English Language School, Oxford, England
General Information on Oxford
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Cost of living in England
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General Information on English Language School
The language school English Language School was founded in Oxford, England in 2001. The school is located in the very centre of the city next to the most famous colleges. The High Street and all the main attractions are close by.
Click here for a detailed Oxford city guideFacilities
School facilities include: a multimedia learning centre, internet and email access, a student cafeteria, well equipped modern classrooms, garden, a library, a peaceful academic environment, and free university counselling and placement.
Airport transfer
Best arrival airport is London Heathrow. It takes 60 minutes by taxi to school.
2.1. Language School English Language School in figures
| Average no. of students: | Adult courses in summer: 220 Adult courses throughout the year: 90 | |
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| Average no. of levels: | in summer: 8 throughout the year: 6 | |
| English teacher qualifications: | 100 % hold a recognised language teaching qualification | |
| Facilities for disabled students: | no | |
| Average age of students: | in summer: 21 years throughout the year: 23 years | |
| Minimum age of students: | 16 years | |
| Student nationalities: | Brazil 8 % China 2 % France 10 % | Italy 11 % Japan 5 % Korea 15 % Switzerland 6 % Spain 7 % |
| 1 Standard (GE1)Lessons per week: 20 / Max. group size: 15 | ||||||||||
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
| Price Brit. Pound | -- | 390 | 585 | 780 | 975 | 1170 | 1432 | 1790 | 2028 | 169 |
| For courses lasting 20-29 weeks, price is 164 GBP/week. For courses lasting 30-39 weeks, price is 158 GBP/week. For courses lasting 40+ weeks, price is 153 GBP/week. | ||||||||||
| Dates | Starting dates: Every Monday Starting dates for beginners 30.Jun, 07.Jul, 14.Jul, 21.Jul, 28.Jul | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Elementary (A2) | |||||||||
| 2 Intensive (GE2)Lessons per week: 28 / Max. group size: 15 | ||||||||||
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
| Price Brit. Pound | -- | 540 | 810 | 1080 | 1350 | 1620 | 1984 | 2480 | 2724 | 227 |
| 20 general lessons + 8 elective lessons per week. There are 3 types of electives available: language building, exam skills and special interest. Electives are tailored to your own level of English. For courses lasting 20-29 weeks, price is 164 GBP/week. For courses lasting 30-39 weeks, price is 158 GBP/week. For courses lasting 40+ weeks, price is 153 GBP/week. | ||||||||||
| Dates | Starting dates: Every Monday Starting dates for beginners 30.Jun, 07.Jul, 14.Jul, 21.Jul, 28.Jul | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Elementary (A2) | |||||||||
| 3 One-to-One (PL5)Lessons per week: 5 / Max. group size: 1 | ||||||||||
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
| Price Brit. Pound | 250 | 500 | 750 | 1000 | 1250 | 1500 | 2000 | 2500 | 3000 | 250 |
| Must be taken in combination with a group class. | ||||||||||
| Dates | Starting dates: Every Monday | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Elementary (A2) | |||||||||
| 4 Diploma of English - Academic YearLessons per week: 20 / Max. group size: 16 | ||||||||||
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
| Price Brit. Pound | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 143.64 |
| Course duration: 9 months (33 weeks of tuition). Price: 4740 GBP.
Course includes: Three 11 week terms; vacation between each term; termly assessment and full written academic report; university counselling and support; diploma of English on successful completion. Intensive version (28 lessons/week) available for 5370 GBP. | ||||||||||
| Dates | Starting dates: 02.Jan, 31.Mar, 30.Jun, 29.Sep | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Elementary (A2) | |||||||||
| 5 Diploma of English - SemesterLessons per week: 20 / Max. group size: 16 | ||||||||||
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
| Price Brit. Pound | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 146.82 |
| Course duration: 6 months (22 weeks of tuition). Price: 3230 GBP.
Course includes: Two 11 week terms; vacation between each term; termly assessment and full written academic report; university counselling and support; diploma of English on successful completion. Intensive version (28 lessons/week) available for 3800 GBP. | ||||||||||
| Dates | Starting dates: 02.Jan, 31.Mar, 30.Jun, 29.Sep | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Elementary (A2) | |||||||||
| 6 Cambridge First Exam Preparation - Core VersionLessons per week: 28 / Max. group size: 12 | ||||||||||
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
| Price Brit. Pound | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 2480 | 2724 | -- |
| 20 exam preparation lessons + 8 elective lessons per week. Not included: Exam fee of 110 GBP. | ||||||||||
| Dates | Starting dates: 07.Jan | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Lower intermediate (B1) | |||||||||
| 7 Cambridge Advanced Exam Preparation - Core VersionLessons per week: 28 / Max. group size: 12 | ||||||||||
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
| Price Brit. Pound | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 2724 | -- |
| 20 exam preparation lessons + 8 elective lessons per week. Not included: Exam fee of 110 GBP. | ||||||||||
| Dates | Starting dates: 07.Jan | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Upper intermediate (B2) | |||||||||
| 8 Cambridge Proficiency Exam Preparation - Core VersionLessons per week: 28 / Max. group size: 12 | ||||||||||
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
| Price Brit. Pound | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 2724 | -- |
| 20 exam preparation lessons + 8 elective lessons per week. Not included: Exam fee of 110 GBP. | ||||||||||
| Dates | Starting dates: 15.Sep | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Advanced (C1) | |||||||||
| Lesson duration (minutes): | 50 minutes |
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| Note: All courses offered by English Language School, Oxford can be booked online with LanguageCourse.net. In case a course is not listed above, just mention the course description in the comment field of the online registration form. | |
| Inscription fee: | 70.00 Brit. Pound |
| Individual classes: | Individual tuition can only be booked in a whole individual course package. |
| Prices include: | Tuition |
| Course material: | Generally course material is distributed free to students and will stay in student property. |
| Exams offered: | Cambridge First , Cambridge Advanced , Cambridge Proficiency |
| School closed: | National holidays in England: 01.Jan, 21.Mar, 24.Mar, 05.May, 26.May, 25.Aug, 25.Dec, 26.Dec |
| Languages spoken by school staff (cannot be guaranteed by school): | English |
| Lessons may take place in the morning AND/OR afternoon. Class timetables are subject to change.
Airport transfer (one-way) from Gatwick is 160 GBP. | |
| 1 Hostel shared room (multiple beds) From 98 Brit. Pound week | ||||
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| 2 Homestay // single room, half board | ||||
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| Minimum stay in weeks: 1 | ||||
| Accommodation | weekly rate | monthly rate | ||
| Price Brit. Pound | 133 | 532 | ||
| GBP 120.00 per week if 20+ weeks booked. Includes: Half board (breakfast + 1 meal), Shared bathroom. Room Occupancy: Single room. No extra nights bookable. | ||||
| 3 Homestay // Bed and Breakfast | ||||
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| Minimum stay in weeks: 1 | ||||
| Accommodation | weekly rate | monthly rate | ||
| Price Brit. Pound | 119 | -- | ||
| GBP 106.00 per week if 20+ weeks booked. Includes: Breakfast, Shared bathroom. Room Occupancy: Single room. No extra nights bookable. | ||||
| 4 Homestay // Bed and Breakfast | ||||
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| Minimum stay in weeks: 1 | ||||
| Accommodation | weekly rate | monthly rate | ||
| Price Brit. Pound | 99 | -- | ||
| GBP 94.00 per week if 20+ weeks booked. Includes: Breakfast, Shared bathroom. Room Occupancy: Double room. No extra nights bookable. | ||||
| 5 Homestay // shared room, half board | ||||
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| Minimum stay in weeks: 1 | ||||
| Accommodation | weekly rate | monthly rate | ||
| Price Brit. Pound | 113 | 452 | ||
| GBP 108.00 per week if 20+ weeks booked. Includes: Half board (breakfast + 1 meal), Shared bathroom. Room Occupancy: Double room. No extra nights bookable. | ||||
| 6 Residence // single room, self catering, shared bathroom | ||||
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| Minimum stay in weeks: 1 | ||||
| Accommodation | weekly rate | monthly rate | ||
| Price Brit. Pound | 134 | 536 | ||
| Includes: No meals, Shared bathroom. Room Occupancy: Single room. No extra nights bookable. | ||||
| Dates | Course not available: 01.Jan - 31.May, 01.Aug - 31.Dec | |||
| 7 Residence // single room, self catering, private bathroom | ||||
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| Minimum stay in weeks: 1 | ||||
| Accommodation | weekly rate | monthly rate | ||
| Price Brit. Pound | 161 | 644 | ||
| Includes: No meals, Private bathroom. Room Occupancy: Single room. No extra nights bookable. | ||||
| 8 Residence // shared room, self catering, private bathroom | ||||
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| Minimum stay in weeks: 1 | ||||
| Accommodation | weekly rate | monthly rate | ||
| Price Brit. Pound | 151 | 604 | ||
| Includes: No meals, Private bathroom. Room Occupancy: Double room. No extra nights bookable. | ||||
| Comment | Students must be 18 or over to stay in the residence. |
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| Max. 1 student of each nationality possible? | yes |
| Single room | on request |
| Optional airport transfer: | yes, for 120 Brit. Pound (one way) |
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| Leisure activities: | activity possible | course possible | organized by school | distance from school |
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| Volleyball | 0 km | |||
| Examples of social activities organised by English Language School: | City tours, weekend trips to places of interest. | |||
| No. of evaluations: | 14 |
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