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Oxford Spires Junior Centre - Oxford International CollegeOxford, England UK

1 London Pl - OX4 1BD Oxford - see on map
Pay less than booking at the school
What we like about the school
  • Spires Plus options available at this campus.
  • Fresh and tasty meals prepared and served in the school dining hall.
  • Lessons are for 60 minutes, much longer than in most schools.

Location: Oxford Spires Junior Centre - Oxford International College is a junior language institute in the student-friendly and culturally rich city of Oxford, England. The school is housed in the modern facilities of Oxford International College, a short walk from Oxford city centre and just a few steps away from a range of eateries, restaurants, shops and parks.

Course selection: The school offers summer residential and summer day programmes to junior studetns aged between 12-17. the fully immersive options are inclusive of tuition, accommodation (residential, full board), afternoon activities, evening activities and excursions.

Afternoon and evening activities can include tours of Oxford, treasure hunts, team-building exercises, sports in the park and much more.

Excursions may include walking tours around London, visits to Buckingham Palace, Big Ben, and boat trips.

Social and cultural: The immersive programme options are filled with afternoon and evening activities in addition to full-day excursions on the weekend, giving students ample opportunity to practise their English and get to know their international peers accordingly. 

Accommodation: Accommodation is available in residence or homestay.

The residential accommodation is in twin rooms with en-suite bathrooms. Bed linen is included and is changed weekly. There are social common room areas and laundry services are available.

Homestay accommodation is based on two students sharing a room. Students would travel to school via public transport with a local travel card included in the programme price. Single rooms may also be available upon request, additional costs do apply.

English Courses

General Language
Junior

Our prices for Oxford Spires Junior Centre - Oxford International 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

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Oxford Spires Junior Centre - Oxford International College

Accreditations and Quality seals
ALTOBACEnglish UKYoung Learners English UKPreferential Terms in Case of Visa Refusal
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)
Student gender mix
50% male / 50% 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 - Oxford International College and you book here.

General school facilities

  • Lounge

  • Free WIFI

  • Non-smoking (all indoor and all outdoor areas of school)

  • Classroom equipment

    • TV in most classrooms

    • Electronic whiteboard in most classrooms

    • Heating in all classrooms

    • Ample natural light in all classrooms

    • Number of classrooms: 15
    • Number of public PC workstations: 15

Student Age / Nationality

Average number of students
Junior courses - In summer: 120
Minimum age of students
12 years for specific Junior courses
Average age of students
In summer: 13 years
Throughout the year: 13 years
Top student nationalities
Student Nationality Percentage of students
China 30%
Italy 20%
Spain 10%
Japan 5%
Germany 5%
Turkey 5%
Other nationalities 25%
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%

Information for all courses offered by Oxford Spires Junior Centre - Oxford International College

Lesson duration
60 minutes
School's administrative fee
60.00 £
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.
    The Oxford International College Summer Vacation programme combines English lessons with getting to know the historic city of Oxford. Lessons place emphasis on activating students’ existing language skills, while putting a real focus on authentic communication and developing study skills.

    Lessons are based on a communicative approach, with student confidence at the core of the syllabus and methodology. The social programme complements the academic programme, with visits to some of Oxford’s most famous attractions, colleges, museums, and historical sites.
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.
Level test
A test to assess your exact language level takes place before the start of the course via email.
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.

Airport transfer

London Heathrow Airport:
175 £ one way
350 £ return (both ways)
Luton Airport:
210 £ one way
420 £ return (both ways)
London Gatwick Airport:
235 £ one way
470 £ return (both ways)
London Stansted Airport:
245 £ one way
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
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

Activities
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Examples of leisure activities organized by the school

Adults - Free activities

Not applicable.

Adults - Paid activities

Not applicable.

Junior - Free activities

On-site activities such as:
- Arts & crafts
- Football
- Basketball
- Mini Olympics
- Team building games
- Cricket
- Treasure hunts

Evening activities such as:
- Quizzes
- Movie nights
- Talent shows
- Team building games
- Disco in town.

Students will enjoy one or two full day excursions (London, Stratford-upon-Avon, Bath) plus a number of walks into Oxford (walking tour, college visits, shopping, scavenger hunt, museum visits), depending on their programme.

Junior - Paid activities

Students will enjoy one or two full day excursions plus one half day excursion each week, depending on their programme.
activity possible
Basketball
Cricket
Dancing
Football (soccer)
Volleyball

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FAQ about Oxford Spires Junior Centre - Oxford International College, Oxford

  • English courses at Oxford Spires Junior Centre - Oxford International College start at 608 £ for Summer Vacation General English: Day Programme course with 15 lessons per week. When booking here you benefit from an exclusive discount.
  • Yes. The school offers pickup from London Heathrow Airport (175 £), Luton Airport (210 £), London Gatwick Airport (235 £), London Stansted Airport (245 £)
  • The highest Nationality percentage at Oxford Spires Junior Centre - Oxford International College comes from China with a 30% representation, followed by students from Italy (20%) and Spain (10%).
  • Oxford Spires Junior Centre - Oxford International College offers courses from 12 years to 17. Average age is 13 during the summer and 13 for the rest of the year.

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