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ORIENTATION
On
arrival for a course, each student attends an induction programme and is provided with an information pack about Oxford and Abacus College / Oxford Language Centre. Detailed information is provided on all welfare matters and full assistance is given on registering with a doctor, registering with the police, obtaining a bus pass and opening a bank account. A tour of Oxford is also offered as part of the induction.
All Oxford Language Centre
students take an English language assessment test to determine
their level before being allocated to a class.
CONSULTATION
The Welfare and
Accommodation Officer is always available to help students with any
problems and with practical advice. She can offer help with
accommodation affairs, medical requirements, financial planning, visa
renewals, social and leisure activities and personal problems of any
nature.
MEDICAL REGISTRATION
All students will be registered with Abacus College's / Oxford Language Centre's
doctor. Free medical consultations are available on the National Health
Service for all registered students on courses of six months or longer and medicines are free for students
up to the age of 18. Students aged 19 - 21 may also obtain free
medicines by applying for a student certificate of exemption from
charges. Dental treatment is subsidised for all full-time
students and appointments may be made through the Welfare and
Accommodation Officer.
Medical insurance is usually only necessary if a
student has an ongoing medical condition and may require urgent
treatment on a private basis. Oxford has excellent hospitals and as a
leading medical centre has expertise in all areas. If a student needs to
be admitted to hospital, treatment is free on the National Health
Service.
THE MONITORING SYSTEM
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Students must attend all classes
and must notify Abacus College's / Oxford Language Centre's Secretary if they are to be absent.
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The Principal and Director
of Studies meet
teachers regularly to discuss students' progress and a written report
is provided on every student each term. |
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Oxford Language Centre students must pass a progress test at the
end of each language level, before entry to the next level. |
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Every student has a Personal
Tutor as an advisor. |
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The Principals and Course
Coordinator are always willing
to discuss individual progress with students and with parents. |
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ACTIVITIES
Excursions and
social activities, such as discos and theatre visits, are organised by
the Student Committee and Welfare Officer. The city of Oxford, with its large student population
in two universities and several colleges, provides a great range of
opportunities for leisure and social activities. The traditional Oxford pastime of punting on the
river is very popular in summer, as are swimming and tennis. Ice-skating
and badminton are other popular sports, and there are several theatres
and many cinemas in the city centre.
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STUDY SKILLS
All Abacus College academic courses include a study
skills programme. Advice is given on note-taking, essay-writing and on
the
organisation of time and work. Students are helped with examination
technique and are advised on how to prepare a revision programme.
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All the staff
were
so helpful
when
I arrived.
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Murad
Pashayev
(Azerbaijan) |
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