The Oxford Exchange put together an absolutely outstanding course. Not only did you raise the bar for USAF training courses, but you also took careful attention to make sure each Fellow received individual attention. Speaking with General David Petraeus was a career highlight!
Major, US Air Force
The Oxford Exchange team did an OUTSTANDING job with this course and it ran very smoothly. Every Fellow reported it was a high-value add course and the professors and guest speakers were experts in their field.
Lt. Colonel, US Air Force Course Coordinator
An "Inspirational Experience"
STUDY IN A 15TH CENTURY LIBRARY
STUDY IN A 15TH CENTURY LIBRARY
STUDY IN A 15TH CENTURY LIBRARY
Our adult students receive temporary 'Bod Cards' and access to University libraries. This is a very rare privilege that we offer and includes access to the Duke Humphrey's Library which was built between 1450 and 1480.
LEARN FROM INSPIRING TUTORS
STUDY IN A 15TH CENTURY LIBRARY
STUDY IN A 15TH CENTURY LIBRARY
Each of our residential courses is managed and taught by world-class faculty and researchers. We also offer a robust Guest Tutor programme drawing upon experts, authors, and leaders for evening discussions over dinner and drinks.
DINE in ANCIENT HALLS
STUDY IN A 15TH CENTURY LIBRARY
DINE in ANCIENT HALLS
Our students live, learn and socialise in the city of Oxford. The cohort dines each evening in breathtaking dining halls, some of which date back several centuries. Every course concludes with a memorable black tie Formal Hall.
The Oxford Exchange - Course Offerings
JEREMY BENTHAM SCHOLARS - ADULTS ONLY
The Oxford Exchange has been teaching adults from ages 21-75 using advanced Oxford pedagogical methods and Design Thinking. We have achieved 100% approval ratings from adult lifelong learners since our founding. For 2025, we are offering more courses that we ever have in our history. Each participant may choose two "Core Courses" and optional "Electives."
(CORE COURSE ONE) - 12-Day MBA: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS & ENTREPRENEURSHIP: Led by a faculty member who earned an MBA at Oxford, this is an intensive course that contextualises an MBA in practical terms. We cover the main elements of an MBA - Accounting, Marketing, Organisational Behaviour, Finance, and Operations Management. We workshop entrepreneurial ideas and select industries to engage based on a class poll (before you arrive).
(CORE COURSE TWO) - PPE (PHILOSOPHY, POLITICS & ECONOMICS) & INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS: This course is inspired by the popular PPE degree at Oxford University. We cover International Relations Theory, International Crisis Management, Political & Economic Philosophy & Forms of Government. Students will study global conflicts and present solutions in small groups using Design Thinking methodology.
(CORE COURSE THREE) - STUDIA HUMANITATIS (HUMANITIES):
HISTORY OF THE UNITED KINGDOM: Early history of the British Isles, Britain and the unwritten constitution; The evolution and devolution of the four nations, The British Empire and its legacy.
ENGLISH LITERATURE: We cover the key works of Chaucer, Shakespeare and early classics of English Literature. We offer seminars that discuss the beginning of the "English Novel" and Victorian Literature (Jane Austen, Charlotte Bronte, Charles Dickens, and Rudyard Kipling). VIP Guest Tutors cover authors such as Virginia Woolf, CS Lweis, JRR Tolkien, and others.
CLASSICS: Classics (Literae Humaniores) is devoted to the study of the civilisations of ancient Greece and Rome and their influences into modern times. At The Oxford Exchange, Classics is varied and interdisciplinary; Classics students study the literature, history, and archaeology of ancient Greece and Rome as well as philosophy (both ancient and modern).
THEOLOGY & RELIGION: We explore the subject in the context of the long history that the British Isles has engaged in debate, reform and turmoil in religion. Our course features seminars led by experts on the King James Bible, the Protestant Reformation, the writings of St Thomas Aquinas, and The Troubles in Northern Ireland.
(CORE COURSE FOUR) - CREATIVE WRITING: FICTION WRITING & SCREENWRITING: We get right to the business of writing in this
course because we believe every person has a story to tell. We teach you character development, plot and story evolution, pacing, dialogue, and other essential elements of writing.
ELECTIVES: SCIENCE & TECHNLOGY, STRATEGIC COMMUNICATIONS, SHAKESPEARE
Who May Apply: Individuals ages 18+ who are either current undergraduate or postgrad students, professionals, or retirees who believe in the power of lifelong learning.
Instruction Level: Oxford Undergraduate and Postgraduate levels
The Citadel in Oxford Programme
The Oxford Exchange has partnered with The Citadel (a military college in South Carolina, USA) to deliver courses for cadets at the undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
Courses: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS
Organisational Culture, Globalisation, International Entrepreneurship, Case Study of the Space Industry
Courses (new for 2025): INTELLIGENCE & SECURITY STUDIES
Grand Strategy (History): Military Strategy, China's Belt & Road Initiative, and The Marshall Plan. Scenario Building: 20-50 Year Planning
Who May Apply: Cadets from The Citadel apply through The Citadel's Study Abroad Office.
Instruction Level: Oxford Undergraduate and Postgraduate levels - 3 credit hours at The Citadel are available for each course.
Athena Scholars in Oxford Programme
The Oxford Exchange offers scholarships to future female leaders ages 16-20 to study as a cohort in Oxford for two weeks.
Courses: TRACK 1 - POLITICAL LEADERSHIP
International Relations Theory, Evaluating Crises, Business Leadership & Entrepreneurship, Classics & Political Philosophy
Courses: TRACK 2 - STRATEGIC COMMUNICATIONS
Strategic Communications, Working with the Media, Press Releases, Research & Writing (Op-Eds, and Research Papers).
Who May Apply: Females who will be at least 16 years old by the end of the course in 2025, and those who will not have turned 21 by the end of the course in 2025.
Instruction Level: Oxford Undergraduate and Postgraduate levels.
St John's College in Oxford Programme
Since 2022, The Oxford Exchange has partnered with St John's College (a liberal arts college with locations in Annapolis, MD and Santa Fe, New Mexico) to deliver residential courses in Oxford for St John's College undergraduates, postgraduates, and alumni.
TRACK 1 - CLASSICS
Review of Ancient Greek & Roman Classics, Greek Comedies and Tragedies
TRACK 2 - PPE (PHILOSOPHY, POLITICS & ECONOMICS)
International Relations Theory, International Crisis Management, Political Philosophy & Forms of Government
TRACK 3 - ENGLISH LITERATURE
Interpreting the works of Shakespeare, Surrealism in Literature (influences of the French authors), Symbolism in the works of CS Lewis and JRR Tolkien
Who May Apply: "Johnnies" ages 18+ who are either current undergraduate or postgrad students or SJC alumni. Under certain circumstances, we accept individuals who are not affiliated with St John's College.
Instruction Level: Oxford Undergraduate and Postgraduate levels. Johnnies take all three tracks in a blended Oxford tutorial programme.
PRIVATE ORGANISATIONAL COURSES
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.
The Citadel - The Oxford Exchange 2024
The Citadel in Oxford (Brasenose College) - Class of 2024
The Cadets from The Citadel wore their dress uniforms to commemorate the inaugural course in the summer of 2024.
The Athena Scholars - The Oxford Exchange 2024
The ATHENA SCHOLARS (UNIVERSITY College) - Class of 2024
Thirty elegant and intelligent young ladies representing twenty-four different countries became the first of many Athena Scholars cohorts.
St John's College - The Oxford Exchange 2024
St John's College in ENGLAND - Class of 2024
The SJC 24-1s cohort photo taken in the Percy Shelley Memorial at University College, Oxford (the 2nd Dead Poets Society).
St John's College - The Oxford Exchange 2023
St John's College in ENGLAND - Class of 2023
The SJC 23-1s cohort photo in the Percy Shelley Memorial at University College, Oxford (the first meeting of the SJC Dead Poets Society).
St John's College - The Oxford Exchange 2023
St John's College in ENGLAND - Class of 2023
The SJC 23-1s cohort photo before the end-of-course formal drinks & dinner at University College, Oxford.
The Oxford Exchange - Courses & Support Services
EXCLUSIVE PROFESSIONAL COURSES (MID-CAREER - AGE 35+)
EXCLUSIVE PROFESSIONAL COURSES (MID-CAREER - AGE 35+)
We contract with corporations and organisations around the world to deliver online or residential courses in the cities of Oxford and Cambridge. Our online courses are typically eight week cohort courses, and our residential courses are two-week courses.
The Oxford Exchange is a registered US Government Contractor through NATO. The US Air Force currently contracts with us to deliver closed group security studies courses.
Educational Partnerships
EXCLUSIVE PROFESSIONAL COURSES (MID-CAREER - AGE 35+)
The Oxford Exchange has supplied programme directors, teachers and tutors to numerous summer course providers including Immerse Education, Oxford Royale Academy, and OxBridge Academic Programs.
If you represent an education provider, please contract us at oex@oxfordexchange.org for further information about our partnership programme.
VIP GUEST SPEAKERS
All of our courses not only feature traditional lectures and seminar-style learning environments, but we also secure VIP's to share their perspectives to our Fellows to enhance the learning experience.
In the past, we have welcomed Genreal David Petraeus and Lord Green among other VIPs to our courses.
Leadership Courses for pre-university students (AgES 16-18)
Leadership Courses for pre-university students (AgES 16-18)
We offer specialised courses in the cities of Oxford and Cambridge for high-achieving students who are serious about applying to top universities in the world. Our school - Oxford IQ Preparatory Academy - prepares students for university through intensive courses taught in medicine, law, politics, business, creative writing and literature, technology I and II, engineering, and other subjects.
University student top-Up courses (ages 18+)
Leadership Courses for pre-university students (AgES 16-18)
PROFESSIONAL SHORT COURSES & WORKSHOPS (AGES 21+)
The Oxford Exchange offers individuals in university (undergraduates and postgraduates) tailored courses to help students elevate their academic progress.
We always partner with a speciifc college of university outside of the UK to co-develop the curriculum in order to offer college credits in certain cases. For an example of how we partner with individual colleges, see our St Johns page.
PROFESSIONAL SHORT COURSES & WORKSHOPS (AGES 21+)
Leadership Courses for pre-university students (AgES 16-18)
PROFESSIONAL SHORT COURSES & WORKSHOPS (AGES 21+)
Professionals have limited time in their busy schedules. We make it easier for you to advance your skillsets and learn in online courses, short (less than 1 week) residential courses, and hybrid online/residential courses.
If you are a teacher, we offer tailored courses for teachers in the university cities of Oxford and Cambridge. Contact us at oex@oxfordexchange.org.
The Oxford Exchange Bespoke Courses for Clients
ST JOHN'S COLLEGE, USA
ST JOHN'S COLLEGE, USA
ST JOHN'S COLLEGE, USA
In 2022, The Oxford Exchange and St John's College collaborated on the creation of a course in the city of Oxford for SJC undergraduates, postgraduates, and alumni. "The Greats" and PPE course in 2023 has led to a lasting partnership for future courses.
THE CITADEL
ST JOHN'S COLLEGE, USA
ST JOHN'S COLLEGE, USA
In 2023, The Citadel - The Military College of South Carolina - approved an accredited International Business course for undergraduates to study in the city of Oxford. The Oxford Exchange is proud to collaborate with The Citadel on the programme.
RAF Mildenhall
ST JOHN'S COLLEGE, USA
RAF Mildenhall
In 2021, The Oxford Exchange created the European Security Studies course for the United States Air Force. We delivered our first course online to over 36 USAF officers and NCO's. Our VIP Guest Speakers included General David Petraeus.
The Oxford Exchange's Flagship Course
EUROPEAN SECURITY STUDIES (ESS)
Designed as a bespoke online course for the US Air Force in 2021, we now offer this course to serving diplomats, military officers, and government officials. This September, the course will be held in Cambridge at the historical Queens' College. Please contact us for more information.
One-Week Residential Course
Arctic Security Course
Our faculty and guest lecturers are experts in Arctic studies, climate change dynamics, international relations, and security studies.
2025 Course
The Ukraine War
The Oxford Exchange offers week-long courses and 3-day workshops focused on the war in Ukraine, Western relations with Russia, and NATO's future.
2025 Athena Scholars Programme
2nd Year - 3 August - 16 August 2025
At The Oxford Exchange, we believe that an elite intensive residential experience (in addition to a student's regular year school work) is the key to unlocking your true potential. We designed this leadership programme for future female leaders in two sub-cohorts: age 16-18, and ages 19-21.
Through classes, seminars and individual tutorials held in the magical university city of Oxford, England, you will learn from university instructors, tutors, and mentors. The curriculum is designed to enhance each Athena Scholar's ability to research, write, debate, and present her ideas effectively and persuasively.
At The Oxford Exchange, we believe that everyone has the potential to learn and grow, regardless of his or her background or experience. We are committed to providing a supportive and inclusive environment where all students can thrive and achieve their goals.
Learn More
The Oxford Exchange is accepting applications for a small cohort of future female leaders. Don't delay, request a 2025 Prospectus and complete an Application on the website or through email.