Young Doctors Program - Headington School, Oxford

• Focus on physical and mental well-being through games and sports.
• Activities to explore extracurricular passions and interests.
• Whole school events including tournaments, quizzes, zorbing, and discos.
• Emphasis on developing teamwork and communication skills while having fun.
• Opportunities for socializing across different subject and language groups.
• Builds a sense of community within the school.

• Purpose-built boarding houses for students, separated by gender.

• Well-maintained single, twin, and small-dorm rooms with shared bathrooms.

• Common rooms for socializing and forging lasting friendships.

• Experienced House Parents and residential staff to support student bonding.

• Dining Hall is spacious with outdoor seating available.

• Diverse menu prepared by school caterers.

• Daily continental breakfast with full English option three times a week.

• Two hot meal choices for lunch and dinner, including a vegetarian option.

• Salad bar, fresh bread, fruit, and desserts available.

• Evening drinks and biscuits.

• Packed lunches provided for excursions.

• Three excursions to famous UK cities and tourist destinations during a two-week course.
• Visits to top UK attractions and landmarks.
• Staff team accompanies students, providing a full day's itinerary.
• Guaranteed visit to London, with additional trips to cities like Bath and Bristol.
• Opportunities for independent exploration in small groups, with parental consent.

• Supreme Program provides Airport Transfer Service to/from Headington Oxford.

• Service available for Heathrow Airport flights.

• Operates on scheduled arrival and departure days.

• Covers flights between 09.00 and 17.00.

• Transfer fees: £120 per journey.

• Transport options: Staffed Private Coach, Minibus, Taxi, based on student numbers and flight timings.

• Staff in yellow t-shirts greet students at arrival.

• Students escorted to coaches/taxis for direct transport to the school.

• For special circumstances or other airports, coordinate with our advisor before booking.

• Flights should align with course arrival and departure dates for timely student transitions.

Your Learning Journey:

• Integration of medical knowledge with skills like independent learning, critical thinking, and academic writing.
• Comprehensive First Aid training.
• Overview of medical studies including anatomy, physiology, pathology, and histology.
• Exploration of the philosophical and ethical aspects of medicine.
• Guidance on applying to medical school.

Benefits of This Course:

• Ideal for aspiring doctors to learn theory and develop practical skills.
• Broaden knowledge in human biology.
• Analyze and discuss contemporary medical issues.
• Enhance presentation skills for clear argumentation.
• Develop soft skills for patient care and diagnose patients through research.
• Acquire practical medical skills with certified First Aid training.

Course Takeaways:

• A foundational course for those aiming for a healthcare career.
• Essential medical grounding to shape early healthcare aspirations.
• Certificate and report upon course completion.
• Recognised First Aid qualification from a city renowned for Nobel Prize-winning scientists.

Transfer fees:

• £120.00 one-way

Pocket Money Advice:

• Recommended pocket money: £70 per week.

• Prefer bank cards over cash for security. Some shops/attractions card-only.

• If cash, use small notes (£5/£10/£20), avoid £50 notes.

• Pocket money (cards/cash) stored in school safe.

• Collect from office at set times before excursions.

• Student safety and well-being are top priorities.

• Strict Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy in place for all staff and visitors.

• Staff extensively trained to ensure a safe, secure, and respectful environment for students.

• Secure, comfortable boarding houses managed by dedicated residential staff.

• High-quality pastoral support available 24/7.

• Off-site 'free time' for students aged 12+ in groups of three or more, with parental consent.

• Students carry a Gold Card off-site with emergency contact details.

• English level: B1+ (Intermediate and Above)