Dates & fees for Advanced Studies Programme

You can choose to take this course for 1 or 2 semesters. The Autumn semester is from September to December 2005; the Spring semester is from January to June 2006.
Given below are the dates for the academic year 2005/2006. The fees for 2006 will be published in June 2005.

• Dates 2005 / 2006
• Tuition Fees 2005
• Accommodation Fees 2005
• Additional charges
• Payment of fees & deposits
• Terms & conditions
• Methods of payment
• How to apply

Autumn Semester 2005
Arrival Day	Saturday 3 September
Senior Students' Orientation	Sunday 4 September
Classes start	Monday 5 September
Mid-semester break	Saturday 22 October - Sunday 30 October teaching finishes at 1615 on Friday 21 October
Semester end	Friday 16 December teaching finishes at 1315
Spring Semester 2006
Arrival Day	Sunday 8 January
Senior Students' Orientation	Monday 9 January - Wednesday 11 January
Classes start	Thursday 12 January
Mid-semester break	Thursday 16 February - Sunday 19 February (normal teaching on Wednesday)
Easter break	Saturday 1 April - Tuesday 18 April
Classes restart	Wednesday 19 April
Subject Studies finish	Tuesday 16 May
English language classes continue	Wednesday 17 May - Friday 16 June
Semester end	Friday 16 June

Tuition Fees 2005
Advanced Studies Programme
Tuition fees per week 2005	£351
Autumn Semester 2005 14 weeks	£4,914 total tuition fee
Fees for 2005/2006 will be published in June 2005. Please use the current fees(2004/2005) as a guide.
Spring Semester 2005 22 weeks	£7,722 total tuition fee
Payment of fees & deposits
Application must be accompanied by the following fee and deposit(s):
Registration Fee	£50
Tuition Deposit	£200
Accommodation Deposit	£200
The registration fee and deposit(s) should be paid in £ pounds Sterling either by: • credit / debit card or • International Money Order

Accommodation Fees 2005
Accommodation Fees for 2006 will be published in June 2005. Accommodation fees with meals included may be viewed in full here.
Accommodation options for adults (18+) Self-Catering Option 1 - Single Superior (with private shower and toilet) Option 2 - Single Standard Option 3 - Twin Superior (with private shower and toilet) Option 4 - Twin Standard
Fees per Semester • Room only • Bed linen and towels provided • Meals may be bought in College
Room Options	Autumn Semester 2005 (15 weeks)
Option 1 - Single Superior	£3,525
Option 2 - Single Standard	£2,700
Option 3 - Twin Superior	£2,550
Option 4 - Twin Standard	£2,175
Accommodation Fees must be paid no later than 3 weeks before the course begins (in £ pounds Sterling) either by: • credit / debit card or • International Money Order

Additional charges
Travel insurance is included in the fees for the course - there is no extra charge for Advanced Studies Programme students.

Optional college weekend trips / theatre visits / excursions, etc. Day excursions at weekends - £20 to £25 (though some are free of charge) Theatre tickets and transport - £10 to £30 Weekend trip with overnight stay (2 nights) - £70 to £300

Some course elements may incur additional cost: Examination fees Fees for the following examinations are currently between approximately £30- £150. Please refer to Senior Courses Office for details. Entry and fees are due about 3 months before the exam date. Cambridge examinations CAE Certificate in Advanced English CPE Certificate of Proficiency in English Other examinations TOEIC, TOEFL (for further study in USA) SAT I, SAT II, (3 sets) IELTS (for further study in the UK)

Additional sports and other activities Allow - £10 to £15 per week

Stationery / book purchase (loan of books is included in fees) Meals College meals, if paying cash: Breakfast - £2.91 Lunch - £5.97 Dinner - £5.97 Snacks priced individually Prices valid until September 2005

General spending money Allow around - £60 per week Remember, key deposit, police registration (for students from countries outside the EU) and book purchase all need to be paid for in the first week

Airport Transfers Why not let us take the stain when you arrive after your long flight. We can meet you at the airport and bring you back to St. Clare's in style. Consider sharing a car with friends you might be travelling with. Look at our discounted rate. You can book an airport transfer online here.

Terms & conditions
Please read our Terms and Conditions of enrolment before registering for this programme. If you have any questions about enrolment or our Terms please contact the Senior Courses Office.

Methods of payment

1. You can pay by credit or debit card - we accept the following cards

If you have paid your deposit by credit or debit card, then you may also pay the balance of fees using the same credit or debit card, 3 weeks before arrival. With your permission we will debit your card for the balance of fees at the right time. Note: Please note a surcharge of 2% will be made for credit card payments above £1000 (one thousand pounds).

Alternative methods of payment

2. If you do not have a credit or debit card you may choose to pay by bank transfer*
Payments by bank transfer will only be accepted for courses booked more than 3 weeks before the start of the course.

Important information for bank transfer payment:
* Bank Transfer- Barclays Bank plc, Oxford Corporate Banking Centre, PO Box 858, Oxford OX2 0XP, UK - Account Name: St. Clare's, Oxford Account Number: 90 96 53 83 Sort Code: 20-65-18 - please give your bank the following information:
Swift code: BARCGB22 - IBAN code: GB94BARC 206518 90965383
Notes: 1. Please tell your bank to charge you with all bank charges so that St. Clare's receives the full amount of the payment. 2. Payment made by this method should include reference to the student name and number.

How to apply

In order to apply for this course you must be at least 18 years old. You must also be either qualified for entry to university in your own country, already at university, or a graduate. Your level of English must be at least the level of Cambridge First Certificate (FCE), IELTS 5.5, TOEFL 197 (computer score) or 530 (paper score).

What to do now:
You can apply
• online - complete the application form online
• or by post or fax - print off the form and either fax it to +44 1865 553751 or post it to Angie Wallbank, the English Course Administration Officer, St. Clare's, Oxford, 139 Banbury Road, Oxford OX2 7AL, UK.

• Include your pre-payment for registration fee, tuition deposit and accommodation deposit.
• Please ensure you read the Terms and Conditions before sending your application form.
• All applicants will have a telephone interview with Richard Walton, Director of Studies EFL, to establish that your level of English is appropriate for the course and ensure your application is in order.
• We will then either confirm your enrolment or contact you if we have any further questions.

Students enjoying the gardens of Hampden Manor, one of our self catering houses