Year 12 & 13 Inspire Programme

Welcome to the Inspire Programme for Years 12 & 13!

Inspire 12 & 13 is primarily delivered online and encourages pupils to stretch themselves academically, as well as supporting them to make competitive applications to top universities like Oxford.

At the core of the programme are online Academic Taster Lectures developed and delivered by Oxford academics and interactive skills sessions on topics such as personal statements and managing your money at university. Pupils are provided with a choice of monthly academic sessions in a range of subjects, allowing them to craft a bespoke programme of academic extension materials focused around their interests.

Ollie Hedges

Year 12 & 13 Inspire Programme Lead

We work with Non-selective state schools within our link regions. These are: Brighton & Hove, Ealing & Harrow, East & West Sussex and Southampton.

Inspire 12 & 13 offers pupils the opportunity to:

  • Explore academic interests through taster lectures with top academics.
  • Strengthen their university application.
  • Receive advice and super-curricular opportunities.
  • Build confidence in their academic abilities.
  • Develop skills to make a successful transition to university life.

Read our latest flyer below…

I’m already On the Year 12 Programme

Click to access the Year 12 Hub
Sign up for the Year 12 Inspire Programme

I’m already On the Year 13 Programme

Click to access the Inspire Year 13 Hub
Click to explore the Moving to University Hub

Summer Schools and More….

Inspire 12 & 13 pupils are also invited to apply for the following events:

  • Residential summer schools at St John’s College which offer Year 12 pupils a taster of student life at the University of Oxford
  • Study Days and Subject Exploration Days which offer Year 12 pupils an in depth look at their subject, with a chance to meet tutors, students, and visit St John’s College.
  • The Inspire Research Project, where pupils will be guided in how to prepare and submit a research project proposal. Winning entries will be awarded book vouchers, and pupils will be invited to a research day at St John’s College.

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FAQs

Am I eligible for Inspire 12 & 13?

Inspire 12 & 13 is open to pupils currently in Year 12 attending non-selective state schools in the following regions: Brighton and Hove – Buckinghamshire – Ealing – East Sussex – Forest of Dean – Hampshire – Harrow – Hounslow – Kent – Kingston -upon-Thames – Medway – Portsmouth – Southampton – Surrey – The Isle of Wight – West Sussex

How do I apply?

To apply for Inspire Year 12, click the ‘Sign up for the Year 12 Inspire Programme’ button above. Applications for this will close on 23rd January 2024. Applications for Inspire 13 are currently closed. If you have any questions about the programme, you are welcome to email us at inspire@sjc.ox.ac.uk

Is there a cost?

All courses and events are free to qualifying pupils. 

What did your previous courses look like?

Click here to view content from previous years.

What’s Happening On Our Instagram?

On Friday we welcomed Year 12s to our English Study Day. The sun was out and students enjoyed taster lectures, a Q & A session, a tour of the college and more! Attention Year 12's! If you are looking to study Chemistry at University, make sure you sign up to our Study Day! Offering a great insight into university life, you'll experience taster lectures and explore the college with a tour of St John's. On Wednesday we welcomed Year 12s to our Classics & Ancient History Study Day. Students enjoyed academic taster sessions, a tour of the college and Q&As followed by tea and cake! To find out more about future Study Days, click the link in our bio. 🔗 #oxoutreach #oxforduniversity