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EC EnglishOxford, England UK

EC English has ceased operations - Permanently closed down

Location: EC English Oxford is located in the university city of Oxford, in central southern England. Housed in the city centre, the school is within walking distance of such infamous attractions as the Bodleian Library, the Radcliffe Camera, the Oxford Playhouse, New Theatre Oxford and the Covered Market Oxford. EC English Oxford is surrounded by cafés, eateries and supermarkets, ensuring that students have all they need to feel comfortable in the city whilst reaching their language goals. With public transport via bus, train and air all within easy reach of the school, students of EC Oxford have excellent access to and from the school at all times.

Course selection: Course selection includes General English taught over various schedules and intensities, Academic semester or year programmes, and several specific learning courses. Programmes such as English for Work and IELTS Exam Preparation are readily available, in addition to immersive Junior Summer Camps or Day programmes, which are available throughout the summer months, allowing junior students to embrace the city safely.

School facilities: The school's facilities offer everything that adult and junior students may need to achieve their language goals whilst having an excellent time. Facilities include a library, lounge area and free WIFI. All classrooms are equipped with electronic whiteboards.

Social and Cultural: EC English Oxford offers a varied social and cultural programme of activities, excursions and workshops for students, many of which are free of charge. Such activities and workshops can include pronunciation clinics, Punting, Conversation Sessions, walking tours of Oxford and much more!

Accommodation: EC Oxford is happy to assist with any accommodation needs, Homestay and Residence facilities are available all year round.

School chain: EC English Schools are all part of the larger group of EC Holdings Ltd. As a group, they have pushed boundaries within English tuition, for all levels and age groups, for many years. The group consists of multiple schools, spread throughout locations such as the USA, UK, Ireland, Canada, Malta, South Africa, Australia and New Zealand.

The "EC Promise" is true throughout all EC locations, promising students that their English level will improve if they follow the 3 steps of attendance, homework and participation. The group ensures that all students will receive a friendly atmosphere to learn in, high-quality tuition and care, a varied social programme to accompany their learning, and appropriate facilities to reach their language goals.
  • The language school EC English was founded in Oxford, England UK in 2013.
  • Legal name / parent company: EC English Holdings Ltd.
  • Tax registration ID: GB230781424

English Courses

Information for all courses offered by EC English

Comments about courses

Students under 18 must book homestay, a return airport transfer and provide a parental consent form.

High season supplement not applicable to bookings longer than 12 weeks.

Additional fees:

  • UK visa registration fee: GBP 23.

  • Bank transfer fee: GBP 13.

  • Student insurance (optional): GBP 10 per week.
Lesson duration
45 minutes
School's administrative fee
50.00 £
Course material
Generally course material is distributed free to students and will stay in student property.
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, 25 Dec 2024, 26 Dec 2024.
School policy regarding bank holidays:Private classes are recuperated or refunded. Same as for nearly all language schools, group classes falling on bank holiday are not refunded and not recuperated.
Level test
A test to assess your exact language level takes place at the school on the first day of the course.

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
Note: All courses offered by EC English, Oxford can be reserved online with LanguageCourse.net. In case a course is not listed above, just let us know.

Photos

  • EC English classroom
    EC English classroom1/13
  • Students doing group work
    Students doing group work2/13
  • EC English class with teacher
    EC English class with teacher3/13
  • Group work in Oxford
    Group work in Oxford4/13
  • After class in Oxford
    After class in Oxford5/13
  • Working hard
    Working hard6/13
  • Reception area at EC English Oxford
    Reception area at EC English Oxford7/13
  • EC English reception
    EC English reception8/13
  • Computer room at EC English
    Computer room at EC English 9/13
  • Relaxing between lessons
    Relaxing between lessons10/13
  • Classroom at EC English Oxford
    Classroom at EC English Oxford 11/13
  • Class excursion in Oxford
    Class excursion in Oxford12/13
  • EC English interior
    EC English interior13/13

EC English

Accreditations and Quality seals
ALTOBritish councilEnglish UKYoung Learners English UKPreferential Terms in Case of Visa Refusal
Languages spoken by school staff (cannot be guaranteed by school)
First day of course
Written and oral level test is performed. Students should arrive at 8:30
Offer for returning students
You will be refunded/waived the school's administration fee If you already attended previously a course at EC English and you book here.
Payment methods accepted for payments made directly to the school
Bank Transfer - logo

General school facilities

  • Library

  • Lounge

  • Classroom equipment

    • Electronic whiteboard in all classrooms

    Number of classrooms:

    6

    Number of public PC workstations:

    17

Student Age / Nationality

Minimum age of students
16 years

Top student nationalities

Age of students

Airport transfer

London Heathrow Airport:
145 £ one way
290 £ return (both ways)
Luton Airport:
155 £ one way
310 £ return (both ways)
London Gatwick Airport:
170 £ one way
340 £ return (both ways)
London Stansted Airport:
175 £ one way
350 £ return (both ways)
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
Yes
Express shipment fee (via courier)
75 £
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.

Map  

Threeways House, Gloucester Green - OX1 2BT Oxford
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FAQ about EC English,

  • English courses at EC English start at 0 £ for course with lessons per week. When booking here you get the guaranteed best price.
  • Yes. The school offers pickup from London Heathrow Airport (145 £), Luton Airport (155 £), London Gatwick Airport (170 £), London Stansted Airport (175 £)
  • The highest Nationality percentage at EC English comes from Turkey with a 14% representation, followed by students from Korea (13%) and Saudi Arabia (12%).

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Oxford
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