What we like about the school
- Best rated school in Oxford
- Top rated social activities
- Apartment - shared / Residence accommodation very close to school
- Top rated school facilities
Kings
The language school Kings was founded in Oxford, England UK in 1957. Kings Oxford's St. Michaels campus is a stylish, completely refurbished historic building right in the city centre, close to all amenities. Some summer programmes are taught at St. Josephs campus, just 20 minutes by bus from the centre of Oxford, with shops, bars, restaurants, a library, a sports centre and a swimming pool are all close by.
The school address is: Temple Road, Cowley, OX4 2UJ - Oxford (England UK).
School Size:
Facilities
Cafeteria
Computer lab
Library
Free after-class access to language learning software
Lounge
Student support desk
Copy machine
Printer for student use
Free water dispenser
Free WIFI
Classroom equipment
Electronic whiteboard in all classrooms
Heating in all classrooms
Ample natural light in all classrooms
Number of classrooms:
21Number of public PC workstations:
35Prices 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
- 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
- Free assistance in finding flats for long-term students
Course material:
Average number of students
- Adult courses in summer: 172
- Adult courses throughout the year: 123
Average age of students
- in summer: 21 years
- throughout the year: 23 years
- See our recommendations for students over 30.
Average number of levels
- Adult courses in summer: 8
- Adult courses throughout the year: 7
- Junior courses in summer: 5
Minimum age of students
- 16 years
- 14 years for specific Junior courses
The school is an official exam center
The following language examinations can be taken directly at the school:English teacher qualifications
- 100 % 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 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, 24.Dec.2018 - 31.Dec.2018If 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 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Price in £ | -- | 720 684 | 1080 1026 | 1440 1368 | 1800 1710 | 2160 2052 | 2520 2394 | 2880 2736 | 3240 3078 | 3600 3420 | 3912 3717 |
Price in US$ | -- | 955 | 1432 | 1909 | 2386 | 2863 | 3340 | 3817 | 4294 | 4771 | 5185 |
Students booking 12 weeks or more qualify for up to 4 additional guided/facilitated study sessions per week.
Absolute beginners start on: 02.Jan.2018, 05.Feb.2018, 05.Mar.2018, 03.Apr.2018, 01.May.2018, 04.Jun.2018, 02.Jul.2018, 06.Aug.2018, 03.Sep.2018, 01.Oct.2018, 05.Nov.2018, 03.Dec.2018
Morning: 9:00 - 12:30
Afternoon: 13:30 - 15:00
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 24 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Price in £ | -- | 620 589 | 930 884 | 1240 1178 | 1550 1473 | 1860 1767 | 2170 2062 | 2480 2356 | 3100 2945 | 3288 3124 | 6240 5928 |
Price in US$ | -- | 822 | 1233 | 1644 | 2055 | 2465 | 2876 | 3287 | 4109 | 4358 | 8270 |
Morning: 9:00 - 12:30
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Price in £ | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 3372 3204 |
Price in US$ | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 4469 |
Absolute beginners start on: 02.Jan.2018, 05.Feb.2018, 05.Mar.2018, 03.Apr.2018, 01.May.2018, 04.Jun.2018, 02.Jul.2018, 06.Aug.2018, 03.Sep.2018, 01.Oct.2018, 05.Nov.2018, 03.Dec.2018
Morning: 9:00 - 12:30
Afternoon: 13:30 - 15:00
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Price in £ | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 4170 3962 |
Price in US$ | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 5527 |
Fees are calculated per term, generally 11 weeks long. Study 1–3 terms, depending on English level.
Course requirements: Students must have completed a degree with minimum grade 2:2. Minimum age: 21.
Prices shown are valid until 31.08.17.
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Price in £ | 730 712 | 1460 1424 | 2190 2136 | 2920 2847 | 3650 3559 | 4380 4271 | 5110 4983 | 5840 5694 | -- | -- | -- |
Price in US$ | 993 | 1986 | 2979 | 3972 | 4965 | 5958 | 6951 | 7943 | -- | -- | -- |
Apartment - shared / Residence, Single room, Breakfast & lunch & dinner
Includes a compulsory programme of activities and excursions, plus some free time. Price includes
Supervision 24/7 This course takes place in a different location than main address of the school:
St Josephs Campus, Oxford
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Price in £ | 1005 980 | 2010 1960 | 3015 2940 | 4020 3920 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Price in US$ | 1367 | 2734 | 4101 | 5468 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Apartment - shared / Residence, Single room, Breakfast & lunch & dinner
27 hours of lessons per week of academic English, a range of academic subjects and IELTS preparation. Students have a programme of excursions and University Counselling sessions.
This course takes place in a different location than main address of the school:
St Josephs Campus, Oxford
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Price in £ | -- | 2280 2223 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Price in US$ | -- | 3101 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Apartment - shared / Residence, Single room, Breakfast & lunch & dinner
Entry requirements:
- minimum age: 15 years old.
- English level: IELTS 5.0 or equivalent.
Classes held everyday except for Wednesday, when there's scheduled a medical-related excursion.
Morning: 9:00 - 12:15
Afternoon: 13:15 - 16:30
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Price in £ | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 2934 2788 | -- | 3912 3717 |
Price in US$ | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 3889 | -- | 5185 |
9 week: 08.01.
12 weeks: 19.03, 24.09
Minimum of 5 hours of homework per week. Two sets of mock exams before the exam. Test fee is subject to change and is not included in the price. Students are responsible for submitting exam application forms.
Morning: 9:00 - 12:30
Afternoon: 13:30 - 15:00
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Price in £ | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 3260 3097 | 3586 3407 |
Price in US$ | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 4321 | 4753 |
10 weeks: 08.01.
11 weeks: 02.06, 08.12.
Minimum of 5 hours of homework per week. Two sets of mock exams before the exam. Test fee is subject to change and is not included in the price. Students are responsible for submitting exam application forms.
Morning: 9:00 - 12:30
Afternoon: 13:30 - 15:00
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Price in £ | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 2160 2052 | 2520 2394 | 2880 2736 | 3240 3078 | 3600 3420 | 4320 4104 |
Price in US$ | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 2863 | 3340 | 3817 | 4294 | 4771 | 5725 |
This school is the only Official IELTS Test Centre in Oxford.
Morning: 9:00 - 12:30
Afternoon: 13:30 - 15:00
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Price in £ | -- | -- | 1302 1237 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Price in US$ | -- | -- | 1726 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
This school is the only Official IELTS Test Centre in Oxford.
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 24 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Price in £ | -- | 786 747 | 1179 1121 | 1572 1494 | 1965 1867 | 2358 2241 | 2751 2614 | 3144 2987 | 3930 3734 | 4320 4104 | 8208 7798 |
Price in US$ | -- | 1042 | 1563 | 2084 | 2605 | 3125 | 3646 | 4167 | 5209 | 5725 | 10878 |
Accommodation
weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Additional Week | Deposit (refundable)* |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Price in £ | -- | 620 | 930 | 1240 | -- | 150 |
Price in US$ | 865 | 1298 | 1730 | 210 |
Price per person
High season dates 17.Jun.2018 - 12.Aug.2018
weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Additional Week |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Price in £ | -- | 382 | 573 | 764 | -- |
Price in US$ | 533 | 800 | 1066 |
Price per person
weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Additional Week |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Price in £ | -- | 294 | 441 | 588 | -- |
Price in US$ | 411 | 616 | 821 |
Price per person
Internet access available subject to the fair usage policy. Please note that Internet access is not guaranteed during High Season. This accommodation option includes airport pickup. No extra nights bookable.
weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Additional Week | Deposit (refundable)* |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Price in £ | -- | -- | -- | 1240 | -- | 250 |
Price in US$ | 1730 | 349 |
Price per person
Located in the heart of Oxford's vibrant student quarter, close to local amenities. Shared, fully-equipped kitchen, common room with TV and games, and on-site security and resident warden.
No extra nights bookable.
weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Additional Week | Deposit (refundable)* |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Price in £ | -- | -- | -- | 1040 | -- | 250 |
Price in US$ | 1451 | 349 |
Price per person
The houses offer spacious single bedrooms and communal living/dining areas.
N.B. Student houses are non-smoking. No extra nights bookable.
- Homestay:
The average distance from accommodation to school is 20-30 minutes either on foot or by public transport.
Christmas supplement is GBP 45 per week. - Max. 1 student of each nationality possible? yes
- Single room: on request
- Optional airport transfer
London Heathrow Airport: for 154 £ (one way); for 308 £ (return trip)
Luton Airport: for 151 £ (one way); for 302 £ (return trip)
London Gatwick Airport: for 195 £ (one way); for 390 £ (return trip)
Stansted Airport: for 195 £ (one way); for 390 £ (return trip)
activity possible | distance from school | |
---|---|---|
Ballet | | 1 km |
Basketball | | 1 km |
Cricket | | 0.5 km |
Dancing | | 1 km |
Diving | | 3 km |
Field Hockey | | 1 km |
Football (soccer) | | 0.5 km |
Golf | | 3 km |
Horse riding | | 6 km |
Ice Hockey | | 2 km |
Music | | |
Rugby | | 0.5 km |
Sailing | | 12 km |
Squash | | 1 km |
Swimming | | 0.5 km |
Table Tennis | | 1 km |
Tennis | | 0.5 km |
Volleyball | | 0.5 km |
Windsurfing | | 12 km |
Yoga | | 0.5 km |
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