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Berkshire Global Education is proud to present their summer courses’ campus “Balliol College at Oxford University” in the heart of the bustling university city of Oxford. Broad lawns, handsome stone buildings and ultra-modern accommodation will make you feel instantly at home. The superb facilities at Balliol also include modern teaching and learning environments within the beautiful original buildings.
Balliol has existed as a community of scholars on its present Broad Street site without interruption since about 1263. By this token it is the oldest college of Oxford University and in the English-speaking world. In 1260 a dispute between John de Balliol and the Bishop of Durham erupted into violence and King Henry III condemned Balliol’s behaviour. The Bishop had Balliol whipped, and imposed a penance on him of a substantial act of charity. This he did, by renting a property and creating a house of scholars, which was soon known by his name. After John de Balliol’s death in 1269, his widow, Dervorguilla of Galloway, guaranteed the future of the ‘House of the Scholars of Balliol’ by establishing a permanent endowment and giving it Statutes in 1282 – so bringing into being Balliol College as we know it today. The College celebrated its 750th anniversary in 2013.
The main site is on Broad Street. Behind the 19th-century façade is the Front Quad, with the Chapel built in 1857, and the College’s oldest, 15th-century buildings. Students stay in single study bedrooms or in self-contained flats, including sets of rooms with en-suite facilities.
BGE offers courses suitable for students at all levels of English. Whether you are looking to improve your ability to communicate or to improve your career prospects, our courses will help you achieve your goals.
Our teaching is combined with a balanced programme of sports, social activities and excursions so that young people enjoy fun, friendship and learning all day long.
Whether you have been studying or out on a day trip there is still much to do in the evenings!
Please note: All activities are subject to change without notice and may be offered seasonally.
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All our students enjoy at least two day trips each week, depending on the agreed course arrangements. These trips include visits to cultural sites as well as more light-hearted attractions.
Our trips are carefully planned to incorporate Learning Support as well as team building exercises. Safety is of paramount importance to us and a risk assessment of each activity is undertaken before carrying it out.
Click hereAt Berkshire Global Education, we believe in providing a high level of care and support for our students, to ensure your stay is positive and successful. We have a highly qualified and experienced team of staff and teachers to look after you. There is a minimum ratio of one adult Group Leader for 10 students. Group Leaders at all campuses are accommodated in the same building as the students.
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At Berkshire Global I improved my English a great deal. My self-confidence increased and I became more responsible than before. I think the whole Berkshire team was great especially Miss Ann. Thank you to all at Berkshire for this wonderful experience
Mohamad Saleh Awadhi
(Abu Dhabi)
Berkshire Global team is very friendly and efficient. They offer many courses every week from basic English to advance certificate courses. All my instructors were very friendly, and they all made the class fun and easy. I liked all the hands on teaching approach and they had each of us demonstrate in front of each other with different scenarios to better help us learn. Award Ceremony was the best experience ever.
Annie Brown
(Brazil)
On my first day of class, I was really afraid because I thought my English level was not good. However, as days passed, studying at Berkshire Global became fun. While living in the campus, I had to speak English everyday which helped in improving my language skill. I also enjoyed making many new friends from different countries, which I had the opportunity to learn about their cultures and lifestyles.
Aoba Koi
(Japan)
I had a wonderful experience at Berkshire Global. I studied journalism and I am currently working at Park News Centre. Their teachers provided me a great support in preparing me for the workforce. If you are considering attending a course at Berkshire Global, do not hesitate. It will be an amazing experience for sure
Marco Amadei
(Italy) Certificate in Journalism
Berkshire experience is simply amazing! What I like about my course was the fact that I get to learn a lot and I also get to meet classmates of different nationalities. I had the opportunity to take part in the Student Sports Challenge where I won the second prize! It was an exciting learning experience and I was motivated to work harder and excel.
Manali Triredi
(India)
Berkshire Global Courses provide a great atmosphere to learn. I am happy to say that they are the most formal and effective Summer school I ever came across. The faculty has great teaching talent and they are honest and kind. If you want to improve your English, I recommend that you choose Berkshire
Misook Li Yim
(South Korea)
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