We regularly email a collection of the upcoming events and support on offer for UK school pupils to those teachers who have asked to be on our mailing list. You can find our most recent bulletin here. If you are a teacher and would like to be signed up for these bulletins, please email outreach@balliol.ox.ac.uk
Below are some links to subject resources and information about university application that may be useful to schools, teachers, parents and students. Subject resources contain suggestions about wider reading and activities for KS3‑5.
You may also like to look at our Springboard video collection. These educational videos are made by our graduate students about their research. Each video is a short introduction to a topic with questions and further reading and activities
Information and resources for teachers
- Events for teachers
- Guidance for teachers
- Oxford University department for continuing education
- Resources for teachers [OU website]
- Oxplore
- TES Connect resources from Oxford University
- Oxford and Cambridge ‑similarities and differences
- Academic competitions
- Teachers’ newsletter
- Oxford University Inspirational Teachers Award
Subject-specific super curricular resources for students and teachers
Please click on the links below to access subject resources [PDFs] that can be used to broaden and deepen students’ subject knowledge. These will be updated as new suggestions come in. If you have resources you recommend, please email: outreach@balliol.ox.ac.uk
- Archaeology & Anthropology Resources
- Biology Resources
- Chemistry Resources
- Classics Resources
- Computer Science Resources
- Economics and Management Resources
- Engineering Resources
- English Resources
- Geography Resources
- History Resources
- Law Resources
- Maths Resources
- Medicine Resources
- Modern Languages Resources
- Music Resources
- Philosophy Resources
- Physics Resources
- Politics Resources
- Psychology Resources
- Sociology Resources
Balliol College Insight Talks
Balliol recently ran a series of online talks giving an insight into different scientific disciplines. The recordings of these can be found on the Balliol College YouTube channel.
Who are they for?
Year 12 students who are studying science A‑Levels or other science qualifications. Passionate, motivated KS4 pupils looking to challenge themselves academically may also find these talks interesting.
Springboard video collection
You may also like to look at our Springboard video collection. These educational videos are made by our graduate students about their research. Each video is a short introduction to a topic with questions and further reading and activities.
Transition resources
The document below contains resources to help students make a successful transition to Oxford University. This guide includes an introduction to Oxford, general study skills advice and specific advice about reading, note-taking and essay writing.
For parents and families
- Information for families about applying to Oxford
- Information about applying to university in general
Applying to Balliol College
- Balliol undergraduate admissions, including a video for those considering studying at Oxford
- Balliol courses
- Balliol accommodation
- Balliol financial support
- Balliol Undergraduate Prospectus [online reader]
Applying to Oxford University
The following pages should provide you with helpful resources and activities if you intend to make an application to Oxford University.
- University outreach events calendar
- Undergraduate admissions
- Undergraduate courses
- Entrance requirements
- International applicants
- Admissions interviews
- Admissions tests
- Written work
- Suggested reading and other resources
- Financial support
- Oxplore
- Infographic, showing some of the essential facts and figures about Oxford University, from application through to graduation
For KS4 students
- Please see the top of this page for subject-specific resources
- Choosing A‑Level subjects
- Choosing a university course
- Oxplore
- Digital resources