1. Oxford Tutorial College
Independent Non-Selective Sixth Form College

2. Duncan Hepworth - UK Recruitment Manager

3. We’re in the heart of Oxford
“a safe, secure
and yet
cosmopolitan
environment”
12 King Edward Street
Oxford
OX1 4HT

4. Programmes
Just what do we teach at OTC? And, why are we different?

5. GCSE One year option; 5 IELTS Small group size - maximum 10
6 Subjects + English Language Support
Maths, English, Double Science + two further options
For example Triple Science, Art, Further Maths or
BTEC Level 2 Business = 2 GCSEs
Includes Enrichment Programme with activities and trips
Everything a student needs to progress to A Level or Pathway

6. A Level Two Year One Year Five Term All options September start
5.5 IELTS
3 subjects (chosen out of 40+)
English Language Support as needed
One Year
6.5 IELTS
3 Subjects
Strong academic grades from high school essential, not suitable for medicine
Five Term
January start
5.5 IELTS
3 Subjects
English Language Support as needed
All options
Learning Support as needed
Additional subjects possible
Group maximum size 6, average 4
One to one option available

7. How can we teach all of this?
Our 80+ tutors have a combined 1500 years of experience! Majority have MA’s and PhD’s Highly qualified with excellent subject knowledge

8. One to One option…? What’s this all about?
We offer individual programmes depending on academic ability, learning styles, learning needs
For example 6 periods in a group Or
4 periods in a group + 1 period of one to one OR
3 periods of one to one
(visa requirements taken into consideration)

9. Previous AL destinations
University of Cambridge (1) University of St. Andrews (3)
University of Bath (4) London University: Imperial College (5)
University of Surrey (6) Durham University (8)
University of Warwick (9) University College, London (11)
University of Exeter (12) University of East Anglia (14)
Loughborough University (15) University of York (16)
University of Birmingham (17) University of Edinburgh (18)
University of Southampton (19) Kent University (20)
Oxford University (2) Bangor University (3)

10. University Business Pathway – an interesting alternative to A Levels
Diploma = 2 A levels
English Language Support
A Level (+ own language)
5 IELTS
16.5 years minimum
Excursions
September start
Extended Diploma = 3 A levels
English Language Support
A level (+ own language)
5 IELTS
16 years minimum
Excursions
January start

11. What is the University Pathway?!
It is a package of what a student needs to get into university
At the core is Business and Technology Education Council (BTEC) Business at level 3 (like A Levels)
BTEC is run by Edexcel, Pearson
BTEC is welcomed by over 100 universities including Russell Group
University Pathway can articulate into broad range of degrees: Business related; International Relations and Humanities
12 units for Diploma, 18 for Extended Diploma
Course work; motivating; quick feedback; small class size 10
Work done on computers

12. How does the grading work?
Types of BTEC level 3: A-level equivalent
BTEC Diploma (3 terms) 2 A-levels
BTEC Extended Diploma (5 terms) 3 A-levels
Grades for the BTEC Diploma:
Distinction* Distinction* A*A*
Distinction Distinction AA
Merit Merit CC
Pass Pass EE

13. Can you get to a top university?

14. Pathway Destinations 100% of our 2015 University Pathway graduates achieved a Merit or above, 80% achieved D*D* = A*A* at A-level!
Lancaster University (10)
University of Southampton (19)
University of Leicester (21)
Aston University (22)
Cardiff University (26)
University of Leeds (28)
University of Manchester (33)
University of Liverpool (45)

15. 2016 results
Remember A*, A, M, P grading system!!

16. Academic Preparation Programme
1, 2 or 3 terms of English Language
English
English for academic purposes
IELTS preparation
Study Skills
Entry point 4 IELTS in general
25 hours timetabled per week
Can be added to GCSE, A Level and Pathway programmes

17. Academic Support Personal Tutor:
Regular meetings to see how things are going, review progress and discuss study issues.
Help is given to organise study time, prioritise work
Higher Education Advice:
Meetings to discuss courses and UCAS
Application form and personal statement
How to respond to offers
Interview technique and Oxbridge preparation
Students visit universities and HE fairs
Universities visit us - talks on many aspects of applying
and career advice

18. Recap – why were we different…?
Very small class sizes – and one to one options
Over 40+ A Level subjects
Over 180 students with over 180 timetables
Individual learning plans created so students get what they need when they need it
Pathway as a new alternative: coursework; modular; on computers
Mix with British & International students = Global citizen!
Flexible start dates

19. The question often asked… “How do I meet British students?”
International students 48%
North American; Chinese; Russian; Thai – key nationalities
Total of 34 nationalities currently in the College

20. Accommodation
City centre and within walking distance…..

21. Two new residences from September 2016!
Penson Gardens
Ages 15 – 17
31 single study bedrooms all with private bathroom
Breakfast and evening meal provided
24/7 Residence Supervisor (awake at all times!!)
Males and female areas separated
Walking distance – 10 minutes!

22. Penson Gardens for our 15 – 17 year olds

23. Or for our 18 years + Chilswell Residence for 18 years +
Three beautiful terraced town houses
17 single rooms
Some share a bathroom; some private bathroom; some suites
Residence Supervisor evenings and overnight but 24/7 access to staff
Self catering – 3 well equipped kitchen/diners
Walking distance – 15 minutes

24. Chilswell Residence for our 18+

25. Homestay Carefully selected ourselves Police checked and referenced
Safeguard trained
Personally known to the Accommodation Officer
Provide breakfast and evening meal
Broad selection available
Generally a bus ride from the College
Accommodation Officer always happy to give updates

26. Pastoral Support Personal Tutor system
Support students in all aspects of their life at college
Weekly meetings – groups and one to one
Students are able to seek help
Safeguarding Team (4 staff, male and female)
24/7 care with telephone assistance at all times
Weekly meetings about attendance, progress, behaviour

27. Extra Curricular Programme
Students can gain membership of the prestigious Oxford University Student Union
Access to world famous debates, library, social events, debating society
Student Voice
Students can join the SV and help organise events for the college, discuss student wishes with the College Management; charity fundraisers
Sports and social clubs
Football; table tennis; tennis; basketball; music club, World Cinema club, law society; International Night; End of Year Celebrations; Christmas Party; Thanksgiving and key cultural events from around the globe

28. Sports, excursions, Entrepreneurs Conference, debates, charity fundraisers, cultural celebrations, field trips

29. Our icon is the Radcliffe Camera –
Any ideas what Camera means and what’s in this building?