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CIE - College of International EducationOxford, England UK

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4.1

Rating: 4.1/5.0

Overall school rating of CIE - College of International Education, Oxford
Ranked #7 of 30 English schools in Oxford
School
Location of the school
5.0 

Rating: 5.0/5.0

Facilities
3.6 

Rating: 3.6/5.0

Social activities
3.5 

Rating: 3.5/5.0

Organisation
4.0 

Rating: 4.0/5.0

Course
Quality of teaching
3.9 

Rating: 3.9/5.0

Value for money
4.0 

Rating: 4.0/5.0

Accommodation
Homestay
5.0 

Rating: 5.0/5.0

Overall school rating by student age group
Students < 18 years
4.2 

Rating: 4.2/5.0

(6)
Students 18-30 years
3.5 

Rating: 3.5/5.0

(2)
Students 31-49 years
5.0 

Rating: 5.0/5.0

(1)
Students 50+ years
0.0 

Rating: 0.0/5.0

(0)
What we like about the school
  • Kitchenette with free tea and coffee.
  • Excellent rating of homestay accommodation (5.0/5.0)
  • Free assistance in applying to college/university programmes by a qualified consultant.
How we create the points regarding what we like/dislike about a school

Location: CIE - College of International Education is located in the historic and charming city of Oxford, England. Housed in Bocardo House, in front of the world-famous Oxford Union, in the city centre, the school is surrounded by local coffee shops, restaurants, supermarkets and all a student may need to be comfortable during their stay in the city.

Local attractions: Renowned for its many world-class museums and educational establishments, Oxford is unique in its livelihood and what it offers students. Museums such as The Pitt Rivers Museum, The Museum of Natural History, The Ashmolean Museum and The History of Science Museum are all a short journey from the school, ensuring students have lots to do and learn, during their time in Oxford. The beautiful green spaces around Oxford attract visitors from all over the world, offering a well-deserved rest from studying to the students of all of the city's many schools.

Course structure: Course selection at CIE is extensive and includes something suitable to students of all levels. General English programmes, over a variety of schedules, run throughout the year, with more specific immersion courses for Juniors during the summer months. The school also supplies IELTS Exam Preparation programmes as well as programmes of Private Tuition.

School ethos: An independent school based in the centre of Oxford with over 45 years of teaching experience, CIE provides students with an excellent opportunity to reach their language goals whilst enjoying Oxford to its fullest.
  • The language school CIE - College of International Education was founded in Oxford, England UK in 1974.
  • Legal name / parent company: United Travel Study Service (UK) Ltd.
  • Tax registration ID: UK075/X1393 (PAYE tax)
  • Abbreviated name of school: CIE Oxford

English Courses

General Language
Private
Business
Exam Preparation

Information for all courses offered by CIE - College of International Education

Comments about courses

There is a bank transfer fee of GBP 12.

Insurance: GBP 15 per week.

Lesson duration
60 minutes
School's administrative fee
80.00 £
Course material
Generally course material is distributed free to students but has to be returned to the school at end of course.
Individual classes
Single 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.
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, 16 Dec 2024, 25 Dec 2024, 26 Dec 2024.
If a bank holiday falls on a weekday there is no refund nor are missed lessons recuperated. This is the case for the majority of language schools.
Level test
A test to assess your exact language level takes place before the start of the course via an online form.

Lessons needed per English language level

Level (CEFR) LESSONS needed per level WEEKS needed
(20 lessons per week)
A1 Beginner A1 to A2 80 4
A2 Elementary A2 to B1 160 8
B1 Intermediate B1 to B2 180 9
B2 Higher Intermediate B2 to C1 200 10
C1 Advanced C1 to C2 220 11
C2 Proficiency
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 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 Language level placement test before arrival
  • INCLUDED For adult courses: a minimum of one free organized leisure activity per week
  • INCLUDED Free consultation about suitable college/university programs by a qualified consultant
  • INCLUDED Free assistance in applying to college/university programs by a qualified consultant
Note: All courses offered by CIE - College of International Education, 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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  • In class
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  • walking tour
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  • Front desk
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  • Common area
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  • Hot drinks station
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  • City tour
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  • Sightseeing
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  • Welcome to College of International Education
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  • Excursions
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  • Seeing Oxford
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  • Social Activities
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  • Learning outdoors
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  • Meal time
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  • Leisure activities
    Leisure activities27/38
  • Students socialising
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  • Reading
    Reading29/38
  • Certificate of completion
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  • Excursions in Oxford
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  • Studying at College of International Education
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  • Touring Oxford
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  • Oxford grounds
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CIE - College of International Education (CIE)

Accreditations and Quality seals
BACBritish councilEnglish UKPreferential Terms in Case of Visa Refusal
English teacher qualifications
90% 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
Students should arrive at 8:45
Student gender mix
40% male / 60% female
Offer for returning students
You will be refunded/waived the school's administration fee If you already attended previously a course at CIE - College of International Education and you book here.
Payment methods accepted for payments made directly to the school
Visa - logoMastercard - logoVisa Debit - logoBank Transfer - logo

General school 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

  • Non-smoking (all indoor areas, but not 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

    • Heating in all classrooms

    • Ample natural light in all classrooms

    Number of classrooms: 5
    Number of public PC workstations: 10

Student Age / Nationality

Average number of students
In summer: 30
Throughout the year: 30
Junior courses - In summer: 100
Minimum age of students
15 years
10 years for specific Junior courses
Average number of levels
Adult courses In summer: 5
Adult courses Throughout the year: 5
Junior courses In summer: 5
Junior courses Throughout the year: 5
Average age of students
In summer: 16 years
Throughout the year: 20 years

Top student nationalities

Age of students

Airport transfer

London Heathrow Airport:
160 £ one way
320 £ return (both ways)
Luton Airport:
160 £ one way
320 £ return (both ways)
London Gatwick Airport:
220 £ one way
440 £ return (both ways)
London Stansted Airport:
220 £ one way
440 £ return (both ways)
Best arrival airport is London Heathrow (LHR).
More information about airports around Oxford and how to get from the airport to Oxford on your own here on our Oxford page.

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
Express shipment fee (via courier)
60 £
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.

Leisure activities

activity possibledistance from school
Ballet10 km
Basketball5 km
Cooking5 km
Cricket5 km
Dancing10 km
Football (soccer)5 km
Golf15 km
Horse riding15 km
Rugby5 km
Squash5 km
Swimming5 km
Table Tennis1 km
Tennis5 km
Yoga5 km

Examples of leisure activities organized by the school

Adults - Free activities

The school provides a programme of social and cultural activities twice a week after class during the academic year which is included in the fee. For example, Traditional Cream Tea, Ice Skating Disco, College Visits, Halloween Party, and much more!

Adults - Paid activities

Weekend Excursions can be booked and paid for when in the UK. We use an external tour company for excursions in the academic year.
Leisure programme for adults & juniors (sample):
Summer junior course activities and excursions 2024
Summer junior course activities and excursions 2024

Accommodation

Ratings of CIE - College of International Education compared to ratings of all schools in England UK

 CIE - College of International Education OxfordAverage of all other schools in England UK
Overall school rating4.1

Rating: 4.1/5.0

4.2

Rating: 4.2/5.0

Location of the school5.0

Rating: 5.0/5.0

4.6

Rating: 4.6/5.0

Facilities3.6

Rating: 3.6/5.0

3.9

Rating: 3.9/5.0

Social activities3.5

Rating: 3.5/5.0

3.8

Rating: 3.8/5.0

Organisation4.0

Rating: 4.0/5.0

4.2

Rating: 4.2/5.0

Quality of teaching3.9

Rating: 3.9/5.0

4.3

Rating: 4.3/5.0

Value for money4.0

Rating: 4.0/5.0

3.9

Rating: 3.9/5.0

Homestay5.0

Rating: 5.0/5.0

4.0

Rating: 4.0/5.0

Shared flat5.0

Rating: 5.0/5.0

4.0

Rating: 4.0/5.0

Map  

Bocardo House, 24B St. Michael's Street - OX1 2EB Oxford
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Other language schools in Oxford offering English courses: 
  1. Ardmore Language Schools
  2. Bayswater Summer
  3. Bucksmore - Oxford International College
  4. Bucksmore English Language Summer School d’Overbroeck’s
  5. Bucksmore English Language Summer School St Hilda’s College
  6. Cavendish School of English Junior Centre, Thornton
  7. Centre of English Studies (CES)4.0

    Rating: 4.0/5.0

  8. Centre of English Studies (CES) - Summer Centre
  9. CIE - College of International Education Summer Centre
  10. City College
  11. EF International Language Center, Headington
  12. Embassy Junior Centre, Oxford
  13. Influent
  14. International House Oxford Junior Centre
  15. InTuition
  16. Kaplan International Languages
  17. Kings - St. Josephs, Cowley
  18. Kings - St. Michaels4.3

    Rating: 4.3/5.0

  19. English school in Oxford: Oxford International Education4.2

    Rating: 4.2/5.0

  20. Oxford International Education Junior Centre, Harcourt Hill
  21. Oxford International Language School4.7

    Rating: 4.7/5.0

  22. Oxford International Study Centre3.8

    Rating: 3.8/5.0

  23. Oxford School of English4.7

    Rating: 4.7/5.0

  24. Oxford Spires Junior Centre - Oxford International College
  25. Oxford Spires Junior Centre - St Edwards School
  26. Oxford Spires Junior Centre - Summer Fields School
  27. Sol Camps
  28. St Giles International Junior Centre
  29. Study & Live in your Teacher's Home4.8

    Rating: 4.8/5.0

  30. The Oxford English Centre4.5

    Rating: 4.5/5.0

FAQ about CIE - College of International Education,

  • English courses at CIE - College of International Education start at 171 £ for General English Afternoon course with 10 lessons per week. When booking here you benefit from an exclusive discount.
  • The accommodation Homestay is the most popular among all our clients of College of International Education
  • Yes. The school offers pickup from London Heathrow Airport (160 £), Luton Airport (160 £), London Gatwick Airport (220 £), London Stansted Airport (220 £)
  • Depending on the chosen course, the maximum number of students at College of International Education varies from 1 students (Private Academic Tuition) to 12 students (Intensive English)
  • 90% of teachers at CIE - College of International Education hold a university degree. 100% hold a recognized language teaching certificate.
  • The highest Nationality percentage at CIE - College of International Education comes from Switzerland with a 18% representation, followed by students from China (15%) and Spain (15%).
  • Yes, there is an exclusive discount that only applies when booking online here.
  • CIE - College of International Education offers courses from 13 years to 99. Average age is 16 during the summer and 20 for the rest of the year.

Brochures

CIE - College of International Education Brochure (PDF)
CIE - College of International Education Brochure (PDF)
CIE - College of International Education Brochure (PDF)
CIE - College of International Education Brochure (PDF)
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Foundation Course 2024/5
 Summer Course (PDF)
Summer Course (PDF)
Intensive English & IELTS 2024
Intensive English & IELTS 2024
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