Active English (9-15 years) offers expert English language teaching in Oxford, focusing on speaking, listening, reading, and writing.
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 70+ years of academic excellence, a diverse international community, and a 99% student recommendation rate, 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
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St Clare’s offers outstanding academic and English Language summer courses that fully immerse students in the beautiful city of Oxford’s academic and cultural environment.
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Apply Now- 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
Juniors – 16.5 hours per week Teenagers – 19.25 or 22.9 hours per week Adults – 13.75 or 19.25 hours per week
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
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.
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/
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
Student will receive a certificate from St Clare’s and a personalised report at the end of the course.
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/.
