The Intensive English course is an excellent way of getting the most from your summer in Oxford. It focuses on serious language learning in small classes over a 3 week period. 
-  classes are available for more serious learners at levels from Intermediate to Advanced
 -  the Director of Studies tests your knowledge on arrival and monitors your progress throughout
 -  focus is on both accuracy and fluency in the language
 -  your accuracy benefits from the integrated study of grammar, listening, speaking, reading and writing activities
 -  your fluency is improved by role plays, simulations and oral presentations in the classroom
 -  teachers at St. Clare's have high expectations and encourage you to work hard in class and outside
 -  homework assignments and regular tests are integral to the programme
 -  you are also expected to research topics in advance by using the self-access centre and the extensive facilities in the library
 -  study visits to places of interest in and around Oxford complement your studies
 -  you receive a Certificate of Attendance and a detailed Academic Report at the end of your course. 
 
| Intensive English courses for older teenagers 15 – 17 years | 
| 25 hours of language tuition per week  | 
Morning lessons: Intensive English (2.5 hours per day) | 
| 3 weeks | 
plus supervised resource-based study (1 hour per day) | 
| Class size maximum 12 | 
Afternoon lessons: Intensive English (4 afternoons per week)  Activities programme |