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EF International Language CenterOxford, England UK

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Price at School 610€
From 580€ per week
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What we like about the school
  • Free evening campus activities
  • Spacious student lounge equipped with a gaming console, ping pong tables and a pool table.
  • TOP 8% highest ranking among UK language schools according to British Council inspections (ranking 2021/2022).
  • Indoor swimming pool
What we dislike about the school
  • Lessons are 40 minutes long, which is shorter than in other schools.
How we create the points regarding what we like/dislike about a school

Location: EF International Language Center Oxford is located in a city with unique educational history and background, Oxford, England. The school is housed in the heart of the city, on private park-like grounds close to Oxford Brookes University, within a 30-minutes walk of the Radcliffe Camera, the University Botanical Gardens, the Covered Market, Bodleian Library and much more. A 5-minute walk from public transport, students of EF Oxford have shops, cafés, restaurants and supermarkets, all within easy reach. The Oxford Train station is under a 30-minute journey from the school via public transport, ensuring that all arrivals and departures can be made with ease.

School facilities: The school offers students a wide range of facilities, including a glass-roofed cafeteria, a fitness room, an indoor swimming pool and a multimedia lecture hall. All classrooms are bright and spacious and offer everything students may need to reach their language goals in a comfortable and motivating environment. Additional facilities include a computer lab, large park-like private grounds, a games room and a student support desk for any questions or queries that may arise. All classrooms have heating, air conditioning and ample natural light to create an optimal learning environment.

Social and Cultural: EF Oxford often organises excursions to Westend shows, in addition to trips to locations such as Stonehenge, Manchester, Liverpool, Dublin and Paris!

School chain: EF was founded in Sweden over 55 years ago. It has since then helped millions of people experience new cultures, see new places and learn new things about the world and about themselves. Across the globe, they have more than 600 schools and offices in over 50 countries, delivering the best in education and student care throughout all locations. As a group, EF has hubs in Boston, London, Barcelona, Mexico City, São Paulo, Shanghai, Stockholm, Zürich, and more!

EF understands that language programmes can be much more than the sole process of learning a language, as cultural immersion and diversity play a key part in any student's educational and life development.

Throughout the EF schools, programmes are readily available to adults and juniors, for career, personal and educational development.
  • Legal name / parent company: EF Language Colleges Ltd
  • Tax registration ID: CHE116289657
  • Abbreviated name of school: EF Oxford
  • The school is an official exam center
    The following language examinations can be taken directly at the school:

English Courses

General Language
Exam Preparation

Information for all courses offered by EF International Language Center

Comments about courses

The cost of course materials vary depending on the duration of the course:
1-6 weeks is EUR 55
7-12 weeks is EUR 95
13-18 weeks is EUR 145
19-24 weeks is EUR 195
25-30 weeks is EUR 245
31-36 weeks is EUR 295
37-42 weeks is EUR 345
43-48 weeks is EUR 395
49-52 weeks is EUR 445.

Cancellation Protection fee: EUR 85 (Non-refundable).

Students must book a travel insurance, which covers the whole period of the course and stay in Oxford. Students can book Erika Insurance Coverage via the school:

  • Two weeks: EUR 85.
  • Per additional extra week: EUR 40.
    Students can have another insurance but they must prove they have booked another one.

    Accommodation:
  • The twin room homestay included in the tuition price can be upgraded to a single room homestay for EUR 55 per week.
  • Homestays are no further than 45 minutes by public transportation from school.
  • Residence accommodation is also available upon request and subject to availability.
    Classes are likely to take place on some days in the morning and other days in the afternoon. Students will be given the exact timetable closer to the start date. These are sample times and lessons will fall within the time frames stated depending on availability and time of year.
Lesson duration
40 minutes
School's administrative fee
150.00 €
Individual classes
Single individual lessons of tuition can be reserved at 120 €. 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 2024 (including national and regional bank holidays):
01 Jan 2024, 29 Mar 2024, 01 Apr 2024, 06 May 2024, 27 May 2024, 26 Aug 2024, 25 Dec 2024, 26 Dec 2024.
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 before the start of the course via an online form.

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.

Our price includes

  • INCLUDED Internet access and use of school computers
  • INCLUDED Free certificate of course attendance
Note: All courses offered by EF International Language Center, Oxford can be reserved online with LanguageCourse.Net at a lower price than what you pay when booking directly at the school or at the school's website. In case a course is not listed above, just let us know.

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  • Entrance to EF Oxford
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    Lesson in progress15/24
  • EF teacher in the classroom
    EF teacher in the classroom16/24
  • Team work
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  • EF students
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  • Excursions in Oxford
    Excursions in Oxford 19/24
  • School building in Oxford
    School building in Oxford 20/24
  • Seeing Oxford
    Seeing Oxford21/24
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EF International Language Center (EF)

Accreditations and Quality seals
British councilEAQUALSEnglish UKPreferential Terms in Case of Visa RefusalISI
Languages spoken by school staff (cannot be guaranteed by school)
First day of course
Students should arrive at 8:30
Offer for returning students
You will be refunded/waived the school's administration fee If you already attended previously a course at EF International Language Center and you book here.
Payment methods accepted for payments made directly to the school
Visa - logoMastercard - logoBank Transfer - logo

General school facilities

  • Cafeteria

  • Computer lab

  • Games room

  • Lounge

  • Garden

  • Student support desk

  • Gym

  • Volleyball court

  • Table tennis

  • Indoor swimming pool

  • Free water dispenser

  • Classroom equipment

    • TV in most classrooms

    • Air conditioning in all classrooms

    • Heating in all classrooms

    • Ample natural light in all classrooms

    Number of classrooms: 30
    Number of public PC workstations: 75

    Facilities for disabled students

    • Wheelchair access to classroom

Student Age

Minimum age of students
16 years

Airport transfer

London Heathrow Airport:
290 € return (both ways)
Luton Airport:
325 € return (both ways)
London Gatwick Airport:
335 € return (both ways)
London Stansted Airport:
405 € return (both ways)
More information about airports around Oxford and how to get from the airport to Oxford on your own here on our Oxford page.

Visa Documents

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.
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
Express shipment fee (via courier)
South America: 85 €
,
Africa: 85 €
,
Asia: 85 €
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.

Accommodation

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Pullens Lane - OX3 0DT Oxford
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Other language schools in Oxford offering English courses: 
  1. Ardmore Language Schools
  2. Bayswater Summer
  3. Bucksmore - Oxford International College
  4. Bucksmore English Language Summer School d’Overbroeck’s
  5. Bucksmore English Language Summer School St Hilda’s College
  6. Cavendish School of English Junior Centre, Thornton
  7. Centre of English Studies (CES)4.0

    Rating: 4.0/5.0

  8. Centre of English Studies (CES) - Summer Centre
  9. CIE - College of International Education4.1

    Rating: 4.1/5.0

  10. CIE - College of International Education Summer Centre
  11. City College
  12. Embassy Junior Centre, Oxford
  13. Influent
  14. International House Oxford Junior Centre
  15. InTuition
  16. Kaplan International Languages
  17. Kings - St. Josephs, Cowley
  18. Kings - St. Michaels4.3

    Rating: 4.3/5.0

  19. English school in Oxford: Oxford International Education4.2

    Rating: 4.2/5.0

  20. Oxford International Education Junior Centre, Harcourt Hill
  21. Oxford International Language School4.7

    Rating: 4.7/5.0

  22. Oxford International Study Centre3.8

    Rating: 3.8/5.0

  23. Oxford School of English4.7

    Rating: 4.7/5.0

  24. Oxford Spires Junior Centre - Oxford International College
  25. Oxford Spires Junior Centre - St Edwards School
  26. Oxford Spires Junior Centre - Summer Fields School
  27. Sol Camps
  28. St Giles International Junior Centre
  29. Study & Live in your Teacher's Home4.8

    Rating: 4.8/5.0

  30. The Oxford English Centre4.5

    Rating: 4.5/5.0

Questions and answers about EF International Language Center

  • It would not be possible. Even when pupils are family, the school cannot place a minor in adult accommodation.
    Gosia Mazur, LanguageCourse.Net - Jan 18, 2024

FAQ about EF International Language Center,

  • Yes, the school offers students a wide range of facilities, including a fitness room, and indoor swimming pool, as well as a glass-roofed cafeteria and a multimedia conference room.
    Antonio Zoppo, Language Travel Consultant from LanguageCourse.Net - May 03, 2023
  • Yes. The school offers pickup from London Heathrow Airport ( €), Luton Airport ( €), London Gatwick Airport ( €), London Stansted Airport ( €)
  • Depending on the chosen course, the maximum number of students at English First varies from 17 students (General Course + Accommodation) to 17 students (General Course + Accommodation)
  • Yes, there is an exclusive discount that only applies when booking online here.

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