Kings Colleges, Oxford, England
General Information on Kings Colleges
The language school Kings Colleges was founded in Oxford, England in 1957. The college is in a pretty and quiet residential area of Oxford, just 10 minutes by bus from the city centre. Shops, Bars, restaurants, a library, a sports centre and a swimming pool are all close by. The school address is: Temple Road, Cowley, OX4 2UJ Oxford (England).
Facilities
Cafeteria, computer lab, library, free water dispenser, free parking
Classroom equipment
Electronic whiteboard, heating, ample natural light in all classrooms.
Accreditations and Quality seals of Kings Colleges, Oxford
Airport transfer
Best arrival airport is Heathrow. It takes 60 minutes by taxi to school.
| Number of classrooms: | 21 | |
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| Number of public workstations: | 35 | |
| Average no. of students: | Adult courses in summer: 250 Adult courses throughout the year: 200 | |
| Average no. of levels: | Adult courses in summer: 7 Adult courses throughout the year: 6 | |
| English teacher qualifications: | 100 % hold a university degree 100 % hold a recognised language teaching qualification | |
| Average age of students: | in summer: 20 years throughout the year: 20 years | |
| Minimum age of students: | 16 years | |
| Student nationalities: | Brazil 1 % China 6 % Germany 1 % France 3 % | Italy 9 % Japan 2 % Korea 14 % Switzerland 3 % Spain 10 % |
All prices in £ (convert currency). Below the original school prices are displayed. The 5% DISCOUNT on the tuition fee will automatically be deducted on receipt of your registration.
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 24 | [+] |
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| Price in £ | -- | 614 | 921 | 1228 | 1535 | 1842 | 2456 | 3070 | 3336 | 6336 | 278 |
| A full-time intensive course including specialist options in Business English, IELTS, conversation, etc. | |||||||||||
| Starting dates | Every Monday . | ||||||||||
| General course schedule | Lessons will be scheduled within the following times according to your level: Morning: 9:00 - 12:30 | ||||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Elementary (A2) | ||||||||||
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 24 | [+] |
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| Price in £ | -- | 534 | 801 | 1068 | 1335 | 1602 | 2136 | 2670 | 2832 | 5376 | 236 |
| During the summer you might have lessons in the mornings, afternoons, or a combination of both. | |||||||||||
| Starting dates | Every Monday . | ||||||||||
| General course schedule | Lessons will be scheduled within the following times according to your level: Morning: 9:00 - 12:30 | ||||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Elementary (A2) | ||||||||||
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
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| Price in £ | -- | 614 | 921 | 1228 | 1535 | 1842 | 2149 | 2456 | 2763 | 3070 | 3377 |
| A combination of English language lessons and a programme of optional sports and activities, plus a weekly excursion. | |||||||||||
| Starting dates | 2013: 17.Jun.2013, 24.Jun.2013, 01.Jul.2013, 08.Jul.2013, 15.Jul.2013, 22.Jul.2013, 29.Jul.2013, 05.Aug.2013, 12.Aug.2013, 19.Aug.2013. | ||||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Elementary (A2) | ||||||||||
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 24 | [+] |
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| Price in £ | -- | -- | -- | 1340 | 1675 | 2010 | 2680 | 3350 | 3684 | 7008 | 307 |
| It combines General English with specialist art and design related disciplines. | |||||||||||
| Starting dates | Every Monday . | ||||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Elementary (A2) | ||||||||||
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 24 | 34 |
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| Price in £ | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 5856 | 8126 |
| This long term course is the best value way to achieve real fluency, gain specialist subject knowledge and enjoy a memorable college year abroad. | |||||||||||
| Starting dates | 2013: 07.Jan.2013, 18.Mar.2013, 23.Sep.2013. | ||||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Elementary (A2) | ||||||||||
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 |
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| Price in £ | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 2763 | -- | 3336 |
| 9 weeks course starts on 07.01.2013. 12 weeks course starts on 18.03.2013 or 16.09.2013. Exam fees subject to change. | |||||||||||
| Starting dates | 2013: 07.Jan.2013, 18.Mar.2013, 16.Sep.2013. | ||||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Lower intermediate (B1) | ||||||||||
| Exam fee | 108 £ | ||||||||||
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 |
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| Price in £ | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 3070 | 3336 |
| 10 weeks course starts on 07.01.2013. 12 weeks course starts on 18.03.2013 or 09.09.2013. Exam fee subject to change. | |||||||||||
| Starting dates | 2013: 07.Jan.2013, 18.Mar.2013, 09.Sep.2013. | ||||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Upper intermediate (B2) | ||||||||||
| Exam fee | 109 £ | ||||||||||
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
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| Price in £ | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 1842 | 2149 | 2456 | 3070 | 3684 | 307 |
| Exam fee subject to change. | |||||||||||
| Starting dates | 2013: 07.Jan.2013, 18.Feb.2013, 02.Apr.2013, 07.May.2013, 24.Jun.2013, 05.Aug.2013, 16.Sep.2013, 28.Oct.2013. | ||||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Lower intermediate (B1) | ||||||||||
| Exam fee | 125 £ | ||||||||||
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
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| Price in £ | -- | -- | 1110 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| Exam fee subject to change. | |||||||||||
| Starting dates | 2013: 17.Jun.2013, 08.Jul.2013, 29.Jul.2013, 19.Aug.2013. | ||||||||||
| General course schedule | Lessons will be scheduled within the following times according to your level: Morning: 9:00 - 12:30 | ||||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Advanced (C1) | ||||||||||
| Exam fee | 125 £ | ||||||||||
| Note: All courses offered by Kings Colleges, 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. | |
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| Lesson duration (minutes): | 45 minutes |
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| School's administrative fee: | 75.00 £ |
| Individual classes: | Single individual lessons of tuition can be booked at 53 £. The combination of group and individual lessons is highly recommended. Individual lessons will encourage you to actively speak the foreign language and will offer you the opportunity to discuss individual problems and weaknesses. |
| Exams offered: | FCE/CAE , TOEFL , IELTS |
| Language school closed: | In 2013 (including national and regional bank holidays): 01.Jan.2013, 29.Mar.2013, 01.Apr.2013, 06.May.2013, 27.May.2013, 26.Aug.2013, 25.Dec.2013, 26.Dec.2013 |
| Languages spoken by school staff (cannot be guaranteed by school): | English |
3. Accommodation
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| weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | [+] | |
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| Price in £ | 233 | 466 | 699 | 932 | 233 | |
| Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday Price per person A bright modern student residence which is part of Oxford Brookes Univeristy. It has excellent facilities. Single rooms grouped in self-contained apartments of 6 study bedrooms. Six students share two toilets, two bathrooms. Telephone in each apartment and CCTV and 24 hour security. Meals provided at college cafeteria. Distance from school: 2 minutes walking Includes: Phone, Towels, Bedding/linen, Weekly cleaning, Access to laundry service, Kitchen, Heating, Half board, Shared bathroom. Room Occupancy: Single room. No extra nights bookable. | ||||||
| Dates | Dates not available:01.Jan.2013 - 15.Jun.2013, 12.Aug.2013 - 31.Dec.2013 | |||||
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| Price in £ | -- | 330 | 495 | 660 | 165 | |||||
| Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday Price per person Distance from school: 30 minutes walking Includes: Bedding/linen, Weekly cleaning, Heating, Half board, Shared bathroom. Room Occupancy: Single room. No extra nights bookable. | ||||||||||
| Dates | High season dates 16.Jun.2013 - 11.Aug.2013 | |||||||||
| High season | High season supplement per week: 21 £ | |||||||||
| weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | [+] | |
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| Price in £ | -- | 330 | 495 | 660 | 165 | |
| Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday Price per person Distance from school: 30 minutes walking Includes: Bedding/linen, Weekly cleaning, Heating, Half board, Shared bathroom. Room Occupancy: Double room. No extra nights bookable. | ||||||
| Dates | Dates not available:01.Jan.2013 - 16.Jun.2013, 13.Aug.2013 - 31.Dec.2013 | |||||
| weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | [+] | |||||
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| Price in £ | 175 | 350 | 525 | 700 | 175 | |||||
| Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday Price per person Our student house or apartments provide all the comforts of a traditional home plus the excitement of independent living. Spacious student bedrooms, large living room, separate kitchen, fully equipped. Distance from school: 20 minutes walking Includes: Bedding/linen, Weekly cleaning, Kitchen, Heating, No meals, Shared bathroom. Room Occupancy: Single room. No extra nights bookable. | ||||||||||
| Dates | High season dates 16.Jun.2013 - 11.Aug.2013 | |||||||||
| High season | High season supplement per week: 25 £ | |||||||||
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| Max. 1 student of each nationality possible? | no |
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| Single room | on request |
| Optional airport transfer: | London Heathrow (LHR): for 138 £ (one way) Taxi costs about 70 £ to the city center London Gatwick (LGW), London Stansted (STN): for 179 £ (one way) Taxi costs about 125 £ to the city center London Luton Airport (LTN): for 179 £ (one way) Taxi costs about 145 £ to the city center |
| Leisure activities: | activity possible | course possible | organized by school | distance from school |
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| Dancing |  | 2 km | ||
| Diving | | 1 km | ||
| Golf | | 6 km | ||
| Horse riding | | 6 km | ||
| Music | | 6 km | ||
| Sailing | | 12 km | ||
| Squash | | 1 km | ||
| Tennis | | 2 km | ||
| Volleyball | | 1 km | ||
| Windsurfing | | 12 km |
| Overall rating |  4.3/5.0 (3 reviews) |
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| City |  5.0/5.0 |
| Organisation | 4.7/5.0 |
| Facilities |  4.0/5.0 |
| Social activities | 4.7/5.0 |
| Course Quality / Progress in language | 5.0/5.0 |
| Value for money |  3.7/5.0 |
| Accommodation | |
| Host Family |  3.0/5.0 |
| Shared flat (apartment) | 3.0/5.0 |
| Other | 3.0/5.0 |
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