English Combination

• learn in classes with small groups

• have private lessons one to one

• focus on exactly what you want

• improve examination scores and career prospects

Combining English classes with private lessons

Tailor your English language studies to suit your requirements using a combination of group classes and private lessons. Whatever your current level and however you work best, our English Combination course enables you to take a mixture of small group and private classes. This option lets you learn at your own pace and gives you the freedom to develop your English language skills in an environment of your choice, so you can focus on exactly what you want.

The perfect course for students seeking extra progress

If you want to develop your English language abilities as much as possible, this is the perfect course for you. Learn the four core language skills in small group classes, where you can practice reading, writing, listening and speaking with other students at similar levels. Then focus on your specific interests in private One-to-One lessons with a personal tutor matched to your individual needs. Make the extra progress that will prepare you for future university or career opportunities.

Course information

Age: 17+ (18+ in summer)
Level: elementary +
Length: two weeks to 12 months+
Class: five private One-to-One classes plus 15 lessons in small groups (maximum group size 12)
Lessons: 20 per week (note: one lesson = 55 minutes)

Course structure

The programme consists of 20 lessons per week:

  • 15 in small groups (max group size 12)
  • five private lessons (One to One)

Group classes focus on developing greater accuracy and greater fluency in the use of English. Lessons incorporate the four skills — reading, writing, listening and speaking — as well as the building-blocks of the language – grammar and vocabulary.

Private One-to-One lessons provide individual attention from your own Personal Language trainer. This is an excellent way to focus specifically on making that extra progress — it might just make the difference!

Sample Timetable

English Combination

09.00-11.00 Focus on Accuracy
Break
11.15-12.15 Focus on Fluency
Lunch
14.00-16.00 One-to-One lesson

Focus on exactly what you want and develop at your own rate

The benefits of this course include the following:

  • learn core English language skills in classes of small groups
  • have private lessons one to one with personal tutors
  • focus your studies on exactly what you want
  • improve your examination scores and career prospects
Contact the Department
We will be happy to answer any questions you may have about the college or the course. If you are a student, a parent or an agent please contact Louis or Manuela and they can help you.
Louis Jobin
Client Relations Coordinator
Tel: +44 1865 517184
louis.jobin@stclares.ac.uk
Manuela Williams
Admissions Registrar
Tel: +44 1865 517706
manuela.williams@stclares.ac.uk
Bardwell Road Campus
18 Bardwell Road – Oxford – OX2 6SP
Office hours: Monday – Friday GMT 0900-1700 hrs

Welcome dinner at Queen’s College

We welcomed our new students in style, and introduced them to Oxford with a dinner at the University of Oxford’s Queen’s College. View the photos.

Looking back at a great summer!

Highlights of the Adult Summer Courses at the International College, including study visits, excursions and social activities.

Private lessons one to one

Personal training
A personal trainer, in all walks of life, will motivate you by setting goals and providing feedback. In the same way, your one-to-one tutors at St Clare’s will help you to make the maximum English Language progress in the shortest possible time.

Focus on your specific language needs
Your One-to-One lessons allow you to focus directly on your personal English language development. Over the past year, for example, we have built the confidence and improved the performance of individuals from across the world and supported their professional, personal and academic language needs as follows:

1. Professional language — for business, finance, education, medicine, law

  • the language and strategies for good presentations and negotiations
  • cross-cultural sensitivity and awareness
  • drafting and re-drafting articles for professional journals

Recent trainees: a senior academic (the Netherlands), CEO media company (South Korea), legal adviser (Brazil)

2. Personal language — for confidence, examinations, travel and leisure

  • voice training: projection, intonation and stress, accent reduction
  • support for “false beginners” who have a mismatch of language skills reading, writing, listening and speaking
  • tips and practice for specific examinations — IELTS, Cambridge Exams, Business English Certificates (BEC)

Recent trainees: accountant (Qatar), retired businessman (Japan), fashion buyer (South Korea), property developer (Saudi Arabia), gap year student (Germany).

3. Academic language — for students, undergraduates and post-graduates

  • note-taking and report writing skills
  • presentations for seminars
  • SATs: academic reasoning training
  • linguistic support for dissertations

Recent trainees: postgraduate student (United Arab Emirates), pre-Masters student (China)

The Course Path involves a number of critical stages supported by a tutor from our experienced team:

  • self-evaluation (your “needs and wants”)
  • diagnosis (analysis and targets)
  • monitoring (progress checks and updates)
  • self-study (preparation and follow-up tasks)
  • feedback (continuous learning ideas)

Our one-to-one team

St Clare’s has a wide panel of tutors with English Language and life skills. The Director of Studies matches their expertise to your stated requirements.

Course dates

Students can choose to learn English at all levels at St Clare’s. We offer short and long courses with regular start dates throughout the year, including the summer. Many students extend their studies or progress on to other courses, such as English plus Academic Subjects, or the University Foundation Course.

From September to May, English language course students live and socialise alongside native English speakers from American universities. Plan your studies and choose a date and a course to suit you.

Courses start on Sundays

2017
24 September 29 October 19 November
2018
7 January 4 February 4 March
8 April 6 May 27 May
17 June 24 June 8 July
22 July 29 July 5 August
19 August

Calculate the cost of your course

Tuition fees from September 2017

Book for more than five weeks and pay less!

15 lessons in class per week plus
Five lessons
one to one
2-5
weeks
6-11
weeks
12-17
weeks
18-23
weeks
24-35
weeks
36+
weeks
£613 £598 £583 £568 £553 £538

Calculate the cost of your course

Minimum stay is two weeks
One lesson = 55 minutes

Accommodation options from September 2017
Self catering — per week
Twin Standard £229
Twin Superior £278
Single Standard £295
Single Superior £362
Homestay — per week
(includes breakfast and dinner every day)
Single Standard — with shared bathroom £229
Single Superior — with private bathroom £302
Add Meals
Lunch — Monday to Friday £44 per week

Calculate the cost of your course

Choose the way you study English

This course offers the perfect combination of group classes and private lessons.
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