Dates & fees for Advanced Studies Programme

You can choose to take this course for 1 or 2 semesters. The Spring semester is from January to June 2006; the Autumn semester is from September to December 2006.

• Dates 2006
• Tuition Fees 2006
• Accommodation Fees 2006
• Additional charges
• Payment of registration fee & deposit
• Terms & conditions
• Methods of payment
• How to apply

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
Departure Day	Saturday 16 December

Tuition fees for Autumn Semester 2006

	2 September - 16 December	14 weeks	£4914

Accommodation Fees
Autumn Semester 2006 - 14 weeks
Self catering		14 weeks
	Single Superior	£3630
	Single Standard	£2775
	Twin Superior	£2625
	Twin Standard	£2250
Meals included - meals included: breakfast & dinner every day; lunches Monday - Friday		14 weeks
	Single Superior	£5025
	Single Standard	£4170
	Twin Superior	£4020
	Twin Standard	£3630
Homestay -meals included: breakfast and dinner every day; lunches Saturday and Sunday		14 weeks
Superior Homestay		£2700
Standard Homestay		£2400
• These fees include accommodation during the Autumn mid-semester break

Additional charges
Travel insurance is billed in addition to the fees for the course. Please contact our Sales Team for full details of premiums and cover - email:lib-arts@stclares.ac.uk.

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 - £2.99 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.

Payment of registration fee & deposit
Applications must be accompanied by the following fee and deposit:
Registration Fee	£100	non-refundable
Course Deposit	£500	refundable at 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

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:
• Contact Niamh Moriarty, the Senior Courses Co-ordinator with any questions, and to discuss our academic requirements.
Call her on tel: +44 1865 517700 - Monday - Friday 0900-1700 GMT.

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 registration fee and course deposit.
• Please ensure you read the Terms and Conditions before sending your application form.
• You 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