The English-Speaking Union

TLab: Travel and Learn Abroad

Oxford University: 2021 TLab


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COURSES

Immerse yourself in the life of the Oxford University through these rigorous, graduate-level courses. In your spare time, explore the historic surroundings of the university and city. Study in small interactive seminar groups, led by specialist Oxford tutors, and conduct research with your own Bodleian Library card. Join fellow scholars for walking tours, after-dinner discussions, and weekend excursions to sites of literary and/or historical interest. You will live as a student of Exeter or St. Antony's College, becoming a member of the Oxford summer community. There are many options how to spend your summer at Oxford. Click to read descriptions of each course:

PROGRAM COST

2020 Program cost: $4690, 2021 Cost TBA

Program cost includes tuition, access to libraries and IT facilities, accommodation, and meals (except lunch on Saturdays and Sundays). 

Program cost does not include travel, travel insurance, medical insurance, additional meals, or any other incidentals.

SCHOLARSHIPS FOR TEACHERS

Every year, the ESU provides nearly 50 scholarships for classroom teachers in their communities. ESU scholarships are for current classroom teachers attending our multi-week courses at Shakespeare's Globe, the University of Edinburgh, and the University of Oxford.

SUISS offers their own scholarships which are completely independent from the ESU. Please read below for more information.

You may also explore further scholarship and grant resources in our fundraising guide. 

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT CONTACT HOURS

English Literature, History, Politics & Society, Creative Writing, and International Politics courses each constitutes a minimum of 45 contact hours. Please reference specific course pages for breakdown of hours.

All participants will receive a certificate of completion from the University of Oxford upon submission of course work.

COURSE REQUIREMENTS

This program is comprised of rigorous, graduate-level seminars. Participants must complete all preparatory readings, attend all seminars, and spend considerable time in the library (with your own Bodleian Library card!) to complete the required reading and research including a final paper of 2,000-3,000 words. There is also preparatory reading that must be completed prior to program start.

APPLICATION DETAILS

Application Instructions:

  1. Download and complete the specialized application for your desired program.

2. Compile the remaining application materials:

  • One letter of recommendation
  • Your official academic transcript/s
  • Proof of overseas health insurance (photo or scan of card)
  • One-page personal statement, detailing your academic reasons for wishing to attend the summer school. This should include what you hope to get out of the course, and what you are likely to contribute to the intellectual life of the summer school. This may include details of related courses you have previously taken, or the relevance of the summer school to your present course of study or professional development. It is essential that you clearly state your reasons for wishing to enroll in specific seminars.
  • 4 Passport size photos: please mail to ESU 144 East 39th St NY NY 10016 Attn: International Programs 

3.  Complete the TLab Application - Oxford University Multi-Week. All applications must be submitted digitally via this application.

TERMS & CONDITIONS

Refund Policy: 

For cancellations received in writing more than ten weeks prior to the start date of the course, 50% of the total course fee will be retained. The English-Speaking Union regrets that it will not be able to refund any part of the course fee within ten weeks of the start date of the course owing to accident, illness, or any travel disruption due to strike or terror. You are strongly urged to purchase adequate travel and health insurance which also protects against any emergency medical expenses or loss of personal property. All deposits are non-refundable unless the applicant is not accepted to the program. 

ESU TLab Scholarship Recipients: In addition to the Globe cancellation policy, you are also obligated to repay the ESU for any and all non-refundable payments and deposits, including program fees, any applicable stipends, transportation and other payments.

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