Christ Church Horizons programme

6 students win places on Christ Church Horizons programme

Congratulations to six of our Year 12 students who have secured places on the Christ Church Horizons programme. The highly competitive programme aims to broaden the students academic experience beyond the curriculum, supporting them to develop the skills needed to make strong university applications.

Inspiring students to have the confidence to apply to Universities and undertake subjects that they are passionate about is vital to ensuring the students achieve. Through the Christ Church Horizons programme there are three main objectives:

1. Improving confidence and skills related to university study
2. Developing practical skills to improve confidence and performance through the admissions process
3. Develop realistic attitudes about Oxford

As part of the course a series of academic workshops, study skills, information, advice and guidance sessions are offered after school. The academic workshops are delivered by Oxford tutors, junior research fellows and graduates, and aim to give students a taste of the teaching and research that take place at the University of Oxford.

The workshops cover a wide range of academic subjects, from Oriental Studies to Astrophysics, Human Geography or Economics. Through their interactive format, the workshops encourage reflection, flexibility of thought, scientific reasoning and critical thinking.

The academic workshops are complemented by sessions offering information, advice, and guidance about studying at university and developing study skills.

The programme culminates in a ‘graduation day’ in Christ Church.

Congratulations to the students who have secured places on this course and we look forward to hearing about their progress.