Oxford, United Kingdom Apr 21, 2020 (Issuewire.com) - Oxford Summer Courses has won an award for outstanding achievement in the International Trade category of this year’s Queen’s Awards for Enterprise.
The accolade has been awarded for the company’s sustained growth and commercial success in international trade and its strong commitment to corporate social responsibility.
Part of the Bridgemark Education Group, Oxford Summer Courses delivers courses designed to give the UK and international students aged 9 to 24 an authentic educational experience steeped in the unique teaching traditions of world-class universities, such as Oxford, Cambridge and Stanford in the USA.
Harry Hortyn, co-founder and CEO of Bridgemark Education, said: “We're immensely proud to join the impressive roster of past Queen's Award winners. We dedicate this achievement to our indefatigable team whose passion for education and commitment to quality is the foundation of our success.
“We will use our newfound status to help take Oxford Summer Courses online, to open up exceptional education to every knowledge-hungry student.”
Oxford Summer Courses welcomes over 2500 students from 112 countries every year. Its courses take place during the spring and summer months in Oxford, Cambridge and London, as well as India, Singapore and the USA. Melio, the company’s new online course programme, which includes subjects such as business and entrepreneurship, offers students who are unable to travel for a residential course the same experience of learning with some of Oxbridge’s most talented tutors online.
Bridgemark’s two co-founders, Harry Hortyn and Robert Phipps, also run Universify Education, a charity which aims to increase the numbers of students from more diverse backgrounds attending highly selective universities.
Robert Phipps, co-founder and CEO of Bridgemark Education, said: “I am delighted that the quality of the student experiences we offer has been recognised with this award. It's testament to the hard work of our staff, who spend months planning and preparing the courses, and the seasonal staff and tutors who deliver such exceptional educational experiences for the students.”
Winners of the Queen’s Awards are announced annually on 21st April, the Queen’s birthday and awards are valid for five years.
For more information, visit www.bridgemarkeducation.com.
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