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Active English (9-15)

Active English (9-15 years) offers expert English language teaching in Oxford, focusing on speaking, listening, reading, and writing.

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Active English (9-15)

Course Summary

Active English (9-15 years) offers expert English language teaching in Oxford, focusing on speaking, listening, reading, and writing. Students enjoy interactive lessons, weekly themed activities, and cultural visits to Oxford and London. With 72 years of academic excellence, a diverse international community, and a strong focus on student support, the course provides a safe, supportive environment for learning and making friends from around the world.

Supportive classroom with a high staff-to-student ratio: Benefit from a supportive classroom environment and strong pastoral care. Our caring staff help you thrive during your time here. Our professional activity leaders accompany you on study visits and excursions Specialist English language teaching: Develop your English language skills with our quality teaching experience Interactive learning: Language teaching focuses on topical Weekly Themes and includes Study Visits. The weekly excursions are a mix of historical, cultural and fun activities which students are introduced to in the classroom before their visit. Gain a rich cultural experience: Visit cultural and historical locations in Oxford and places nearby like London, Bath and Windsor International atmosphere: Meet students from around the world. Our summers courses have international appeal, which creates an dynamic multicultural classroom Enjoyable study visits, sports and excursions: Discover new cultural locations with up to 3 excursions per week. It also includes on-campus events like arts and crafts, quizzes, ball games, disco, talent show and many more Attractive and safe campus: Our study environment is a secure residential campus with a range of facilities and beautiful open spaces Learn in a global city: Oxford is a world-famous academic city. It is a multicultural city with a rich heritage, and has lots to see and do
Summer English, Leadership & STEM Programme for Juniors in Oxford

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Summer English, Leadership & STEM Programme for Juniors in Oxford

Headington Rye Prep School
The summer Juniors program offers English language learning, STEM exploration and leadership development for 9-15 year-olds, combining academic enrichment with cultural excursions in Oxford.
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Course Highlights

  • Experience specialist English teaching backed by 72 years of academic expertise
  • Join the 94% of students who would recommend St Clare’s to friends and family
  • Engage in interactive lessons with weekly specialist themes—view themes on our Junior course pages
  • Join a diverse international community and make friends from around the world
  • Study on a beautiful closed campus in the academic city of Oxford—reach London by train in only an hour
  • Rely on our safe facilities and caring staff who provide extra welfare support.

What's included

  • Tuition
  • Airport Transfers
  • Course Insurance
  • Activities and Sports
  • Excursions
  • Accommodation
  • Travel Insurance
  • Meals - Full Board
  • 24/7 Supervision
  • Certificate

Who it's for

Subject levelIntermediate
English levelA2-C2
Tuition18 lessons per week (17 hours)
Class sizeAges 9-12: maximum 12; ages 13-15: maximum 15
Student age9-15

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St Clare’s Oxford
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St Clare’s Oxford

St Clare’s Oxford offers established summer programmes in English and academic subjects for juniors aged 9–15, teenagers aged 15–17, adults aged 18+, and organised student groups.

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FAQ's

Where will I be staying?

- Juniors aged 9-12 – dormitories of 4-6 students at the Headington Rye Prep School campus - Juniors aged 13-15 – single or twin rooms at the Headington Rye Prep School campus - Older teenagers stay in a shared residential room near the main College buildings at 139 Banbury Road - Adults have a choice of single or twin rooms at 3 Bardwell Road or 382 Banbury Road

How many hours of tuition are provided?

Juniors – 16.5 hours per week Teenagers – 19.25 or 22.9 hours per week Adults – 13.75 or 19.25 hours per week

What level of English do I need?

English language courses have a minimum CEFR level of A2 so are unsuitable for complete beginners. Exam preparation courses have a minimum level of B1 All other courses have a minimum level of B2

What supervision is provided?

Juniors are monitored closely on a secure campus. Older Teenagers and Adults are issued with a photo ID card that is needed to access any of our College buildings and residences. A team that includes Teachers, House Parents, Activity Leaders and a Nurse led by our experienced Course Director and Welfare Manager is available 24/7 to supervise students under 18 years of age.

Are airport transfers provided?

Junior programmes (ages 9-15) include free Heathrow transfers. For Juniors using other airports, older teenagers (ages 15-17) and adults please see our list of transfer prices: https://stclares.ac.uk/student-life/airport-transfers/

Is course insurance provided?

Insurance is included. Details of the coverage are available at this link - https://stclares.ac.uk/app/uploads/Insurance-policy-for-personal-accident-and-group-travel.pdf

Will I get a certificate?

Student will receive a certificate from St Clare’s and a personalised report at the end of the course.

What visa do I need?

Students will either need a Standard Visitor Visa for stays up to 6 months or a new eVisa. Learn more at https://stclares.ac.uk/about-us/visa-advice/.

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