Past School Programme

For an idea about the previous T. S. Eliot International Summer Schools programme, please see below! 

The full programme for the 2023 T.S. Eliot Summer School is available here.

The programme features original lectures, small-group seminars, readings by eminent writers, and special outings to theatres, libraries, and literary landmarks, including day trips to Burnt Norton and Little Gidding.

Each student will choose one seminar to attend for the week; seminars will meet each afternoon, Monday to Friday.

Saturday

5.30pm - Arrival and registration

6pm - Welcome remarks

6.30pm - Inaugural address by a special guest speaker

7.30pm - Drinks reception

Sunday

9am - Depart for the Little Gidding Festival

11am - Readings and lectures

1pm - Lunch

2.30pm - Readings and lectures

4pm - Tea break

4.15pm - Depart for London

Monday

9.30am - Lecture

10.30am - Break 

11am - Lecture

12.15pm - Lunch

1.30pm - Seminars

3pm - Daily wrap up

Tuesday

9.30am - Lecture

10.30am - Break 

11am - Lecture

12.15pm - Lunch

1.30pm - Seminars

3pm - Daily wrap up

6pm - Reading and book launch

Wednesday

9.30am - Lecture

10.30am - Break 

11am - Lecture

12.15pm - Lunch

1.30pm - Seminars

3pm - Daily wrap up

3.30pm - Creative writing workshop 

Thursday

9.30am - Lecture

10.30am - Break 

11am - Lecture

12.15pm - Lunch

1.30pm - Seminars

3pm - Daily wrap up

Friday

9.30am - Lecture

10.30am - Break 

11am - Lecture

12.15pm - Lunch

1.30pm - Seminars

3pm - Daily wrap up

6.30pm - London Library Gala and reading

Saturday

9am - Depart for Burnt Norton

12pm - Picnic

12.30pm - Walking the grounds and dry pools of Burnt Norton

2pm - Welcome and address

2.30pm - Annual Burnt Norton lecture

4pm - Depart for London

Sunday

12pm - Unreal City Walking Tour