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The Oxford English Centre
Oxford, England UK
Among the Top 20% most popular English schools in Oxford in the last 12 months Organized social activities were rated by students as the best or among the top 20% of all schools in Oxford

66 Banbury Road - OX2 6PR Oxford - see on map
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What we like about the school
  • School garden and terrace restaurant offering an extensive menu of freshly cooked food.
  • Every afternoon free organized leisure activities for adults and juniors
  • Top rated social activities
    4.3
  • Excellent nationality mix. No student nationality makes up more than 15% of students.
What we dislike about the school
  • Course materials are an extra cost per level.

Location: The school is located in North Oxford, close to Port Meadow and sandwiched between the River Thames and the River Cherwell. It is within easy walking distance of the city centre and surrounded by places of cultural and natural interest. University colleges are scattered throughout the neighbourhood, and there are bars and restaurants nearby.

Getting around Oxford: The main hub of Oxford is 20 minutes by foot from the school, or a 10 minute bus ride. The buses leave regularly for this route. Oxford city centre is easily walkable, with most of the commercial shops, supermarkets, city activities and historical monuments all within this quarter of the city. The main central train station is 20 minutes by bus from The Oxford English Centre for travelling to nearby cities. There is a direct line to London which takes an hour.

Course selection: The school provides popular General English courses along with a wide variety of Specialist English courses. As a popular destination for individual and group study, it offers social activities every day of the week as a part of the standard course, so it's easy to make friends of different nationalities in and out of the classroom.

School facilities: Students can use the following facilities whilst studying at The Oxford English Centre; a library, an IT lab, free wifi throughout the building, board games, garden and patio, foosball table, table tennis and a karaoke system.

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General Language
Standard General EnglishPopular English course
20 lessons per week | 16 students (max)
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Price at school (£) Our price (£) 350 333 700 665 1,050 998 1,400 1,330 2,100 1,995 2,640 2,508 3,300 3,135 3,960 3,762 6,400 6,080 7,680 7,296 11,520 10,944
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Starting dates
Every Monday
Course specific data
General course schedule
4 daily lessons of 45 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 9:30 - 13:00
Possible course durations
1-99 weeks
Language levels of course
Suitable for all levels: Beginner (A1) - Proficiency (C2)
Minimum required student age
16 years
Students per class
Maximum: 16 / Average: 11
Lesson duration
45 min
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Intensive General English Recommended English courseMost Popular English course
In high demand!
30 lessons per week | 16 students (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
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Price at school (£) Our price (£) 420 399 840 798 1,260 1,197 1,680 1,596 2,520 2,394 3,080 2,926 3,850 3,658 4,620 4,389 6,400 6,080 7,680 7,296 11,520 10,944
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Starting dates
Every Monday

This course includes 20 morning general language lessons and 10 afternoon fluency lessons per week.

Course specific data
General course schedule
6 daily lessons of 45 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 9:30 - 15:30
Possible course durations
1-99 weeks
Language levels of course
Suitable for all levels: Beginner (A1) - Proficiency (C2)
Minimum required student age
16 years
Students per class
Maximum: 16 / Average: 11
Lesson duration
45 min
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Combined Course (20 + 10)
30 lessons per week | 16 students (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
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£925£879 / week
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Price at school (£) Our price (£) 925 879 1,850 1,758 2,775 2,637 3,700 3,515 4,625 4,394 5,550 5,273 6,475 6,152 7,400 7,030 8,325 7,909 9,250 8,788 11,100 10,545
Price in US$ 1,184 2,367 3,550 4,733 5,917 7,100 8,283 9,466 10,650 11,833 14,199
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Starting dates
Every Monday

This course includes 20 group lessons and 10 Individual lessons per week.

Course specific data
General course schedule
6 daily lessons of 45 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 9:30 - 13:00
Possible course durations
1-99 weeks
Language levels of course
Suitable for all levels: Beginner (A1) - Proficiency (C2)
Minimum required student age
16 years
Students per class
Maximum: 16 / Average: 11
Lesson duration
45 min
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Combined Course (20 + 5)
25 lessons per week | 16 students (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
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£645£613 / week
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Price at school (£) Our price (£) 645 613 1,290 1,226 1,935 1,839 2,580 2,451 3,225 3,064 3,870 3,677 4,515 4,290 5,160 4,902 5,805 5,515 6,450 6,128 7,740 7,353
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Starting dates
Every Monday

This course includes 20 group lessons and 5 individual lessons per week.

Course specific data
General course schedule
5 daily lessons of 45 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 9:30 - 13:00
Possible course durations
1-99 weeks
Language levels of course
Suitable for all levels: Beginner (A1) - Proficiency (C2)
Minimum required student age
16 years
Students per class
Maximum: 16 / Average: 11
Lesson duration
45 min
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Combined Course (30 + 10)
40 lessons per week | 16 students (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
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£995£946 / week
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Price at school (£) Our price (£) 995 946 1,990 1,891 2,985 2,836 3,980 3,781 4,975 4,727 5,970 5,672 6,965 6,617 7,960 7,562 8,955 8,508 9,950 9,453 11,940 11,343
Price in US$ 1,273 2,546 3,819 5,092 6,364 7,637 8,910 10,183 11,455 12,728 15,274
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Starting dates
Every Monday

This course includes 30 group general language lessons, 10 group fluency lesson and 10 individual lessons per week.

Course specific data
General course schedule
8 daily lessons of 45 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 9:30 - 15:30
Possible course durations
1-99 weeks
Language levels of course
Suitable for all levels: Beginner (A1) - Proficiency (C2)
Minimum required student age
16 years
Students per class
Maximum: 16 / Average: 11
Lesson duration
45 min
Additional information for all courses
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Combined Course (30 + 5)
35 lessons per week | 16 students (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
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£715£680 / week
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Price at school (£) Our price (£) 715 680 1,430 1,359 2,145 2,038 2,860 2,717 3,575 3,397 4,290 4,076 5,005 4,755 5,720 5,434 6,435 6,114 7,150 6,793 8,580 8,151
Price in US$ 915 1,830 2,744 3,659 4,573 5,488 6,403 7,317 8,232 9,146 10,976
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Starting dates
Every Monday

This course includes 30 group general language lessons, 10 group fluency lesson and 5 individual lessons per week.

Course specific data
General course schedule
7 daily lessons of 45 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 9:30 - 15:30
Possible course durations
1-99 weeks
Language levels of course
Suitable for all levels: Beginner (A1) - Proficiency (C2)
Minimum required student age
16 years
Students per class
Maximum: 16 / Average: 11
Lesson duration
45 min
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Junior
Summer Teen Programme + Activities (12 to 17 years old)
20 lessons per week | 16 students (max)
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Starting dates
2026: 15 Jun 2026, 22 Jun 2026, 29 Jun 2026, 06 Jul 2026, 13 Jul 2026, 20 Jul 2026, 27 Jul 2026, 03 Aug 2026

This programme combines supervised activities in the morning, 3 evening activities and English lessons in the afternoon. The price includes bus passes, lunch vouchers and a Saturday full-day excursion.

Extras:
Optional Sunday excursion: GBP 90.

Course specific data
General course schedule
4 daily lessons of 45 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 9:00 - 12:00
Afternoon: 13:15 - 16:30
Possible course durations
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 weeks
Required minimum language level
Elementary (A2) or higher
Minimum required student age
12 years
Age range:
12 - 17 years
Students per class
Maximum: 16 / Average: 11
Lesson duration
45 min
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Private
Individual Tuition 10
10 lessons per week | 1 student (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
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£900£855 / week
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Price at school (£) Our price (£) 900 855 1,800 1,710 2,700 2,565 3,600 3,420 4,500 4,275 5,400 5,130 6,300 5,985 7,200 6,840 8,100 7,695 9,000 8,550 10,800 10,260
Price in US$ 1,152 2,303 3,454 4,605 5,757 6,908 8,059 9,210 10,362 11,513 13,815
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Starting dates
Every Monday

Can only be booked in conjunction with another course.

Course specific data
Possible course durations
1-99 weeks
Language levels of course
Suitable for all levels: Beginner (A1) - Proficiency (C2)
Minimum required student age
16 years
Students per class
Maximum: 1 / Average: 1
Lesson duration
45 min
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Individual Tuition 15
15 lessons per week | 1 student (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
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£1,060£1,007 / week
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Price at school (£) Our price (£) 1,060 1,007 2,120 2,014 3,180 3,021 4,240 4,028 5,300 5,035 6,360 6,042 7,420 7,049 8,480 8,056 9,540 9,063 10,600 10,070 12,720 12,084
Price in US$ 1,356 2,712 4,068 5,424 6,780 8,136 9,492 10,848 12,204 13,560 16,271
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Starting dates
Every Monday
Course specific data
Possible course durations
1-99 weeks
Language levels of course
Suitable for all levels: Beginner (A1) - Proficiency (C2)
Minimum required student age
16 years
Students per class
Maximum: 1 / Average: 1
Lesson duration
45 min
Additional information for all courses
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Individual Tuition 20
20 lessons per week | 1 student (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
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£1,310£1,245 / week
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Price at school (£) Our price (£) 1,310 1,245 2,620 2,489 3,930 3,734 5,240 4,978 6,550 6,223 7,860 7,467 9,170 8,712 10,480 9,956 11,790 11,201 13,100 12,445 15,720 14,934
Price in US$ 1,676 3,352 5,028 6,703 8,379 10,055 11,730 13,406 15,082 16,757 20,109
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Starting dates
Every Monday
Course specific data
Possible course durations
1-99 weeks
Language levels of course
Suitable for all levels: Beginner (A1) - Proficiency (C2)
Minimum required student age
16 years
Students per class
Maximum: 1 / Average: 1
Lesson duration
45 min
Student reviews about "Individual Tuition 20" at The Oxford English Centre
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Individual Tuition 30
30 lessons per week | 1 student (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
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£1,810£1,720 / week
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Price at school (£) Our price (£) 1,810 1,720 3,620 3,439 5,430 5,159 7,240 6,878 9,050 8,598 10,860 10,317 12,670 12,037 14,480 13,756 16,290 15,476 18,100 17,195 21,720 20,634
Price in US$ 2,316 4,631 6,946 9,262 11,577 13,892 16,207 18,523 20,838 23,153 27,784
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Starting dates
Every Monday
Course specific data
Possible course durations
1-99 weeks
Language levels of course
Suitable for all levels: Beginner (A1) - Proficiency (C2)
Minimum required student age
16 years
Students per class
Maximum: 1 / Average: 1
Lesson duration
45 min
Additional information for all courses
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Individual Tuition 40
40 lessons per week | 1 student (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
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£2,210£2,100 / week
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Price at school (£) Our price (£) 2,210 2,100 4,420 4,199 6,630 6,299 8,840 8,398 11,050 10,498 13,260 12,597 15,470 14,697 17,680 16,796 19,890 18,896 22,100 20,995 26,520 25,194
Price in US$ 2,827 5,654 8,481 11,308 14,135 16,962 19,789 22,616 25,443 28,270 33,924
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Starting dates
Every Monday
Course specific data
Possible course durations
1-99 weeks
Language levels of course
Suitable for all levels: Beginner (A1) - Proficiency (C2)
Minimum required student age
16 years
Students per class
Maximum: 1 / Average: 1
Lesson duration
45 min
Additional information for all courses
See Availability
Individual Tuition 5
5 lessons per week | 1 student (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
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£450£428 / week
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Price at school (£) Our price (£) 450 428 900 855 1,350 1,283 1,800 1,710 2,250 2,138 2,700 2,565 3,150 2,993 3,600 3,420 4,050 3,848 4,500 4,275 5,400 5,130
Price in US$ 576 1,152 1,727 2,303 2,879 3,454 4,030 4,605 5,181 5,757 6,908
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Starting dates
Every Monday

Can only be booked in conjunction with another course.

Course specific data
Possible course durations
1-99 weeks
Language levels of course
Suitable for all levels: Beginner (A1) - Proficiency (C2)
Minimum required student age
16 years
Students per class
Maximum: 1 / Average: 1
Lesson duration
45 min
Additional information for all courses
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Business
English for Business
30 lessons per week | 14 students (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
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£435£414 / week
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Starting dates
Every Monday

This course includes 20 general language lessons and 10 business English lessons (mini group) per week.

Course specific data
Possible course durations
2 weeks
Language levels of course
Suitable for all levels: Beginner (A1) - Proficiency (C2)
Minimum required student age
16 years
Students per class
Maximum: 14 / Average: 10
Lesson duration
45 min
Course Brochure
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English for Law
30 lessons per week | 14 students (max)
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Starting dates
2026: 31 Aug 2026, 07 Dec 2026

This course includes 20 general language lessons and 10 legal English lessons per week.

Course specific data
Possible course durations
2 weeks
Required minimum language level
Lower intermediate (B1) or higher
Minimum required student age
16 years
Students per class
Maximum: 14 / Average: 10
Lesson duration
45 min
Course Brochure
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English for Medicine
30 lessons per week | 14 students (max)
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£435£414 / week
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Starting dates
2026: 31 Aug 2026, 07 Dec 2026

This course includes 30 medical English lessons per week.

Course specific data
Possible course durations
2 weeks
Required minimum language level
Upper intermediate (B2) or higher
Minimum required student age
20 years
Students per class
Maximum: 14 / Average: 10
Lesson duration
45 min
Course Brochure
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30 lessons per week | 16 students (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
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£435£414 / week
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Price at school (£) Our price (£) 435 414 870 827 1,305 1,240 1,740 1,653 2,175 2,067 2,610 2,480 3,045 2,893 3,480 3,306 3,915 3,720 4,350 4,133 5,220 4,959
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Starting dates
Every Monday
Course specific data
General course schedule
6 daily lessons of 45 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 9:30 - 15:30
Possible course durations
1-99 weeks
Required minimum language level
Upper intermediate (B2) or higher
Students per class
Maximum: 16 / Average: 11
Lesson duration
45 min
Additional information for all courses
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General English + FCE Preparation CourseRecommended English course
30 lessons per week | 16 students (max)
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£435£414 / week
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Price at school (£) Our price (£) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3,480 3,306 0 0 5,220 4,959
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Starting dates
2026: 05 Jan 2026, 16 Mar 2026, 21 Sep 2026

This course includes 20 general language lessons, 10 exam preparation lessons and 5 hours of self-access study.

05 Jan: 8 weeks.
16 Mar: 11 weeks.
21 Sep: 12 weeks.

Course specific data
General course schedule
6 daily lessons of 45 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 9:30 - 15:30
Possible course durations
8, 11, 12 weeks
Required minimum language level
Upper intermediate (B2) or higher
Minimum required student age
16 years
Students per class
Maximum: 16 / Average: 11
Lesson duration
45 min
Exam dates
28 Feb 2026, 30 May 2026, 12 Dec 2026
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General English + CAE Preparation CourseRecommended English course
30 lessons per week | 16 students (max)
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£435£414 / week
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Price at school (£) Our price (£) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4,350 4,133 4,785 4,546
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Starting dates
2026: 09 Feb 2026, 23 Mar 2026, 21 Sep 2026

This course includes 20 general language lessons, 10 exam preparation lessons and 5 hours of self-access study.

09 Feb: 10 weeks.
23 Mar: 11 weeks.
21 Sep: 11 weeks.

Course specific data
General course schedule
6 daily lessons of 45 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 9:30 - 15:30
Possible course durations
10, 11 weeks
Required minimum language level
Advanced (C1) or higher
Minimum required student age
16 years
Students per class
Maximum: 16 / Average: 11
Lesson duration
45 min
Exam dates
18 Apr 2026, 06 Jun 2026, 05 Dec 2026
Additional information for all courses
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General English + CPE Preparation CourseRecommended English course
30 lessons per week | 16 students (max)
Offer!from
£435£414 / week
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Price at school (£) Our price (£) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3,480 3,306 0 4,350 4,133 5,220 4,959
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Starting dates
2026: 12 Jan 2026, 16 Mar 2026, 05 Oct 2026

This course includes 20 general language lessons, 10 exam preparation lessons and 5 hours of self-access study.

12 Jan: 8 weeks.
16 Mar: 12 weeks.
05 Oct: 10 weeks.

Course specific data
General course schedule
6 daily lessons of 45 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 9:30 - 15:30
Possible course durations
8, 10, 12 weeks
Required minimum language level
Proficiency (C2)
Minimum required student age
16 years
Students per class
Maximum: 16 / Average: 11
Lesson duration
45 min
Exam dates
07 Mar 2026, 06 Jun 2026, 12 Dec 2026
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General English + IELTS Preparation CourseRecommended English course
This course tends to sell out quickly!
30 lessons per week | 16 students (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
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£435£414 / week
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Price at school (£) Our price (£) 435 414 870 827 1,305 1,240 1,740 1,653 2,175 2,067 2,610 2,480 3,045 2,893 3,480 3,306 3,915 3,720 4,350 4,133 5,220 4,959
Price in US$ 557 1,113 1,670 2,226 2,783 3,339 3,896 4,452 5,008 5,565 6,678
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Starting dates
Every Monday

This course includes 20 general language lessons and 10 exam preparation lessons per week.

Course specific data
General course schedule
6 daily lessons of 45 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 9:30 - 15:30
Possible course durations
1-99 weeks
Required minimum language level
Upper intermediate (B2) or higher
Minimum required student age
16 years
Students per class
Maximum: 16 / Average: 11
Lesson duration
45 min
Additional information for all courses
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Specialty Courses
Teacher Development Programme: Creative Methodology
30 lessons per week | 16 students (max)
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£435£414 / week
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Starting dates
2026: 02 Feb 2026, 06 Jul 2026

This course includes 20 teaching methodology lessons and 10 advanced language training per week.

Course specific data
Possible course durations
2 weeks
Required minimum language level
Proficiency (C2)
Minimum required student age
18 years
Students per class
Maximum: 16 / Average: 11
Lesson duration
45 min
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Teacher Development Programme: Effective Classroom Practice
30 lessons per week | 16 students (max)
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Starting dates
2026: 16 Feb 2026, 20 Jul 2026

This course includes 20 teaching methodology lessons and 10 advanced language training per week.

Course specific data
Possible course durations
2 weeks
Required minimum language level
Proficiency (C2)
Minimum required student age
18 years
Students per class
Maximum: 16 / Average: 11
Lesson duration
45 min
Additional information for all courses
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Our prices for The Oxford English Centre include

  • INCLUDED Organized activities
  • INCLUDED Internet access and use of school computers
  • INCLUDED Wireless LAN zone at school
  • INCLUDED Free certificate of course attendance
  • INCLUDED Language level placement test at first day of classes
  • INCLUDED For junior courses: every afternoon free organized leisure program
  • INCLUDED For adult courses: every afternoon free organized leisure program
  • INCLUDED For adult courses: a minimum of one free organized leisure activity per week

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    The Oxford English Centre certificate of completion.4/12
  • WELL DONE!
    WELL DONE!5/12
  • students
    students6/12
  • Teaching
    Teaching7/12
  • Playing Scrabble
    Playing Scrabble8/12
  • Students taking a break
    Students taking a break9/12
  • The Oxford English Centre school building
    The Oxford English Centre school building 10/12
  • The Oxford English Centre entrance.
    The Oxford English Centre entrance.11/12
  • Learning together
    Learning together 12/12

Student opinions about The Oxford English Centre, Oxford

4.7
Overall school rating of
The Oxford English Centre, Oxford
3 authentic ratings from students who booked with us
School
Location of the school
5.0 
Facilities
4.0 
Social activities
4.3 
Organisation
4.7 
Course
Quality of teaching
4.7 
Value for money
4.3 
Accommodation
Homestay
4.5 
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53 years
Overall rating
5.0
“Very friendly and helpful. Responded to me individually.”
“When larger groups arrive together from the same country, you can get lost as an individual.”
Details of the review
Quality of teaching / language progress: Super.
Course: Individual Tuition 20 - 1 week
Review date: 18. Aug. 2025 by Gerda Baldinger
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
16 years
Overall rating
4.0
Details of the review
Course: Summer Teen Programme + Activities - 1 week
Review date: 16. Aug. 2022 by Simon Weihing
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
29 years
Overall rating
5.0
Details of the review
Course: Intensive General English  - 2 weeks
Review date: 26. Oct. 2021 by Nicholas Keller
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.

Ratings of The Oxford English Centre compared to ratings of all schools in England UK

 The Oxford English Centre OxfordAverage of all other schools in England UK
Overall school rating4.74.3
Location of the school5.04.6
Facilities4.03.9
Social activities4.33.8
Organisation4.74.2
Quality of teaching4.74.3
Value for money4.33.9
Homestay4.54.1
Shared flat4.54.0

The Oxford English Centre (OEC)

Accreditations and Quality seals
British councilEnglish UKPreferential Terms in Case of Visa Refusal
English teacher qualifications
100% hold a university degree
100% hold a recognised language teaching qualification
Languages spoken by school staff (cannot be guaranteed by school)
Student gender mix
50% male / 50% female
Offer for returning students
You will be refunded/waived the school's administration fee if you already attended previously a course at The Oxford English Centre and you book here.
Year of school foundation
1979

General school facilities

  • Restaurant

  • Cafeteria

  • Computer lab

  • Library

  • Daily press

  • Movie rental

  • Free after-class access to language learning software

  • Games room

  • Lounge

  • Garden

  • Balcony / terrace

  • Student support desk

  • Copy machine

  • Table tennis

  • Table soccer / football

  • Free parking

  • Free water dispenser

  • Free WIFI

  • Smoking zones (outdoors)

  • Tourist information

  • Assistance with entrance ticket purchases

  • Assistance with reservations for restaurants, bars, clubs

  • Assistance with organizing transportation

  • Career guidance service (free)

  • Guidance for further higher education (free)

  • Internship placement guidance service (free)

  • Job placement guidance service (free)

  • Facilities for islamic students

    • Arabic homestays available

    • Homestay option for female islamic students where no men are living in household and that prepare halal food

    • Homestay option that can prepare halal food

    • Halal food offered at the school

    • Available area to pray at the school

    • Area for Prayer

  • Classroom equipment

    • TV in all classrooms

    • Electronic whiteboard in some classrooms

    • Air conditioning in some classrooms

    • Heating in all classrooms

    • Ample natural light in all classrooms

    • Number of classrooms: 14
    • Number of public PC workstations: 12

    Facilities for disabled students

    • Disabled car park

    • Accessible Toilet

    • Wheelchair access to cafeteria

Student Age / Nationality

Top student nationalities
Student Nationality Percentage of students
Spain 15%
Saudi Arabia 10%
Italy 9%
Germany 8%
France 8%
Japan 7%
Turkey 6%
China 6%
Switzerland 5%
Brazil 4%
Korea 3%
Sweden 2%
Thailand 2%
Vietnam 2%
Chile 2%
Netherlands 1%
Other nationalities 10%
Age of students
  Percentage of students
1-18 years 40%
18-24 years 20%
25-34 years 20%
35-50 years 18.4%
>50 years 1.6%
Average number of students
Adult courses - In summer: 50
Adult courses - Throughout the year: 25
Junior courses - In summer: 100
Junior courses - Throughout the year: 200
Minimum age of students
16 years
14 years for specific Junior courses
Average number of levels
Adult courses In summer: 6
Adult courses Throughout the year: 6
Junior courses In summer: 4
Junior courses Throughout the year: 4
Average age of students
In summer: 21 years
Throughout the year: 17 years
Read our recommendations for students in their 40s, 50s, 60s, and 70s.

Information for all courses offered by The Oxford English Centre

Lesson duration
45 minutes
School's administrative fee
£120
Course material
Generally, course material has to be purchased by all students at the school. The costs of course material will be approximately £45 per course level.
Comments about courses

Material fee for Standard course:
From 1 to 10 weeks: GBP 45.
From 11 to 20: GBP 80.
From 21 to 30: GBP 115.
31 weeks or more: GBP 130.

Material fee for Intensive course:
From 1 to 10 weeks: GBP 75,
From 11 to 20: GBP 145,
From 21 to 30: GBP 205,
31 weeks or more: GBP 245.

IELTS material fee: GBP 60.

Course, accommodation deposit and registration fee: GBP 500.

Course, accommodation deposit and registration fee (no accommodation required): GBP 300.

Individual classes
Single individual lessons of tuition can be reserved at 90 £. 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.
Days without class
In 2026 (including national and regional bank holidays):
01 Jan 2026, 03 Apr 2026, 06 Apr 2026, 04 May 2026, 25 May 2026, 31 Aug 2026, 21 Dec 2026 - 28 Dec 2026.
If a bank holiday falls on a weekday there is no refund nor are missed lessons recuperated. This is the case for the majority of language schools.
Level test
A test to assess your exact language level takes place at the school on the first day of the course.
Lessons needed per English language level
Level (CEFR) LESSONS needed per level WEEKS needed
(20 lessons per week)
A1 Beginner A1 to A2 80 4
A2 Elementary A2 to B1 160 8
B1 Intermediate B1 to B2 180 9
B2 Higher Intermediate B2 to C1 200 10
C1 Advanced C1 to C2 220 11
C2 Proficiency
Data above gives some guidance. For more details consult our page How long does it take to learn a language or reach a specific level.

Airport transfer

London Heathrow Airport:
£215 one way
£430 return (both ways)
Luton Airport:
£235 one way
£470 return (both ways)
London Gatwick Airport:
£235 one way
£470 return (both ways)
London Stansted Airport:
£235 one way
£470 return (both ways)

Leisure activities

Examples of leisure activities organized by the school

Adults - Free activities

Walking Tours of Oxford and the surrounding areas, Sports, Games Nights, Pizza and Movie Nights, Punting, Museum and Gallery visits, and more.

Adults - Paid activities

Some museums and galleries may involve a fee.

Junior - Free activities

Walking Tours of Oxford and the surrounding areas, Sports, Games Nights, Pizza and Movie Nights, Punting, Museum and Gallery visits, and more.

Junior - Paid activities

Some museums and galleries may involve a fee.
activity possible
Ballet
Cooking
Cricket
Dancing
Football (soccer)
Golf
Horse riding
Ice Hockey
Mountainbiking
Music
Rugby
Squash
Swimming
Table Tennis
Tennis
Volleyball
Yoga

Accommodation

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Homestay Most Popular Accommodation
In high demand!
4.5
2 ratings
Single room, Half board on weekdays, Full board on weekends
Shared bathroom
from
£255/ week
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Weeks 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 10 12 Additional
Week
Price in £ 255 510 765 1020 1275 1530 1785 2040 2550 3060 255
Price in US$ 344 687 1,031 1,374 1,717 2,061 2,404 2,747 3,434 4,121 344
Minimum stay: 1 week
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person
Check-in
Sunday
Check-out
Saturday
Note: It is important to inform the school if you plan to arrive or leave outside the standard check in/check out times.
Price extra night
£30 (Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price)
Room Occupancy
Single room
Private bathroom
Optional at 80£
Average distance from school
30 minutes by public transport.
Includes
Towels, Bedding/linen, Access to laundry service, Access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), Heating, Shared bathroom.
Meals
Half board on weekdays, Full board on weekends.
Minimum age of students
16
Dates
High season dates: 14 Jun 2026 - 22 Aug 2026
High season
High season supplement per week: 25 £
Information for all accommodations
Homestay
For the summer, only limited places left!
Reserve as early as possible to get the best available homestay!
4.5
2 ratings
Twin room, Half board on weekdays, Full board on weekends
Shared bathroom
from
£235/ week
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Weeks 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 10 12 Additional
Week
Price in £ 235 470 705 940 1175 1410 1645 1880 2350 2820 235
Price in US$ 317 633 950 1,266 1,583 1,899 2,215 2,532 3,165 3,798 317
Minimum stay: 1 week
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person
Check-in
Sunday
Check-out
Saturday
Note: It is important to inform the school if you plan to arrive or leave outside the standard check in/check out times.
Price extra night
£30 (Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price)
Room Occupancy
Twin room
Average distance from school
30 minutes by public transport.
Includes
Towels, Bedding/linen, Access to laundry service, Access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), Shared bathroom.
Meals
Half board on weekdays, Full board on weekends.
Minimum age of students
16
Dates
High season dates: 14 Jun 2026 - 22 Aug 2026
High season
High season supplement per week: 25 £
Information for all accommodations
Homestay - Under 18 (14-17 years old)
Single room, Half board on weekdays, Full board on weekends
Shared bathroom
from
£275/ week
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Weeks 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 10 12 Additional
Week
Price in £ 275 550 825 1100 1375 1650 1925 2200 2750 3300 275
Price in US$ 371 741 1,111 1,482 1,852 2,222 2,592 2,963 3,703 4,444 371
Minimum stay: 1 week
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Sunday
Price per person
Check-in
Sunday
Check-out
Sunday
Note: It is important to inform the school if you plan to arrive or leave outside the standard check in/check out times.
No extra nights bookable
Room Occupancy
Single room
Average distance from school
30 minutes by public transport.
Includes
Towels, Bedding/linen, Access to laundry service, Access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), Shared bathroom.
Meals
Half board on weekdays, Full board on weekends.
Minimum age of students
14
Maximum age of students
17
Dates
High season dates: 14 Jun 2026 - 22 Aug 2026
High season
High season supplement per week: 25 £
Information for all accommodations
Homestay - Under 18 (14-17 years old)
Twin room, Half board on weekdays, Full board on weekends
Shared bathroom
from
£245/ week
Show more
Weeks 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 10 12 Additional
Week
Price in £ 245 490 735 980 1225 1470 1715 1960 2450 2940 245
Price in US$ 330 660 990 1,320 1,650 1,980 2,310 2,640 3,299 3,959 330
Minimum stay: 1 week
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Sunday
Price per person
Check-in
Sunday
Check-out
Sunday
Note: It is important to inform the school if you plan to arrive or leave outside the standard check in/check out times.
No extra nights bookable
Room Occupancy
Twin room
Average distance from school
30 minutes by public transport.
Includes
Towels, Bedding/linen, Access to laundry service, Access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), Shared bathroom.
Meals
Half board on weekdays, Full board on weekends.
Minimum age of students
14
Maximum age of students
17
Dates
High season dates: 14 Jun 2026 - 22 Aug 2026
High season
High season supplement per week: 25 £
Information for all accommodations
Homestay Executive
This accommodation tends to sell out quickly!
Reserve as early as possible to get the best available homestay!
Single room, Half board on weekdays, Full board on weekends
Private bathroom
from
£410/ week
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Weeks 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 10 12 Additional
Week
Price in £ 410 820 1230 1640 2050 2460 2870 3280 4100 4920 410
Price in US$ 553 1,105 1,657 2,209 2,761 3,313 3,865 4,417 5,521 6,625 553
Minimum stay: 1 week
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person
Check-in
Sunday
Check-out
Saturday
Note: It is important to inform the school if you plan to arrive or leave outside the standard check in/check out times.
No extra nights bookable
Room Occupancy
Single room
Private bathroom
Included
Average distance from school
20 minutes by public transport.
Includes
Towels, Bedding/linen, Access to laundry service, Access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), Private bathroom.
Meals
Half board on weekdays, Full board on weekends.
Minimum age of students
16
Dates
High season dates: 14 Jun 2026 - 22 Aug 2026
High season
High season supplement per week: 25 £
Information for all accommodations

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Questions and answers about The Oxford English Centre

What is the difference between a normal homestay with a private bathroom (ensuite) and an upscale homestay?
“The difference between Executive and Ensuite is that the Executive is an ensuite (single room + private bathroom) at walking distance from the school, while Ensuite (single room + private bathroom) could be at about 25 minutes by bus from school. ”
Grazia, Student Services Officer from The Oxford English Centre - May 02, 2023
Do you also offer business English B2 BEC courses?
“The school Oxford International Study Centre in Oxford does not offer group lessons for the BEC Exam but, they will be happy to organize private lessons tailored to your specific needs. You can combine private lessons with General English Lessons in a group. By booking the general English course you will study all aspects of the language - studying grammar and having discussions, focusing on the core components of reading, writing, listening, and speaking. Then, with the private lessons, you can concentrate on the BEC exam and study specific topics related to the exam.”
Ana Carolina, Area Manager from The Oxford English Centre - Oct 11, 2021

FAQ about The Oxford English Centre, Oxford

Is it possible to book a room in residence at The Oxford English Centre?
“No, unfortunately this school does not offer residential options, only homestay accommodation. ”
Madly Simba, Language Travel Consultant from LanguageCourse.Net - May 09, 2024
What is the most popular accommodation offered by The Oxford English Centre?
“The accommodation Homestay is the most popular among all our clients of The Oxford English Centre”
Is airport pickup offered by The Oxford English Centre?
“Yes. The school offers pickup from London Heathrow Airport (215 £), Luton Airport (235 £), London Gatwick Airport (235 £), London Stansted Airport (235 £)”
What is the number of students per class at The Oxford English Centre?
“Depending on the chosen course, the maximum number of students at The Oxford English Centre varies from 1 (Individual Tuition 10) to 16 students (Standard General English)”
Which countries are students of The Oxford English Centre from?
“The highest Nationality percentage at The Oxford English Centre comes from Spain with a 15% representation, followed by students from Saudi Arabia (10%) and Italy (9%).”
The Oxford English Centre offers courses for which ages?
“The Oxford English Centre offers courses from 12 years (Summer Teen Programme + Activities, 20 lessons per week) to 99. Average age is 21 during the summer and 17 for the rest of the year.”

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Terms of The Oxford English Centre

First day of course
Written and oral level test is performed. Students should arrive at 8:30
Payment methods accepted for payments made directly to the school
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Legal name/parent company
Oxford House (Holdings) Limited | Tax registration ID: 2701035

Visa Documents

Nationals from USA do not require a visa to study short term courses up to 180 days. A valid passport and an ETA (Electronic Travel Authorization) is required to enter the UK. The application for the ETA is done online https://www.gov.uk/guidance/apply-for-an-electronic-travel-authorisation-eta. The answer is expected within 3 working days, costing GBP 16. The ETA allows multiple entries in the country for up to 6 months for a maximum of 2 years or until the passport used when applying expires.
Check visa requirements for nationals from other countries.
Nationals from countries that require a visa will receive documents from the school, related to booking confirmation, which is required for the visa application.
Full payment of all fees required before school dispatches documents required for visa application
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Preferential cancellation terms in case of visa refusal
School agreed that students booking online on this site will benefit from preferential cancellation fees in case of visa refusal, and in this case will never exceed EUR 180.
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