The out of class activities and excursions programme lies at the heart of the St. Clare’s experience. It brings together all the courses at the Bardwell Centre: students from across the world on all English Language courses mix with native speakers from USA on Study Abroad programmes. It’s your chance to get to know other students; be energetic, or simply to relax, in good company. The programme gives you the chance to broaden your experience of the cultural life of Oxford as well as visit celebrated cities and sights in Britain and Europe.
Take a look at just some of the great social events happening this term:
| Activity or trip |
Charge |
| London sightseeing and trip on the London Eye |
£10.00 - free |
| Champion's League Football |
£40.00 |
| Stonehenge and Bath |
Free |
| Blenheim Palace |
£15.00 |
| Surfing and sightseeing in Cornwall |
Weekend trip - £160.00 |
| Punting |
£5.00 |
| Horseriding in the New Forest |
£33.00 |
| The English National Ballet |
£10.00 |
| Tate Modern art gallery - London |
Free |
| Musical - Phantom of the Opera - London |
£25.00 |
| Wales - Cardiff and Chepstow Castle |
£12.00 |
| Thorpe Park - London |
£20.00 |
| Musical - Billy Elliot - London |
£25.00 |
| Warwick Castle and Stratford upon Avon |
£12.00 |
| Musical - Legally Blonde - London |
£25.00 |
| London Camden Market |
Free |
| Musical - Mama Mia - London |
£25.00 |
| Cambridge |
£8.00 |
| Marrakesh, Morrocco |
Weekend trip - £350.00 |
| V&A museum - London |
Free |
| Musical - Shrek - London |
£25.00 |
| Ice skating and markets - London |
Free |
These are just some of the activities are included in the price of the course:
- Weekly sports competitions: squash, indoor football and table-tennis.
- Cultural excursions to places of interest: for example, the ancient stone circles at Stonehenge & Avebury, the beautiful city of Bath and visits to Shakespeare country.
- Formal Dinner in an Oxford College: twice per year as an international introduction to Oxford.
- Seminar Series at Blackfriars Hall, University of Oxford: lectures exploring a stimulating range of topics – past themes include Creation & Inspiration and Diversity & Culture.
- Study Visits with your teacher: regular visits by mini-bus or on foot, in and around Oxford, form an integral part of each academic course.
- Membership of a fitness club in the city centre (for students who stay longer than 4 weeks): gym, sauna, swimming and aerobics classes.