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.

Current TLab experiences include:

• From Shakespeare’s Birthplace Trust (1 week program)
  • From Page to Stage: Text to Theater
• From the Oxford University (2 to 6 week programs)
  • English Literature
  • History, Politics and Society
  • Creative Writing
  • International Politics
• From Shakespeare’s Globe (2.5 week program)
  • Teaching Shakespeare Through Performance
• From University of Edinburgh (1 to 6 week programs)
  • Text and Context
    • Modernism
    • Contemporary Literature
    • Scottish Literature
  • Creative Writing
  • Theatre & Performance

 Our Branch works each year to provide a Scholarship to help offset the cost of the program and room and board. Thanks to our members’ contributions to programs throughout the year and additional gifts to our TLab program we plan on supporting at least one Scholar each year. Working with the Sandhills Community College and the University of North Carolina – Pembroke we also submit names of our higher education classroom professors who also want to participate in the program.

ESU National also offers a 1 – week Summer Programs for all our members. The program for Lifelong Learners is offered at both Oxford and the Globe Theater. Any member interested in participating in these programs we can submit your name to ESU National in NYC.

The Oxford Experience at Christ Church College

A one-week, educational trip, TLab for Lifelong Learners offers ESU Branch members and other people from around the world the opportunity to live and learn at Oxford University, Christ Church College. Study a range of subjects in the humanities and social sciences including archaeology, history, philosophy, history of art and creative writing

Page to Stage Program in Stratford-upon-Avon

Immerse yourself in the language and world of Shakespeare with experts from the Shakespeare Birthplace Trust. Based in the historic sites of Harvard House and Hall’s Croft (home of Shakespeare’s daughter), you will enjoy interactive, illustrated talks from eminent scholars on a range of topics.