St. Clare's, Oxford - Oxford Education Studies Programme

Offered as a short 4 week intensive course in May, this programme provides an excellent opportunity for Education majors, licensure students and Teaching Fellows to gain practical experience of the English school system, earn 4 units of credit while immersing themselves in British life and culture.

Students will have a unique opportunity to compare, theoretically and practically, the British and American educational systems. Our Comparative Education course (three units of transferable credit) will contrast and differentiate the goals and practices of primary and secondary education in the UK and the USA. Moreover, each student is assigned a placement as a classroom assistant at a local primary or secondary school for 3 half days a week for 4 weeks (1 unit of transferable credit).

Course details

All students will be assigned placements as a classroom assistant for 3 half days a week in a primary or secondary school. Placements are based on the age range students plan to teach (1 unit of transferable credit). Students take the Comparative Education course (3 units of transferable credit). This course will critically analyze educational systems, processes and outcomes in the USA and UK. Students will also consider the nature and value of international comparison systems for education. The aim of the course is to ensure familiarity of the UK and USA educational systems and to develop the ability to make basic and meaningful comparisons of educational systems across both countries. Moreover, students will be encouraged to reflect upon, explore, and refer to the practical experience gained as a result of their placement.

Apply now - complete this application form and send it today

Dr Ines Molinaro, Director of the Programme, can give you more detailed information about the 2010 course, what the requirements are and what to expect from this intensive programme. Email her - ines.molinaro@stclares.ac.uk or call +44 1865 517715.

Dates 2011

Beginning June - beginning July 2011 - dates to be confirmed.

Fees 2011

Full cost: US $to be confirmed

Fees include:

Placement in two local primary (K-year 6) schools or secondary schools (year 7 to year 12); 3 half days a week for 4 weeks (1 unit of transferable credit)
Link here for a profile of each school where internships are available.
Earn three units of academic credit for Comparative Education course (40 hours tuition over 4 weeks)
Return airport transfer to London Heathrow coordinated around the majority of arrivals and departures
Full orientation including walking tour of Oxford city and St. Clare's facilities
Welcome and departure dinner
Two accompanied trips to London, Stratford upon Avon and Bath / Stonehenge
One free theatre ticket (plus transportation) to either Royal Shakespeare Company, Stratford upon Avon or the Globe Theatre in London
Access to full activities programme (excursions and trips) open to all students either free or at a subsidised cost; free access to a gym in the city centre (LA Fitness)
Free internet access (all St. Clare's buildings have wireless facilities)
Accommodation in a St. Clare's residence: twin superior rooms with private shower and toilet. All college houses have a resident House Manager; fully equipped kitchen facilities; laundry facilities; bed linen and towels are provided; College houses are located within a 15 minutes walk or a short bus ride away. Alternatively, homestay accommodation can be arranged.
Meals can be purchased in our college dining room
St. Clare's will complete all paper work associated with credit transfer. Please note that if your institution does not accept St. Clare's credit, your credits will be transferred through our University of Record in the USA. This option carries an additional fee of a $150 non-refundable processing fee.

Course details

In order to secure a placement in a UK school, students must apply for a full student visa and submit proof of a clean criminal record (for example a police certificate or FBI clearance).