This course empowers students aged 15-17 to tackle global challenges like climate change and CSR through hands-on projects, leadership development, and innovative solutions.
This course empowers students aged 15-17 to tackle global challenges like climate change and CSR through hands-on projects, leadership development, and innovative solutions. Set on Merrist Wood’s 400-acre sustainable campus, students collaborate internationally, build critical skills, and benefit from expert teaching in a supportive, diverse community. With interactive lessons, specialist English language support, and enriching activities, students gain confidence, academic excellence, and a global outlook just an hour from London.
Tackle Global Challenges: Explore the most pressing issues of our time, including climate change, corporate social responsibility (CSR), and social impact.
Develop Leadership Skills: Gain the confidence and ability to lead teams, influence change, and inspire others in academic, social, and professional settings.
Practical, Real-World Focus: Work on hands-on projects and case studies that connect theory to real-world sustainability challenges.
Learn Innovative Solutions: Discover practical strategies and creative approaches for addressing environmental and social issues at both local and global levels.
Build Critical Skills for the Future: Strengthen essential skills such as problem-solving, teamwork, communication, and strategic thinking – valuable for future study and beyond.
Inspiring Study Environment: Learn in the natural surroundings of Merrist Wood’s 400-acre countryside campus, a living example of sustainability and conservation in action.
International Outlook: Collaborate with students from around the world, gaining fresh perspectives on how cultural contexts influence sustainability and leadership.
Supportive Learning Community: Enjoy small class sizes, expert teaching, and a friendly environment that encourages confidence, collaboration, and personal growth.
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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/.
