English for Life - Mornings (18+) offers structured morning lessons in grammar, vocabulary, reading, writing, listening, and speaking for international learners in small classes.
English for Life - Mornings (18+) offers structured morning lessons in grammar, vocabulary, reading, writing, listening, and speaking for international learners in small classes. Enjoy free afternoons to explore Oxford and the UK, weekly cultural themes, and study visits. Flexible study options, accredited quality, and a diverse international community ensure a supportive, enriching experience in a world-famous university city, just an hour from London.
Focus on English Skills: Build your grammar, vocabulary, reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills in structured morning lessons designed for international learners.
Small International Classes: Learn in small groups with other motivated students from around the world, ensuring personalised attention and faster progress.
Free Afternoons to Explore: With lessons in the morning only, your afternoons are free to discover Oxford, travel across the UK, and immerse yourself in British culture.
Learn Through Culture: Weekly themes and study visits connect classroom learning with real-life experiences, making your English more practical and memorable.
Flexible Study Options: Stay for 2 weeks or extend your studies up to a full academic year, depending on your goals.
Accredited Quality: Benefit from over 70 years of teaching experience in an international community. Our programmes are accredited by the British Council and inspected by ISI.
International Friendships: Join students from more than 20 countries, practise English every day, and build lasting global connections.
The Oxford Advantage: Live and learn in a world-famous university city, just one hour from London, with access to stunning colleges, museums, galleries, and historic landmarks.
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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/.
