Course formats

We design our courses to make them as flexible and accessible as possible.

Our courses come in a variety of formats. From half-days, to day schools in the week and at weekends, to week-long retreats there is something to suit everyone.

The formats listed offer a guide as to what you may expect, but please check the course pages of our website for full details of course timings.

Day School / 2-Day Course / 3-Day Course

Start: 10am End: 5pm
Teaching sessions: 4 x 75 minutes per day
Accommodation: Available to book three months before the course.
Includes: Tea, coffee and biscuits. Lunch: Buffet lunch.

Tuesday Courses

Morning sessions: 10am - 1pm
Afternoon sessions: 2pm - 5pm
Teaching sessions: 4 x 75 minutes per day
Accommodation: Not applicable
Includes: Tea, coffee and biscuits. Lunch is not included in the fee, but sandwiches or light meals are available to purchase.

You can choose whether to study for the whole day, or simply for a morning or afternoon. These study days are intended to introduce new ideas, often showcasing a variety of tutors and disciplines.

Weekly Courses

These courses run over five weeks with 90 minutes of teaching per week. There is also a refreshment break for networking.

Weekend Courses

Start: 7pm Friday End: 2pm Sunday
Teaching sessions: 7 x 90 minutes
Accommodation: Available to book.
Includes: Tea, coffee and biscuits. Lunch: Buffet lunch on on Saturday. Dinner: Friday and Saturday. A full breakfast on Saturday and Sunday (for students staying overnight at Madingley Hall).

Short Weekend Courses

Start: 3pm Saturday End: 3:15pm Sunday
Teaching sessions: 6 x 75 minutes
Accommodation: Available to book.
Includes: Tea, coffee and biscuits. Lunch: Buffet lunch. Dinner: Saturday. A full breakfast on Sunday (for students staying overnight at Madingley Hall).

Long Weekend Courses

Start: 4pm Friday End: 2pm Monday
Teaching sessions: 12 x 90 minutes
Accommodation: Available to book.
Includes: Tea, coffee and biscuits. Lunch: Buffet lunch on Saturday, Sunday and Monday. A full breakfast on Saturday, Sunday and Monday (for students staying overnight at Madingley Hall).