Tucked away down a cobbled side-street, you’d be forgiven for walking right past it. But the Oxford Union, one of the city’s most prestigious institutions, has been hosting influential guests like Michael Jackson and the Dalai Lama since its foundation in 1823. What...
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Oxford Union: A Legacy of Debate & Distinguished Speakers
Tucked away down a cobbled side-street, you’d be forgiven for walking right past it. But the Oxford Union, one of the city’s most prestigious institutions, has been hosting influential guests like Michael Jackson and the Dalai Lama since...
15 Best UK Universities for English
The evolution of chatbots like OpenAI’s ChatGPT, has made it increasingly difficult for us to distinguish between the human-written word and the artificially-generated word. As impressive as these developments are, it’s perhaps more important than ever to study the...
How to Develop a Positive Attitude in High School
High school can be a period of immense pressure. Students are expected to stay on track with their academics, take part in social activities, and make important and impactful decisions about their future. The combination of these pressures can take its toll on...
Which GCSEs Do You Need to Become a Lawyer?
While your GCSE subject choices are by no means the be-all and end-all of your academic career, they can have a surprisingly positive impact on your career path if chosen well. If you’re interested in pursuing a legal career, GCSEs can be an important stepping stone...
How to Write the Perfect Essay
If you decide to study English at university, it’s going to involve a lot of essay writing. It’s a challenging skill to master because it requires both creativity and logical planning, but if you ensure you do the following whenever you write an essay, you should be...
12 Best UK Universities for Engineering
Engineering is a field that propels the world forward, shaping the way we live, work and interact with technology. Aspiring engineers embark on a journey that demands dedication, problem-solving skills, and a solid foundation of specialised knowledge. Like all...
How to Foster Creative Thinking for Teenagers
Each year, our Oxford Scholastica summer school students are encouraged to develop an active and long-term mindset, as well as a collaborative perspective, to foster creative and innovative thinking.What Is Creative Thinking? Creative thinking involves generating...
10 Books Every Law Student Should Read
You'll often be told that you have to read around your subject in order to prepare for your university applications – but how do you find out what to read? Law is notoriously complicated and inaccessible, so it’s hard to know where to start. For that reason, we’ve...
What Is Oxford Scholastica’s Got Talent?
"Oxford Scholastica’s Got Talent" is the highlight of a summer at the Oxford Scholastica Academy! At the end of our two-week residential programmes, we host our very own talent show for students and staff, commemorating all of the friendships and memories made over...
How Many GCSEs Should You Take?
For many high school students, choosing their GCSE subjects can feel like a daunting process. However, the most important thing is to make a decision that aligns with your interests and goals, strengths and long-term aspirations. Some worry about taking too many GCSEs...
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