English for Life
• a wider range of vocabulary
• better pronunciation and greater fluency in speaking
Great for learning to use English every day
| Age: 18+ in summer Level: from elementary to advanced Length: two weeks to 12 months+ Class size: maximum 12 students Lessons: 21 per week (note: lesson = 55 minutes) Is this summer course for me? Yes, if you want to build your grammar and vocabulary and improve your general English Language skills — reading, writing, listening, and speaking in small groups. |
Course fees include
| Tuition | Accommodation (college house or homestay) |
ONE FREE EXCURSION A WEEK |
Lunch | Activities Programme |
Travel Insurance |
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Course structure
Classes in the mornings 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.
Classes in the afternoons are based on student choice. A wide range of options is available each week and popular examples include:
- Speaking, Listening and Pronunciation
- Grammar, Vocabulary and Collocation
- English “out and about” in Oxford
- English for Business and Work
- Popular Music and Film
Sample timetableGeneral English for Everyday Use |
09.00-11.00 | Focus on accuracy |
| Break | ||
| 11.15-12.15 | Focus on fluency | |
| Lunch | ||
| 14.00-16.00 | Subject choices |
Contact the Department
| Tom Whitehouse |
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| Sales Coordinator |
| +44 1865 517331 |
| tom.whitehouse@stclares.ac.uk |
| Manuela Williams |
| Admissions Registrar |
| +44 1865 517706 |
| manuela.williams@stclares.ac.uk |
| Bardwell Road Campus |
| St Clare’s Oxford – 18 Bardwell Road – Oxford – OX2 6SP – UK |
| Office hours: Monday – Friday 0900-1700 GMT |
Student profiles: Flight attendants from Saudi Arabia
An interview with a group of flight attendants, studying Combination English. Here’s their view of the course, their accommodation and the British accent.
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.
Course dates
| 2018 | ||
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| 17 June | 24 June | 8 July |
| 22 July | 29 July | 5 August |
| 19 August | ||
Package prices
- tuition (21 lessons per week) — teaching materials
- college accommodation with self-catering facilities
- homestay with breakfast and dinner every day
- activities programme — a full range of activities, sports, and local trips
- one FREE excursion per week
- lunch Monday-Friday
- travel insurance
- please read our Terms & Conditions
| Tuition and Accommodation package prices | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room type | 2 weeks | 3 weeks | 4 weeks | Extra week |
| College accommodation | ||||
| Twin Standard | £1360 | £2040 | £2720 | £680 |
| Twin Superior | £1458 | £2187 | £2916 | £729 |
| Single Standard | £1492 | £2238 | £2984 | £746 |
| Single Superior | £1626 | £2439 | £3252 | £813 |
| Homestay (includes breakfast and dinner every day) | ||||
| Standard | £1360 | £2040 | £2720 | £680 |
| Superior | £1506 | £2259 | £3012 | £753 |
Optional Extras:
- College Meals – breakfast and dinner every day – £90 per week
- Visa Support documents – £25
- Airport Transfers
Calculate the cost of your course
Airport transfers
| Airport transfer one way | |
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| London Heathrow (LHR) | £115 |
| London Gatwick (LGW) | £170 |
| London Luton (LTN) | £135 |
| London Stansted (STN) | £165 |
Book an airport transfer here as soon as you have booked your flight
Become more confident using everyday English this summer
This is a great way to enjoy learning English during the summer holidays.