Course Details | Short Courses | St Clare's, Oxford

EMPOWERING GROUPS THROUGH
IMMERSION AND DISCOVERY

Key Facts

Age14-17 years old
Length2+ weeks
Minimum group size10
COURSE OPTIONS
  • English + IB Immersion
  • English + British Culture
  • Bespoke Programme

Course Benefits

Experience Oxford at its Best
Our campus is located in North Oxford, one of the city’s safest and most beautiful areas. Students will study in our year-round IB school, just a short walk from Summertown and Jericho, both full of cafés, independent shops and international restaurants. It’s the perfect setting to live and learn like a true Oxford student.
Study in a World-Class Academic City
Oxford is a global centre of learning, culture and history. During the course, students can explore iconic sites like the Bodleian Library, Ashmolean Museum, and Modern Art Oxford, or enjoy peaceful walks through the city’s riverside parks and cobbled streets. There’s no better place for students to be inspired.
Tailored Courses to Meet Your Goals

With more than 25 years of experience designing bespoke short courses, we create programmes that match your group’s learning objectives:

  • English + IB Immersion – Participate in IB World School classes including English, Science, Maths, and Humanities.
  • English + British Culture – Explore British history, politics, literature, and traditions through dynamic debates, presentations and workshops.
  • We are also able to offer fully bespoke courses in a variety of subjects.
International Education and Understanding
With over 50 nationalities at St Clare’s, students will join an inclusive international community where they have the opportunity to live life as a student in the UK. Our short courses are designed to expose participants to a diverse range of cultural experiences to support their development into global citizens of the future.
Live and Learn in Comfort

Our beautiful Oxford residences offer single, twin or triple rooms with shared or ensuite facilities. Each house includes comfortable communal spaces and green gardens. Our residences are all located within a short walk from the main campus.


Accommodation is also available with our welcoming homestay families, where students can experience daily life in a real British home.

Enrich Your Learning Beyond the Classroom
Our programme of study visits, excursions and social activities are tied in with the academic content to make learning dynamic, engaging and memorable. Students will participate in team sports, CAS (Creativity, Activity & Service) activities and cultural study visits, and make international friendships along the way. Every experience helps students grow, both academically and personally.
A Great Base for Exploring the UK
We offer excursions to a variety of destinations across the UK. From London, Stratford-upon-Avon and Bath Spa to Warwick Castle, and Stonehenge, our activities and excursions programme allows  students to discover Britain’s culture and history. Our operations team are able to customise each programme to include the excursions that best meet your needs.
Gain independence, gain confidence
Having a study abroad experience will help prepare students for working, studying or travelling away from home in the future. Experiencing a new culture, making new friends and following new routines are great ways for students to get out of their 'comfort zones' and develop resilience.

GYUJIN

SOUTH KOREA, ENGLISH 2023

 

"Studying at St Clare’s helped me a lot with my speaking and writing abilities. After almost two weeks, I am no longer nervous about speaking in front of other foreign friends and I am enthusiastic about collaborating!

Sample Timetable

IB Immersion Sample Timetable

 SundayMondayTuesdayWednesdayThursdayFridaySaturday  
08:00-08:45

Full Day Excursion: Windsor

Castle Entrance and Tour

BreakfastBreakfastBreakfastBreakfast    
09:00-11:00

Full Day Excursion: Windsor

Castle Entrance and Tour

IB ImmersionIB ImmersionIB ImmersionIB Immersion    
Break

Full Day Excursion: Windsor

Castle Entrance and Tour

Morning BreakMorning BreakMorning BreakMorning Break    
11:30-13:00

Full Day Excursion: Windsor

Castle Entrance and Tour

IB ImmersionIB ImmersionIB ImmersionIB Immersion    
13:00-14:15

Full Day Excursion: Windsor

Castle Entrance and Tour

LunchLunchLunchLunch    
14:15-16:00

Full Day Excursion: Windsor

Castle Entrance and Tour

IB ImmersionIB ImmersionIB ImmersionIB Immersion    
Break

Full Day Excursion: Windsor

Castle Entrance and Tour

Afternoon BreakAfternoon BreakAfternoon BreakAfternoon Break    
16:30-18:00

Full Day Excursion: Windsor

Castle Entrance and Tour

IB ImmersionActivites/CASActivites/CASActivites/CAS    
18:00-19:00DinnerDinnerDinnerDinnerDinner    
19:30-21:00In HouseWelcome EventActivites/CASActivites/CASActivites/CAS    

English and Culture Sample Timetable

Oxford Study Visit

Oxford Royal Treasure Hunt

 SundayMondayTuesdayWednesdayThursdayFridaySaturday  
08:00-08:45Arrival DayBreakfastBreakfastBreakfastBreakfast    
09:00-0955Arrival DayWelcome Talk and Introduction

Town, Gown and Tourist

Oxford beyond the University

Society and Culture

A most 'United' Kingdom

The great city of London

The development of a modern megacity

    
10:05-11:00Arrival DayIntroduction to British Culture

Town, Gown and Tourist

Oxford beyond the University

Society and Culture

A most 'United' Kingdom

The great city of London

The development of a modern megacity

    
BreakArrival DayMorning BreakMorning BreakMorning BreakMorning Break    
11:30-12:25Arrival DayCourse Introduction

Activity

Research Race

Activity

A tour of the British Isles

Activity

Presentation

    
12:30-13:45Arrival DayLunchLunchLunchLunch    
14:00-14:55Arrival Day

Explore Oxford

Oxford City Tour and Orientation

Oxford Study Visit

Oxford College Tour

Oxford Study Visit

Riverside Nature Walk

Oxford Study Visit

Oxford Royal Treasure Hunt

    
15:05-16:00Arrival Day

Explore Oxford

Oxford City Tour and Orientation

Oxford Study Visit

Oxford College Tour

Oxford Study Visit

Riverside Nature Walk

Oxford Study Visit

Oxford Royal Treasure Hunt

    
16:30-18:15Arrival Day

Explore Oxford

Oxford City Tour and Orientation

Oxford Study Visit

Oxford College Tour

Oxford Study Visit

Riverside Nature Walk

     
1830-1930DinnerDinnerDinnerDinnerDinner    
19:30-21:00   Scottish Dancing     

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