The Young Leaders in Oxford course (ages 13-15) empowers students to build leadership, confidence, and critical thinking while tackling global challenges.
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The Young Leaders in Oxford course (ages 13-15) empowers students to build leadership, confidence, and critical thinking while tackling global challenges. With small classes, expert English teaching, and hands-on activities, students master communication and teamwork in a vibrant international community. Enjoy 24/7 support, inspiring excursions, and a safe, beautiful Oxford campus—an ideal setting to grow academically and personally, making friends from around the world.
Develop Leadership Skills: Build confidence, resilience, and mindfulness while developing the critical thinking and leadership qualities needed for the future.
Tackle Global Challenges: Explore real-world issues such as climate change, international relations, global citizenship, and the UN Sustainable Development Goals.
Small Classes, Big Impact: Benefit from small class sizes and high staff-to-student ratios, ensuring personal attention and plenty of opportunity to grow your English from upper intermediate level.
Master Communication: Sharpen your presentation, teamwork, and public speaking skills through engaging lessons, guest speakers, and topical study visits.
Learn by Doing: Take part in outdoor challenges like orienteering and survival skills, and collaborate on leadership-themed projects with new international friends.
Thriving International Atmosphere: Join students from a range of countries and cultures, creating stimulating discussions and a lively, multicultural learning environment.
Support Every Step of the Way: Enjoy 24/7 support from our caring staff. Specialist activity leaders accompany you on trips, ensuring a safe and inspiring experience.
Study in Oxford: Live and learn in the world-famous city of Oxford, with up to three excursions per week to cultural and historical landmarks across the UK.
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| Session | Dates | Duration | Price | |
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Young Leaders — 2 weeks — 11 July 2027 | 11 Jul 2027 - 25 Jul 2027Enrolling Now | 2 weeks | £4,170 | |
Young Leaders — 2 weeks — 8 August 2027 | 8 Aug 2027 - 22 Aug 2027Enrolling Now | 2 weeks | £4,170 |
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.
View Provider- 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/.
