What we like about the school
- Located in a traditional village close to the student city of Oxford
- Host families within walking distance
- Homestay* accommodation very close to school
- Top rated school facilities
Centre of English Studies (CES)
The language school Centre of English Studies (CES) was founded in Oxford, England UK in 1989. The school is located in the beautiful village of Wheatley, just nine kilometres from the centre of Oxford city, combining traditional village life with the excitement of great student nights out in the city.
The school address is: 67 High Street, Wheatley, OX33 1XT - Oxford, England UK (see on map)
Accreditations and Quality seals
School Size:
Facilities
Kitchen for student use
Microwave for student use
Fridge for student use
Computer lab
Library
Movie rental
Games room
Lounge
Garden
Copy machine
Printer for student use
Video game console
Billiards
Table tennis
Free coffee
Free water dispenser
Free WIFI
Free parking
Classroom equipment
TV in most classrooms
Air conditioning in some classrooms
Heating in all classrooms
Ample natural light in all classrooms
Number of classrooms:
10Number of public PC workstations:
10Prices include
- Organized activities
- Internet access and use of school computers
- Wireless LAN zone at school
- Free certificate of course attendance
- Language level placement test at first day of classes
- Language level placement test before arrival
- For adult courses: a minimum of one free organized leisure activity per week
- Free assistance in applying to college/university programs by qualified consultant
Course material:
Generally course material has to be purchased by the student. The costs of course material will be approximately 35 £ per course.
Average number of students
- Adult courses in summer: 80
- Adult courses throughout the year: 30
Average age of students
- in summer: 21 years
- throughout the year: 23 years
- Read our recommendations for students over 30.
Average number of levels
- Adult courses in summer: 5
- Adult courses throughout the year: 3
- Junior courses in summer: 3
- Junior courses throughout the year: 3
Minimum age of students
- 16 years
- 12 years for specific Junior courses
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):
2
2
1
3
1
2
1
15
4
4
15
3
3
Optional airport transfer
Best arrival airport is London Heathrow (LHR).
London Heathrow Airport:140 £ pick up
280 £ return (both ways)
London Gatwick Airport:
170 £ pick up
340 £ return (both ways)
Stansted Airport:
190 £ pick up
380 £ return (both ways)
Days without class
In 2018 (including national and regional bank holidays): 01.Jan.2018, 30.Mar.2018, 02.Apr.2018, 07.May.2018, 28.May.2018, 27.Aug.2018, 21.Dec.2018 - 31.Dec.2018.
In 2019 (including national and regional bank holidays): 01.Jan.2019, 19.Apr.2019, 22.Apr.2019, 06.May.2019, 27.May.2019, 26.Aug.2019, 21.Dec.2019 - 31.Dec.2019.
If a bank holiday falls on a weekday there is no refund nor are classes recuperated. This is the case for the majority of language schools.
English Courses
Only limited places left for the summer months!
Lessons per week: 30
| Max. group size: 9
Less
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 13 | 24 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in £ | -- | 549 522 | 821 780 | 1081 1027 | 1310 1245 | 1572 1494 | 2096 1992 | 2620 2489 | 3144 2987 | 3328 3162 | 5976 5678 |
| Price in US$ | -- | 657 | 982 | 1293 | 1567 | 1880 | 2507 | 3134 | 3760 | 3980 | 7147 |
Prices 2019
Prices 2018
Standard course in the mornings. Afternoon classes (Tuesday - Thursday) concentrating on authentic spoken and written English.
Starting dates
Every Monday .
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
Afternoon: 14:00 - 16:30
Morning: 9:30 - 13:00
Afternoon: 14:00 - 16:30
Only limited places left for the summer months!
Lessons per week: 20
| Max. group size: 9
Less
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 13 | 24 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in £ | -- | 394 375 | 584 555 | 766 728 | 920 874 | 1104 1049 | 1472 1399 | 1840 1748 | 2208 2098 | 2314 2199 | 4152 3945 |
| Price in US$ | -- | 472 | 699 | 917 | 1101 | 1321 | 1761 | 2201 | 2641 | 2768 | 4966 |
Prices 2019
Prices 2018
Divided into two parts: grammar & communication skills. Two teachers usually share the class.
Starting dates
Every Monday .
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
Morning: 9:30 - 13:00
Lessons per week: 30
| Max. group size: 14
249 £ per week
(Based on the price of 12 weeks)
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 24 | 36 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in £ | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 3144 2987 | 5976 5678 | 8496 8072 |
| Price in US$ | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 3760 | 7147 | 10160 |
Prices 2019
Prices 2018
You can take a 3, 6 or 9 month programme to reach IELTS 5 or 5.5 at the end of the course. Then you'll be ready to take a Foundation Year course at one of the school's partners.
Classes from Monday to Friday, 9:30 to 13 of General English and on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, classes in the afternoon from 14:00 to 16:30 of IELTS preparation.
Starting dates:
02.01: 6 months
26.03: 3 months
01.10: 9 months.
Classes from Monday to Friday, 9:30 to 13 of General English and on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, classes in the afternoon from 14:00 to 16:30 of IELTS preparation.
Starting dates:
02.01: 6 months
26.03: 3 months
01.10: 9 months.
Starting dates
2018: 02.Jan.2018, 26.Mar.2018, 01.Oct.2018.
2019: 07.Jan.2019, 01.Apr.2019, 07.Oct.2019.
2019: 07.Jan.2019, 01.Apr.2019, 07.Oct.2019.
Only limited places left for the summer months!
Lessons per week: 15
| Max. group size: 15
613 £ per week
(Based on the price of 4 weeks)
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in £ | -- | 1288 1256 | 1906 1859 | 2513 2451 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| Price in US$ | -- | 1581 | 2340 | 3085 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Prices 2019
Prices 2018
Course price includes accommodation
Homestay, Double room, Breakfast & lunch & dinner
It includes materials, full programme of sports and cultural visits, one Saturday full day excursion per week, one half-day excursion per week, four evening activities, student report and welcome pack.
Also available with residential accommodation (other fees apply).
Homestay, Double room, Breakfast & lunch & dinner
It includes materials, full programme of sports and cultural visits, one Saturday full day excursion per week, one half-day excursion per week, four evening activities, student report and welcome pack.
Also available with residential accommodation (other fees apply).
Starting dates
2018: 25.Jun.2018, 02.Jul.2018, 09.Jul.2018, 16.Jul.2018, 23.Jul.2018, 30.Jul.2018, 06.Aug.2018.
2019: 23.Jun.2019, 30.Jun.2019, 07.Jul.2019, 14.Jul.2019, 21.Jul.2019, 28.Jul.2019, 04.Aug.2019.
2019: 23.Jun.2019, 30.Jun.2019, 07.Jul.2019, 14.Jul.2019, 21.Jul.2019, 28.Jul.2019, 04.Aug.2019.
General course schedule
3 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 - 12:30
Morning: 9:30 - 12:30
Lessons per week: 20
| Max. group size: 9
331 £ per week
(Based on the price of 2 weeks)
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in £ | -- | 695 661 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| Price in US$ | -- | 832 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Prices 2019
Prices 2018
Cultural visits in the afternoon + 1 full day excursion.
Starting dates
2018: 29.May.2018, 11.Jun.2018, 24.Sep.2018, 15.Oct.2018.
2019: 27.May.2019, 10.Jun.2019, 23.Sep.2019, 14.Oct.2019.
2019: 27.May.2019, 10.Jun.2019, 23.Sep.2019, 14.Oct.2019.
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
Morning: 9:30 - 13:00
Lessons per week: 25
| Max. group size: 9
329 £ per week
(Based on the price of 4 weeks)
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in £ | -- | 715 680 | 1055 1003 | 1385 1316 | 1705 1620 | 2046 1944 | 2387 2268 | 2728 2592 | 3069 2916 | 3410 3240 | 4092 3888 |
| Price in US$ | -- | 856 | 1262 | 1657 | 2039 | 2447 | 2855 | 3263 | 3671 | 4078 | 4894 |
Prices 2019
Prices 2018
Students are asked to complete a Language Needs and Analysis form prior to arrival to better organise time spent in individual lessons.
Starting dates
Every Monday .
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
Afternoon: 14:00 - 16:30
Morning: 9:30 - 13:00
Afternoon: 14:00 - 16:30
Lessons per week: 30
| Max. group size: 9
229 £ per week
(Based on the price of 12 weeks)
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in £ | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 2164 2056 | -- | 2886 2742 |
| Price in US$ | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 2588 | -- | 3452 |
Prices 2019
Prices 2018
Fixed duration: 9 weeks (January & June start) or 12 weeks (March & September start).
Lessons in the morning from Monday to Friday + 3 afternoons, from Tuesday to Thursday.
Lessons in the morning from Monday to Friday + 3 afternoons, from Tuesday to Thursday.
Starting dates
2018: 08.Jan.2018, 19.Mar.2018, 25.Jun.2018, 10.Sep.2018.
2019: 15.Apr.2019, 13.May.2019, 01.Jul.2019, 29.Jul.2019, 07.Oct.2019, 04.Nov.2019.
2019: 15.Apr.2019, 13.May.2019, 01.Jul.2019, 29.Jul.2019, 07.Oct.2019, 04.Nov.2019.
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
Afternoon: 14:00 - 16:30
Morning: 9:30 - 13:00
Afternoon: 14:00 - 16:30
Lessons per week: 30
| Max. group size: 10
257 £ per week
(Based on the price of 4 weeks)
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 13 | 24 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in £ | -- | 549 522 | 821 780 | 1081 1027 | 1310 1245 | 1572 1494 | 2096 1992 | 2620 2489 | 3144 2987 | 3328 3162 | 5976 5678 |
| Price in US$ | -- | 657 | 982 | 1293 | 1567 | 1880 | 2507 | 3134 | 3760 | 3980 | 7147 |
Prices 2019
Prices 2018
General English in the mornings + specialised IELTS classes from Tuesday to Thursday afternoons.
Exam every month.
Exam every month.
Starting dates
Every Monday .
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
Afternoon: 14:00 - 16:30
Morning: 9:30 - 13:00
Afternoon: 14:00 - 16:30
Note: All courses offered by Centre of English Studies (CES), Oxford can be reserved online with LanguageCourse.Net. In case a course is not listed above, just mention the course description in the comment field of the online registration form.
Lesson duration: 45 minutes
Individual classesSingle individual lessons of tuition can be reserved at 55 £. 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.
Accommodation
In high demand!
Double room, Breakfast & 1 meal
| Minimum stay in weeks: 2
From 612 £ per month
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| weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | Additional Week | One-time fee (charged by school) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in £ | -- | 306 | 459 | 612 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 55 |
| Price in US$ | 386 | 578 | 771 | 70 |
Prices 2019
Prices 2018
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person
Price per person
Price extra night:
21 £
(Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price)
Room Occupancy:
Double room.
Includes:
TV, Towels, Bedding/linen, Weekly cleaning, Access to laundry service, Kitchen, Access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), Heating, Air conditioning, Breakfast & 1 meal, Shared bathroom.
Age of students
Minimum age of students: 16
Reserve as early as possible to get the best available homestay!
Single room, Breakfast & 1 meal
| Minimum stay in weeks: 2
From 700 £ per month
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| weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | Additional Week | One-time fee (charged by school) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in £ | -- | 350 | 525 | 700 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 55 |
| Price in US$ | 441 | 661 | 882 | 70 |
Prices 2019
Prices 2018
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person
Price per person
Price extra night:
25 £
(Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price)
Room Occupancy:
Single room.
Includes:
TV, Towels, Bedding/linen, Weekly cleaning, Access to laundry service, Kitchen, Access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), Heating, Breakfast & 1 meal, Shared bathroom.
Age of students
Minimum age of students: 16
Homestays are located in 3 possible areas: some are within walking distance of the school in Wheatley; some are in the beautiful market town of Thame, 15 minutes away by bus; while others are between the school and Oxford city centre, about 15 minutes journey by bus.
Special diet supplement (coeliac, gluten free, lactose free, vegan): GBP 20 per week.
Christmas holidays homestay accommodation fee (21st December 2018 – 2nd January 2019): GBP 250 per week.
Special diet supplement (coeliac, gluten free, lactose free, vegan): GBP 20 per week.
Christmas holidays homestay accommodation fee (21st December 2018 – 2nd January 2019): GBP 250 per week.
| activity possible | distance from school | |
|---|---|---|
| Ballet | | |
| Baseball | | 1 km |
| Basketball | | 1 km |
| Cooking | | |
| Cricket | | 1 km |
| Dancing | | |
| Field Hockey | | 1 km |
| Football (soccer) | | 0.5 km |
| Golf | | |
| Horse riding | | |
| Ice Hockey | | 5 km |
| Music | | |
| Rugby | | 1 km |
| Squash | | 1 km |
| Swimming | | 3 km |
| Table Tennis | | |
| Tennis | | 1 km |
| Volleyball | | 1 km |
| Yoga | | 1 km |
Leisure programme for adults (sample):
Leisure programme for adults (sample):
Leisure programme for adults (sample):
Leisure programme for adults (sample):
Reviews
4.0/5.0
Overall rating
4 authentic reviews from students who reserved with usCity
4.0/5.0
Organisation
4.5/5.0
Facilities
4.5/5.0
Social activities
4.2/5.0
Course quality / Progress in language
4.2/5.0
Value for money
3.7/5.0
Accommodation
Homestay
4.7/5.0
Shared Flat (apartment)
4.7/5.0
Other
4.7/5.0
Students liked about Centre of English Studies (CES), Oxford
Vincenzo16 years - Italy
“Good teachers and friendly classmates”
Overall rating
5.0/5.0
Value for money
4.0/5.0
Detailed review
City/place
4.0/5.0
Facilities (library, classrooms)
5.0/5.0
Quality of teaching / language progress
5.0/5.0
School organization
5.0/5.0
Social activities
5.0/5.0
Accommodation
Homestay
5.0/5.0
Other
5.0/5.0
Shared Flat (apartment)
5.0/5.0
Additional information
Insider tips about what future students should not miss: Public transport is very efficient.
Yumeri20 years - Japan
“The distance between a teacher and students is very close and we speak very friendly. As it's a small group, we can make friends with every students in a class. There's a kitchen and I was very happy to prepare the Japanese food not only for myself but also other students.”
Overall rating
4.0/5.0
Value for money
4.0/5.0
Detailed review
City/place
4.0/5.0
Facilities (library, classrooms)
5.0/5.0
Quality of teaching / language progress
4.0/5.0
School organization
5.0/5.0
Social activities
4.0/5.0
Accommodation
Homestay
4.0/5.0
Other
4.0/5.0
Shared Flat (apartment)
4.0/5.0
Additional information
Insider tips about what future students should not miss: I think it's important to speak without being very timid not only to improve English but also make friends there.
Map of public transport system
Other English schools in Oxford offering English courses:
- CIE - College of International Education
- Embassy Junior Centre, Oxford
- Kings
- OHC English
- OISE
- Oxford English Academy, Kidlington
- English school in Oxford: Oxford International Education
- Oxford International Language School
- Oxford International Study Centre
- Regent
- St Giles International
- Study & Live in your Teacher's Home
- The Oxford English Centre
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