Bucksmore English Language Summer School St Hilda’s College Oxford, England UK
Cowley Place - OX4 1DY Oxford - see on mapPay less than booking at the school
What we like about the school
- Winners of the PIEoneer Awards 2019, ‘Language Educator of the Year’.
- Large garden which stretches along the banks of River Cherwell.
Location: Bucksmore English Language Summer School St Hilda's College is located in the historical city of Oxford, in central southern England. St Hilda's presides from the University of Oxford, is situated on the banks of River Cherwell, a short walk from the city centre, and offers junior students an excellent opportunity to further their language skills and reach their language goals. The school is surrounded by gardens and greenery, offering a unique and picturesque backdrop for junior students to study their Intensive English language courses in a peaceful setting. St Hilda's has a great location for international arrivals and departures from any London based airport.
School facilities: The school's facilities are excellent, offering everything a junior student may need to feel at ease in their surroundings whilst having a memorable experience. In addition to a large garden which stretches along the banks of River Cherwell, the school offers common-rooms with sofas, table tennis and pool tables, as well as an auditorium. All programmes also come with 24 hour-security via the school's very own Porters Lodge.
Course selection: St Hilda's College offers an Intensive English language programme suitable for junior teenage students. The programme is available to students of all levels and consists of a weekly 25 hours of tuition, 2 full-day excursions and an evening activity plan. The programme is very dynamic, taught via excursion-linked lessons, project work, elective subjects, in addition to a more standard classroom-based academic tuition. Students are sure to enjoy their time with Bucksmore at St Hilda's.
Accommodation: The accommodation at the school consists of single and twin rooms with shared bathrooms. Students also have an on-site laundry service available to them free of charge.
School chain: Established over 40 years ago, Bucksmore Education Ltd is an award-winning academic short course provider with multiple locations throughout England and Manhattan, USA.
The group offers an array of unique opportunities to Junior students, ranging from traditional English boarding schools to University experiences. With a wide variety of programmes available throughout several schools and locations, there is something for students of many interests, abilities and needs.
English Courses
General Language
Intensive English (13 to 17 years old)
For the summer, only limited places left!25 lessons per week | 12 students (max)Offer!from£2,095£2,043 / week Includes accommodationMore
Intensive English (13 to 17 years old)
For the summer, only limited places left!
25 lessons per week | 12 students (max)
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£2,095£2,043 / week
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| Price at school (£) Our price (£) | 0 | 4,190 4,086 | 6,285 6,128 | 8,380 8,171 | 10,475 10,214 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Price in US$ | 5,501 | 8,252 | 11,002 | 13,752 |
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- Starting dates
- 2026: 30 Jun 2026, 07 Jul 2026, 14 Jul 2026, 21 Jul 2026, 28 Jul 2026
Prices
- Course price includes accommodation
- On campus, Double room, Breakfast, lunch & dinnerInterested in this course without accommodation? Please contact us.
- Price includes
- Supervision 24/7, Airport transfer (return trip)
Course specific data
- General course schedule
- 5 daily lessons of 60 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: 14:30 - 17:30 - Possible course durations
- 2, 3, 4, 5 weeks
- Minimum required student age
- 13 years
- Age range:
- 13 - 17 years
Students per class- Maximum: 12 / Average: 9
Lesson duration- 60 min
Additional information for all courses
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Junior
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| Price at school (£) Our price (£) | 0 | 6,390 6,231 | 0 | 12,780 12,461 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Price in US$ | 8,389 | 16,778 |
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- Starting dates
- 2026: 30 Jun 2026, 07 Jul 2026, 14 Jul 2026, 21 Jul 2026
This course includes university-level subject tuition delivered by expert tutors.
There are two full-day and 1 half-day excursions.
Students will receive a personalised report card, certificate and a letter of recommendation (on request).
Prices
- Course price includes accommodation
- On campus, Double room, Breakfast, lunch & dinnerInterested in this course without accommodation? Please contact us.
- Price includes
- Airport transfer (return trip)
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| Price at school (£) Our price (£) | 0 | 6,390 6,231 | 0 | 12,780 12,461 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Price in US$ | 8,389 | 16,778 |
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- Starting dates
- 2026: 30 Jun 2026, 07 Jul 2026, 14 Jul 2026, 21 Jul 2026
This course includes university-level subject tuition delivered by expert tutors.
There are two full-day and 1 half-day excursions.
Students will receive a personalised report card, certificate and a letter of recommendation (on request).
Prices
- Course price includes accommodation
- On campus, Double room, Breakfast, lunch & dinnerInterested in this course without accommodation? Please contact us.
- Price includes
- Supervision 24/7, Airport transfer (return trip)
Additional information for all courses
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
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| Price at school (£) Our price (£) | 0 | 6,390 6,231 | 0 | 12,780 12,461 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Price in US$ | 8,389 | 16,778 |
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- Starting dates
- 2026: 30 Jun 2026, 07 Jul 2026, 14 Jul 2026, 21 Jul 2026
This course includes university-level subject tuition delivered by expert tutors.
There are two full-day and 1 half-day excursions.
Students will receive a personalised report card, certificate and a letter of recommendation (on request).
Prices
- Course price includes accommodation
- On campus, Double room, Breakfast, lunch & dinnerInterested in this course without accommodation? Please contact us.
- Price includes
- Airport transfer (return trip)
Additional information for all courses
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| Price at school (£) Our price (£) | 0 | 6,390 6,231 | 0 | 12,780 12,461 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Price in US$ | 8,389 | 16,778 |
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- Starting dates
- 2026: 30 Jun 2026, 07 Jul 2026, 14 Jul 2026, 21 Jul 2026
This course includes university-level subject tuition delivered by expert tutors.
There are two full-day and 1 half-day excursions.
Students will receive a personalised report card, certificate and a letter of recommendation (on request).
Prices
- Course price includes accommodation
- On campus, Double room, Breakfast, lunch & dinnerInterested in this course without accommodation? Please contact us.
- Price includes
- Supervision 24/7, Airport transfer (return trip)
Additional information for all courses
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
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| Price at school (£) Our price (£) | 0 | 6,390 6,231 | 0 | 12,780 12,461 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Price in US$ | 8,389 | 16,778 |
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- Starting dates
- 2026: 30 Jun 2026, 07 Jul 2026, 14 Jul 2026, 21 Jul 2026
This course includes university-level subject tuition delivered by expert tutors.
There are two full-day and 1 half-day excursions.
Students will receive a personalised report card, certificate and a letter of recommendation (on request).
Prices
- Course price includes accommodation
- On campus, Double room, Breakfast, lunch & dinnerInterested in this course without accommodation? Please contact us.
- Price includes
- Airport transfer (return trip)
Additional information for all courses
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
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| Price at school (£) Our price (£) | 0 | 6,390 6,231 | 0 | 12,780 12,461 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Price in US$ | 8,389 | 16,778 |
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- Starting dates
- 2026: 30 Jun 2026, 07 Jul 2026, 14 Jul 2026, 21 Jul 2026
This course includes university-level subject tuition delivered by expert tutors.
There are two full-day and 1 half-day excursions.
Students will receive a personalised report card, certificate and a letter of recommendation (on request).
Prices
- Course price includes accommodation
- On campus, Double room, Breakfast, lunch & dinnerInterested in this course without accommodation? Please contact us.
- Price includes
- Airport transfer (return trip)
Additional information for all courses
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school (£) Our price (£) | 0 | 6,390 6,231 | 0 | 12,780 12,461 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Price in US$ | 8,389 | 16,778 |
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- Starting dates
- 2026: 30 Jun 2026, 07 Jul 2026, 14 Jul 2026, 21 Jul 2026
This course includes university-level subject tuition delivered by expert tutors.
There are two full-day and 1 half-day excursions.
Students will receive a personalised report card, certificate and a letter of recommendation (on request).
Prices
- Course price includes accommodation
- On campus, Double room, Breakfast, lunch & dinnerInterested in this course without accommodation? Please contact us.
- Price includes
- Supervision 24/7, Airport transfer (return trip)
Additional information for all courses
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school (£) Our price (£) | 0 | 6,390 6,231 | 0 | 12,780 12,461 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Price in US$ | 8,389 | 16,778 |
See Availability
- Starting dates
- 2026: 30 Jun 2026, 07 Jul 2026, 14 Jul 2026, 21 Jul 2026
This course includes university-level subject tuition delivered by expert tutors.
There are two full-day and 1 half-day excursions.
Students will receive a personalised report card, certificate and a letter of recommendation (on request).
Prices
- Course price includes accommodation
- On campus, Double room, Breakfast, lunch & dinnerInterested in this course without accommodation? Please contact us.
- Price includes
- Supervision 24/7, Airport transfer (return trip)
Additional information for all courses
See Availability
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23 lessons per week | 12 students (max)
Offer!from
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school (£) Our price (£) | 0 | 6,390 6,231 | 0 | 12,780 12,461 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Price in US$ | 8,389 | 16,778 |
See Availability
- Starting dates
- 2026: 30 Jun 2026, 07 Jul 2026, 14 Jul 2026, 21 Jul 2026
This course includes university-level subject tuition delivered by expert tutors.
There are two full-day and 1 half-day excursions.
Students will receive a personalised report card, certificate and a letter of recommendation (on request).
Prices
- Course price includes accommodation
- On campus, Double room, Breakfast, lunch & dinnerInterested in this course without accommodation? Please contact us.
- Price includes
- Supervision 24/7, Airport transfer (return trip)
Additional information for all courses
See Availability
Our prices for Bucksmore English Language Summer School St Hilda’s College include
- INCLUDED Organized activities
- INCLUDED Wireless LAN zone at school
- INCLUDED Free certificate of course attendance
- INCLUDED Free airport pickup for all junior courses (both ways)
- INCLUDED Language level placement test at first day of classes
- INCLUDED For junior courses: every afternoon free organized leisure program
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Bucksmore English Language Summer School St Hilda’s College
- Accreditations and Quality seals
- English teacher qualifications
- 100% hold a university degree100% 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 Bucksmore English Language Summer School St Hilda’s College and you book here.
- Year of school foundation
- 1979
General school facilities
Cafeteria
Restaurant
Snack vending machine
Drink vending machine
Library
Lounge
Auditorium
Garden
Free WIFI
Non-smoking (all indoor and all outdoor areas of school)
Paid parking (<500m)
Classroom equipment
TV in some classrooms
Electronic whiteboard in some classrooms
Air conditioning in some classrooms
Heating in all classrooms
Ample natural light in all classrooms
- Number of classrooms: 10
- Number of public PC workstations: 1
Facilities for disabled students
Accessible Toilet
Wheelchair access to reception
Wheelchair access to cafeteria
Student Age / Nationality
Top student nationalities
| Student Nationality | Percentage of students |
|---|---|
| China | 20% |
| Italy | 15% |
| Brazil | 9% |
| Japan | 6% |
| France | 5% |
| Turkey | 4% |
| Spain | 4% |
| Switzerland | 1% |
| Other nationalities | 36% |
Age of students
| Percentage of students | |
|---|---|
| 1-18 years | 100% |
| 18-24 years | 0% |
| 25-34 years | 0% |
| 35-50 years | 0% |
| >50 years | 0% |
- Average number of students
- Junior courses - In summer: 18
- Minimum age of students
- 13 years for specific Junior courses
- Average age of students
- In summer: 15 years
Information for all courses offered by Bucksmore English Language Summer School St Hilda’s College
- Lesson duration
- 60 minutes
- Course material
- Generally course material is distributed free to students and will stay in student property.
- Comments about courses
Airport transfer is included provided that students' flights arrive and depart between 10:00 and 20:00 at Heathrow (LHR) or Gatwick (LGW)
Course times vary depending on the day and weekly schedule, and could fall in the morning, afternoon and/or evening.- 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, 25 Dec 2026, 28 Dec 2026.School policy regarding bank holidays:Full number of lost classes are made up - 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
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.
FAQ about Bucksmore English Language Summer School St Hilda’s College, Oxford
What is the best price for a course at Bucksmore Education, Oxford?
“English courses at Bucksmore Education start at 2043 £ for Intensive English course with 25 lessons per week. When booking here you benefit from an exclusive discount.”
Which countries are students of Bucksmore English Language Summer School St Hilda’s College from?
“The highest Nationality percentage at Bucksmore English Language Summer School St Hilda’s College comes from China with a 20% representation, followed by students from Italy (15%) and Russia (15%).”
Terms of Bucksmore English Language Summer School St Hilda’s College
- First day of course
- Written and oral level test is performed. Students should arrive at 12:00
- Payment methods accepted for payments made directly to the school
- Legal name/parent company
- Bucksmore Education Limited | Tax registration ID: 3830204
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
- No
- Free shipment via regular mail
- Yes
- 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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