by Mark Cousins | May 26, 2015 | Oxpress
From our last blog, you’ll know that our Oxbridge Summer School (OSS) will offer students an insight into accessing and studying at the UK’s best universities. But, as part of the long-term goal of producing Nigeria’s future leaders, Oxbridge Tutorial College and Insight Education want to use the Summer School to raise aspirations among Nigerian students and increase their chances of going to the Ivy-League of British universities (known as the Russell Group). The Summer School is best placed to show how this is done as its teachers will be graduates from Oxford and Cambridge universities. The aims of the OSS is to academically stretch students beyond IGCSE and A level, introducing them to a wider range of reading around their chosen masterclass subjects and developing their critical, logical and lateral thinking skills. Students will be encouraged to explore their motivations for studying their chosen university subject to ensure they choose a course that’s right for them. They will also be encouraged to develop their own informed opinions about current affairs so they become “rounded students” who care about the world beyond their classrooms. Equally important, the OSS will bridge the gap between teacher-led studying at school and the more rigorous independent study skills needed for success at top UK universities. The Oxbridge Summer School is available to all pupils who live in Lagos State as it will be non-residential in its pilot year. Bright final year IGCSE students and those studying A levels (15 to 17 year olds) are encouraged to attend this week of inspirational learning in a fun environment by young Oxford and Cambridge graduates passionate about transferring their knowledge to keen young students....
by adminWP | May 25, 2015 | Oxpress
Students of the college, drawn mainly from the NCUK IFY class, as part of the Student Enrichment Initiative of the college, visited the Nigerian Stock Exchange on the 18th of May, 2015. A team of 8 students and two lecturers, Mrs. Adeniji and Mr. Alder made the visit. Apart from re-enforcing the topic in the students’ syllabus (Public Limit Company and Sources of Finance) the visit is also meant to make the students understand the importance of Stock Market as a major source of finance for companies, via selling of shares, where individuals can trade on the floor of the stock market and raise funds in form of bonds and treasury bills. We were taken by a representative of the SEC, Mr. Joseph Kadiri, round the different departments of the institution. Before this, he had introduced us to the operation of the institution, especially the history, process procedure and structure. He explained the misconception that the NSE is owned by the Federal Government. Rather, he enlightened us that NSE was actually established by private individuals and other financial institutions, who foresaw the imperativeness of raising funds for medium and long term financing. Thereafter, a stock broker was called to speak to us about the intricate workings of the stock exchange through issues such as structure, training, and certification. We had ample opportunity to ask questions on various issues pertaining to the working of the institution. Finally, we were taken to the floor of Stock market to have a first-hand view and experience of how the market operates. By the end of our visit, Mr. Joseph invited the school to send a student...
by Mark Cousins | May 22, 2015 | Oxpress
We have described, in our last blog, how our Oxbridge Summer School subject masterclasses will stretch students and give them a flavour of university level studies in a fun and stimulating environment. These will run as two one and a half hour classes each morning and afternoon. Alongside these, students (in their subject groupings) will rotate round five study skills classes across the five days of Summer School. These classes will cover critical thinking; speed-reading; researching; lecture note-taking; public speaking/presentation skills; and debating. The aim is to bridge the gap between A-level and university studies. At the end of the day, Insight Education will run a taster programme of the Oxbridge Mentoring scheme, which is our tried and tested programme of preparation for entry into the top UK universities. These sessions will include presentations to introduce the Russell Group and Oxford & Cambridge universities; UCAS brainstorming; role plays to improve interview technique; and understanding how to make strategic university choices. Friday will end with peer group interviews and submission of UCAS statements for Insight Education to review over the summer. The Summer School will end on Saturday with a “Showcase Event” involving parents and other guests to present outcome of students’ work from their week at Summer School. There will be Young Enterprise presentations judged by panel of professionals, and an exhibition to judge computer generated art work. For updates, follow this weekly blog on the Oxbridge Summer School. Please also visit OTC’s webpage for further background on the Oxbridge Summer School and to register your child. Spaces are limited so register your child ASAP to secure a place. If you...
by adminWP | May 20, 2015 | Newsflash
The college soccer team fondly called, Dream Team 2, lived up to its intimidating soccer reputation by thrashing the Global College, Ikoyi, Lagos Soccer Team by two goals to nothing on the 14th of May, 2015. The match which was played on the soccer pitch of the Italian School, Ikoyi drew a sizable number of spectators, who came to witness what was expected to be an epic battle between two great teams. Though with few practices under its belt, the Oxbridge team which drew inspiration from its Technical Adviser, Ayo Oyenekan, who tactically organised the boys with his timely changes as the game commenced, played with all determination. It was no goal to both teams in the first half, but the story changed in the second half when the highly enterprising Abdumalik headed home a goal from a cross by Anene Samuel. This infuriated the opposing team, who put up more spirited effort to equalise, but they got another shocker with a stinker of a long-range shot from Mikky Okilo, which caught the Global goalkeeper napping. With more strategic and tactical changes, Oxbridge team ensured all intrusive shots were effectively repelled. This continued until the referee blew the whistle to bring the match to an end. Kudos to the Oxbridge team that played as if their lives depended on the match. Team: Francis Elechi,Stephan Oliseh,Udochi James,Anene Samuel,Fuad Adegbule,Malik Olamide,Uzor Nlemgbo,Ayo Folorunsho,Timilehin Bello,Njoku Sonto,Akwa James,Seun Akinkunmi,Miki Okilo,Dami Ladipo,Agba Jackson,Gbadebo Giwa,Tola Olasoji,Fadil Gbajumo,Yusuf Yusuf,Enobina Vincent.Technical Adviser-Ayo Oyenekan /Team Manager-Kunle...
by Mark Cousins | May 18, 2015 | Oxpress
Oxbridge Tutorial College is working with Insight Education to pilot the first Oxbridge Summer School (OSS) in Lagos from 3 to 8 August 2015. Students interested in attending the OSS will be able to select one of four masterclasses offered: Biology and Chemistry in preparation for science or medicine at university; mathematics and Physics for university engineering studies; English Literature and History for law studies and politics, philosophy and economics (PPE) in preparation for the same university course. Masterclasses will be run by young Oxford and Cambridge graduates and will give pupils a feel for what it would be like to study their favourite subject at university. Teachers will introduce university level concepts in a meaningful way, using non-technical language to ensure understanding of final year GCSE and A level students. Serious learning AND fun will be had by all, in an exploratory learning environment. Mid-way through the week, there will be an excursion to Lekki Conservation Centre so that teachers can use the natural environment to enhance the learning and understanding of their students for their masterclass subjects. The overall aim of the Summer School is to raise aspirations among Nigerian students and increase the application and acceptance rates among these students to Oxford and Cambridge universities and the other top UK institutions. More fundamentally, it aims to encourage students to think critically about their subject and the world about them, develop informed opinions, undertake creative problem-solving and begin the process of development into tomorrow’s leaders. For updates, follow this weekly blog on the Oxbridge Summer School. Please also visit OTC’s webpage for further background...
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