Dates & fees for University Foundation Course

Admission depends on the following factors for all students:
to apply for the University Foundation Course, you need to:
• be at least 18 years old
• have a competent level of English
• have completed secondary schooling in your own country
• wish to go on to study at a British University

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

Academic year dates
St. Clare's University Foundation Course runs for a full academic year from end August / beginning September to mid June. It is made up of a two-semester system. The first semester runs from early September to mid-December, with a one-week mid-semester break. The second semester runs from early January to mid-June, with a two-week break around Easter, and a long weekend in February. Entry to the course is only once a year, at the start of the academic year which is the end of August / beginning of September.
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
Students return	Sunday 8 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 - English language classes continue	Wednesday 17 May - Friday 16 June
Exam preparation	Monday 22 May - Friday 16 June
Final examinations	Monday 12 June - Friday 16 June
Semester end	Friday 16 June
Autumn Semester 2006
Arrival Day	Saturday 2 September
Senior Students' Orientation	Sunday 3 September
Classes start	Monday 4 September
Mid-semester break	Saturday 21 October - Sunday 29 October teaching finishes at 1615 on Friday 20 October
Semester end	Friday 15 December teaching finishes at 1315

Tuition Fees 2005/2006
Tuition fees per full academic year 2005/2006		£12,670
• Tuition fees for 2006/2007 will be set by the College in June 2006
Payment of fees & deposits
Application must be accompanied by the following fee and deposit:
Registration Fee	£50	non-refundable
Enrolment Deposit	£2000	refundable after the end of the course less any outstanding charges

The registration fee and deposit should be paid in £ pounds Sterling either by: • credit / debit card or bank transfer

Accommodation Fees 2006
Spring Semester 2006 - 21 weeks
Self catering		21 weeks
	Single Superior	£5082
	Single Standard	£3885
	Twin Superior	£3675
	Twin Standard	£3150
Meals included		21 weeks
	Single Superior	£7035
	Single Standard	£5838
	Twin Superior	£5628
	Twin Standard	£5082
Homestay		per week
Single room - meals included		£180
Autumn Semester 2006 - 15 weeks
Accommodation Fees for Autumn Semester 2006 will be published in June 2006. Please contact our Senior Courses Office with any questions you may have - email:lib-arts@stclares.ac.uk

Additional charges
Travel Insurance Premium Please note: all students must be covered by the St. Clare's Travel Insurance for the full duration of the course. The Travel Insurance Premium is mandatory. Please contact the Senior Courses Office for details about the premium and scope of cover.

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 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 - £2.99 Lunch - £6.05 Dinner - £6.05 Snacks priced individually Prices valid until September 2006

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 strain 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 Course. Travel Insurance is mandatory for all University Foundation Course students and is charged extra. For full details of the extent of the cover of the St. Clare's Travel Insurance and the exclusions please request to see the Certificate of Insurance, the Summary of Cover and the Frequently Asked Questions document, which are available from 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 qualified for entry to university in your own country. 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:
• Contact Niamh Moriarty, the Liberal Arts Programme Co-ordinator with any questions, and to discuss our academic requirements. Call her on tel: +44 1865 517700 for a chat.

You may
• register your interest online - complete the form online
• or apply by post or fax - request an application pack online or contact our Senior Courses Office for a full application pack
• Include your pre-payment for the registration fee.
• 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 Logan House, one of our senior self catering houses