Social Life

As a university city just an hour from London and other major attractions, there is so much to see and do around Oxford.

The Activity Hub really is at the heart of the International College. There’s a busy schedule of sports and social activities to complement your academic studies and the Activity Co-ordinator is on hand to advise you and accompany you on events.

Find out about:

  • the stimulating programme included in the price of your course; and
  • the great many opportunities available at small additional cost.

Join in as many events as you like and really make the most of your stay in Oxford!

A stimulating programme

The following activities are included in the price of your course:
  • Weekly sports activities: indoor football, table-tennis, basketball
  • Cultural excursions to places of interest: for example, the beautiful city of Bath, the ancient stone circles at Stonehenge and Avebury, Shakespeare country
  • Formal Dinners: in college and occasionally at an Oxford College to welcome students and help fuller integration
  • Special cross-college events: competitions, campaigns, outside speakers, film nights etc.
  • Membership of a local gym: special rates are available
  • Study Visits with your teacher: regular visits by minibus or on foot form an integral part of each academic course

A great many opportunities

Many other events are organised at additional cost:
  • Evening events: include ice-skating, theatre and cinema visits, restaurant nights-out, guided tours of the University of Oxford and occasional trips to ‘big’ sporting events
  • Day excursions: for example Windsor Castle, London Museums, Theme Parks
  • Activity weekends: for example, surfing in Cornwall or mountain-biking in the New Forest
  • Long weekends in Europe: for example, Barcelona, Prague, Vienna
  • Interests and hobbies: for example, photography courses, hockey training, music lessons
Sun
Stonehenge and Salisbury
Full day excursion to these top tourist destinations - Cost: £12
Mon Bourton on the Water
Afternoon trip to one of the prettiest villages in England
Punting on the Thames
Can you master this traditional Oxford pastime? - Cost: £5
Tue Ultimate Frisbee
In the University Parks
West End Musical
Evening excursion to see a live Musical in London - Cost: £20
Wed   Victoria Arms
Relax with new friends at one of Oxford's traditional pubs
Thu Indoor Football
At the Ferry Sports Centre
Garden Barbecue
It's not summer until you've had a BBQ!
Fri Bicester Village
Fashion shopping trip
Table Tennis Tournament
Win a St Clare's T-shirt
Sat
The City of Bath
Full day excursion to this beautiful Georgian city and famous Roman Baths - Cost: £25