Trinity works with state schools and colleges in our link regions of Oxfordshire, Milton Keynes and the North East of England.

We offer visits to Trinity, outreach sessions in schools and online, and support for teachers helping students explore higher education and prepare for university applications. Trinity prioritises work with schools and groups that are currently under-represented at Oxford.

Bring your students to Trinity

We welcome school groups to Trinity throughout the year.

Visits can be adapted for different age groups and can include activities such as:

• an introduction to university and Oxford;
• academic enrichment activities;
• tours of Trinity College;
• opportunities to meet current students;
• Oxplore activities; and
• visits to University museums or departments.

School visits to Trinity College

Our school visit programme is designed to give students an introduction to university life and help them find out more about Oxford.

Visits are flexible and can be tailored to the age, interests and needs of your group.

Find out about school visits to Trinity
https://www.trinity.ox.ac.uk/school-visits

What might a school visit look like?

A typical visit might include an introduction to Oxford, an academic or enrichment session, lunch, a College tour and an opportunity to meet current students.

The exact programme will depend on the age of the students, the size of the group and what you would like them to get from the day.

See an example school visit and available dates
https://www.trinity.ox.ac.uk/school-visits

We can visit your school

Our Access Team also delivers free talks and workshops for students in state schools and colleges.

Sessions can take place in person or online and can be adapted to suit your students. Trinity currently offers outreach talks across its link regions, and the standard sessions can also be delivered remotely.

Years 4, 5 and 6

Sessions for younger pupils can introduce the idea of university, encourage curiosity and help pupils begin thinking about future education.

Years 7 and 8

Students can explore:

• what university is;
• what you can study;
• what university life is like; and
• the different routes available after school.

Year 9

Sessions can help students think about:

• GCSE choices;
• future education;
• university and careers; and
• keeping their options open.

Year 10

Students can explore university life, academic pathways and what they can begin doing now to prepare for future study.

Year 11

Sessions can support students as they make decisions about sixth form or college and begin thinking about possible university courses.

Year 12

Sessions can cover:

• choosing a university and course;
• exploring subjects beyond the classroom;
• student life;
• applying to competitive universities;
• the Oxford application process; and
• preparing a strong application.

Year 13

Support can focus on the later stages of the application process, including:

• admissions tests where relevant;
• preparing for interviews;
• understanding Oxford interviews; and
• what to expect after applying.

Oxplore: Years 7–12

We can also use Oxplore, the University of Oxford's digital learning resource, to encourage students to explore challenging questions and develop their academic curiosity and discussion skills.

Sessions can be adapted for different age groups.

Online sessions

Most of our standard school sessions can also be delivered online.

We can arrange live Teams workshops for whole classes, with opportunities for students to take part in polls, questions and interactive activities.

Find out about school talks and visits
https://www.trinity.ox.ac.uk/school-visits

Find out about online outreach
https://www.trinity.ox.ac.uk/trinitys-online-outreach

Schools in the North East

Trinity has a dedicated Access Officer based in the North East and works with schools and colleges across the region, both independently and through the Oxford for North East partnership.

Schools can access talks, workshops, outreach programmes and information about opportunities for both students and teachers.

Find out about outreach in the North East
https://www.trinity.ox.ac.uk/north-east-outreach-events

Support for teachers

We support teachers, advisers and other school staff who are helping students consider higher education and prepare university applications.

Support includes guidance on:

• the Oxford admissions process;
• course and university choice;
• academic enrichment;
• personal statements;
• teacher references;
• admissions tests; and
• interviews.

Trinity particularly welcomes teachers from schools with less experience of supporting Oxford applications or with lower progression to higher education. Sessions can be arranged in person or remotely.

Explore Trinity's teacher support
https://www.trinity.ox.ac.uk/teacher-support

Online Teacher Support Programme

Our Online Teacher Support Programme is open to teachers from state schools across the UK.

It consists of six live twilight sessions covering:

1. Introduction to Oxford
2. Enrichment and raising attainment
3. Personal statements
4. Teacher references
5. Admissions tests
6. Academic interviews

Teachers can join the whole programme or attend only the sessions most relevant to them.

View the programme, dates and registration information
https://www.trinity.ox.ac.uk/online-teacher-support

Oxford guidance for teachers

For detailed and authoritative information about Oxford admissions, it is better to link directly to the University's guidance rather than duplicate it on the Trinity website.

Oxford's teacher guidance includes:

• the admissions timeline;
• course and entry requirements;
• supporting course choice;
• teacher references;
• admissions tests;
• interviews;
• enrichment opportunities;
• Supercurricular Hub resources; and
• guidance for supporting applicants.

Oxford information for teachers and advisers
https://www.ox.ac.uk/admissions/undergraduate/applying/for-teachers

Resources and updates for teachers

Oxford also provides resources that can be used with students, including Oxplore, Oxplore Teach, the Supercurricular Hub and teaching resources for different age groups.

Teachers in the North East can also sign up for the Oxford for North East newsletter, which shares relevant outreach opportunities and resources.

Oxford teacher resources
https://www.ox.ac.uk/admissions/undergraduate/applying/for-teachers

North East outreach and newsletter information
https://www.trinity.ox.ac.uk/north-east-outreach-events