Recent Articles

Read the most recent articles from Oxford Royale's team of talented, insightful writers.

15 Skills and Achievements That Will Look Good on Any CV

When you’re applying for your very first job, your CV can feel a little bare. On the one hand, no one expects a teenager to have achieved a huge amount or have years of experience in the field. Your CV is mostly going to consist of things you’ve done at school and some general points […]

All Chemistry is Driven by Physics

About the author Philippa Logan read Natural Sciences (specialising in Chemistry) at Newnham College, Cambridge.  ‘All science is either physics or stamp collecting.’ So said Ernest Rutherford, the father of nuclear physics. And it’s true that Biology is based on Chemistry, which in turn is based on Physics – and this continuum can easily be […]

4 Ways to Come Up With a Great Essay Idea

One of the most exciting and challenging parts of moving forward through your academic career is the increasing amount of freedom you get to decide what you want to write about. It starts when you first get a choice of which question you want to answer, which might even first happen in primary school. Part […]

10 Brilliant Ways to Get More UCAS Points

You might have guessed that you are awarded a certain number of these points for each of your A-levels, with a higher number of points for higher grades; but what you might not have known is that there are many more ways of boosting your number of UCAS points beyond simply completing your A-levels. Even […]

Homophones: the Most Confusing Words in English (a List with Meanings)

When you look at the number of homophones, it’s not difficult to see why so many students get caught out. But what is a homophone, I hear you ask? You’re about to find out as we take you through some word-based conundrums.

17 Amazing Excursions You Can Enjoy at our Summer Schools

Wherever you’re studying with Oxford Royale Academy, you’ll get to go on fantastic excursions and fascinating coach trips.

11 Tips for Giving a Great Speech

Knowing how to give a good speech is a skill that’s valuable in countless different circumstances – we asked a former Oxford Summer School student for their guide on the best speech. Chances are you’ll be asked to give speeches or presentations in classes at school. If you get involved in volunteer groups, brief speeches to open events or thank participants are a must.

8 Fascinating Cases and Legal Ideas for the Law Enthusiast

About the Author Samantha Love read Law at Merton College, Oxford, and is currently following the BCL course. This is just a sprinkling of legal cases which should be accessible to anybody, whether you’re thinking about law as a potential subject or just want a brain workout!

Why Oxford Royale is the World's Best Summer Camp

Now in our second decade of operation, Oxford Royale Summer Schools has become one of Oxford’s best established and most prestigious providers of summer courses. Going into 2017, what we offer to our students has become even more diverse, exciting and academically stimulating. We no longer offer courses solely in Oxford, but across the country …