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31 English Language Schools in Oxford Ranking 2024

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Best English schools in Oxford by category - student age group, value for money

TOP Rated by
Students < 18 years
Study & Live in your Teacher's Home
Students < 18 years
5.0

Rating: 5

(3)
Students < 18 years
4.9

Rating: 4.9

(7)
Students < 18 years
4.7

Rating: 4.7

(3)
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TOP Rated by
Students 18-30 years
Oxford School of English
Students 18-30 years
5.0

Rating: 5

(3)
Students 18-30 years
4.7

Rating: 4.7

(26)
Students 18-30 years
4.3

Rating: 4.3

(7)
TOP Rated by
Students 31-49 years
Study & Live in your Teacher's Home
Students 31-49 years
5.0

Rating: 5

(4)
Students 31-49 years
4.3

Rating: 4.3

(3)
TOP Rated by
Students 50+ years
Oxford International Language School
Students 50+ years
4.5

Rating: 4.5

(2)
Students 50+ years
4.3

Rating: 4.3

(3)
Students 50+ years
4.1

Rating: 4.1

(8)
TOP Rated by
Students all ages
Study & Live in your Teacher's Home
Students all ages
4.8

Rating: 4.8

(11)
Students all ages
4.8

Rating: 4.8

(12)
Students all ages
4.7

Rating: 4.7

(6)
TOP Rated by
Quality of teaching
Oxford School of English
Quality of teaching
4.9

Rating: 4.9

(10)
Quality of teaching
4.6

Rating: 4.6

(11)
Quality of teaching
4.5

Rating: 4.5

(2)
TOP Rated by
Leisure programme
Study & Live in your Teacher's Home
Leisure programme
4.6

Rating: 4.6

(9)
Leisure programme
4.5

Rating: 4.5

(2)
Leisure programme
4.3

Rating: 4.3

(9)
TOP Rated by
Value for money
Oxford School of English
Value for money
4.5

Rating: 4.5

(10)
Value for money
4.5

Rating: 4.5

(2)
Value for money
4.4

Rating: 4.4

(10)
TOP Rated by
Location of school
CIE - College of International Education
Location of school
5.0

Rating: 5

(5)
Location of school
5.0

Rating: 5

(2)
Location of school
4.9

Rating: 4.9

(10)

Oxford's language schools ranking

based on student ratings
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Oxford ratings & opinions

How our students rated their experience in Oxford

4.6

Rating: 4.6/5.0

Overall attractiveness of Oxford
321 authentic ratings from students who reserved a course with us in Oxford
Nightlife
4.0

Rating: 4.0/5.0

Friendliness of locals
4.3

Rating: 4.3/5.0

Interesing things to do
4.4

Rating: 4.4/5.0

Geographic setting
4.0

Rating: 4.0/5.0

Public transport
4.3

Rating: 4.3/5.0

Climate
3.8

Rating: 3.8/5.0

Cleanliness
4.1

Rating: 4.1/5.0

Affordability
3.7

Rating: 3.7/5.0

Shopping
4.2

Rating: 4.2/5.0

Safety
4.5

Rating: 4.5/5.0

What our students said about Oxford

4.0

Rating: 4/5

For a language course, an ideal city. The colleges are beautiful, must-see at some point. I really enjoyed the Botanical Gardens, the Museum of Natural History and the Pitts Rivers. The surrounding area also has a lot to offer but is poorly accessible by public transport. What I missed most of all was a dynamic contemporary culture.

Marga K.
Netherlands
5.0

Rating: 5/5

Oxford is the city of students. Staying in touch with social, allow to discover opportunities to have fun and relax even though with a bit more free time. London is one hour away and going back and forth is cheap.

Alessandro
Italy
5.0

Rating: 5/5

Difficult to answer the above, but I like Oxford and would be happy to return there. Have been there several times before, so it was no coincidence that we chose Oxford.

Evacaisa
Sweden
3.0

Rating: 3/5

It's a beautiful city with a lot of students. I don't recommend to go there in July and August. And there are too many tourists.

Manfred
Germany
4.0

Rating: 4/5

The city is more beautiful than London but just go to see Bologna to realize that the latter is more beautiful than Oxford

Francesco
Italy
5.0

Rating: 5/5

I didn't use any transportation and didn't visit the city at night.

Mattis
France
5.0

Rating: 5/5

A fascinating city full of surprises and wonderful architecture.

Natalia
Poland
4.0

Rating: 4/5

The amount of rubbish in the streets came as as surprise

Michał
Poland
5.0

Rating: 5/5

Very beautiful city with many possibilities

Inge
Germany
5.0

Rating: 5/5

Wonderful city, I wish I could live there

Péterné
Hungary
4.0

Rating: 4/5

Oxford surprised me with its lifestyle.

Theo
Brazil

What school directors said about Oxford

Jeanette Lindsey-Clarke

With it's historic building and beautiful parks, Oxford is one of the UK's most attractive cities. It's world-renowned university puts students at the centre of Oxford life, making it the perfect place to live and learn as an international student.

Jeanette Lindsey-ClarkeDirector of Kings - St. Michaels, lives in Oxford since 2008
Carolyn Llewelyn

Beautiful small medieval city with world famous university, art galleries and museums.

Carolyn LlewelynDirector of Oxford International Study Centre, lives in Oxford since 1968
Peter Thompson

Oxford is a beautiful city with wonderful stunning University buildings, insightful museums and our famous ‘punting’ on nearby canals and rivers.

Peter ThompsonDirector of Oxford School of English, lives in Oxford since 2000

Most recent student reviews of language schools in Oxford

Kings - St. Michaels

They are very very helpful, have great knowledge, explain well, are patient, and have a good sence of humor. It is very effective that three different teacheres teach with different methods every day.

15 January 2024
Course: Intensive English - 1 week
Student age: 50 years

4.3

Rating: 4.3

| 23 reviews
Oxford School of English

Wonderful teachers and environment in classrooms

7 August 2023
Course: General English Morning 20 - 4 weeks
Student age: 16 years

4.7

Rating: 4.7

| 12 reviews
Oxford International Education

Activities in the afternoon to join students and socialize with teachers and staff.

5 June 2023
Course: General English Morning 20 - 16 weeks
Student age: 18 years

4.2

Rating: 4.2

| 62 reviews
Kings - St. Michaels

There is a good, safe atmosphere which is reflected in the communication of the students among themselves and how the staff communicates with the students.
For parents: it provides a safe place for their children.

24 May 2023
Course: Intensive English - 1 week
Student age: 70 years

4.3

Rating: 4.3

| 23 reviews
Oxford School of English

Organisation of the whole stay at a very high level, professional teaching staff. Friendly atmosphere, you can always count on support and help.

30 January 2023
Course: General English Intensive 30 - 1 week
Student age: 17 years

4.7

Rating: 4.7

| 12 reviews
Oxford International Study Centre

The different classes with different teachers and the fact that the placement test put you in the right class (group).

16 August 2022
Course: Standard English - 3 weeks
Student age: 19 years

3.8

Rating: 3.8

| 6 reviews
Oxford School of English

All the teachers and the opportunity to socialize with the other students.

4 July 2022
Course: General English Morning 20 - 2 weeks
Student age: 12 years

4.7

Rating: 4.7

| 12 reviews
Oxford International Language School

Dedicated teachers, small groups, I was very content.

20 June 2022
Course: General English Super Intensive - 2 weeks
Student age: 60 years

4.7

Rating: 4.7

| 6 reviews
Centre of English Studies (CES)

Very nice to learn English in England. Super nice teachers.

29 March 2022
Course: Standard General English - 2 weeks
Student age: 66 years

4.0

Rating: 4

| 6 reviews
Oxford International Education

We were only a small group of students so the atmosphere was really good, and the teacher was very nice too.
Thanks for helping and attending. We always got answers when we needed some.

13 August 2019
Course: General English Morning 20 - 2 weeks
Student age: 18 years

4.2

Rating: 4.2

| 62 reviews
Oxford International Education

Location, hospitality, competence, lessons
Excellent, everything worked out perfectly. One week was not enough, but that was my personal disadvantage

27 February 2019
Course: General English Intensive 30 - 1 week
Student age: 53 years

4.2

Rating: 4.2

| 62 reviews
Study & Live in your Teacher's Home

The atmosphere and the material studied

14 January 2019
Course: Standard Programme - 2 weeks
Student age: 15 years

4.8

Rating: 4.8

| 11 reviews
Study & Live in your Teacher's Home

Teacher's home: nice countryside area; pleasant accommodation but no heating in the bedroom; far from any public transport.

3 December 2018
Course: Standard Programme - 2 weeks
Student age: 59 years

4.8

Rating: 4.8

| 11 reviews

Information about Oxford

Why Oxford? Oxford is an old university city and the university buildings span seven centuries. The city is a living museum with its beautiful buildings and a distinguished past. Harry Potter fans may recongnise a large amount of Oxford as many scenes from the movie take place in this university city. Many famous British authors have links to the city and Oxford has the largest bookshop in the world, whose shelves span for three miles. As a city it is relatively small but it has many parks, restaurants and shops. It is very navigatable by foot, but a unique way to view the city is punting on the river. This historical city has been preserved throughout time for visitors to really capture England throughout the ages.
What we like about Oxford
  • Everything is in walking distance.
  • Great location to travel.
  • Beautiful surrounding landscape.
  • Just 70min train ride to the city center of London.
What we dislike about Oxford
  • Very high costs for living.
  • Average nightlife scene.
Population:   172,000
Time zone: +10h. (GMT +0)
Region: England, Oxfordshire
Currency: GBP (1 GBP = 1.2744 USD)
Visa: Nationals from USA do not require a visa to study short term courses up to 180 days. Documentation regarding purpose of visit must be shown at the border in order to enter the country. For Study purposes: letter of enrolment from school, accommodation arrangements and proof of payments to the relevant institutions. Check visa requirements for nationals from other countries.
Visa requirements data last updated on 01 Dec. 2022 (Source)
For the most up-to-date visa information please consult with the embassy or consulate of England UK in your country. List of embassies and consulates of England UK on the official website - Government Digital Service.
High season: July
Low season: December
Average course price per week (High season): 436 £
Average course price per week (Low season): 317 £
Cost of Living:
* 100 = prices in New York
  • Price index excluding rent: 81* (19% cheaper than New York)
  • Price index including rent: 68* (32% cheaper than New York)
  • Price index food only:63* (37% cheaper than New York)
  • Big Mac price (England UK average): 3.48 £
    (14% cheaper than in USA)
Mains electricity:
  • Plug Type G
  • Residential voltage: 230 V
  • Frequency: 50 Hz
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Best time to take a language course in Oxford
March
Oxford Literary Festival
Oxford Literary Festival

16 March 2024 - 24 March 2024This important literary festival held at Oxford University gives you the chance to meet many influential authors. Events include literary walks and dinners with the authors.

May
May Day
May Day

01 May 2024Citizens of Oxford wake up very early and celebrate the beginning of May. Pubs open early in the morning and there are celebrations on the streets of Oxford.

July
Cowley Road Carnival
Cowley Road Carnival

07 July 2024Local carnival with all the trimmings: costumes, a parade, live music, and food from around the world. A fun day out for everyone in the family.

September
St Giles Fair
St Giles Fair

09 September 2024 - 10 September 2024Annual fair on the Monday and Tuesday following St Giles' Day. The first St Giles fair was in 1625.

October
Oxford Marathon
Oxford Marathon

13 October 2024This marathon starts and finishes in the same place: St Giles. Cheer on the runners or participate if you like, the race is adapted for beginners.

November
Bonfire Night
Bonfire Night

03 November 2024Annual fireworks event at South Park with a bonfire, a fair, a stage, a catering village and a bar.

December
Christmas Markets
Christmas Markets

01 December 2024 - 20 December 2024Broad Street in the centre of Oxford becomes the location each December for numerous Christmas stalls selling baked goods, small gifts and mulled wine.

Christ Church
Christ Church
Oxford
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Luton (LTN) - 62 km. from Oxford city center

Public transportation to city center:

Every 240 minutes, 120 minutes.

Main stops: Luton Airport, High Wycombe, Stokenchurch, Oxford Sandhills, Oxford Headington, Oxford Brookes University, Oxford St. Clements, Oxford High Street

Taxi: 90 minutes drive to city center of Oxford

London Heathrow (LHR) - 63 km. from Oxford city center

Public transportation to city center:

Every 20 minutes, 90 minutes.

Main stops: Heathrow Central Bus Station, Oxford City Centre-Queens Lane

Taxi: 55 minutes drive to city center of Oxford

London Gatwick (LGW) - 100 km. from Oxford city center

Public transportation to city center:

Every 60 minutes, 130 minutes.

Main stops: Gatwick Airport, Reading + Reading, Oxford

Taxi: 120 minutes drive to city center of Oxford

London Stansted (STN) - 103 km. from Oxford city center

Public transportation to city center:

Every 30 minutes, 90 minutes.

Main stops: Stansted Airport London, London Golders Green, London Finchley Road and Rognal, London Finchley Road, London St. John´s Wood/for London Zoo, London Baker Street Station

Taxi: 110 minutes drive to city center of Oxford

Q&A - Questions and answers about Oxford

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    - Starting date:
    - Duration:
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    - Whether they are accompanied by their parents:
    Mindlere Shin, LanguageCourse.Net - May 18, 2023
  • Our partner schools can offer junior group courses during summer, usually from June or July. The minimum required age for the adult courses is 16-18 years. If students would like to start before summer they can consider booking private lessons in the teacher's home, which includes lessons, full board accommodation and they may add activities as well.
    Angela Ligartova , Languagecourse.net - Mar 08, 2022

FAQ about schools in Oxford

  • We do not work with universities but rather with language schools.
    Madly Simba, Language Travel Consultant from LanguageCourse.Net - Mar 22, 2023

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