Bucksmore English Language Summer School St Hilda’s CollegeOxford, England UK
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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.
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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.
- The language school Bucksmore English Language Summer School St Hilda’s College was founded in Oxford, England UK in 1979.
- Legal name / parent company: Bucksmore Education Limited
- Tax registration ID: 3830204
English Courses
General Language
Intensive English (13 to 16 years old) ![Popular English course]( "Popular English course")
25 lessons per week
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12 students (max)
Only limited places left for the summer months!
Offer! from
1770£ 1726£
Includes accommodation
Interested in this course without accommodation? Please contact us.
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Included
- Accommodation in the Garden Building
- Twin bedrooms, separate male & female
- Shared bathroom between 4-6 students
- Two common areas with sofas, table tennis and pool
- Auditorium and sports fields nearby
- Wifi available throughout campus
- Porter's Lodge operating 24/7
- Towels and linen provided
- Washing and drying machines available on site, free of charge
- All meals included, packed lunch on excursion days
The intensive English programme is for enthusiastic students who want to accelerate their learning experience by putting their language skills into practice through a choice of electives. The varied learning styles of the Intensive English programme allows students to activate the language studied in their lessons in everyday scenarios and develop their fluency and communication skills, whilst building their confidence and knowledge of English language.
Special note for 2024 holiday season: If you plan to take a course during the high season months of April, June, July or August 2024 we urgently advise you to book as early as possible. In 2023 many schools were fully booked during the holidays, and the situation is unlikely to be different for 2024 due to a current shortage of teachers, which affects most schools.
Prices
Course price includes accommodation
On campus, Double room, Breakfast, lunch & dinner
Price includes
Supervision 24/7, Airport transfer (return trip)
Course specific data
Starting dates
2024: 02 Jul 2024, 09 Jul 2024, 16 Jul 2024, 23 Jul 2024, 30 Jul 2024, 06 Aug 2024
Possible course durations
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 weeks
Minimum required student age
13 years
Age range:
13 - 16 years
Students per class
Maximum: 12 / Average: 9
Information for all courses offered by Bucksmore English Language Summer School St Hilda’s College
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.
Lesson duration
60 minutes
Course material
Generally course material is distributed free to students and will stay in student property.
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.
Our price includes
- 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
Note: All courses offered by Bucksmore English Language Summer School St Hilda’s College, 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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Bucksmore English Language Summer School St Hilda’s College
Accreditations and Quality seals
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)
First day of course
Written and oral level test is performed. Students should arrive at 12:00
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 Bucksmore English Language Summer School St Hilda’s College and you book here.
Payment methods accepted for payments made directly to the school
General school facilities
Cafeteria
Restaurant
Snack vending machine
Drink vending machine
Library
Lounge
Auditorium
Garden
Free WIFI
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
Student Age / Nationality
Minimum age of students
13 years for specific Junior courses
Average age of students
In summer: 15 years
Top student nationalities
Age of students
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
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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- City College
- EF International Language Center, Headington
- Embassy Junior Centre, Oxford
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- International House Oxford Junior Centre
- InTuition
- Kaplan International Languages
- Kings - St. Josephs, Cowley
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- Oxford International Education Junior Centre, Harcourt Hill
- Oxford International Language School
- Oxford International Study Centre
- Oxford School of English
- Oxford Spires Junior Centre - Oxford International College
- Oxford Spires Junior Centre - St Edwards School
- Oxford Spires Junior Centre - Summer Fields School
- Sol Camps
- St Giles International Junior Centre
- Study & Live in your Teacher's Home
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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 1726 £ for Intensive English course with 25 lessons per week. When booking here you benefit from an exclusive discount.
- What is the number of students per class at Bucksmore?Depending on the chosen course, the maximum number of students at Bucksmore varies from 12 students (Intensive English) to 12 students (Intensive English)
- What is the qualification of the teachers at Bucksmore English Language Summer School St Hilda’s College?100% of teachers at Bucksmore English Language Summer School St Hilda’s College hold a university degree. 100% hold a recognized language teaching certificate.
- 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%).
- 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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