Centre of English Studies (CES) Oxford, England UK
- Located in a traditional village close to the student city of Oxford
- Host families within walking distance
- Private garden and courtyard, perfect for relaxing, garden games and summer BBQs.
- Homestay accommodation very close to school
- Free assistance in applying to college/university programmes by a qualified consultant.
- E-learning platform.
- Lessons are 45 minutes long, which is shorter than in other schools.
Location: Centre of English Studies (CES) Oxford is located in the town of Wheatley, on the outskirts of Oxford, in central southern England. The school is housed in a beautiful Townhouse, offering students a tranquil home of study with excellent facilities, away from the city centre. Wheatley Town is only a 30-minute bus journey from the city centre of Oxford, ensuring students have the city and all of its attractions within easy reach. Students of CES Oxford get a unique view into the traditional village-life of southern England whilst being a short distance from the night-life, happenings and attractions of Oxford.
Course selection: Course selection offers something for junior and adult students of all levels. In addition to General English tuition over various schedules and intensities, CES Oxford also offers Exam preparation (IELTS, FCE), University Pathway, Business English and English & Culture programmes suitable to students aged 50+ at various times throughout the year. During the summer months, immersive junior programmes are also available.
School facilities: The school's facilities include everything a student may need to reach their language and learning goals in a vibrant and motivating environment. Facilities include a library, computer lab, free after-class access to language learning software, kitchen use for students, a games room, lounge area and a garden. All classrooms are equipped with heating and ample natural light to create an optimal learning environment.
Accommodation: Accommodation is readily available throughout the year via the school, in numerous Homestay facilities.
School chain: Centre of English Studies (CES) has over 40 years of experience delivering top-quality tuition and student care to students from all over the world. They have many schools and locations within their group, offering courses to adults and junior students in England, Scotland, Ireland, Canada and Taiwan.
CES is recognised and accredited by the British Council in the UK and ACELS (the Irish Department of Education) in Ireland. CES Ireland is also a founding member of Marketing English in Ireland (MEI).
Many of the CES schools are members of several international teaching associations such as EAQUALS and EnglishUK, with several also official IELTS or PEARSON Test Centres.
English Courses
Standard General English
For the summer, only limited places left!20 lessons per week | 9 students (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!from275£262£ / week More

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Price at school (£) Our price (£) | -- | 550 523 | 825 784 | 1100 1045 | 1590 1511 | 2120 2014 | 2650 2518 | 3315 3150 | 6000 5700 | 6250 5938 | 8640 8208 |
Price in US$ | 705 | 1057 | 1410 | 2037 | 2716 | 3395 | 4247 | 7687 | 8008 | 11069 |
Morning: 9:30 - 13:00
Intensive General English
For the summer, only limited places left!30 lessons per week | 9 students (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!from390£371£ / week More

Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 13 | 24 | 25 | 36 |
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Price at school (£) Our price (£) | -- | 780 741 | 1170 1112 | 1560 1482 | 2220 2109 | 2960 2812 | 3700 3515 | 4745 4508 | 8520 8094 | 8875 8432 | 12420 11799 |
Price in US$ | 1000 | 1499 | 1999 | 2845 | 3793 | 4741 | 6079 | 10916 | 11371 | 15912 |
Morning: 9:30 - 13:00
Afternoon: 14:00 - 16:30
Combination Course (20 group + 5 one-to-one)25 lessons per week | 9 students (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!from615£585£ / week More
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 36 |
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Price at school (£) Our price (£) | -- | 1230 1169 | 1845 1753 | 2460 2337 | 3025 2874 | 3630 3449 | 4235 4024 | 4840 4598 | 6050 5748 | 7140 6783 | 14220 13509 |
Price in US$ | 1576 | 2364 | 3152 | 3876 | 4651 | 5426 | 6201 | 7751 | 9148 | 18218 |
Standard General English course Monday to Friday plus private lessons two afternoons per week.
Morning: 9:30 - 13:00
Afternoon: 14:00 - 16:30
English & Culture 50+ Programme20 lessons per week | 9 students (max)Offer!from533£507£ / week More
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
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Price at school (£) Our price (£) | -- | 1065 1012 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Price in US$ | 1365 |
This course focuses on linguistic knowledge, vocabulary and communication.
The social programme included in this course offers various tours and cultural experiences as well as an excursion mid-course.
Afternoon cultural visits and 1 full day tour included.
Morning: 9:30 - 13:00
Multi Destination - Long Term 2020 lessons per week | 12 students (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!from250£238£ / week More
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 24 | 36 |
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Price at school (£) Our price (£) | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 6000 5700 | 8640 8208 |
Price in US$ | 7687 | 11069 |
Students will be able to live in the United Kingdom and Ireland and learn more about the culture and social life of both countries. They can start their course and finish it wherever they prefer.
Important: Flights not included. Allow approximately an additional GBP 150 to cover return flight between Ireland and the UK plus the additional travel costs between locations within the UK.
Morning: 9:30 - 13:00
Multi Destination - Long Term 3030 lessons per week | 12 students (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!from355£338£ / week More
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 24 | 36 |
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Price at school (£) Our price (£) | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 8520 8094 | 12420 11799 |
Price in US$ | 10916 | 15912 |
Students will be able to live in the United Kingdom and Ireland and learn more about the culture and social life of both countries. They can start their course and finish it wherever they prefer.
Important: Flights not included. Allow approximately an additional GBP 150 to cover return flight between Ireland and the UK plus the additional travel costs between locations within the UK.
Morning: 9:30 - 13:00
Afternoon: 14:00 - 16:30
University Pathway Programme30 lessons per week | 9 students (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!from365£347£ / week More
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 24 | 32 |
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Price at school (£) Our price (£) | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 4380 4161 | 8520 8094 | 11360 10792 |
Price in US$ | 5612 | 10916 | 14554 |
Students can take a 3, 6 or 8 month programme to reach IELTS 5 or 5.5 at the end of the course. Students will then be ready to take a Foundation Year course at one of the school's partners.
Morning: 9:30 - 13:00
Afternoon: 14:00 - 16:00
Standard General English & Business30 lessons per week | 9 students (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!from390£371£ / week More
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 24 | 36 |
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Price at school (£) Our price (£) | -- | 780 741 | 1170 1112 | 1560 1482 | 1850 1758 | 2220 2109 | 2960 2812 | 3700 3515 | 4380 4161 | 8520 8094 | 12420 11799 |
Price in US$ | 1000 | 1499 | 1999 | 2371 | 2845 | 3793 | 4741 | 5612 | 10916 | 15912 |
Standard General English course plus Business English lessons every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday afternoon. Offered for the months of July and August only.
Morning: 9:30 - 13:00
Afternoon: 14:00 - 16:30
English for Professionals Course (One-to-One) 10 lessons per week | 1 student (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!from750£713£ / week More
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Price at school (£) Our price (£) | 750 713 | 1500 1425 | 2250 2138 | 3000 2850 | 3750 3563 | 4500 4275 | 5250 4988 | 6000 5700 | 6750 6413 | 7500 7125 | 9000 8550 |
Price in US$ | 961 | 1922 | 2883 | 3844 | 4805 | 5766 | 6726 | 7687 | 8648 | 9609 | 11531 |
This is a package of 10 private classes, designed for students to focus on the English language used in a specific field. It is possible to take this programme in International Law, Fashion, Finance, Accountancy, Retail, Engineering, Medicine, Tourism or Aviation.
Morning: 9:30 - 13:00
Afternoon: 14:00 - 16:00
FCE Exam Preparation
25 lessons per week | 9 students (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!from615£585£ / week More

Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 36 |
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Price at school (£) Our price (£) | -- | 1230 1169 | 1845 1753 | 2460 2337 | 3025 2874 | 3630 3449 | 4235 4024 | 4840 4598 | 6050 5748 | 7140 6783 | 21420 20349 |
Price in US$ | 1576 | 2364 | 3152 | 3876 | 4651 | 5426 | 6201 | 7751 | 9148 | 27442 |
The course consists of 20 General English group classes from Monday to Friday in the morning and five one-to-one lessons which take place from 14:00 to 16:30, two days per week.
Morning: 9:30 - 13:00
Afternoon: 14:00 - 16:30
IELTS Exam Preparation
30 lessons per week | 9 students (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!from390£371£ / week More

Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 13 | 24 | 25 | 36 |
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Price at school (£) Our price (£) | -- | 780 741 | 1170 1112 | 1560 1482 | 2220 2109 | 2960 2812 | 3700 3515 | 4745 4508 | 8520 8094 | 8875 8432 | 12420 11799 |
Price in US$ | 1000 | 1499 | 1999 | 2845 | 3793 | 4741 | 6079 | 10916 | 11371 | 15912 |
Standard General English course Monday to Friday plus IELTS Preparation on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday afternoons.
Morning: 9:30 - 13:00
Afternoon: 14:00 - 16:30
Online CELTA Course
30 lessons per week | 9 students (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!from280£266£ / week More

Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
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Price at school (£) Our price (£) | -- | -- | -- | -- | 1400 1330 | -- | -- | -- | -- | 1400 1330 | -- |
Price in US$ | 1794 | 1794 |
Students can choose between:
- Part-time: 5 weeks
- Full-time: 10 weeks
Morning: 9:30 - 17:00
Online CELTA Part-time Course (Long-term)
30 lessons per week | 9 students (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!from63£60£ / week More

Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 24 |
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Price at school (£) Our price (£) | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 1515 1440 |
Price in US$ | 1941 |
Morning: 9:30 - 17:00
Our prices for Centre of English Studies (CES) include
- INCLUDED Organized activities
- INCLUDED Internet access and use of school computers
- INCLUDED Wireless LAN zone at school
- INCLUDED Free certificate of course attendance
- INCLUDED Language level placement test at first day of classes
- INCLUDED For adult courses: a minimum of one free organized leisure activity per week
- INCLUDED Free assistance in applying to college/university programs by a qualified consultant
- INCLUDED Elearning platform
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General school facilities
Microwave for student use
Fridge for student use
Kitchen for student use
Computer lab
Library
Movie rental
Free after-class access to language learning software
Games room
Lounge
Garden
Video game console
Table tennis
Billiards
Printer for student use
Copy machine
Free coffee
Free water dispenser
Free WIFI
Free parking
Non-smoking (all indoor and all outdoor areas of school)
Facilities for islamic students
Available area to pray at the school
Homestay option that can prepare halal food
Homestay option for female islamic students where no men are living in household and that prepare halal food
Arabic homestays available
Classroom equipment
TV in most 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: 10
Facilities for disabled students
Wheelchair access to classroom
Student Age / Nationality
Student Nationality | Percentage of students |
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Italy | 20% |
Spain | 15% |
Turkey | 8% |
Japan | 8% |
Germany | 5% |
Korea | 5% |
Switzerland | 4% |
Thailand | 3% |
China | 2% |
Brazil | 2% |
Saudi Arabia | 1% |
Sweden | 1% |
France | 1% |
Other nationalities | 25% |
Percentage of students | |
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1-18 years | 14% |
18-24 years | 55% |
25-34 years | 17% |
35-50 years | 11% |
>50 years | 3% |
Information for all courses offered by Centre of English Studies (CES)
CES Oxford has a maximum class size of 9 students. However, in the summer months, the maximum size can be as high as 12 students.
01 Jan 2025, 18 Apr 2025, 21 Apr 2025, 05 May 2025, 26 May 2025, 25 Aug 2025, 22 Dec 2025 - 31 Dec 2025.
Airport transfer
330 £ return (both ways)
410 £ return (both ways)
430 £ return (both ways)
Leisure activities
Examples of leisure activities organized by the school
Adults - Free activities
- A FREE orientation tour on your first day
- Parties and social evenings
- Regular visits to Oxford.
- Theatre, cinema, concerts, clubs, pubs, ice-skating and bowling
- Organised sports afternoons / evenings (there is a sports centre near the school)
- Tennis, swimming and golf (all available locally)
The CES Oxford International Food Evenings are famous - students love cooking their national dishes for one another to share. Table tennis, pool (billiards), watching a DVD or just enjoying a coffee with friends in the school's beautiful garden are also popular activities.
Some activities, such as parties, movie nights, international quiz nights and indoor games at the school, are free of charge. Others, such as outings to the cinema, theatre and concerts, sports evenings and weekend excursions, involve extra cost.
Wheatley pubs also offer evening entertainment, such as jazz and karaoke nights, discos and quizzes. Students who wish to integrate with the local community usually find plenty of opportunities there to meet and socialise with local people.
Adults - Paid activities
Approximate costs for excursions:
- Full day: GBP 75 - GBP 120
- Half day: GBP 8 - GBP 90
Junior - Free activities
Junior - Paid activities
Accommodation
Homestay
In high demand!
4 ratings Double room (only for 2 people travelling together), Half board on weekdays, Full board on weekends
Shared bathroom
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Price in £ | -- | 470 | 705 | 940 | 1175 | 1410 | 1645 | 1880 | 2350 | 2820 | 235 | 75 |
Price in US$ | 634 | 951 | 1268 | 1585 | 1902 | 2219 | 2536 | 3170 | 3803 | 317 | 102 |
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person
Homestay
This accommodation tends to sell out quickly!
Reserve as early as possible to get the best available homestay!
4 ratings Single room, Half board on weekdays, Full board on weekends
Shared bathroom
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280 £/ week Show more

Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week | One-time fee (charged by school) |
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Price in £ | -- | 560 | 840 | 1120 | 1400 | 1680 | 1960 | 2240 | 2800 | 3360 | 280 | 75 |
Price in US$ | 756 | 1133 | 1511 | 1888 | 2266 | 2644 | 3021 | 3776 | 4532 | 378 | 102 |
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
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Premium Homestay
This accommodation tends to sell out quickly!
Reserve as early as possible to get the best available homestay!
1 rating Single room, Half board on weekdays, Full board on weekends
Shared bathroom
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335 £/ week Show more
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week | One-time fee (charged by school) |
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Price in £ | -- | 670 | 1005 | 1340 | 1675 | 2010 | 2345 | 2680 | 3350 | 4020 | 335 | 75 |
Price in US$ | 904 | 1356 | 1808 | 2259 | 2711 | 3163 | 3615 | 4518 | 5422 | 452 | 102 |
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person
Premium Homestay
1 rating Double room (only for 2 people travelling together), Half board on weekdays, Full board on weekends
Shared bathroom
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275 £/ week Show more
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week | One-time fee (charged by school) |
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Price in £ | -- | 550 | 825 | 1100 | 1375 | 1650 | 1925 | 2200 | 2750 | 3300 | 275 | 75 |
Price in US$ | 742 | 1113 | 1484 | 1855 | 2226 | 2596 | 2967 | 3709 | 4451 | 371 | 102 |
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person
Questions and answers about Centre of English Studies (CES)
Is the 50+ course really only with 50+ students?
However, if there are not enough 50+ applicants, the group may be merged with the general English course. Should you disagree, we can also see if the school can possibly offer a reduced number of private lessons.”
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Standard General English course Monday to Friday plus afternoon classes on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.