathrow Airport (LHR) or London Stansted Airport (STN) and then take a train from London to Plumpton Railway Station.

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