Events for Sixth Formers

Sixth Form Study Days

Christ Church regularly runs Study Days for sixth formers in the maintained sector to give them the opportunity to find out more about the subject they are interested in studying at university.  The events allow students to engage critically with their subject as well as encourage them to work independently and prepare for their university applications. 

The next Study Days will take place on Tuesday 15 and Wednesday 16 March 2011, and will be coordinated by Christ Church, Exeter and Lincoln Colleges.  The subjects on offer are: Classics; Classical Archaeology and Ancient History; English; French; German; History; Music; Oriental Studies; Philosophy; Politics; Spanish; Theology; Biochemistry; Chemistry; Maths; Physics.

Bookings for the Study Days have now closed.  Details of future events and study opportunities for sixth formers will be available on this page in due course.

Oxbridge Information Events

The Admissions Officer visits schools and colleges to give presentations, jointly with a colleague from Cambridge, on academic and social life at Oxford and Cambridge, the College system and application process.  The events are designed for students, teachers and careers advisors (and, in the case of evening events, parents).

We ask schools and colleges to work collaboratively, where possible, and encourage host institutions to open the event to others in their local area.  If you are interested in setting up an Information Event for your school or college, or would be interested in serving as a host venue for your local area, please contact the Admissions Officer.

Informal Visits

We are pleased to host informal visits at Christ Church for sixth formers throughout the year.  The events give students the opportunity to learn more about life at Oxford, our courses and the application process, as well as meet current students and tutors, and eat lunch in an Oxford college dining hall.

'Aspire' Mentoring Programme

Christ Church runs a mentoring programme for students at non-selective maintained sector schools currently in their first year of sixth form study.  Through a programme of one-to-one mentoring via email, the aim of the scheme is to offer direct and personalised information, advice and support to students as they make crucial decisions about their higher education options which, we hope, will culminate in the submission of an application to Oxford and other top flight institutions.  The programme runs from June to December 2011.  Further details are available at the bottom of this page.

Admissions Workshops

Delivered in schools, the Admissions Workshops are designed for students at schools in the maintained sector who are in the process of making an application to the University of Oxford.  The workshop gives candidates detailed information about the application and interview process, as well as an opportunity to view a mock interview demonstration on DVD and try out their own interview skills.