Universal English has just hosted a Junior Program Summer Camp for the very first time!
Students aged between 11 and 17 from Japan, Macao, Saudi Arabia, South Korea and Vietnam came together to improve their English, build their confidence, participate in cultural exchange, form lasting friendships and of course experience life in Melbourne.
Our teachers and staff created an awesome timetable of fun and meaningful classes and activities, with an emphasis on communicative in-class activities and excursions that enabled students to explore some of the best and most famous parts of Melbourne.
From Monday to Friday of each week, there were English classes that explored a range of thought-provoking topics, including social media, online safety and Artificial Intelligence, as well as much-loved everyday subjects such as food and travel.
These lessons were based around Oxford International’s top notch, British Council accredited Junior syllabus, which emphasises communicative skills and the development of critical thinking – all to facilitate the younger generation’s self-expression and confidence.
After class each day, our kids were guided through many parts of central Melbourne, on excursions to educational and entertaining venues such as Melbourne Museum, the National Gallery of Victoria and Scienceworks.
The students also enjoyed local nature and animals at Melbourne Zoo and the Botanical Gardens, as well as trips to some awesome places further afield – Brighton Beach, the vibrant suburbs Brunswick and St Kilda, and a day tour of the stunning Great Ocean Road.
Many of the Juniors apparently LOVED shopping, and were also accompanied on souvenir shopping expeditions to Victoria Market, and around the CBD.
Jane Wheen
Oxford International Melbourne Academic Manager
Here’s what some of the students had to say about the Summer Program:
“I was able to converse in English with people from all over the world, and I was also able to visit some beautiful places that are typical of Australia.”
“It was an amazing experience. I made a lot of friends and became more comfortable speaking English. I enjoyed the on-site activities and the excursions the most.”
“After studying in Melbourne, I was able to actively talk to people from other countries in English. In addition, it was a very good experience to be able to feel the cultural differences and dietary differences with Japan up close.”
“Teachers are so friendly, even though you are introverts, they can perfectly meets your needs, activity’s and excursion are generally fun, I meet more schoolmates and I can get along with friends in a more engaging way, I enjoyed the time in excursion, it is the most favourable time. If I had chance, I would come again.”
Upcoming Junior Program dates:
- Winter: 11 January – 15 February 2026
- Spring: 10 – 31 March 2026
- Summer: 12 July – 16 August 2026
