Study Circles can deal with a wide range of subjects. Study Circles generally have a small membership, usually composed of between five and ten people. All of the members take part voluntarily. In study circle education, the common search for knowledge is important. There are no formal qualifications as a result of the course.
Most study circles take place on a local or national level.
We are trying something new by setting up a study circle which is international. Our vision of an international study circle is to organise small groups of learners, based in several countries, who work according to a common curriculum, set of materials and education method. Between meetings, each group has access to materials on the Internet and the results of discussions completed in previous sessions by other study circles in the project. The Internet is an important tool in helping learners to share their discussions with learners in other countries. However, there are a few differences in our project which will shape how we approach the running of study circles.