A Morning with Oxbridge staff

The mornings are something we really look forward to at Oxbridge. Teaching staff are regularly greeted with a hot, steaming breakfast to kick-start the day. This gives us the opportunity to gather informally and catch up on goings ons in and out of the college. What better way to build team spirit and instill unity?! No wonder, you see every teacher bubbling with energy ready to go. What a way to start a day!

PFL Africa Tour 2012

The PFL (Preparation For Life) educational fair was held on the 15th of September 2012, 10:00am. 

Many invited individuals and partner institutions were in attendance, but Doregos Private Academy led the pack by being the first to arrive.

According to a PFL staff, the fair was for student enlightenment, breaking down study options for university education.

The event was hosted by Oxbridge in our multi-purpose hall. It was unique because of the array of universities from countries such as:

• New-Zealand
• Canada
• USA
• UK
• Australia
• Dubai 

Universities in attendance included: 

• University of Birmingham 
• Cardiff University 
• Thomson Rivers University 
• University of Salford 
• University of Bradford 
• University of New South Wales 
• University of Canberra 
• University of Greenwich 
• HULT International Business School 
• University of Derby 
• University of Aberdeen 
• University of Sunderland 
• Coventry University

Aside from the schools mentioned earlier, parents and students of the college attended the fair and they had ample opportunities to be properly counselled on their choice of universities.

If you missed out, don't worry. You'll get another chance soon. It was definitely worthwhile!

Here are a few pictures of the event:

Working closely with PFL we were able to make this event a must for any aspiring international student.

Yossy manning the desk taking contact details of those interested in future events.

Turnout was great with many parents and students turning up to make their enquiries.

Universities all set up and ready to go! :-)

Nothing beats one on one time with a uni you're interested in. Get to ask all the questions you have and learn about the environment you aspire to study in.

See you next time ;-)

Oxbridge Lecturers Visit Cambridge!

As part of our efforts to motivate our staff, THE LECTURER OF THE YEAR award was put in place. It is awarded to the teacher(s) adjudged to be the best for a particular academic year. 

Mrs. Toluyemi Erukuebami, our key skill lecturer and Mr. Muyiwa Onanuga, our physics lecturer, were sponsored by the school for a week-long training visit to Cambridge International Education Conference at Homerton College, Cambridge, UK. The conference was titled "Developing the Whole Child".  According to the lecturers who took part in the trip "It was a very impactful experience". 

Alumnus Ajulu Nchedonna Visits Oxbridge

His name may not ring a bell to you, but Ajulu Nchedonna is one alumnus any college would be proud of. He was in the 2009 NCUK IFY (International Foundation Year) programme at Oxbridge. He graduated with A*A*AA in Physics, Chemistry, Study Skills and Mathematics. 

He proceeded to the University of Liverpool where he continued his academic excellence ingrained into him from Oxbridge. He graduated First Class in Mechanical Engineering in 2012.

He came visiting on the 11th of September 2012. Apart from meeting his former teachers, he took time to tour the college facilities making such comments as ‘Poles apart from previous years. A significant improvement’. 

He also visited classes where he had the privilege to cheer his story and experience to inspire the students.

We wish you the very best in your future and welcome you back any time.

Oxbridge Students Resume!

On 3rd of September 2012, the newly admitted students for the 2012/2013 session resumed for the academic year. 

It was with excitement that the students are going through their 2-day orientation meant to begin the process of preparing the students for the challenges ahead. The sessions range from familiarizing themselves with the school programmes, our expectations and goal setting. 

One of the highlights of the programme was the presentation by motivational speaker, Mrs.Toyosi Akerele, entitled "WHO AM I?"

It was an invigorating time as the students were truly inspired and fired for greater heights. We wish the new students a successful academic year. 

Mr. K. Abrahams

OxPress

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My Oxbridge Experience by Iwere Eyitene

My Oxbridge experience was a very unforgettable and eventful one. I never planned on going to Oxbridge but I found myself there due to circumstances beyond my control. I decided to enroll in the accelerated A level programme. This meant that I was compressing a two year programme into one year.

I found out that the teachers were really dedicated. Not only were they dedicated, they paid attention to each individual; acknowledging their strengths and weaknesses. It was more than the pay-check to them. They were greatly concerned about our progress both academically and otherwise. I want to use this medium to thank my teachers for imparting knowledge, most especially Mr.Adeleke and Mr. Oduniyi. Not only were they useful in the classroom, they also referred me to tons of online resources which were vital to my success. One advice I would give is 'make YouTube your best friend’. You will find many topics simplified for you. I know I did, especially in Economics. Another thing I discovered was that the teachers never gave up on their students, so there was no stereotyping. Oxbridge also taught me to be confident and independent, especially during tests and exams. I learnt how to pass on my own steam and not to rely on other students.

Oxbridge wasn't just about the academics. I had a very active social life. The students organized parties and we gave back to the society by helping the less privileged. We donated towards worthy causes like HIV and cancer. We also visited the HIV patients at the Ikeja General Hospital.

Oxbridge wasn't all rosy. Even roses, they say have thorns. I disliked the fact that students did not have direct access to the MD and we had to go through many people to get through to her (people who didn't know what we were going through or how best to solve our problems). It is a small college so I don’t think such protocols are necessary. This area needs to be improved upon.

All being said, Oxbridge is a wonderful place to be and it was my stepping stone to greater heights. People kept on discouraging me from completing my programme especially when it became really stressful. I knew what I wanted and I believed in myself. I kept on praying to God to make me smile when the results come out and he did. My grades weren't inferior to those who opted for the two year A levels. Right now, I'm not afraid of the future. I can't wait to start university. To all of you considering A levels, put in your very best and never tell yourself that you can't do anything. You can do anything if you put your mind to it. Best of luck in your studies and always put God first in all you do.

Eyitene just completed her Accelerated Advanced level programme from the college coming out with ABC in Sociology,Geography and Economics.

My Oxbridge Experience by Yetunde Amodu

As I just recently graduated from Oxbridge Tutorial College, I have come to realize the reason most parents decide to place their children in sixth form colleges, before sending them off to universities both at home and abroad. This reason being to psychologically and intellectually prepare the child for what is to come.

From the academic perspective, which is the main reason we are sent to school in the first place, Oxbridge is the best place to be. It is located in a serene environment, very conducive for learning, with friendly teachers who are always ready to help and with quality educational resources at one's fingertips. One would certainly enjoy learning at Oxbridge, as long as one is ready to work hard, remain focused and stay out of trouble!

Some of my favorite parts of the whole learning process were my Literature classes; after reading and discussing the literary texts at hand, we talked about issues affecting our nation, the world at large and even vent our frustrations and problems, to our teacher, Mr. Kunle who always encouraged us to voice our opinions and participate in class activities.

Please note that A levels/Foundation is not a joke, It is called Advanced Levels for a good reason. The fact that you now offer 3 or 4 subjects unlike 10 offered at high school, does not mean the workload is not twice as much. You have to work very hard from the beginning, if not, you’ll fail your monthly tests and examinations, and as a result may become frustrated. If your grades do not match your expectations or efforts, then don't give up, work harder!

Oxbridge also teaches its students that university life is not all about freedom, missing classes as you like, partying all week etc. In life, you need direction and a great deal of self discipline and control to stay on track, and this is why the school has effectively established mechanisms, rules and regulations enforced by teachers and staff, to ensure students are both academically and morally upright. This is something most students may frown at, believing they are being patronised, but big boys and girls that can do as they like, not realizing it is all for our own good.

Socially, Oxbridge does not dissapoint either. As a mixed school, socialization is encouraged as boys and girls interact freely. Also, thanks to the SRC (Students Representative Committee), parties and events are held every term. This always gives the students something to look forward to, outside schoolwork.

OTC basically serves as a medium through which children are transformed into young, independent and mature adults adequately prepared for the outside world and its challenges. I am definitely going to miss Oxbridge and all that it has taught me.

Yetunde just graduated from the Advanced Level programme of Oxbridge Tutorial College, coming out with A B C grades in Economics,English Literature and Business Management.