Teacher Seminars

Teacher Seminar Dates & Brochures are now available!

Led by distinguished scholars, our seminars are designed to give participants access to current scholarship and university resources in a variety of fields. Participants are introduced to innovative approaches to traditional ideas and subjects, explore new pedagogical and curricular possibilities, and provided a variety of cultural, social, and imaginative experiences – all in four of the cultural capitals of the world: Oxford, Cambridge, Paris and Barcelona.

• Seminars are one week long and take place in July.
• Seminars are residential and include breakfast and dinner each day.
• The University residences allow participants to experience cultural immersion and intellectual invigoration with local academics and scholars.
• In Oxford and Cambridge, Study Groups are a blend of the arts, humanities and sciences. In 2012, we offer:

  The Oxford Teacher Seminar: The Library and the Academy, Literature and the Fantastic, Shakespeare in History, and Boundaries of Scientific Knowledge.

  The Cambridge Teacher Seminar: English Literature, Why History Matters, Science and Philosophy, and Visual Experience: Art in History and Literature.

• In Paris and Barcelona, participants draw on the rich cultural and historical influences these cities offer. Study Groups are offered in English as well as French or Spanish.
• A wide variety of plenary sessions, given by outstanding academics and intellectuals, include historical and scientific discussions, poetry readings, and academic workshops.
• A comprehensive schedule of cultural events includes historical tours, museum and gallery visits, as well as free time for individual research and relaxation.

A number of Fellowships are available for participation in our Seminars. These are our Outstanding Teacher Fellowships and Career Teacher Fellowships. Please click on the link for details.

Full details of our Teacher Seminars, feel free to request a brochure or download one here.

You can email us at or call (800) 828-8349 or (212) 932-3049.

Cambridge Teacher Seminar: July 15 – July 22, 2012

Oxford Teacher Seminar: July 22 – July 29, 2012

Paris Teacher Seminar: July 15 – July 22, 2012

Barcelona Teacher Seminar: July 22 – July 29, 2012