Oxford Residential Courses & Educational Leadership
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Director: Prof. Craig Tiedman, MBA/MSc (Oxon), MSt (Cantab)
Adult Courses @ The Oxford Exchange!
The Oxford Exchange is a UK educational nonprofit organisation that run elite courses in Oxford and Cambridge for adults seeking to add value to their educational journey. We also create tailored residential courses for institutional clients and colleges who wish to offer their students an "Oxford Experience."
City of Oxford, England
About 'The Oxford Exchange'
In 2021, The Oxford Exchange (OEX) was founded as a non profit education provider and think tank specialising in foreign and home policy analysis, political campaigning, and international relations writ large. Our clients included military institutions, colleges, military academies, and individual students who sought an "Oxford experience."
In 2021, the United States Air Force requested bespoke policy and area studies courses for USAF Officers and Senior NCO's who were stationed in Europe. We hired top university professors in the UK, secured VIP Guest speakers like General David Petraeus, and delivered a week-long online course to RAF Mildenhall during the pandemic. Our first course was rated 98.5 out of 100 by the 40 participants.
The Oxford Exchange is based in the city of Oxford, England and offers short residential courses and seminars in various subjects at an Oxford college to enhance lifelong learning.
Learn in Oxford
The Oxford Exchange is based in Oxford, managed by Oxonians, and delivers residential courses.
Learning @The Oxford Exchange
Dedicated Educators
First-Rate Curriculum
First-Rate Curriculum
Learning is easier when you have an excellent teacher, professor, or tutor. That's why all of our educators have achieved an advanced degree in their field. Our faculty are passionate about the subjects they teach and bring this enthusiasm into their lessons. Our Tutors and Mentors are world-class global teachers, lecturers, or researchers.
First-Rate Curriculum
First-Rate Curriculum
First-Rate Curriculum
Are you a beginner, expert, or somewhere in between? Not to worry! We offer a variety of high-quality courses designed to prepare you for your next step. Each student on our courses are assigned an Oxford Exchange Tutor for individual meetings. We blend a individual tutorial method with small group seminars, VIP Guest Lectures, and all-cohort refresher sessions.
University setting
First-Rate Curriculum
University setting
Our mission is to embrace the pursuit of excellence both inside and outside the classroom. We encourage critical thinking and emphasize the learning process over rote memorization. Our residential courses are located in the cities of Oxford and Cambridge and draw upon the world-class facilities and talent to enhance each student's experience.
The Oxford Exchange’s Courses for Adult Learners
JEREMY BENTHAM SCHOLARS
In 2021, The Oxford Exchange offered its first course for adult learners. We have designed an “Oxford experience” for adults to have an opportunity to take courses that they always wanted to take, but didn’t have the opportunity in their lives. The Jeremy Bentham programme accepts applications from students around the world. Come and experience Oxford one summer!
Student "Oxford Essays" Published in Academic Journals!
Oxford Exchange alumNI '24
Two students who attended "The Citadel in Oxford Programme" operated by The Oxford Exchange in 2024 had their papers published in 2025. The students received guidance from The Oxford Exchange team on their papers for a course whilst in residence with us in Oxford. The journals recognised The Oxford Exchange Senior Tutors: Dr James Bezjian
Two students who attended "The Citadel in Oxford Programme" operated by The Oxford Exchange in 2024 had their papers published in 2025. The students received guidance from The Oxford Exchange team on their papers for a course whilst in residence with us in Oxford. The journals recognised The Oxford Exchange Senior Tutors: Dr James Bezjian, Professor Louise Formby-Tiedman, Dr Rakib Ehsan, and Professor Craig Tiedman making this a team success!
Senior Fellow, Dr Bezjian
Senior Fellow of The Oxford Exchange, Dr James Bezjian taught the first half of the International Business course for credit at The Citadel. After which The Oxford Exchange managed the second half of the course at Brasenose College, Oxford. Dr Bezjian spearheaded the exploration of elevating the top papers written for The Oxford Exchange for publication in academic journals.
StudentS FROM The Oxford Exchange get paperS published in an academic journal!
StudentS FROM The Oxford Exchange get paperS published in an academic journal!
JOURNAL OF BUSINESS CASES & APPLICATIONS
The two published papers were part of the final assignment ("Oxford Essay") that we require of each student who attends The Oxford Exchange course with us. The students had to present their papers to faculty and other cohort members. Congratulations to the students and to The Oxford Exchange Fellows and Directors for co-authorship on the exemplary papers.
Scholar Testimonial - Class of 2025
"i've lived a lifetime in a week!"
This summer, I had the illuminating opportunity to join a global cohort of learners, professionals, and educators at the University of Oxford as a Jeremy Bentham Scholar through The Oxford Exchange. The amazing Directors Craig Tiedman and Louise Formby opened doors and ensured experiences most people in the world will live a lifetime without. Through their rigorous program, I was able to step back into the role of a student and dive into diverse disciplines.
While I excelled in Shakespeare, Ancient History, and Literature, I surprised myself on how Global Politics, International Relations, and Comparative Law also piqued my interest. Not only were the professors enthusiastic about their topics but I was blessed with an outstanding and brilliant cohort who made each seminar an engaging experience. I am beyond fortunate to connect with extraordinary professors whose passion and kindness has inspired the next step in continuing my education.
Will I ever be able to express my gratitude fully? Perhaps not. How can I explain the lifetime friendships, riveting network, and downright fun I have experienced within my time at Oxford. I've lived a lifetime in a week and I will carry these memories -- more importantly these special people -- with me forever.
- Racquel, Jeremy Bentham Scholar (Class of '25)
Scholar Testimonial - Class of 2025
"The Oxford Exchange has helped me save years of time with my life and career goals."
Life changing experience! To be able to live and study at the same college as US presidents like Bill Clinton and Dr. Stephen Hawking was truly indescribable and can only be fully appreciated by experiencing it for yourself!
Craig and Louise are exceptional and their faculty are hand picked and unmatched. They truly care about your success here! The Oxford Exchange has helped me save years of time with my life and career goals. I highly recommend this program to anyone who is ready to take their lives and careers to the next level!
- Dakota, Jeremy Bentham Scholar (Class of '25)
Scholar Testimonial - Class of 2023
"Our use of categories (THEORY) as shorthand for approaches to politics gave a shareD UNDERSTANDING.
The program offered a concise introduction to IR theory and its ability to provide a framework for understanding a variety of geopolitical issues in the past and today. It became common during the course of the program to hear the refrain: “that sounds like something a realist” or “a neoliberal would say.”
With the theories as guides, we opened up whole new avenues to understand classic accounts by Thucydides or Hobbes, while also allowing for easier comparisons to today’s international conflicts. In my professional capacity as a teacher, the use of a theoretical approach to geopolitics has sparked new means to invigorate secondary students to engage with the world around them, another way of reading the world outside.
Our use of categories (liberal, realist, etc.) as shorthand for approaches to politics gave a shared understanding, in concert with traditional textual analysis, to help ensure we did not speak past one another in defining the issues of our contemporary political world. Having defined theoretical categories aided our analysis of political action by having an agreed upon foundation, and I hope to bring that same kind of foundational understanding to my own classroom.
-Sam - Great Books Programme Class of 2023
2023 - 2026 Course Sites - The Oxford Exchange
Brasenose COLLEGE
UNIVERSITY COLLEGE
UNIVERSITY COLLEGE
Our courses have taken place at Brasenose College, Oxford ("BNC"), in the middle of the Oxford city centre. Students live in Brasenose's student accommodations at Frewin Annexe, right next to the Oxford Union Debating Society and a five minute walk to the main college site.
UNIVERSITY COLLEGE
UNIVERSITY COLLEGE
UNIVERSITY COLLEGE
One of our long-standing partner colleges, University College, Oxford ("Univ"), claims to be one of the oldest colleges in the University of Oxford system. Students live in student accommodations on the main site, and the Univ Bar is open four days a week.
ORIEL COLLEGE
UNIVERSITY COLLEGE
ORIEL COLLEGE
In 2026, some of our students will enjoy Oriel College, Oxford which is celebrating its 700th year as a college. Accommodations will either be in the Graduate Student accommodations a ten-minute walk to the main site, or on the main site itself.
The Oxford Exchange - Closed Courses
PRIVATE ORGANISATIONAL COURSES
Imagine strengthening team bonding over a 3-day to 14-day residential programme in Oxford?
The Oxford Exchange can design and deliver bespoke closed online or residential courses for organisations in a variety of industries and fields. Our particular expertise is strong in the following areas: 1) Military Organisations, 2) Think Tanks, 3) Strategic Communications Organsiations, 4) Political Organisations & Governmental Organisations, 5) Key Industries in Finance, IT, Manufacturing, Global Health & Medicine, and others.
The United States Air Force hired The Oxford Exchange in 2021 to deign and deliver a European Security Studies Course for 36 officers and NCO's stationed at RAF Mildenhall. The course was conducted entirely online via Zoom and the course achieved 100% satisfaction from the participants.
Instruction Level: Oxford Undergraduate and Postgraduate levels catered to professionals at all levels.