Football Education

Courses at a glance...

Ages

Football Development Education: 9-13 years
Football Performance Education: 14-17 years
Football Language Education: 9-13 & 14-17 years

Football Development Education

30 hours of age-specific football training
5-night residential
Oxford United's Academy coaches
International & UK players
Separate courses for boys & girls
Training through play, participation and involvement
English language level B1 (international players)

Football Performance Programme

30 hours of age-specific football training
5-night residential
Oxford United's Academy coaches
International & UK players
Separate courses for boys & girls
Development of skill, technique and performance
English language level B1 (international players)

Football Language Education

15 hours of football English learning /week
15 hours of football training /week
Specifically design 'Football English' curriculum
Qualified English language learning teachers ('football fanatics')
Oxford United's Academy coaches
Beginner-advanced levels accepted

Coaching Groups & Class Sizes

Training & learning in groups of 16 players (age appropriate groups)
Separate football training for boys and girls
Mixed Football English classes, incorporating boys and girls

Price range:

From £825 /5-night residential course (just bring your boots!)

Oxford United Football Club

Access all areas stadium tour
End of course presentation ceremony held at the club's stadium
Visit to the 'Oxford Sports Park' the first team training ground and academy
Oxford United's Academy coaches delivering the football coaching content
End of course certificate plus coach and teacher feedback report

Cheltenham Ladies' College in summer

Location: St Edward's School

Oxford is only 5 minutes by bus or 10 minutes by bicycle from St Edward’s school
‘Teddies’ is located in the lively urban area of Summertown, and is less than a two-minute walk away from a compact collection of cafés and quirky independent shops
Easy access to the city centre (20-30 minutes walk)

Location: Summer Fields School

Oxford is only 5 minutes by bus or 10 minutes by bicycle from Summer Fields school
The school is located in the lively urban area of Summertown, and is less than a two-minute walk away from a compact collection of cafés and quirky independent shops
Easy access to the city centre (20-30 minutes walk)

Location: Oxford Brookes University

Oxford is only 5 minutes by bus or 10 minutes by bicycle from Summer Fields school
The university is located in the lively urban area of Headington, and is less than a two-minute walk away from a compact collection of cafés and quirky independent shops
Easy access to the city centre (30-40 minutes walk)

Spring & Summer Courses 2021

Football Development Education ages 9-13 (5 nights)

A residential 5-night course for boys and girls from the UK and overseas. Join Oxford United's Academy coaches for this age-specific football training programme promoting fun, participation and improvement through play.

Boys Course Spring start dates: 4 April, 2021 (*St Edward's School, Oxford)
Girls Course Spring start dates: 4 April, 2021 (*St Edward's School, Oxford)
Boys Course Summer start dates: 11,18 & 25 July & 1,8 & 15 August, 2021 (Summer Fields School, Oxford)
Girls Course Summer start dates: 25 July & 1 August, 2021 (Summer Fields School, Oxford)

*Minimum age for the spring course at St Edward's is 12 years

Football Performance Education ages 14-17 (5 nights)

A residential 5-night course for boys and girls from the UK and overseas. Join Oxford United's Academy coaches for this age-specific football training programme promoting improvement, skill & technique development through 'on' and 'off' pitch training sessions.

Boys Course Spring start dates: 4 April, 2021 (St Edward's School, Oxford)
Girls Course Spring start dates: 4 April, 2021 (St Edward's School, Oxford)
Boys Course Summer start dates: 27 June, 4, 11,18 & 25 July & 1,8 & 15 August, 2021 (Oxford Brookes University)
Girls Course Summer start dates: 25 July & 1 August, 2021 (Oxford Brookes University)

Football Language Education ages 9-13 & 14-17 (5 & 12 nights)

A residential 5-night and 12-night course for international players; boys and girls.Improve and increase Football English knowledge by following a combination course including 15 hours of Football English language learning from Oxford Spire's teachers and 15 hours of football coaching delivered by Oxford United's Academy coaches.

Boys Course Spring start dates: 4 April, 2021 (St Edward's School, Oxford)
Girls Course Spring start dates: 4 April, 2021 (St Edward's School, Oxford)
Boys Course Summer start dates: 27 June, 4, 11,18 & 25 July & 1 August, 2021 (Oxford Brookes University)
Girls Course Summer start dates: 25 July, 2021 (Oxford Brookes University)

The accommodation is Residential – single, twin, triple, and quad rooms in boarding houses, with shared bathroom facilities:

St Edward's School Spring Course

Single, twin, triple, and quad study bedrooms
Shared bathroom facilities
Separate boys and girls boarding houses
Located on the beautiful St Edward’s School campus
Sociable common rooms
Laundry facilities available
Bed linens provided and changed weekly (towels not provided)
All meals prepared and served in the school dining hall
wifi on campus
Extensive sports & football facilities such as indoor pool, grass & all weather football pitches & sports hall

Summer Fields School Summer Course

Shared accommodation study bedrooms
Shared bathroom facilities
Separate boys and girls boarding houses
Located on the beautiful Summer Fields campus
Sociable common rooms
Laundry facilities available
Bed linens provided and changed weekly (towels not provided)
All meals prepared and served in the school dining hall
wifi on campus
Extensive sports & football facilities such as indoor pool, grass & all weather football pitches & sports hall

Oxford Brookes University Summer Course