Charlottesville Branch TLab Testimonials

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Since 1957, the ESU has provided summer study abroad scholarships to middle and high school teachers at Oxford, Edinburgh and Shakespeare’s Globe in London.

Over 2,000 teachers have returned revitalized and inspired to share their new teaching strategies, knowledge and international perspective with over 200,000 students nationwide. The ESU and its Branches offer full and partial Teachers Learning Abroad (TLab) Scholarships to pay for the cost of study in the UK. The courses offered are for 2-3 weeks and cost approximately $7,000 which includes tuition, private room and some meals. ESU TLab Programs are offered at Oxford, Edinburgh and Shakespeare’s Globe in London each summer in July  and early August.

Educators and lifelong learners: study in the UK for an unforgettable immersive experience! Live and learn on the famed campuses of England and Scotland or take a deep dive into Shakespeare — standing on the stage of the Globe Theatre. Lose yourself in short (one-week) and intensive (two- to six-week) courses and explore the history while soaking up the culture for a truly comprehensive learning experience.

ESU National’s exclusive partnerships give the TLab participants access to renowned scholars and behind-the-scenes experiences specifically designed for classroom teachers and lifelong learners. TLab’s intensive programs elevate you as you study in official university courses with top professors at the UK’s most prestigious campuses.

For scholarship information, contact your local Charlottesville Branch representative or Alice Uhl at at ESU National (auhl@esuus.org) with any questions or requests.