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Teacher-in-Residence Programme

The Newman & Sayers Fellows

Represent your school in the prestigious Oxford summer residency through the John Henry Newman Fellowship for an unforgettable summer experience. This program offers the chance to enhance your skills with an Institute of Leadership certification! Express your interest now, as places are limited.

REQUEST A 2027 PROSPECTUS

JOHN HENRY NEWMAN & DOROTHY L SAYERS

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John Henry Newman

John Henry Newman

John Henry Newman

He wrote The Idea of a University, one of the most famous and foundational texts ever written on the philosophy of higher education and the purpose of academic learning, which aligns with the principles taught in the John Henry Newman Fellowship and is often explored during the Oxford summer residency as part of their teachers program.

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Dorothy L Sayers

John Henry Newman

John Henry Newman

Beyond her fame as a novelist, Sayers wrote The Lost Tools of Learning, a brilliant essay that single-handedly sparked the modern classical education movement. Through initiatives like the John Henry Newman Fellowship and the Oxford summer residency, she championed programs for teachers that emphasize teaching students how to think, not what to think.

The Oxford Essay Fellowship for Educators

In Partnership with The Institute of Leadership (IoL)

The John Henry Newman Fellowship is a fully funded academic residency and professional development programme awarded to outstanding international educators. Named in honour of two of the most influential educational philosophers, this Fellowship empowers teachers to expand their leadership capabilities while guiding their top students through a transformative Oxford summer residency experience.


The Fellowship Award Includes:


Full Room and Board: Fully funded accommodation and dining at Oriel College, Oxford alongside your student cohort.

Professional Certification: Enrolment in our advanced educator-track Leadership Course.

Global Recognition: Upon successful completion, educators are awarded official Fellowship status with both The Institute of Leadership (FIoL) and The Oxford Exchange.


How to Qualify:


This Fellowship is automatically awarded to any school or educator who successfully enrols a minimum cohort of six students into our 2027 academic residencies. (Note: One fully funded Fellowship is awarded per every six enrolled students).

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EXCITING NEWS - JOHN HENRY NEWMAN FELLOWSHIP


Please complete the Interest Form to express your interest in accompanying students from your school to the Oxford summer residency. You will stay in an Oxford college room and enjoy two meals a day as you engage in our teachers program for educators. We also offer evening activities such as concerts or tours, as well as a day trip to London. Additionally, you will receive an Oxford University Library Card.

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"The mind that is not baffled is not employed. The impeded stream is the one that sings."


- Dorothy L. Sayers

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