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 students 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 |