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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
Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI)School Size:
Facilities
Kitchen for student use
Microwave for student use
Fridge for student use
Drink vending machine
Computer lab
Library
Movie rental
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:
5Number 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 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
- Special recommendations for students over 30 years
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
Languages spoken by school staff (cannot be guaranteed by school):
Airport transfer
Best arrival airport is London Heathrow (LHR).It takes 60 minutes to school.
Language school closed
In 2017 (including national and regional bank holidays): 01.Jan.2017, 02.Jan.2017, 14.Apr.2017, 17.Apr.2017, 01.May.2017, 29.May.2017, 28.Aug.2017, 25.Dec.2017, 26.Dec.2017If 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
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 13 | 26 | 50 | Additional Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in £ | 250238 | 500475 | 750713 | 1000950 | 14401368 | 19201824 | 24002280 | 30552903 | 59805681 | 1125010688 | 235224 |
| Price in US$ | 321 | 641 | 961 | 1281 | 1844 | 2459 | 3073 | 3912 | 7656 | 14403 | 301 |
The morning General English classes will focus on the 4 main skills: speaking, listening, reading and writing. These are relevant to the 4 sections of the IELTS exam. These lessons will be course book based. 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 focussed on the IELTS exam and the skills you will need to gain a better score.
Starting dates
Every Monday .
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
Morning: 9:00 - 12:30
Afternoon: 13:30 - 15:45
High season
High season supplement per week: 30 £High season dates 26.Jun.2017 - 01.Sep.2017
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 13 | 26 | 50 | Additional Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in £ | 185176 | 370352 | 555528 | 740703 | 1050998 | 14001330 | 17501663 | 22102100 | 42904076 | 80007600 | 175167 |
| Price in US$ | 237 | 474 | 711 | 948 | 1345 | 1793 | 2241 | 2830 | 5493 | 10242 | 225 |
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.
Starting dates
Every Monday .
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
Morning: 9:00 - 12:30
High season
High season supplement per week: 45 £High season dates 26.Jun.2017 - 01.Sep.2017
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in £ | 230219 | 460437 | 690656 | 920874 | 11001045 | 13201254 | 15401463 | 17601672 | 19801881 | 22002090 | 26402508 |
| Price in US$ | 295 | 589 | 884 | 1178 | 1409 | 1690 | 1972 | 2254 | 2535 | 2817 | 3380 |
Optional weekday activities: £60/week, Optional Saturday excursion: £50/week.
Junior classes take place at Bocardo House, Oxford city centre.
Groups will be divided by age.
Junior classes take place at Bocardo House, Oxford city centre.
Groups will be divided by age.
Starting dates
2017: 26.Jun.2017 - 01.Sep.2017.
Absolute beginners start on: 26.Jun.2017 - 01.Sep.2017
Absolute beginners start on: 26.Jun.2017 - 01.Sep.2017
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
Morning: 9:00 - 12:30
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Lessons per week: 20 | Max. group size: 10
323 £ per week
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 13 | 26 | 50 | Additional Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in £ | 340323 | 680646 | 1020969 | 13601292 | 19201824 | 25602432 | 32003040 | 40953891 | 80607657 | 1525014488 | 315300 |
| Price in US$ | 436 | 871 | 1306 | 1742 | 2459 | 3278 | 4097 | 5243 | 10319 | 19524 | 404 |
Starting dates
Every Monday .
General course schedule
4 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
Morning: 9:00 - 12:30
Afternoon: 13:30 - 15:45
High season
High season supplement per week: 30 £High season dates 26.Jun.2017 - 01.Sep.2017
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 13 | 26 | 50 | Additional Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in £ | 250238 | 500475 | 750713 | 1000950 | 14401368 | 19201824 | 24002280 | 30552903 | 59805681 | 1125010688 | 235224 |
| Price in US$ | 321 | 641 | 961 | 1281 | 1844 | 2459 | 3073 | 3912 | 7656 | 14403 | 301 |
Starting dates
Every Monday .
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
Morning: 9:00 - 12:30
Afternoon: 13:30 - 15:45
High season
High season supplement per week: 30 £High season dates 26.Jun.2017 - 01.Sep.2017
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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
Individual classesSingle individual lessons of tuition can be reserved at 45 £. 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 included and need to be booked in advance.
Bank transfer fee of 12 GBP applies to all foreign currency transactions.
During the summer months, lunch is available at the school (with supplement).
Bank transfer fee of 12 GBP applies to all foreign currency transactions.
During the summer months, lunch is available at the school (with supplement).
Accommodation
Double room (only for 2 people travelling together), Full board on weekdays, half board on weekends
2 reviews
165 £ per week
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| weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Additional Week | One-time fee (charged by school) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in £ | 165 | 330 | 495 | 660 | 165 | 50 |
| Price in US$ | 223 | 445 | 668 | 890 | 223 | 68 |
Prices based on accommodation from Saturday to Saturday
Price per person
Price per person
Price extra night:
23.58 £ (Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price)Room Occupancy:
Double room (only for 2 people travelling together).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 26.Jun.2017 - 01.Sep.2017High season
| weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Additional Week | One-time fee (charged by school) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in £ | 185 | 370 | 555 | 740 | 185 | 50 |
| Price in US$ | 250 | 499 | 748 | 998 | 250 | 68 |
Prices based on accommodation from Saturday to Saturday
Price per person
Price per person
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.
Price extra night:
26 £ (Only weekend extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price)Room Occupancy:
Single room.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 26.Jun.2017 - 01.Sep.2017High season
- Max. 1 student of each nationality possible?yes
- Optional airport transfer
London Heathrow Airport:for 140 £(one way);for 280 £(return trip)
Luton Airport:for 140 £(one way);for 280 £(return trip)
London Gatwick Airport:for 160 £(one way);for 320 £(return trip)
Stansted Airport:for 160 £(one way);for 320 £(return trip)
Reviews
3.0/5.0
Overall rating
4 authentic reviews from students who reserved with usCity
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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