We offer classes, workshops and lectures led by experienced teachers. Our aim is to offer communicative and engaging classes based on interesting themes and valuable skills.

Our academic programmes are all bespoke. We pride ourselves on cultivating close links with our partner universities, listening to our clients and designing tailor made courses to suit the specific needs and interests of our students. We find that by visiting universities on regular marketing trips, we are able to understand cultural differences and systems which help us to prepare a suitable learning experience, of the highest standard, at Hertford College.

The length of our programmes can vary. Courses run from two to four weeks.

Classes usually run over four consecutive teaching days and the week concludes with a study tour. Popular destinations include London, Bath, Blenheim and the Cotswolds, and Stratford-upon-Avon. Our teachers prepare the students for the trip by delivering a pre-visit lecture. This lecture introduces historical facts, points of interest and hidden gems. The students are accompanied on the study tour by their RAs (Residential Advisors) who are available to answer questions and guide the students around the sites in a warm, informative and professional manner.

Some of our partner universities award their own credits for our programmes. Hertford College and Oxford University are unable to offer credits directly. All of our students are presented with a certificate at the formal Gala Dinner drinks reception at the end of the programme and we can also offer a short report for each student, upon request.

Student testimonials

I was moved by Blenheim Palace. The picture on the ceiling was super intense!

Student from Otsuma University, Japan. Cotswolds and Blenheim Study Visit

The best part was the fashion museum. I tried British traditional dresses in the museum and learned lots of knowledge

Student from Waseda University, Japan. Bath Study Visit