Dansol visits Oxbridge

Students of Dansol College, Ogba, Lagos were the guests of the Oxbridge on the 26th March, 2013. They arrived on the dot of 10am and, as has been the custom, were taken round to experience, first hand,  what life is like at the college. They were able to experience everything from classroom teaching,  accommodation and facilities concluding with a sumptuous meal in the dining hall. Thanks to the members of the SRC for taking the time, despite the pressure of the ongoing mock examinations, to take the visitors round the college premises.    ...

Happy Birthday March Students!

Wishing our March celebrants a happy and blessed birthday :-). Hope it was fun!! From  the left:  Jibril Yusuf, Olamide Onajide, Sope Jegede, Oluwashindara...

Our game is just too difficult for intelligent people!!

Every Friday at the college, time is set aside for extra-curricular activities. One of the places to visit is the Indoor Games Room,where you would find players making deft chess moves, all in the bid to outwit opponents. The concentration is contagious and you will get to know why chess is truly a game of wits. You may now begin to understand the truth in the words of Donner, ”Our game is just too difficult for ordinary intelligent people.”...

Memorable School trip to SW Nigeria

We set out at about 9:30 am on the 8th of March 2013 and headed straight to Ososa in Ogun-State, the historical and  expansive home of the man adjudged the father of modern film making and theatre in Nigeria. Having been here before, we were spared all the so called ‘ceremonies’. The step son of ‘Baba’ as he is fondly called, one Taye Ogunde was at hand to take us round the entire estate of the man.   The compound itself was a beauty to behold as there were sculptures and carvings of different shapes and concerns. There was a huge image of Ogunde’ first and favourite wife, Adesewa Ogunde who reportedly died in the early 60s .In front of the main building was the burial place of Hubert Ogunde himself, completed with his statue and a huge drum, often used during most of stage performances. Outside were also vehicles with the inscription Ogunde Films on them. We were then taken to the rehearsal hall and then different rooms where the costumes and other stage effects were kept. By 11 am, we had taken an effective tour round the historical site  and were on our way to our next destination, Idanre hill in Ondo-State.     What an interesting place with a rich vein of history behind it Idanre actually transliterated ‘idan re” meaning this is a wonder. There were two Idanre settlements. The old one on top of the hill and the new one down in the valley. The former was the original settlement occasioned by incessant wars of the 16th and 17th centuries. It was not until...
We’re Hiring!!!

We’re Hiring!!!

Job Title: IELTS/ESOL Marketing officer Salary: TBN Job Description: An exciting new opportunity has risen within Nigerian’s First and Leading Sixth Form College – Oxbridge Tutorial College for a IELTS Marketing Officer. The main duties and responsibilities will include but are not conclusive of: JOB REQUIREMENTS  Attending to IELTS/ESOL customer enquiries and following up on the enquiries as well as providing feedback to the marketing team. Taking responsibility for informing schools and organizations alike that Oxbridge Tutorial College offers the IELTS programme. Publicizing its strengths and benefits. Representing IELTS/ESOL during open days at the college and educational fairs held both at the college and at other schools. Maximising the recruitment of IELTS/ESOL candidates using a wide range of promotional opportunities and marketing tools. SKILLS AND QUALITIES: Must posses IT skills especially MS Word, excel and power point.  A professional approach to all routine tasks and a sense of responsibility at all times. Focused on the positive delivery of customer service at all times. Excellent time management, interpersonal, organisational, adaptability and team building skills. Possess a meticulous nature, logical mind and capable of working well under pressure both within a team and out of it. Excellent IT, commercial awareness, numerical and creativity skills and the ability to communicate effectively at all levels.  PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES:   Task Focused, Proactive and Disciplined with a sense of integrity.   Smart, well groomed and confident with a professional attitude at all times.   Possessing a friendly, approachable personality.   Willing to work outside school hours.   Can pass a personal identity check and produce references or guarantors. EDUCATION:      Minimum Qualification: Degree or postgraduate qualification in a relevant subject such...