Sibford School is a beautiful Independent school set in more than 50 hectares of grounds and sports fields. It is situated in the village of Sibford Ferris surrounded by glorious Oxfordshire countryside and is just 35 minutes from Oxford. Students attending our programme enjoy a varied cultural programme visiting Oxford frequently as well as of course London plus further wonderful locations. Facilities are superb with an excellent sports and swimming complex and fantastic art studios which contribute to a stimulating and varied onsite activity programme. The school has a modern dining hall and smart classrooms, the majority of which open out on to decking and the sports fields.
Great mix of nationalities creating a friendly atmosphere.
A wide choice of fun informative excursions.
Arts – pottery classes with a pottery teacher, crafts
Student Ambassadors – British buddies of a similar age offering integration opportunities.
課程特色
學生來自不同國籍，營造用英語溝通的環境
課程安排了不同種類的旅遊活動
藝術課程 - 陶瓷班、由導師教授陶瓷及工藝品制作
學生大使 – 學校會安排年齡相若的本地學生為學生大使，增進學生與不同的人溝通
English Language
Maximum of 14 students per class.
CEF (Common European Framework) levels used – A1 (Beginners) to C1 (Pre – Advanced).
15 hours English tuition per week.
A written language test is taken at the start of the course in order to place students in appropriate classes.
An optional end of course test determining progress is offered and a full written report from the lead teacher is written for each student.
Teaching is split into two ninety minute sessions each taught by a different teacher.
There is a unique Director of Studies in each centre ensuring academic quality and who reports into summer school head office Senior Academic Manager.
All academic staff is qualified, focused and professional teachers who care about student development.
Preparation for excursions takes place in class to maximize each excursion experience.
An end of course certificate is presented to each student.
英語課程
小班教學，每班最多有14名學生。
學生的評級是參考歐盟 Common European Framework 模式，按成績由 A1 （初級）至 C1 （準高級）水平。
英語課堂會在早上進行，每週15個小時。
學生抵達時會先進行分班考試，按能力和年齡進行編班。
老師為會因為學生的學習進度撰寫報告。
平日的課堂會分成兩個90分鐘環節，由不同的老師任教。
為確保教學質素，學校特設教學主任監察各教師的課堂表現及教材內容。
所有教師均合資格，教師都很關心學生身心發展。
出發外遊前，英語課的主題會與外遊有關，讓學生之後對當地名勝及文化有更多的了解。
學生入學後會派發一個資料夾，每個讓學生可以安全存放課程資料。
課程修畢後，學生會收到証書
Entertainment & Activities
A diverse range of activities are available. Activities offered can include:
Art / Performing Arts
Badminton / Basketball / Football
Softball / Swimming / Table Tennis
Tennis / Volleyball / Cricket
Challenge Course / Ghost Tours
Dance / Disco / Drama / Fashion shows
Frisbee Fiasco / Karaoke
Mini Olympics / Parachute Games
Quiz Nights / Talent Shows / Ceilidhs
Team Building Challenges / Video Making
Water Polo / Murder Mystery
娛樂與活動
學校為學生安排一個各式各樣的室內及室外活動。活動有機會包括：
美術 / 表演藝術
羽毛球 / 籃球 / 足球
壘球 / 游泳 / 乒乓球
網球 / 排球 / 板球
歷奇活動 / 鬼屋探險之旅
舞蹈 / 校園的士高 / 戲劇 / 時裝表演
飛碟 / 卡拉OK
迷你奧運會 / 小童降落傘遊戲
問答遊戲 / 天才表演 / 歌舞表演
團隊遊戲 / 視頻製作
水球 / 偵探遊戲
Excursions
Full day excursions on Saturday and Sunday – locations can include London walking tours, London Eye, Tower of London, Madame Tussauds, Windsor Castle, Chessington World of Adventures
Half day excursions on a Wednesday – locations can include Warwick Castle, Stratford-Upon-Avon, Banbury Cross, Henley-on-Arden and Birmingham
Local visits – 2 each week and can include Oxford walking tour, Oxford punting, Oxford colleges, Chipping Norton, Oxford shopping, Banbury
Full preparation is undertaken in the classroom with regards each excursion and information sheets are issued to every student to add to their Diary.
每週三次安排半日觀光 - 地點包括華威城堡、埃文河畔斯特拉特福、班伯里十字架、Henley- on - Arden和伯明翰
每星期兩次市內觀光，景點包括牛津步行遊覽、牛津撐船、牛津大學、奇平諾頓，牛津市內購物、班伯里
課堂時老師會向學生介紹出發地點的歷史和特色，學生旅遊時亦會填寫工作紙，並記錄在日記上
Accommodation & Cathering
Standard, 2, 3 and 4 bed. Bathrooms ratio 1:5
All standard rooms have their own wash hand basins.
All rooms as a minimum have a comfortable bed, wardrobe to store clothes and a desk.
Each residence has its own house parent and males and females are separated by building or floor.
In shared rooms students are placed where possible with students from different countries. Also friends can be accommodated together if the school is informed before arrival.
Breakfast will be a continental/cooked selection. Lunch and dinner will be hot meals consisting of a minimum of 2 courses including a vegetarian option. Bread, water, salad and fresh fruit available at every meal. On excursion days a packed lunch will be provided.
