Michael Owen's Red Star Football School
Football + English on the same Oakham campus.
Oakham
Oakham School
- Oakham
- Ages 8-17
- Residential
Founded in 1584 in a countryside market town close to Cambridge, with extensive on-site sport and leisure facilities including an indoor swimming pool, sports hall and tennis courts. Residential accommodation is onsite in small boarding houses, mostly singles, twins and small dormitories.
- Location
- Oakham, Rutland
- Ages
- Groups 8-17; Individuals 12-17
- Accommodation
- Residential
- Founded
- 1584
15hrs English / week
1full-day excursion / week
2half-day excursions / week
7evening activities / week
Courses offered: Classic Course · Classic Plus: Adventure Activities, Horse Riding, Tennis
Accommodation
Residential accommodation onsite in small boarding houses, mostly single, twin or small-dormitory rooms with shared bathrooms. Most houses have their own common room; laundry facilities and WiFi are provided.
Excursions
One full-day excursion a week (London, Cambridge, Warwick Castle) and two half-day excursions (Stamford, Rutland Water, Peterborough among them). Optional excursions include Oxford, Birmingham and Alton Towers.
Sample Programme
A Real Week on This Course
Illustrative of a typical week on this course. Exact activities and excursion days vary by intake and are confirmed with your group leader on arrival.
| Day | Morning | Afternoon | Evening |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunday | Arrival, induction & campus tour | — | Welcome evening & ice-breaker activities |
| Monday | Placement test & induction lesson | Walking tour of Oakham town | Welcome disco or arts & crafts |
| Tuesday | English lessons | Included half-day excursion: Stamford walking tour | Quiz night |
| Wednesday | English lessons | Football, tennis or drama workshop | International night |
| Thursday | English lessons | Included half-day excursion: Rutland Water (raft building) | Casino night or English conversation club |
| Friday | English lessons | “Mini Olympics” or drumming workshop | Beach party disco or sports |
| Saturday | Included full-day excursion | London, walking tour | Chill-out evening: films & board games |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this the official Oakham School website?
No. This page is about the English summer course held on the Oakham School campus, which Cambridge Learn arranges for international students. For term-time admissions, contact Oakham School directly.
What ages can join the Oakham summer course?
Groups aged 8-17 and individual students aged 12-17.
What sports facilities are there?
The campus has an indoor swimming pool, a sports hall and tennis courts. Classic Plus options add adventure activities, horse riding or tennis.
Where do students sleep?
In small boarding houses on campus, mostly single, twin or small-dormitory rooms with shared bathrooms. Most houses have a common room, laundry and WiFi.
Can my child do football at Oakham?
Yes. Michael Owen's Red Star Football School runs on the same campus, with 15 hours of English and 15 hours of football coaching a week.