Choosing where to go to university can be a life-changing decision. We hugely value the supporting role that teachers and careers advisors can play in encouraging students to consider their options and make informed decisions.
Teachers' webpages and newsletter
These webpages aim to provide all the information needed to support students applying to Oxford. We welcome the chance to talk with teachers and advisers about supporting your students through all aspects of considering, and applying to, Oxford. The University also has an email newsletter for teachers, with updates about our admissions process, events that teachers and students can attend, and our access and widening participation programmes, including UNIQ.
School Access Programme
We visit the region during set weeks each year for in-person sessions, as well as offering online workshops throughout the year. Richard (Trinity College) is based in the region, and may have more flexibility in visiting schools too. You can contact the Oxford for North East Team on oxfordfornortheast@admin.ox.ac.uk
Some sessions are about university in general, whilst others focus on the University of Oxford specifically, for example:
- For Years 3, 4, 5 and 6 - What is University? Supporting primary aged pupils to understand university education.
- For Years 7, 8 and 9 - Higher Education Explained. Exploring university and what it might be like to study there.
- For Years 9, 10 and 11- University and Future Choices. GCSEs, A-Levels and how they link to university courses.
Why University? Why Oxford? The purpose of university, myth-busting, the cost, and an introduction to the Russell Group and the University of Oxford specifically. - For Year 12 and 13 - Making a Competitive Application to University, Oxford and the Application Process, Personal Statement Workshop, Super-Curricular Workshop, Admissions Test Workshop, Interview Skills Workshop (suitable for Oxbridge applicants).
We can also provide workshops on Oxplore (our digital outreach platform for students), student finance and can also offer more general topics, such as exploring beyond the school curriculum, essay writing, giving presentations and careers advice for all.
In 2024-25, we expect to be in the region in the following weeks specifically:
| Cleveland, Darlington, Durham, Hartlepool, Middlesbrough, Redcar and Stockton on Tees | Gateshead, Newcastle, Northumberland, North Tyneside, South Tyneside and Sunderland |
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We will continue to offer online workshops at any time.
Supporting Higher Education Applications (Teacher CPD)
Oxford for North East run Teacher CPD Sessions throughout the year providing up to date information and guidance relating to the Oxford application process, as well as applications to other competitive higher education institutions. We particularly welcome schools and teachers who have little experience of the University of Oxford or have low pupil progression to the Russell Group or Higher Education in general.
These sessions may include information about the Oxford application process, UCAS teacher references, personal statements, admission tests and relevant super-curricular activities, and we can be quite flexible on timing.
The team are very happy to adapt any sessions to meet your needs, so please get in touch to discuss this further.
School Visits to Oxford (all years)
If you would be interested in bringing a group of your students (primary or secondary) to visit Oxford during the year, please get in contact.
These visit days are designed to give pupils a taste of University life and can be adapted for all year groups. As far as possible, we aim to cover the costs of such a visit, and may be able to support with teacher supply and accommodation costs. Please note that we may only be able to offer overnight accommodation in colleges outside of Oxford's term times, due to restrictions on space.
A typical visit might include a talk about the University of Oxford, meeting current undergraduate students, and academic taster sessions at a museum or department, as well as meals in college. We're happy to adapt these events depending on the needs and preferences of your school and students.
Resources for teachers from across the Oxford Outreach Community can be found here.
