Ardmore Language SchoolsOxford, England UK
Oxford University, Worcester College, Walton St. - OX1 2HB Oxford - see on map
Pay less than booking at the school
What we like about the school
- Private garden areas for students to relax.
Location: Ardmore Language Schools Oxford is located in the historic and culturally rich Oxford, in central southern England. The school is housed within Oxford University's Worcester College, in the heart of the city. A college that promotes an informal, vibrant and supportive community, Ardmore Language Schools Oxford provides unique programmes full of opportunities for Junior students to explore the life of a student in Oxford. All London airports are around an hour car journey from the school with Oxford International only a short 25-minute journey away, ensuring that students have easy access to international arrivals and departures.
Accommodation: Accommodation is available in Residential facilities on campus. The facilities are new and modern single rooms with en-suite.
Course selection: Course selection is strictly for Junior students. All programmes include at least one full-day excursion and one half-day excursion per week.
Social and Cultural: Excursions included in the programme may consist of day trips to Windsor and London in addition to visits to local colleges and museums. Talks and tours of local universities with Undergraduate students are also popular additions to the programme, giving students a well-rounded understanding of further education. Activities can include Punting on the River Cherwell and excursions to Westminster, London and more. Students also have daily evening activities and entertainment programmes.
School facilities: The school facilities at Worchester College are world-class and historic, having been founded over 300 years ago!
English Courses
General Language
Junior Programme (12 to 18 years old)
20 lessons per week
|15 students (max)
Offer!from
2236£2181£
Includes accommodation
Interested in this course without accommodation? Please contact us.
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Special note for 2025 holiday season: If you plan to take a course during the high season months of April, June, July or August 2025 we urgently advise you to book as early as possible. In 2024 many schools were fully booked during the holidays and the situation is unlikely to be different for 2025 due to a current shortage of teachers, which affects most schools.
Prices
Course price includes accommodation
Apartment - shared / Residence, Single room, Breakfast, lunch & dinner
Price includes
Supervision 24/7
Course specific data
Starting dates
2024: 07 Jul 2024, 14 Jul 2024, 21 Jul 2024, 28 Jul 2024, 04 Aug 2024
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 - 12:30
Afternoon: 14:00 - 17:30
Morning: 9:00 - 12:30
Afternoon: 14:00 - 17:30
Possible course durations
1, 2 weeks
Minimum required student age
12 years
Age range:
12 - 18 years
Students per class
Maximum: 15 / Average: 12
Our prices for Ardmore Language Schools include
- INCLUDED Organized activities
- 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
Ardmore Language Schools
English teacher qualifications
75% hold a university degree
100% hold a recognised language teaching qualification
Languages spoken by school staff (cannot be guaranteed by school)
First day of course
Written and oral level test is performed. Students should arrive at 8:00
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 Ardmore Language Schools and you book here.
Payment methods accepted for payments made directly to the school
Legal name/parent company
Ardmore Language Schools Limited | Tax registration ID: 1647636
General school facilities
Cafeteria
Restaurant
Snack vending machine
Drink vending machine
Games room
Garden
Free water dispenser
Free WIFI
Non-smoking (all indoor areas, but not all outdoor areas of school)
Classroom equipment
Electronic whiteboard in some classrooms
Ample natural light in most classrooms
Student Age
Average number of students
Junior courses - In summer: 18
Minimum age of students
12 years for specific Junior courses
Average age of students
In summer: 15 years
Age of students
Information for all courses offered by Ardmore Language Schools
Lesson duration
45 minutes
Course material
Generally course material is distributed free to students and will stay in student property.
Comments about courses
Medical travel insurance: GBP 17 per person per week.
Unaccompanied minor fee: GBP 50 each way.
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.
01 Jan 2024, 29 Mar 2024, 01 Apr 2024, 06 May 2024, 27 May 2024, 26 Aug 2024, 25 Dec 2024, 26 Dec 2024.
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.
Airport transfer
London Heathrow Airport:
215 £ one way
370 £ return (both ways)
370 £ return (both ways)
Luton Airport:
205 £ one way
375 £ return (both ways)
375 £ return (both ways)
London Gatwick Airport:
240 £ one way
450 £ return (both ways)
450 £ return (both ways)
London Stansted Airport:
265 £ one way
495 £ return (both ways)
495 £ return (both ways)
More details about airports near Oxford and how to travel independently from the airport to the city on our Oxford page. For flight comparisons to Oxford, we recommend using skyscanner.com.
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.
School fee for issuing the visa documents:
35 £
Full payment of all fees required before school dispatches documents required for visa application
No
Express shipment fee (via courier)
40 £
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.
FAQ about Ardmore Language Schools, Oxford
- What is the best price for a course at Ardmore Language Schools, Oxford?English courses at Ardmore Language Schools start at 2181 £ for Junior Programme course with 20 lessons per week. When booking here you benefit from an exclusive discount.
- Is airport pickup offered by Ardmore Language Schools?Yes. The school offers pickup from London Heathrow Airport (215 £), Luton Airport (205 £), London Gatwick Airport (240 £), London Stansted Airport (265 £)
- What is the number of students per class at Ardmore Language Schools?Depending on the chosen course, the maximum number of students at Ardmore Language Schools varies from 15 students (Junior Programme) to 15 students (Junior Programme)
- What is the qualification of the teachers at Ardmore Language Schools?75% of teachers at Ardmore Language Schools hold a university degree. 100% hold a recognized language teaching certificate.
- Is this price lower than booking directly with the school?Yes, there is an exclusive discount that only applies when booking online here.
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