Oxford Spires Junior Centre - Brasenose CollegeOxford, England UK
Brasenose College, Ratcliffe Sq - OX1 4AJ Oxford - see on mapPay less than booking at the school
What we like about the school
- A central on-campus university just minutes away from shops, museums and theatres.
- An immersive academic university programme providing an authentic Oxford College experience.
- Lessons are for 60 minutes, much longer than in most schools.
Age of students
| Percentage of students | |
|---|---|
| 1-18 years | 100% |
| 18-24 years | 0% |
| 25-34 years | 0% |
| 35-50 years | 0% |
| >50 years | 0% |
Immerse yourself in academic life, in the former home of the world-renowned writers, including JRR Tolkien - visiting Oxford colleges and attending lectures from guest speakers with first-hand experience of university life in the UK.
English Courses
General Language
Summer University Experience Programme - Residence (15 to 17 years old)
20 lessons per week
|12 students (max)
Only limited places left for the summer months!
Offer!from
2700£2633£
Includes accommodation
Course Details
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in £ | |||||||||||
| Price at schoolOur price | 27002633 | 54005265 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| Price in US$ | 3216 | 6431 |
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Starting dates
2025: 06 Jul 2025, 10 Aug 2025
Prices
Course price includes accommodation
On campus, Single room, Breakfast, lunch & dinner
Interested in this course without accommodation? Please contact us.
Price includes
Supervision 24/7
Course specific data
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 - 13:45
Morning: 9:00 - 13:45
Possible course durations
1, 2 weeks
Minimum required student age
15 years
Age range:
15 - 17 years
Students per class
Maximum: 12 / Average: 10
Special note for 2025 holiday season: If you plan to take a course during the high season months of April, June, July or August 2025 we urgently advise you to book as early as possible. In 2024 many schools were fully booked during the holidays, and the situation is unlikely to be different for 2025 due to a current shortage of teachers, which affects most schools.
Additional information for all courses
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Junior
Spring Vacation General English Programme: Homestay (15 to 17 years old)
15 lessons per week
|12 students (max)
Offer!from
2700£2633£
Includes accommodation
Course Details
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in £ | |||||||||||
| Price at schoolOur price | 27002633 | 54005265 | 81007898 | 1080010530 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| Price in US$ | 3216 | 6431 | 9646 | 12861 |
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Starting dates
2025: 31 Mar 2025, 07 Apr 2025, 14 Apr 2025, 21 Apr 2025
Prices
Course price includes accommodation
Homestay, Single room, Breakfast, lunch & dinner
Interested in this course without accommodation? Please contact us.
Price includes
Supervision 24/7
Course specific data
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 - 13:45
Morning: 9:00 - 13:45
Possible course durations
1, 2, 3, 4 weeks
Minimum required student age
15 years
Age range:
15 - 17 years
Students per class
Maximum: 12 / Average: 10
Additional information for all courses
See availability
Spring Vacation General English: Day Programme (15 to 17 years old)
15 lessons per week
|12 students (max)
Offer!from
1240£1178£
Course Details
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in £ | |||||||||||
| Price at schoolOur price | 12401178 | 24802356 | 37203534 | 49604712 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| Price in US$ | 1439 | 2878 | 4317 | 5755 |
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Starting dates
2025: 31 Mar 2025, 07 Apr 2025, 14 Apr 2025, 21 Apr 2025
Course specific data
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 - 13:45
Morning: 9:00 - 13:45
Possible course durations
1, 2, 3, 4 weeks
Minimum required student age
15 years
Age range:
15 - 17 years
Students per class
Maximum: 12 / Average: 10
Additional information for all courses
See availability
Summer University Experience: Day Programme (15 to 17 years old)
20 lessons per week
|12 students (max)
Only limited places left for the summer months!
Offer!from
1240£1178£
Course Details
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in £ | |||||||||||
| Price at schoolOur price | 12401178 | 24802356 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| Price in US$ | 1439 | 2878 |
See availability
Starting dates
2025: 06 Jul 2025, 10 Aug 2025
Prices
Price includes
Supervision 24/7
Course specific data
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 - 13:45
Morning: 9:00 - 13:45
Possible course durations
1, 2 weeks
Minimum required student age
15 years
Age range:
15 - 17 years
Students per class
Maximum: 12 / Average: 10
Additional information for all courses
See availability
Winter University Experience Programme: Residence (15 to 17 years old)
30 lessons per week
|12 students (max)
Offer!from
2700£2633£
Includes accommodation
Course Details
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in £ | |||||||||||
| Price at schoolOur price | 27002633 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| Price in US$ | 3216 |
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Starting dates
2025: 04 Jan 2025
6 nights (Saturday arrival and departure)
Prices
Course price includes accommodation
On campus, Single room, Breakfast, lunch & dinner
Interested in this course without accommodation? Please contact us.
Price includes
Supervision 24/7
Course specific data
General course schedule
6 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 - 13:45
Afternoon: 14:00 - 17:30
Morning: 9:00 - 13:45
Afternoon: 14:00 - 17:30
Possible course durations
1 weeks
Minimum required student age
15 years
Age range:
15 - 17 years
Students per class
Maximum: 12 / Average: 10
Additional information for all courses
See availability
Winter University Experience: Day Programme (15 to 17 years old)
30 lessons per week
|12 students (max)
Offer!from
1240£1178£
Course Details
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in £ | |||||||||||
| Price at schoolOur price | 12401178 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| Price in US$ | 1439 |
See availability
Starting dates
2025: 04 Jan 2025
6 nights (Saturday arrival and departure).
Course specific data
General course schedule
6 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 - 13:45
Afternoon: 14:00 - 17:30
Morning: 9:00 - 13:45
Afternoon: 14:00 - 17:30
Possible course durations
1 weeks
Minimum required student age
15 years
Age range:
15 - 17 years
Students per class
Maximum: 12 / Average: 10
Additional information for all courses
See availability
Our prices for Oxford Spires Junior Centre - Brasenose College include
- 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 before arrival
- INCLUDED For junior courses: every afternoon free organized leisure program
Oxford Spires Junior Centre - Brasenose College
Accreditations and Quality seals
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)
First day of course
Written and oral level test is performed. Students should arrive at 8:40
Student gender mix
45% male / 55% female
Offer for returning students
You will be refunded/waived the school's administration fee if you already attended previously a course at Oxford Spires Junior Centre - Brasenose College and you book here.
Payment methods accepted for payments made directly to the school
Legal name/parent company
Tax registration ID: 8635559
General school facilities
Lounge
Student support desk
Billiards
Soccer field / football pitch
Free WIFI
Non-smoking (all indoor and all outdoor areas of school)
Classroom equipment
TV in all classrooms
Electronic whiteboard in some classrooms
Heating in all classrooms
Ample natural light in all classrooms
- Number of classrooms: 4
- Number of public PC workstations: 2
Facilities for disabled students
Accessible Toilet
Wheelchair access to cafeteria
Student Age / Nationality
Average number of students
Junior courses - In summer: 10
Junior courses - Throughout the year: 15
Minimum age of students
15 years for specific Junior courses
Average age of students
In summer: 16 years
Throughout the year: 16 years
Top student nationalities
| Student Nationality | Percentage of students |
|---|---|
| China | 40% |
| Japan | 10% |
| Spain | 10% |
| France | 5% |
| Thailand | 5% |
| Turkey | 5% |
| Korea | 5% |
| Other nationalities | 20% |
Information for all courses offered by Oxford Spires Junior Centre - Brasenose College
Lesson duration
60 minutes
Course material
Generally course material is distributed free to students and will stay in student property.
Comments about courses
Additional expenses:
- A supplement of GBP 65 per single journey will apply when students are travelling on an Unaccompanied Minor (UM) service.
- Transfers commencing after 21:00 and before 6:00 are an additional GBP 40 per single journey.
- Insurance: GBP 12 per week.
Days without class
In 2025 (including national and regional bank holidays):
01 Jan 2025, 18 Apr 2025, 21 Apr 2025, 05 May 2025, 26 May 2025, 25 Aug 2025, 25 Dec 2025, 26 Dec 2025.
01 Jan 2025, 18 Apr 2025, 21 Apr 2025, 05 May 2025, 26 May 2025, 25 Aug 2025, 25 Dec 2025, 26 Dec 2025.
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
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.
Airport transfer
London Heathrow Airport:
175 £ one way
350 £ return (both ways)
350 £ return (both ways)
Luton Airport:
210 £ one way
420 £ return (both ways)
420 £ return (both ways)
London Gatwick Airport:
235 £ one way
570 £ return (both ways)
570 £ return (both ways)
London Stansted Airport:
245 £ one way
490 £ return (both ways)
490 £ return (both ways)
More details about airports near Oxford and how to travel independently from the airport to the city on our Oxford page. For flight comparisons to Oxford, we recommend using skyscanner.com.
Visa Documents
Nationals from USA do not require a visa to study short term courses up to 180 days. A valid passport and an ETA (Electronic Travel Authorization) is required to enter the UK. The application for the ETA is done online https://www.gov.uk/guidance/apply-for-an-electronic-travel-authorisation-eta. The answer is expected within 3 working days, costing GBP 10. The ETA allows multiple entries in the country for up to 6 months for a maximum of 2 years or until the passport used when applying expires.
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)
50 £
Free shipment via regular mail
Yes
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
Examples of leisure activities organized by the school
Adults - Free activities
Not offered.
Adults - Paid activities
Not offered.
Junior - Free activities
On-site activities such as:
- Arts & crafts
- Team building games
- Treasure hunts
- Creating videos
- Board games
Evening activities such as:
- Quizzes
- Movie nights
- Discos
- Talent shows
- Team building games.
Students will enjoy one or two full day excursions plus one half day excursion each week, depending on their programme.
- Arts & crafts
- Team building games
- Treasure hunts
- Creating videos
- Board games
Evening activities such as:
- Quizzes
- Movie nights
- Discos
- Talent shows
- Team building games.
Students will enjoy one or two full day excursions plus one half day excursion each week, depending on their programme.
Junior - Paid activities
There may be the option of a paid half day trip to Bicester Shopping Centre if students request.
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FAQ about Oxford Spires Junior Centre - Brasenose College, Oxford
- What is the best price for a course at Oxford Spires Junior Centre - Brasenose College, Oxford?English courses at Oxford Spires Junior Centre - Brasenose College start at 1178 £ for Spring Vacation General English: Day Programme course with 15 lessons per week. When booking here you benefit from an exclusive discount.
- Is airport pickup offered by Oxford Spires Junior Centre - Brasenose College?Yes. The school offers pickup from London Heathrow Airport (175 £), Luton Airport (210 £), London Gatwick Airport (235 £), London Stansted Airport (245 £)
- Which countries are students of Oxford Spires Junior Centre - Brasenose College from?The highest Nationality percentage at Oxford Spires Junior Centre - Brasenose College comes from China with a 40% representation, followed by students from Japan (10%) and Spain (10%).
- Oxford Spires Junior Centre - Brasenose College offers courses for which ages?Oxford Spires Junior Centre - Brasenose College offers courses from 15 years to 17. Average age is 16 during the summer and 16 for the rest of the year.
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