Real-time weekly classes
Join us in Oxford or online
Our real-time weekly classes are offered in two formats.
- In-person: teaching takes place at Ewert House in Summertown or Rewley House in central Oxford.
- Online (Live): combines online study with a weekly 1-hour live video webinar led by an expert tutor.
Please note: enrolments may close up to one week prior to the start date of the course. We recommend you book early to avoid disappointment.
Upcoming courses
In-person weekly • Short courses
Whether you're looking to improve your fluency, master different registers, or expand your lexical repertoire and grammar structures, this course will help you to converse spontaneously and effectively in both every day and professional context.
- Mon 20 Apr 2026 – Mon 06 Jul 2026
- 10 meetings
- 4:30 – 6:30pm
In-person weekly • Short courses
Introducing the core principles/techniques needed to establish a consistent habit of reflective practice. Suitable for individuals seeking greater success/better results in their work and life, but especially for CPD among professionals in any discipline.
- Mon 20 Apr 2026 – Mon 06 Jul 2026
- 10 meetings
- 2:30 – 4:30pm
In-person weekly • Short courses
Join this course to enhance your conversational skills in a range of simple everyday situations.
- Mon 20 Apr 2026 – Mon 06 Jul 2026
- 10 meetings
- 5:00 – 7:00pm
In-person weekly • Short courses
Germany became a democratic republic in 1919 after the disastrous WWI. The republic found it difficult to maintain its political and economic stability. A Nazi dictatorship replaced it in 1933. This course examines why the Weimar Republic did not last.
- Mon 20 Apr 2026 – Mon 06 Jul 2026
- 10 meetings
- 2:00 – 4:00pm
In-person weekly • Short courses
An eclectic mix of Chinese art, literature, festivals and history is employed to introduce the learner to the Chinese language, spoken and written. No prior knowledge of the Chinese language is necessary to enjoy the learning experience.
- Tue 21 Apr 2026 – Tue 19 May 2026
- 5 meetings
- 5:00 – 7:00pm
In-person weekly • Short courses
An introduction to classical design in architecture, its ancient origins, its impact on Oxford architecture and modern examples. To include demonstrations by well-known modern practitioners and the chance for students to create their own designs.
- Tue 21 Apr 2026 – Tue 23 Jun 2026
- 10 meetings
- 6:30 – 8:30pm
In-person weekly classes
Explore your interests with a weekly learning short course in Oxford. Classes run between 5-10 weeks and are led by expert tutors. Many can be studied for credit.Short online courses
Our short online courses are taught in two alternative teaching formats - flexible or live. All of these courses are usually 10 weeks long.Lecture series
Weekly lectures from experts in their field. All can be watched online, with many taking place in a hybrid format – so you can choose to attend online or in person.Day and weekend events
Join us in Oxford or online for inspiring educational and cultural experiences led by Oxford academics and guest experts.Summer schools in Oxford
Study with us this summer in Oxford – for personal enrichment, academic progression or professional development. Explore a favourite topic while you discover the world’s most famous university city.