English for Life
• a wider range of vocabulary
• better pronunciation and greater fluency in speaking
Great for learning to use English every day
| Age: 17+ Level: from elementary to advanced CEF A1 to C1 Length: two weeks to 12 months+ Class size: maximum 12 students Lessons: 21 English plus 3 guided self-study per week (note: 19.25 + 2.75 hours) 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 timetableEnglish for Life |
09.00-11.00 | Focus on accuracy |
| Break | ||
| 11.30-12.30 | Focus on fluency | |
| Lunch | ||
| Tuesday to Thursday | 13.30-15.30 | Subject choices |
| 15.30-16.30 | Open Learning Club (optional) |
Contact the Department
| Louis Jobin |
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| Client Relations Coordinator |
| +44 1865 517184 |
| louis.jobin@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 |
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Course dates
Courses start on Sundays
| 2018 | ||
|---|---|---|
| 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
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Airport transfers
We offer our students a private transfer service by car from all the major London airports — Gatwick, Heathrow, Luton, Stansted, and London City airport, as well as train or bus stations. Our airport transfer prices are given below.
| Airport transfer one way | |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow (LHR) | £115 |
| London Gatwick (LGW) | £170 |
| London Luton (LTN) | £135 |
| London Stansted (STN) | £165 |
Optional Extras
Personal Language Training
Students can add one-to-one English language lessons to their language classes. Lessons last 55 minutes and are charged at £57 per lesson.
Examination fees
Fees for the following examinations are currently between approximately
£150 -£210.
IELTS
Cambridge examinations
B2 First (FCE)
C1 Advanced (CAE)
C2 Proficiency (CPE)
Other examinations
TOEIC
TOEFL
Optional college weekend trips / theatre visits / excursions, etc.
Day excursions at weekends — free to £40
Theatre tickets and transport — £25 to £45
Additional sports and other activities — £10 to £15 per week
Other costs
Stationery/book purchase (loan of books is included in fees)
General spending money — allow a minimum of £80 per week
Bus travel: single trip from £2.00; 1 week £14.50; 4 week 49.00
St Clare’s sweatshirt £20
Please note: Prices are approximate please contact us at ic.enquiries@stc
Become more confident using everyday English this summer
This is a great way to enjoy learning English during the summer holidays.