CIE - College of International Education Oxford

3.0/5

4 Students' Overall Rating of CIE - College of International Education, Oxford

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CIE - College of International Education

The language school CIE - College of International Education was founded in Oxford, England UK in 1974. CIE's Bocardo House is in the centre of Oxford, opposite the world-famous Oxford Union. Our busy summer school is also held in city centre facilities, such as Oxford University's Lady Margaret Hall, near the University Parks.

The school address is: Bocardo House, 24B St. Michael\'s St., OX1 2EB - Oxford (England UK).

Accreditations and Quality seals

Preferential Terms in Case of Visa Refusal

ISI

School Size:

Facilities

Kitchen for student use
Microwave for student use
Fridge for student use
Drink vending machine
Computer lab
Library
Free after-class access to language learning software
Lounge
Student support desk
Copy machine
Printer for student use
Table tennis
Free coffee
Free water dispenser
Free WIFI

Classroom equipment

Heating in all classrooms
Ample natural light in all classrooms

Number of classrooms:

Number of public PC workstations:

Prices 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 consultation about suitable college/university programs by qualified consultant
Free assistance in applying to college/university programs by qualified consultant

Course material:

Generally course material is distributed free to students but has to be returned to the school at end of course.

Average number of students

Adult courses in summer: 200
Adult courses throughout the year: 40
Junior courses in summer: 40

Average age of students

in summer: 17 years
throughout the year: 22 years
See our recommendations for students over 30.

Average number of levels

Adult courses in summer: 6
Adult courses throughout the year: 6
Junior courses in summer: 6

Minimum age of students

15 years
10 years for specific Junior courses

English teacher qualifications

90 % hold a university degree
100 % hold a recognised language teaching qualification

Optional airport transfer

Best arrival airport is London Heathrow (LHR).

London Heathrow Airport:
140 £ pick up
280 £ return (both ways)
Luton Airport:
140 £ pick up
280 £ return (both ways)
London Gatwick Airport:
160 £ pick up
320 £ return (both ways)
Stansted Airport:
160 £ pick up
320 £ return (both ways)

Language school closed

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

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

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Price in US$	314	628	942	1255	1811	2414	3017	3844	7530	14179	296

For the first 2 hours we work with a course book to enable you to improve the 4 main skills: speaking, listening, reading and writing as well as grammar and vocabulary. The third hour focuses on practical English and study skills to help you use the English you have learnt. In the afternoon classes will be multi-skills and topic-based, which may also include videos, project work, conversation, etc.

Starting dates

Every Monday .
Fully booked on: 25.Jun.2018 - 01.Sep.2018

General course schedule

5 daily lessons of 60 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: 13:30 - 15:45

Required minimum language level

Beginner (A1) (No previous knowledge required) or higher

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Price in US$	236	471	706	942	1340	1786	2233	2679	2824	5491	10257

For the first 2 hours you'll work with a course book which will help you to improve the 4 main skills: speaking, listening, reading and writing as well as grammar and vocabulary. The third hour focuses on practical English and study skills to help you use the English you have learnt.

Starting dates

2018: 02.Jan.2018 - 24.Jun.2018, 28.Aug.2018 - 20.Dec.2018.
Fully booked on: 25.Jun.2018 - 01.Sep.2018

General course schedule

3 daily lessons of 60 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

Required minimum language level

Beginner (A1) (No previous knowledge required) or higher

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Price in US$	290	580	869	1159	1418	1702	1979	2269	2553	--	--

Starting dates

2018: 25.Jun.2018, 02.Jul.2018, 09.Jul.2018, 16.Jul.2018, 23.Jul.2018, 30.Jul.2018, 06.Aug.2018, 13.Aug.2018, 20.Aug.2018, 27.Aug.2018.

General course schedule

3 daily lessons of 60 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

Required minimum language level

Beginner (A1) (No previous knowledge required) or higher

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Price in US$	441	881	1322	1762	2173	2607	3041	3476	3910	--	--

Including activities (10h) + hot lunch.
Optional Saturday excursion: £60/week.
Junior classes take place at Bocardo House, Oxford city centre.
Groups will be divided by age.

Starting dates

2018: 25.Jun.2018, 02.Jul.2018, 09.Jul.2018, 16.Jul.2018, 23.Jul.2018, 30.Jul.2018, 06.Aug.2018, 13.Aug.2018, 20.Aug.2018, 28.Aug.2018.

General course schedule

3 daily lessons of 60 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

Required minimum language level

Beginner (A1) (No previous knowledge required) or higher

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Weeks	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10	11
Price in £	240 228	480 456	720 684	960 912	1175 1117	1410 1340	1640 1558	1880 1786	2115 2010	--	--
Price in US$	290	580	869	1159	1418	1702	1979	2269	2553	--	--

Starting dates

2018: 25.Jun.2018, 02.Jul.2018, 09.Jul.2018, 16.Jul.2018, 23.Jul.2018, 30.Jul.2018, 06.Aug.2018, 13.Aug.2018, 20.Aug.2018, 27.Aug.2018.

General course schedule

3 daily lessons of 60 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

Required minimum language level

Beginner (A1) (No previous knowledge required) or higher

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Weeks	1	2	3	4	6	8	10	13	26	50	Additional Week
Price in £	260 247	520 494	780 741	1040 988	1500 1425	2000 1900	2500 2375	3185 3026	6240 5928	11750 11163	185 176
Price in US$	314	628	942	1255	1811	2414	3017	3844	7530	14179	224

Starting dates

Every Monday .
Fully booked on: 25.Jun.2018 - 01.Sep.2018

General course schedule

Required minimum language level

Lower intermediate (B1) or higher

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Note: All courses offered by CIE - College of International Education, 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: 60 minutes

School's administrative fee: 60.00 £

Individual classesSingle individual lessons of tuition can be reserved at 50 £. 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.

Comments about courses:In the summer months, group classes have a maximum of 12 students.
Activities and excursions during summer time are not automatically included and need to be booked in advance.
Bank transfer fee of 12 GBP applies to all foreign currency transactions.
All students taking a full day course are provided hot lunches in summer.

Accommodation

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Homestay

In high demand!

5.0/5.0

2 reviews

Double room (only for 2 people travelling together), Full board on weekdays, half board on weekends

165 £ per week

weeks	1	2	3	4	Additional Week	One-time fee (charged by school)
Price in £	165	330	495	660	--	50
Price in US$	210	420	629	839		64

Prices based on accommodation from Saturday to Saturday
Price per person

Holiday retainer fee: £82.5 per week.

Price extra night:

24 £ (Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price)

Room Occupancy:

Double room (only for 2 people travelling together).

Distance from school:

15 minutes by public transport

Includes:

Towels, Bedding/linen, Weekly cleaning, Access to laundry service, Access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), Heating, Full board on weekdays, half board on weekends, Shared bathroom.

Age of students

Minimum age of students: 10

Dates

High season dates 16.Dec.2018 - 30.Dec.2018

High season

High season supplement per week: 80 £

Homestay

This accommodation tends to sell out quickly!

Reserve as early as possible to get the best available homestay!

5.0/5.0

2 reviews

Single room, Half board on weekdays, Full board on weekends

185 £ per week

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Price in £	185	370	555	740	--	50
Price in US$	235	470	705	940		64

Prices based on accommodation from Saturday to Saturday
Price per person

Holiday retainer fee: £92.5 per week.

Price extra night:

26 £ (Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price)

Room Occupancy:

Single room.

Distance from school:

15 minutes by public transport

Includes:

Towels, Bedding/linen, Weekly cleaning, Access to laundry service, Access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), Heating, Half board on weekdays, Full board on weekends, Shared bathroom.

Age of students

Minimum age of students: 10

Dates

High season dates 16.Dec.2018 - 30.Dec.2018

High season

High season supplement per week: 80 £

Please note that if you are under 16 and you are staying for more than 28 days you will be charged £10 extra for accommodation per week.
Max. 1 student of each nationality possible? yes

Leisure activities

	activity possible	distance from school
Ballet		10 km
Basketball		5 km
Cooking		5 km
Cricket		5 km
Dancing		10 km
Football (soccer)		5 km
Golf		15 km
Horse riding		15 km
Rugby		5 km
Squash		5 km
Swimming		5 km
Table Tennis		1 km
Tennis		5 km
Yoga		5 km

Leisure programme for adults & juniors (sample):

Reviews

3.0/5.0

Overall rating

4 authentic reviews from students who reserved with us

City

4.7/5.0

Organisation

2.7/5.0

Facilities

2.5/5.0

Social activities

3.0/5.0

Course quality / Progress in language

3.2/5.0

Value for money

2.7/5.0

Accommodation

Homestay

5.0/5.0

Shared Flat (apartment)

5.0/5.0

Other

5.0/5.0

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