Teacher Refresher Courses
Our 2-week teacher refresher courses are for overseas teachers of English who would like to update their knowledge of methodology and teaching materials, and to broaden their linguistic and cultural awareness
Level
C1-C2
Class Duration
50 mins
Class Size
5-15
Average Age
18-25
Intakes
Every Monday
Teacher Refresher Courses at OSE
This course is designed for non-native English speakers with teaching experience and qualifications from their home countries. It delves into contemporary language teaching theory and practice, emphasizing methodology, materials, and advanced language analysis, while also incorporating social and cultural activities. The training adopts an interactive approach, combining workshops and presentations to encourage lively discussions.
Ammenities
- Flexible Study Options
- Small Class Sizes
- High-Quality Materials
- Experienced Teachers
- Bi-weekly tests and tutorials
- University Pathways
- Global Student Mix
- Regular social events
- Immersive English Practice
- Minimum Language Level: CEFR C1
- Class Size: 5 – 10 students
- Instructor Credentials: Professional teacher training provided by experienced trainers, all of whom hold DELTA qualifications and/or advanced degrees (Master’s or PhD).
- Accommodation: Half-board homestay (single room, bed, breakfast & dinner) available at current rates.
The course objectives:
- To explore the latest methodologies and best practice to enhance teaching skills
- To gain a deeper understanding of the English language
- To share ideas and experience with fellow language-teaching professionals
The course includes:
20 academic hours’ classes per week
Welcome pack
All learning materials
Free WiFi
A guided tour of Oxford
End of course certificate
What's included

Methodology
In these sessions, various aspects of foreign language pedagogy will be presented and discussed, including different ways of teaching new language, such as communicative, lexical and task-based approaches. Participants are encouraged to share their experiences and views.
Advanced Language Awareness
These sessions will focus on pedagogical grammar and aspects of lexis such as morphology, collocations and idioms.
Teaching the Four Skills
Ways of teaching the skills of reading, writing, listening and speaking (including pronunciation) will be discussed. The focus will be on practical activities for classroom use, including poems, stories and songs. These sessions will be workshop-based and will include hands-on materials design.
There are progress tests for all students every two weeks, enabling our teachers to closely monitor learning and to guide and support each student more effectively. There are also fortnightly tutorials, during which individual learning targets are discussed and reviewed.
Outline Syllabus

Every year students from more than 70 countries join our General English courses, so you’ll be in good company. Our students make lifelong friends from all over the world, learn about other cultures, receive invitations to visit countries they’ve never been to before and, best of all, get lots of practice in listening and speaking English!
International mix

If you are working in education in the EU, the Oxford School of English Teacher Refresher Courses are eligible for grants under the Erasmus+ programme. These courses provide opportunities for people to broaden their knowledge, develop their professional skills and to work together, sharing good practice and discussing innovative approaches to common challenges: improving employability through skills and education.
Information you will need:
Oxford School of English’s PIC number is 945379364
You can find a guide to applying for funding here: https://www.erasmusplus.org.uk/apply-for-funding
Register on ECAS – for a video guide see: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1jkLGRAEaDo, or see:
Find your national agency: http://ec.europa.eu/programmes/erasmus-plus/tools/national-agencies/index_en.htm
Contact your national agency for information about deadlines for application.
Contact us if you have any questions.
Erasmus+

We welcome the opportunity to create tailor-made courses for teacher training colleges, university departments and ministries of education. Course components can, for example, include ‘How to teach for IELTS’. If your organisation would like us to design a closed group programme.
Tailor-made courses
