by Mark Cousins | Jun 6, 2015 | Oxpress
The Oxbridge Summer School (a collaboration between Oxbridge Tutorial College and Insight Education) is packed with exciting and dynamic masterclasses and insights into how to succeed at the top UK universities, but it will also feature some fun activities that students can choose in their lunchtimes. Young Enterprise will get students to think up ideas for an enterprise to help address issues in their local Nigerian community or fundraise to help the less privileged sections of society and facilitate social improvement. The aim is to encourage students to be socially aware, responsible and caring individuals. Participation in this activity will culminate in students pitching their idea to a Dragons Den style panel of judges who will select the winning idea. Sports Academy will run a series of sports competitions throughout the week. Mixed teams will compete in games such as tennis, volleyball, and others. A heathy balance between academic studies and exercise and learning how to cope in a competitive world are also important characteristics and experiences that will be fostered. 3d Graphic Design. This will be a chance for students to show off their creative skills to design something interesting which is also useful. At the end of the week, a panel of judges will announce the best idea. Thinking creatively and in three dimensions is a great way of nurturing creative talent. 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 have any questions,...
by adminWP | Jun 3, 2015 | Newsflash
After a recent visit to the Nigerian Stock Exchange we left such an impression that we were invited back for something very special. Not something that gets to happen very often, our very own Pamela Inegbedion had the privilege of ringing the closing bell at the Nigerian Stock Exchange recently. Usually very reserved, Pamela had the opportunity to shine 🙂...
by Mark Cousins | Jun 1, 2015 | Oxpress
Nigerian high schools do a great job in teaching students and helping them pass exams, but university students need to critically think – on their feet – and for themselves. They need to develop informed opinions through wider reading and apply logic and mathematical principles taught at school to creatively solve problems and complex issues. To this end, the Oxbridge Summer School will include classes to bridge the gap between teacher-led IGCSE and A level studies and the skills needed for independent study. In addition to masterclasses and other Summer School activities, students will rotate each day round five study skill classes. Critical thinking class will show students how to question what hear and read, and develop their own opinions and an awareness of their feelings. Speed Reading classes will show students how to cope with quickly identifying information needed for university coursework from a seemingly endless reading list. The Researching classes will cover how to access information and assess the quality and credibility of them. Note-taking classes will provide tips and practice on capturing important information by writing the minimum and practicing the use of mind-mapping. Presentation and Public Speaking classes will cover framing and arguing a case through reasoned, confident and clear spoken language for life as at university and beyond. The Summer School will introduce in a lively and informative way all five skills, which will have the added value of helping students with their A-Level studies. All UK universities want students who can think for themselves. Insight Education – through Oxbridge Tutorial College – will bring the undergraduate learning experience to Lagos. For updates, follow this weekly...
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