MID IBDP Summer School
Harvard/MIT Boston USA
(3 weeks)
Our Mid IB Summer Courses are for students
between the first and second year of the
IB Diploma Programme.
“The teachers are really experienced and superb. They
are passionate about their subjects and love teaching.”
IB Summer School student
The summer vacation is the time to consolidate your learning
and prepare for the year ahead. Oxford Study Courses holds its
US Mid IB Summer Courses for the 20th year in 2014. Our Mid
IBDP Summer Courses take place at Harvard University and MIT
in Boston, USA, giving you the chance to sample the way of life
enjoyed by students at these prestigious institutions.
What to expect from the OSC Mid IB Summer Courses in Boston:
t Residential courses at Harvard University and Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)
t Highly experienced IB Diploma teachers from excellent IB schools, many of whom are examiners
t A dedicated team of Deans to look after all your non-academic needs and provide exciting and varied activities in the
afternoons and evenings, and 24 hour pastoral care
t A focused academic course covering key IB subjects
t You study each IB subject for one week and you can take up to three subjects
t At least 17.5 hours of class time per subject
t 1 - 2 hours of homework each night
t Small groups (normally 8-10 per group)
t Written reports for all subject classes and consultations
t Optional extra classes and/or individual consultations designed to support your IB studies and your progress to
university
t A beautiful and stimulating university environment
t Increased confidence, new international friendsand experience of university life
2014 Mid IB Summer Course dates
Our Mid IB Summer Courses run for three weeks in the summer. Our 2014 dates are:
t Week 1: Sunday 6th July - Friday 11th July
t Week 2: Sunday 13th July - Friday 18th July
t Week 3: Sunday 20th July - Friday 25th July
You can attend the OSC Mid IB Summer Course in Boston for 1, 2 or all 3 weeks..
Arrival
Departure
t You should arrive on the Sunday of your first week (the
day before your first class).
t Registration will take place every Sunday between 12:00
and 17:00 at Harvard – you must arrive before 17:00 on
Sunday.
t Classes for each new course begin on Monday morning
every week.
t If you need to arrive on Saturday instead of Sunday, please
let us know – an extra night's accommodation incurs an
additional charge.
t You will be free to leave from 14:00 on the Friday of your
final course.
t Make sure you book your departing flight late enough so
that so you do not miss any of your last day.
t If you need to stay on the Friday night after your final
course has finished, please let us know – an extra night's
accommodation will incur an additional charge.
Morning Subjects:
We are proud to offer a wide range of subjects on our OSC Mid IB Summer Courses in Boston - see the table below
for a full list.
You study one morning class per week - other options are available in the afternoons, including taking a second
subject.
The orange dots indicate which subjects run in each week.
Starting Dates
Biology HL
Biology SL
Business & Management HL/SL
Chemistry HL
Chemistry SL
Economics HL
Economics HL/SL
English A: Language & Literature HL/SL
English A: Literature HL/SL
History HL/SL
Mathematical Studies SL
Mathematics HL
Mathematics SL
Physics HL
Physics SL
US University Applications Course
Course Week
Dates
Week 1
6-11
Week 2
13-18
Week 3
20-25
Week 1
6-11
Week 2
13-18
Week 3
20-25
Please Note:
The History course covers Route 2 only. If you are unsure of which Route you are taking, please check with your school.
In order to keep class sizes as small as possible and ensure you are in the best class for your academic needs, we may
change the order in which you take your subjects.
Afternoon Options
In addition to Mid IB morning classes, students can opt to take further sessions in the afternoons.
These include 8 hour Second Subject Classes, 4 hour Afternoon Classes, and a range of One-to-One Options.
Afternoon Classes
t We offer Mid IB Afternoon Classes for either 4 or 8 hours per week.
t Both types run 4 days per week, Monday to Thursday. For timetabling reasons, you can only take one afternoon class
each week.
t Not all the classes listed below will run each week - the timetabling is partly determined by how many students sign up
for each class.
Second Subject Afternoon Classes
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These extended, 8 hour afternoon classes give students an opportunity to review a second subject during the week.
They are not suitable for students who are taking these same subjects during the morning.
These classes are offered during week 1 only - 7th-11th July.
Inevitably, the morning classes will go into the subject in greater depth than these afternoon classes - please note that
students may book Private Tuition if they have specific needs that are not covered by the content indicated below.
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Biology Second Subject
Chemistry Second Subject
English A: Language & Literature Second Subject
Mathematics SL Second Subject
Physics Second Subject
Four-hour Afternoon Classes
t These classes are designed to support IBDP students on a variety of aspects.
t Please note that classes that cover assessable components in the IB Diploma Programme (e.g. Internal Assessments)
are designed to develop students' skills and increase their understanding of the work required; students are not
provided with direct support for their personal assessable work.
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Biology Internal Assessment
Calculus Review
Comparative Analysis and Critical Literacy Skills
Economics Internal Assessment
Mathematics for Physicists
Oral and Presentation Skills
SAT Classes
Study Skills and Time Management
Theory of Knowledge
US College Fair
OSC's College Fair gives our students the opportunity to talk to admissions officers from around 25 different colleges and
universities.
Representatives from some of the most prestigious institutions in New England attend the event – visit their stalls to find
out what they can offer you.
The 2014 College Fair takes place on Wednesday 16th July.
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MIT
The OSC College Fair is a great opportunity to:
t Compare different types of colleges and universities
t Find out about 'Liberal Arts' and the variety of fun, interesting courses offered
t Discover the range of extra-curricular activities offered, including clubs, sports,
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Discuss the application process with our resident College Counsellors
Talk to our College Finance Advisor about scholarships and other finance options
Look at what postgraduate opportunities might be available for your future college career
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Colleges and Universities who have participated in previous OSC College Fairs include:
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University Applications Course
The US UAC will run from Sunday 13th - Saturday 19th July, 2014.
It is based in Boston and is organised to fit in conveniently with our Mid IB Summer Courses.
This course was developed to specifically help IB students make their way through the complexities of applying to US
universities.
What to expect from the University Applications Course:
Group sessions and workshops on all the important information needed by students wanting to apply to
university in the US, with time for students to discuss their own particular interests.
One to one private guidance sessions with an experienced college counsellor – our students always find these
invaluable in helping them plan their university application strategy.
Guided visits to a range of universities and colleges in the Boston area which illustrate the differences in courses
and institutions that students may consider in their applications.
The College Fair: Admissions Officers from 25 different US universities visit us at MIT to tell us about their
colleges, courses and requirements.
Location
Boston, USA
t Boston is a great city – combining the dynamism of a buzzing college town with the historic grandeur you would expect
of one of the crucibles of the American Revolution.
t Walk the Freedom Trail to see the some of the most important sites of the War of Independence.
t Explore the Downtown area and Cambridge to find endless shops, cafes, restaurants, museums and art galleries.
t Being a coastal city, there are beautiful beaches just a short bus ride away.
t And don’t forget the many world-renowned universities and colleges, including Boston College, Brandeis, Tufts, Boston
University – and the places where our courses are based, Harvard and MIT.
Harvard University
t This is where OSC students live while on our Pre IB and Mid IB Boston
Summer Schools.
t Founded in 1636, Harvard is the oldest university in the US and one
of the prestigious Ivy League institutions.
t Harvard’s founder, John Harvard, was educated at Emmanuel
College, Cambridge (UK), and Harvard's atmosphere and architecture
were designed to echo the college traditions of Oxford and
t Cambridge. Alumni include: eight US presidents including FDR, JFK
and Barack Obama, T. S. Eliot, Ban Ki-Moon, Natalie Portman, Bill
Gates, Henry David Thoreau, Matt Damon, Mark Zuckerberg.
Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)
t This is where classes take place on our Pre IB and Mid IB Summer
Schools.
t MIT was founded in 1861 and is one of the top universities in the
world, having educated many of the globe's leading scientists,
economists and entrepreneurs.
t It is an inspiring place to study with air-conditioned classrooms and
state-of-the-art computer rooms and libraries.
t Alumni include: Kofi Annan, Buzz Aldrin, Richard Feynman, the
founders of Intel and Texas Instruments, 24 Nobel Prize winners.
Testimonials
Improve Your Grades
"Every penny spent is worth it. I am glad I chose to come here - this is an experience I will never forget."
“My teacher was extremely helpful and I know I will do well in my IB.”
“The classes helped me so much, I’m positive I benefited a lot. The teachers have been very helpful and the revision is so very very
effective!”
"I've learned a lot of tips for essay writing and approaching test questions and it's been a beautiful environment for class discussions."
“Classes and teachers were excellent. I got exactly what I wanted out of this course.”
"It was great to see different teaching styles, all of which were excellent, and to have an evaluation of the level and quality of my
work."
“Throughout each week I have learnt many new skills and tips to ‘survive’ the IB next year!”
"The classes helped revision of the most important topics covered this past year and I was also introduced to new topics as well."
“The classes, especially math, were very useful, both in helping me review what I had already learnt and in allowing me to feel
more confident about the IB. All my teachers were clearly very highly qualified and prepared.”
Meet New People
"The best thing has been meeting people from other countries, learning about things and places I've never heard of and also
sharing my own story."
"I have met people here during the three weeks that will inspire me for a lifetime."
“The staff have been absolutely fabulous! I will miss them all!”
Experience University Life
"I was overwhelmed by the whole location. Seeing Harvard and being part of this learning atmosphere was such a great
experience and privilege."
“It’s been such a great experience to study at such prestigious institutions.”
"I am soooo excited about uni now!"
"Enjoying the beautiful academic campus of Harvard and MIT gave me the motivation to study for life!"
“The college was beautiful.”
“The facilities were very pleasant, much better than my expectations.”
Trip Cost
MID IBDP Summer School Harvard/MIT Boston USA
Cost Breakdown
Flight Ticket
Travel Insurance
Programme Cost
HKD 86,300
- 17,000
900
- 68,400
The above costs (MID IBDP Summer School Harvard/MIT Boston USA 3 weeks) include the following:
t Three (3) weeks (50 hours) intensive tuition, in addition to local excursions, IB workshops, and further class time
focussing on Maths, English and Theory of Knowledge, plus 10 hours teacher led sessions, accomodation, half board
meals and supervision
t All course related materials plus course completion certificate
t Air tickets (Hong Kong - USA - Hong Kong)
t Comprehensive Travel Insurance
*Note:
Please note that PGEM is solely an educational services company and will provide the educational portion content of this
study programme only. Ticketing must be arranged by the students themselves or by a separate travel agency (the PGEM
preferred travel agency can be referred on request).
Deposit: HK$ 10, 000 per student is required along with the completed application form.
Please mail the cheque to: Paradigm Global Education & Management Co. Ltd
3203/F, Central Plaza, 18 Harbour Road, Wanchai,
Hong Kong
Cheque Payable to: Paradigm Global Education & Management Co. Ltd.
For further information please email Mr. Pan Wong at [email protected] or call us at +852 2877-8836.
PGEM
www.paradigm-gem.com
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