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'''Oxford Royale Academy''' (also known as '''ORA''' and '''ORA Education''' and '''Oxford Royale''') is an educational organisation based in [[Oxford]], United Kingdom.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.the-bac.org/directory/|title=Directory|first=David|last=Gould|website=The-bac.org|accessdate=20 May 2019}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.nccedu.com/centre/oxford-royale-academy/ |title=Oxford Royale Academy - NCC Education |access-date=2019-03-04 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170826105650/http://www.nccedu.com/centre/oxford-royale-academy/ |archive-date=2017-08-26 |url-status=dead }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.richarddawkins.net/2014/08/a-hundred-walked-out-of-my-lecture/|title=A hundred walked out of my lecture - Richard Dawkins Foundation|website=Richarddawkins.net|accessdate=20 May 2019}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=https://evelynwaughsociety.org/2016/waugh-character-in-list-of-oxford-notables/ |title=Waugh Character in List of Oxford Notables &#124; the Evelyn Waugh Society |access-date=2019-03-04 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190111165946/https://evelynwaughsociety.org/2016/waugh-character-in-list-of-oxford-notables/ |archive-date=2019-01-11 |url-status=dead }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.goabroad.com/providers/oxford-royale-academy|title=Oxford Royale Academy Programs & Reviews|website=GoAbroad.com|accessdate=20 May 2019}}</ref>
'''Oxford Royale Academy''' '''(ORA)''', also known as '''Oxford Royale''', is an educational organisation based in [[Oxford]], [[United Kingdom]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.the-bac.org/directory/|title=Directory|first=David|last=Gould|website=The-bac.org|accessdate=20 May 2019}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.nccedu.com/centre/oxford-royale-academy/ |title=Oxford Royale Academy - NCC Education |access-date=2019-03-04 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170826105650/http://www.nccedu.com/centre/oxford-royale-academy/ |archive-date=2017-08-26 |url-status=dead }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=https://evelynwaughsociety.org/2016/waugh-character-in-list-of-oxford-notables/ |title=Waugh Character in List of Oxford Notables &#124; the Evelyn Waugh Society |access-date=2019-03-04 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190111165946/https://evelynwaughsociety.org/2016/waugh-character-in-list-of-oxford-notables/ |archive-date=2019-01-11 |url-status=dead }}</ref>


==History==
==History==
ORA Education was established in 2004 by alumni of the Universities of [[University of Oxford|Oxford]], [[University of Cambridge|Cambridge]] and [[University of London|London]]. The organisation was founded in the city of [[Oxford]], where it has provided educational courses each summer since it was established.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.britishcouncil.org/education/accreditation/centres/o|title=Accredited centres - O - British Council|website=Britishcouncil.org|accessdate=20 May 2019}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.wysetc.org/membership/find-members/|title=Find Members|website=Wysetc.org|accessdate=20 May 2019}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://studyco.com/article/8200-Oxford_Royale_Academy|title=Oxford Royale Academy|date=20 May 2019|website=Studyco.com|accessdate=20 May 2019}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.studytravel.gr/english//study_abroad/summer_school/oxford_royale_academy-oxford|title=Oxford Royale Academy, Oxford|date=2 March 2010|website=Studytravel.gr|accessdate=20 May 2019}}</ref>
ORA was established in 2004 by alumni of the Universities of [[University of Oxford|Oxford]], [[University of Cambridge|Cambridge]], and [[University of London|London]]. The organisation was founded in the city of [[Oxford]], where it has provided educational courses each summer since it was established.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.britishcouncil.org/education/accreditation/centres/o|title=Accredited centres - O - British Council|website=Britishcouncil.org|accessdate=20 May 2019}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.wysetc.org/membership/find-members/|title=Find Members|website=Wysetc.org|accessdate=20 May 2019}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://studyco.com/article/8200-Oxford_Royale_Academy|title=Oxford Royale Academy|date=20 May 2019|website=Studyco.com|accessdate=20 May 2019}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.studytravel.gr/english//study_abroad/summer_school/oxford_royale_academy-oxford|title=Oxford Royale Academy, Oxford|date=2 March 2010|website=Studytravel.gr|accessdate=20 May 2019}}</ref>


ORA Education is now based at [[St Catherine's College, Oxford|St Catherine's College]], one of the [[Colleges of the University of Oxford|constituent colleges]] of the [[University of Oxford]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.cityandguilds.com/search?n=0&lat=51.7520209&lng=-1.25772630000006&l=oxford+&t=centres&s=distance|title=Search Results - City & Guilds|website=Cityandguilds.com|accessdate=20 May 2019}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.qisan.com/members/institutional-members/oxford-royale-academy/|title=Oxford Royale Academy – QISAN|website=Qisan.com|accessdate=20 May 2019}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.biltur.com/course/ingiltere-yaz-okulu-oxford-royale-academy/|title=Oxford Royale Academy · Oxford · İngilizce Yaz Okulu - Biltur|website=Biltur.com|accessdate=20 May 2019}}</ref> ORA was located at Yarnton Manor, in Yarnton, Oxfordshire, between 2014 and 2021. ORA acquired Yarnton Manor from the Oxford University Centre for Hebrew and Jewish Studies in September 2014.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.thejc.com/news/uk-news/for-sale-oxford-s-hebrew-manor-house-1.51069 |title=For sale: Oxford's Hebrew manor house - the Jewish Chronicle |access-date=2019-03-04 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180917181838/https://www.thejc.com/news/uk-news/for-sale-oxford-s-hebrew-manor-house-1.51069 |archive-date=2018-09-17 |url-status=dead }}</ref>
ORA is now based at [[St Catherine's College, Oxford|St Catherine's College]], one of the [[Colleges of the University of Oxford|constituent colleges]] of the University of Oxford.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.cityandguilds.com/search?n=0&lat=51.7520209&lng=-1.25772630000006&l=oxford+&t=centres&s=distance|title=Search Results - City & Guilds|website=Cityandguilds.com|accessdate=20 May 2019}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.qisan.com/members/institutional-members/oxford-royale-academy/|title=Oxford Royale Academy – QISAN|website=Qisan.com|accessdate=20 May 2019}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.biltur.com/course/ingiltere-yaz-okulu-oxford-royale-academy/|title=Oxford Royale Academy · Oxford · İngilizce Yaz Okulu - Biltur|website=Biltur.com|accessdate=20 May 2019}}</ref> It was located at Yarnton Manor, in [[Yarnton]], [[Oxfordshire]], between 2014 and 2021. It acquired Yarnton Manor from the [[Oxford Centre for Hebrew and Jewish Studies]] in September 2014.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.thejc.com/news/uk-news/for-sale-oxford-s-hebrew-manor-house-1.51069 |title=For sale: Oxford's Hebrew manor house - the Jewish Chronicle |access-date=2019-03-04 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180917181838/https://www.thejc.com/news/uk-news/for-sale-oxford-s-hebrew-manor-house-1.51069 |archive-date=2018-09-17 |url-status=dead }}</ref>


== Awards ==
== Awards ==
ORA Education was included in the list of winners of the [[Queen's Awards for Enterprise]] 2012, in the International Trade category.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.queensawardsmagazine.com/business-winner/oxford-programs-ltd-ta-oxford-royale-academy/|title=Oxford Programs Ltd, trading as Oxford Royale Academy «|website=Queensawardsmagazine.com|accessdate=20 May 2019}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last= |first= |date=2016-04-21 |title=INTO-UEA and Kings win Queen's Enterprise award |url=https://thepienews.com/news/queens-award-for-enterprise-for-into-uea-and-kings/ |accessdate=20 May 2019 |website=The PIE News}}</ref> This was in recognition of growing student enrolments.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.dofe.org/leaders/find-an-aap/residential-aap-list|title=Residential AAP List – The Duke of Edinburgh's Award|website=Dofe.org|accessdate=20 May 2019}}</ref><ref>[https://www.rospa.com/awards/winners/2018/bronze-awards/] {{dead link|date=May 2019}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.rospa.com/RoSPAWeb/docs/about/annual-review/past-years/review2016.pdf|title=The Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents : Annual Report : 2015-2016|website=Rospa.com|accessdate=20 May 2019}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |date=2012-04-22 |title=Full list of 2012 Queen’s Award winners |newspaper=[[Financial Times]] |url=https://www.ft.com/content/f1b4d3ac-8971-11e1-85b6-00144feab49a |accessdate=20 May 2019}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/education/universityeducation/student-life/11637717/How-to-get-into-medical-school.html|title=How to get into medical school|first=Jo|last=Dodge|date=30 August 2015|accessdate=20 May 2019|website=Telegraph.co.uk}}</ref>
ORA was included in the list of winners of the [[Queen's Awards for Enterprise]] 2012, in the [[International trade|International Trade]] category.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.queensawardsmagazine.com/business-winner/oxford-programs-ltd-ta-oxford-royale-academy/|title=Oxford Programs Ltd, trading as Oxford Royale Academy «|website=Queensawardsmagazine.com|accessdate=20 May 2019}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last= |first= |date=2016-04-21 |title=INTO-UEA and Kings win Queen's Enterprise award |url=https://thepienews.com/news/queens-award-for-enterprise-for-into-uea-and-kings/ |accessdate=20 May 2019 |website=The PIE News}}</ref> This was in recognition of growing student enrolments.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.dofe.org/leaders/find-an-aap/residential-aap-list|title=Residential AAP List – The Duke of Edinburgh's Award|website=Dofe.org|accessdate=20 May 2019}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.rospa.com/RoSPAWeb/docs/about/annual-review/past-years/review2016.pdf|title=The Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents : Annual Report : 2015-2016|website=Rospa.com|accessdate=20 May 2019}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |date=2012-04-22 |title=Full list of 2012 Queen’s Award winners |newspaper=[[Financial Times]] |url=https://www.ft.com/content/f1b4d3ac-8971-11e1-85b6-00144feab49a |accessdate=20 May 2019}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/education/universityeducation/student-life/11637717/How-to-get-into-medical-school.html|title=How to get into medical school|first=Jo|last=Dodge|date=30 August 2015|accessdate=20 May 2019|website=Telegraph.co.uk}}</ref> ORA won a second Queen's Awards for Enterprise in 2016 and a third in 2019.<ref name="queensawardsmagazine.com">{{cite web|url=https://www.queensawardsmagazine.com/business-winner/oxford-programs-limited-ta-oxford-royale-academy/|title=Oxford Royale Academy «|website=Queensawardsmagazine.com|accessdate=20 May 2019}}</ref>


It was also awarded Best Educational Product at the annual British Youth Travel Awards in 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, and 2015.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.britishyouthtravelawards.com/hall-of-fame/|title=Hall of Fame - British Youth Travel Awards|website=Britishyouthtravelawards.com|accessdate=20 May 2019}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.betauk.com/item/oxford-royale-academy/|title=Oxford Royale Academy|website=Britishyouthtravelawards.com|accessdate=20 May 2019}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last= |first= |date=2012-12-14 |title=British Youth Travel Awards unveiled |url=https://thepienews.com/news/british-youth-travel-awards-unveiled/ |accessdate=20 May 2019 |website=The PIE News}}</ref> ORA was chosen based on a range of criteria including [[customer service]], quality of content, [[creativity]] in business thinking, improvement or [[innovation]] in a product, and commitment to [[Occupational safety and health|health and safety]].<ref name="queensawardsmagazine.com" /><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.oxfordmail.co.uk/news/9662444.enterprise-wins-honours/|title=Enterprise wins honours|website=Oxford Mail|accessdate=20 May 2019}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.englishuk.com/en/course-finder/course-finder-results?id=426|title=Oxford Royale Academy|website=Englishuk.com|accessdate=20 May 2019}}</ref> ORA was also named as a finalist for this award in 2016 and 2017.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.britishyouthtravelawards.com/best-educational-product-2016/|title=Best Educational Product 2016 - British Youth Travel Awards|website=Britishyouthtravelawards.com|accessdate=20 May 2019}}</ref>
ORA Education won a second Queen's Awards for Enterprise in 2016 and a third in 2019.<ref name="queensawardsmagazine.com">{{cite web|url=https://www.queensawardsmagazine.com/business-winner/oxford-programs-limited-ta-oxford-royale-academy/|title=Oxford Royale Academy «|website=Queensawardsmagazine.com|accessdate=20 May 2019}}</ref>


It was also awarded Best Educational Product at the annual British Youth Travel Awards in 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013 and 2015.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.britishyouthtravelawards.com/hall-of-fame/|title=Hall of Fame - British Youth Travel Awards|website=Britishyouthtravelawards.com|accessdate=20 May 2019}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.betauk.com/item/oxford-royale-academy/|title=Oxford Royale Academy|website=Britishyouthtravelawards.com|accessdate=20 May 2019}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last= |first= |date=2012-12-14 |title=British Youth Travel Awards unveiled |url=https://thepienews.com/news/british-youth-travel-awards-unveiled/ |accessdate=20 May 2019 |website=The PIE News}}</ref> ORA was chosen based on a range of criteria including customer service; quality of content; creativity in business thinking; improving or innovating a product; and commitment to health and safety.<ref name="queensawardsmagazine.com"/><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.oxfordmail.co.uk/news/9662444.enterprise-wins-honours/|title=Enterprise wins honours|website=Oxford Mail|accessdate=20 May 2019}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.englishuk.com/en/course-finder/course-finder-results?id=426|title=Oxford Royale Academy|website=Englishuk.com|accessdate=20 May 2019}}</ref>
ORA is accredited by the [[British Council]] and the [[British Accreditation Council]] (BAC), and is a member of the [[World Youth Student and Educational Travel Confederation]] (WYSE), EnglishUK, and StudyUK.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.isr-school.de/|title=ISR International School on the Rhine|website=Isr-school.de|accessdate=20 May 2019}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=http://nsbe.org/Seek/Other-STEM-Programs.aspx |title=Other STEM Programs - National Society of Black Engineers |access-date=2019-03-04 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190223232724/http://www.nsbe.org/Seek/Other-STEM-Programs.aspx |archive-date=2019-02-23 |url-status=dead }}</ref> In February 2012, ORA became a supporting member of the [[Council of British International Schools]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://thepienews.com/news/beta-presents-9th-annual-youth-travel-awards/|title=International Education News l The PIE News l BETA presents 9th annual Youth Travel Awards|website=Thepienews.com|accessdate=20 May 2019}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.academiccourses.com.ar/universidades/United-Kingdom/Oxford-Royale-Academy/|title=Oxford Royale Academy in United Kingdom|website=Academiccourses.com.ar|accessdate=20 May 2019}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://bhs.bsd7.org/students/counseling/international_exchange_options|title=International Exchange Options - Bozeman High School|website=Bhs.bsd7.org|accessdate=20 May 2019}}</ref>


ORA Education was also named as a finalist for this award in 2016 and 2017.<ref>[http://www.britishyouthtravelawards.com/best-educational-product-2017/] {{dead link|date=May 2019}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.britishyouthtravelawards.com/best-educational-product-2016/|title=Best Educational Product 2016 - British Youth Travel Awards|website=Britishyouthtravelawards.com|accessdate=20 May 2019}}</ref>
ORA recently gained accreditation from [[City and Guilds of London Institute|City and Guilds]], one of the world's mainstream accreditation providers.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.cityandguilds.com/search?n=0&lat=51.757725&lng=-1.24616300000002&l=oxford+royale&t=centres&s=distance|title=Search Results - City & Guilds|website=Cityandguilds.com|accessdate=20 May 2019}}</ref>

ORA is accredited by the [[British Council]] and the [[British Accreditation Council]] (BAC), and is a member of the World Youth Student & Educational Travel Confederation (WYSE), EnglishUK and StudyUK.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.isr-school.de/|title=ISR International School on the Rhine|website=Isr-school.de|accessdate=20 May 2019}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=https://acs.bg/Home/Academics/College_Counseling/Summer_Programs.aspx |title=Summer Programs |access-date=2019-03-04 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180823163548/https://acs.bg/Home/Academics/College_Counseling/Summer_Programs.aspx |archive-date=2018-08-23 |url-status=dead }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=http://nsbe.org/Seek/Other-STEM-Programs.aspx |title=Other STEM Programs - National Society of Black Engineers |access-date=2019-03-04 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190223232724/http://www.nsbe.org/Seek/Other-STEM-Programs.aspx |archive-date=2019-02-23 |url-status=dead }}</ref> In February 2012, Oxford Royale Academy became a supporting member of the [[Council of British International Schools]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.export.org.uk/|title=The Institute of Export and International Trade|website=The Institute of Export and International Trade|accessdate=20 May 2019}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://thepienews.com/news/beta-presents-9th-annual-youth-travel-awards/|title=International Education News l The PIE News l BETA presents 9th annual Youth Travel Awards|website=Thepienews.com|accessdate=20 May 2019}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.academiccourses.com.ar/universidades/United-Kingdom/Oxford-Royale-Academy/|title=Oxford Royale Academy in United Kingdom|website=Academiccourses.com.ar|accessdate=20 May 2019}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://bhs.bsd7.org/students/counseling/international_exchange_options|title=International Exchange Options - Bozeman High School|website=Bhs.bsd7.org|accessdate=20 May 2019}}</ref>

ORA Education recently gained accreditation from [[City and Guilds of London Institute|City and Guilds]], one of the world's mainstream accreditation providers.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.cityandguilds.com/search?n=0&lat=51.757725&lng=-1.24616300000002&l=oxford+royale&t=centres&s=distance|title=Search Results - City & Guilds|website=Cityandguilds.com|accessdate=20 May 2019}}</ref>


== Oxbridge campuses ==
== Oxbridge campuses ==
ORA Education contracts with institutions including the [[University of Oxford]] for the use of their facilities and also contracts with tutors from the institution but does not operate under the aegis of the University.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://mhs.mtps.com/cms/One.aspx?portalId=255882&pageId=1069448 |title=Summer Programs (& More) - Moorestown High School |access-date=2019-03-04 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190309205512/http://mhs.mtps.com/cms/One.aspx?portalId=255882&pageId=1069448 |archive-date=2019-03-09 |url-status=dead }}</ref>
ORA contracts with leading institutions, such as the University of Oxford and the University of Cambridge, to use their facilities and also hires instructors from these institutions. However, it operates independently and not under the universities' aegis.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://mhs.mtps.com/cms/One.aspx?portalId=255882&pageId=1069448 |title=Summer Programs (& More) - Moorestown High School |access-date=2019-03-04 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190309205512/http://mhs.mtps.com/cms/One.aspx?portalId=255882&pageId=1069448 |archive-date=2019-03-09 |url-status=dead }}</ref>


In [[Oxford]], ORA students reside in [[St Peter's College, Oxford|St. Peter's College]], [[St Catherine's College, Oxford|St. Catherine's College]], [[Balliol College, Oxford|Balliol College]] (including their Jowett Walk annexe), [[St Hugh's College, Oxford|St Hugh's College]], [[Merton College, Oxford|Merton College]], [[University College, Oxford|University College]], [[Lady Margaret Hall, Oxford|Lady Margaret Hall]], and [[The Queen's College, Oxford|The Queen's College]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.educationinvestor.co.uk/(X(1)A(w6ciH7tF1QEkAAAAMmJlNTA0MzEtZjRkMi00YWRiLWJkOGEtYTg3MzUxNmY0MTRi9TTU9AQX_bKwfXFt-5nd4BS3O_g1)S(e1y30z45mhmp4v55jbrop055))/ShowArticle.aspx?ID=2895&AspxAutoDetectCookieSupport=1|title=EducationInvestor - Article: EducationInvestor Awards 2012: Shortlist announced|website=Educationinvestor.co.uk|accessdate=20 May 2019}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.abbotsleigh.nsw.edu.au/news/senior-school-oxford-royale-summer-school|title=Oxford Royale Summer School - Abbotsleigh|website=Abbotsleigh.nsw.edu.au|accessdate=20 May 2019}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.rootsivyintschools.edu.pk/royale.html|title=Roots IVY International|website=Rootsivyintschools.edu.pk|accessdate=20 May 2019}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://newayfairs.com/EN/Template3.asp?EventID=63&EID=0&VID=6|title=Neway Fair|website=Newayfairs.com|accessdate=20 May 2019}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.theglobe.net/the_worlds_most_visited_web_pages_891.html|title=The Globe - The world's most visited web pages|website=Theglobe.net|accessdate=20 May 2019}}</ref>
In [[Oxford]], ORA students reside in [[St Peter's College, Oxford|St. Peter's College]], [[St Catherine's College, Oxford|St. Catherine's College]], [[Balliol College, Oxford|Balliol College]] (including their [[Jowett Walk]] annexe), [[St Hugh's College, Oxford|St Hugh's College]], [[Merton College, Oxford|Merton College]], [[University College, Oxford|University College]], [[Lady Margaret Hall, Oxford|Lady Margaret Hall]], and [[The Queen's College, Oxford|The Queen's College]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.educationinvestor.co.uk/(X(1)A(w6ciH7tF1QEkAAAAMmJlNTA0MzEtZjRkMi00YWRiLWJkOGEtYTg3MzUxNmY0MTRi9TTU9AQX_bKwfXFt-5nd4BS3O_g1)S(e1y30z45mhmp4v55jbrop055))/ShowArticle.aspx?ID=2895&AspxAutoDetectCookieSupport=1|title=EducationInvestor - Article: EducationInvestor Awards 2012: Shortlist announced|website=Educationinvestor.co.uk|accessdate=20 May 2019}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.abbotsleigh.nsw.edu.au/news/senior-school-oxford-royale-summer-school|title=Oxford Royale Summer School - Abbotsleigh|website=Abbotsleigh.nsw.edu.au|accessdate=20 May 2019}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.rootsivyintschools.edu.pk/royale.html|title=Roots IVY International|website=Rootsivyintschools.edu.pk|accessdate=20 May 2019}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://newayfairs.com/EN/Template3.asp?EventID=63&EID=0&VID=6|title=Neway Fair|website=Newayfairs.com|accessdate=20 May 2019}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.theglobe.net/the_worlds_most_visited_web_pages_891.html|title=The Globe - The world's most visited web pages|website=Theglobe.net|accessdate=20 May 2019}}</ref>


In [[Cambridge]], [[St Catharine's College, Cambridge|St Catharine's College]], [[Clare College, Cambridge|Clare College]], [[St Edmund's College, Cambridge|St Edmund's College]] form the three current colleges where ORA students can live and take classes.
In [[Cambridge]], [[St Catharine's College, Cambridge|St Catharine's College]], [[Clare College, Cambridge|Clare College]], [[St Edmund's College, Cambridge|St Edmund's College]] form the three current colleges where ORA students can live and take classes.


In addition to operating its summer courses in Oxford, Oxford Royale also offers summer programmes in [[Cambridge]], [[London]], [[Ascot, Berkshire|Ascot]] and [[St Andrews]] in the UK. For the first time in July 2018, ORA also offered programs in the USA, including courses at [[Yale University]] and [[Stanford University]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=Participating Schools & Organizations {{!}} Stanford Pre-Collegiate International Institutes|url=http://internationalinstitutes.stanford.edu/participating-schools-organizations|access-date=2018-09-12|website=Internationalinstitutes.stanford.edu|language=en}}</ref>
In addition to operating its summer courses in Oxford and Cambridge, ORA also offers summer programmes in [[London]], [[Ascot, Berkshire|Ascot]], and [[St Andrews]]. For the first time in July 2018, ORA also offered programs in the [[United States]], including courses at [[Yale University]] and [[Stanford University]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=Participating Schools & Organizations {{!}} Stanford Pre-Collegiate International Institutes|url=http://internationalinstitutes.stanford.edu/participating-schools-organizations|access-date=2018-09-12|website=Internationalinstitutes.stanford.edu|language=en}}</ref>


==References==
==References==

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Oxford Royale Academy
IndustryEducation
Founded2004
Headquarters
The Punt House, St Catherine's College, Oxford
,
United Kingdom
Websitewww.oxford-royale.com

Oxford Royale Academy (ORA), also known as Oxford Royale, is an educational organisation based in Oxford, United Kingdom.[1][2][3]

History

ORA was established in 2004 by alumni of the Universities of Oxford, Cambridge, and London. The organisation was founded in the city of Oxford, where it has provided educational courses each summer since it was established.[4][5][6][7]

ORA is now based at St Catherine's College, one of the constituent colleges of the University of Oxford.[8][9][10] It was located at Yarnton Manor, in Yarnton, Oxfordshire, between 2014 and 2021. It acquired Yarnton Manor from the Oxford Centre for Hebrew and Jewish Studies in September 2014.[11]

Awards

ORA was included in the list of winners of the Queen's Awards for Enterprise 2012, in the International Trade category.[12][13] This was in recognition of growing student enrolments.[14][15][16][17] ORA won a second Queen's Awards for Enterprise in 2016 and a third in 2019.[18]

It was also awarded Best Educational Product at the annual British Youth Travel Awards in 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, and 2015.[19][20][21] ORA was chosen based on a range of criteria including customer service, quality of content, creativity in business thinking, improvement or innovation in a product, and commitment to health and safety.[18][22][23] ORA was also named as a finalist for this award in 2016 and 2017.[24]

ORA is accredited by the British Council and the British Accreditation Council (BAC), and is a member of the World Youth Student and Educational Travel Confederation (WYSE), EnglishUK, and StudyUK.[25][26] In February 2012, ORA became a supporting member of the Council of British International Schools.[27][28][29]

ORA recently gained accreditation from City and Guilds, one of the world's mainstream accreditation providers.[30]

Oxbridge campuses

ORA contracts with leading institutions, such as the University of Oxford and the University of Cambridge, to use their facilities and also hires instructors from these institutions. However, it operates independently and not under the universities' aegis.[31]

In Oxford, ORA students reside in St. Peter's College, St. Catherine's College, Balliol College (including their Jowett Walk annexe), St Hugh's College, Merton College, University College, Lady Margaret Hall, and The Queen's College.[32][33][34][35][36]

In Cambridge, St Catharine's College, Clare College, St Edmund's College form the three current colleges where ORA students can live and take classes.

In addition to operating its summer courses in Oxford and Cambridge, ORA also offers summer programmes in London, Ascot, and St Andrews. For the first time in July 2018, ORA also offered programs in the United States, including courses at Yale University and Stanford University.[37]

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