Oxford Spires Junior Centre - Brookes UniversityOxford, England UK

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Location: Oxford Spires Junior Centre Oxford is located in the historic city of Oxford, England. These summer programmes are housed at Oxford Brookes University, combining the modern innovation of the school, with the great history of the city. There are several sites of interest, restaurants, eateries, and links to public transport close to the school's campus. Such attractions within walking distance include Christ Church College, the Ashmolean Building and punting experiences along the River Thames.

Course selection: In addition to the tuition of the 15 hours included in the General English Summer programme, Spires+ is also available as an optional, supplementary 6 hours of tuition based on specific learning such as Exam Skills and IELTS Preparation. Included within these summer programmes are three full-day excursions per 2-week programme. Courses are available to students of all levels.

Getting around: Oxford city centre is a 5-minute bus ride or 30-minute walk from the school. The school and accommodation facilities are separated, with the school supplying a daily bus service between the accommodation and the school for all students. Oxford offers connections via train and bus to other places and cities such as London, Stratford-Upon-Avon, Bath and Bristol.

Social and cultural: Varied weekly sports and leisure activity programmes are included in these junior summer programmes.

The language school Oxford Spires Junior Centre - Brookes University was founded in Oxford, England UK in 2010.
Legal name / parent company: Oxford Spires Language School Ltd
Tax registration ID: 8635559

Courses

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General Language

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Course specific data

This course takes place in a different location than main address of the school:

Headington Rd , OX3 0BP , Oxford

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
Afternoon: 13:30 - 16:30

Possible course durations

1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 weeks

Language levels of course

Suitable for all levels: Beginner (A1) - Proficiency (C2)

Minimum required student age

12 years

Students per class

Maximum: 15 / Average: 12

Additional information for all courses

FREE cancellation up to 45 days before the start of your course.

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Course specific data

General course schedule

Possible course durations

1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 weeks

Language levels of course

Suitable for all levels: Beginner (A1) - Proficiency (C2)

Minimum required student age

12 years

Students per class

Maximum: 15 / Average: 12

Additional information for all courses

FREE cancellation up to 45 days before the start of your course.

You won't find it cheaper. Guaranteed.

Course specific data

This course takes place in a different location than main address of the school:

Headington Rd , OX3 0BP , Oxford

General course schedule

Possible course durations

1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 weeks

Language levels of course

Suitable for all levels: Beginner (A1) - Proficiency (C2)

Minimum required student age

12 years

Students per class

Maximum: 15 / Average: 12

Additional information for all courses

FREE cancellation up to 45 days before the start of your course.

You won't find it cheaper. Guaranteed.

Course specific data

General course schedule

Possible course durations

1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 weeks

Language levels of course

Suitable for all levels: Beginner (A1) - Proficiency (C2)

Minimum required student age

12 years

Students per class

Maximum: 15 / Average: 12

Additional information for all courses

FREE cancellation up to 45 days before the start of your course.

You won't find it cheaper. Guaranteed.

Course specific data

General course schedule

Possible course durations

1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 weeks

Language levels of course

Suitable for all levels: Beginner (A1) - Proficiency (C2)

Minimum required student age

12 years

Students per class

Maximum: 15 / Average: 12

Additional information for all courses

FREE cancellation up to 45 days before the start of your course.

You won't find it cheaper. Guaranteed.

Located in the Oxford neighbourhood of Summertown this prestigious boarding school is set in a beautiful 70 acre campus next to the Cherwell River, with fantastic sports facilities and an adventure playground!
The school venue is ideal for young learners starting their language and study-travel journey. The closed, secure campus atmosphere provides an ideal setting for junior students to experience a British boarding school-style programme, and have fun learning English and exploring British culture.

Course specific data

General course schedule

Possible course durations

1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 weeks

Language levels of course

Suitable for all levels: Beginner (A1) - Proficiency (C2)

Minimum required student age

8 years

Students per class

Maximum: 15 / Average: 12

Additional information for all courses

FREE cancellation up to 45 days before the start of your course.

You won't find it cheaper. Guaranteed.

Course specific data

General course schedule

Possible course durations

1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 weeks

Language levels of course

Suitable for all levels: Beginner (A1) - Proficiency (C2)

Minimum required student age

8 years

Students per class

Maximum: 15 / Average: 12

Additional information for all courses

Junior

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This exciting programme combines English lessons with getting to know the city of Oxford. The students will participate in engaging English lessons, aimed to improve their communicative skills. Also, they will participate in a variety of sports and leisure activities, will enjoy three full-day excursions for each two-week stay and will be able to apply all that they have learned in the classroom on the planned social activities and trips.
Students can choose from the following Plus options: Exam skills, Business & Leadership and STEAM.
This exciting programme combines English lessons with getting to know the city of Oxford. The students will participate in engaging English lessons, aimed to improve their communicative skills. Also, they will participate in a variety of sports and leisure activities, will enjoy three full-day excursions for each two-week stay and will be able to apply all that they have learned in the classroom on the planned social activities and trips.

Prices

Course price includes accommodation

Apartment - shared / Residence, Single room, Breakfast, lunch & dinner

Price includes

Supervision 24/7

Course specific data

This course takes place in a different location than main address of the school:

Headington Rd , OX3 0BP , Oxford

General course schedule

Possible course durations

1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 weeks

Language levels of course

Suitable for all levels: Beginner (A1) - Proficiency (C2)

Minimum required student age

12 years

Students per class

Maximum: 15 / Average: 12

Additional information for all courses

FREE cancellation up to 45 days before the start of your course.

You won't find it cheaper. Guaranteed.

Located in the Oxford neighbourhood of Summertown this prestigious boarding school is set in a beautiful 70 acre campus next to the Cherwell River, with fantastic sports facilities and an adventure playground!

The school venue is ideal for young learners starting their language and study-travel journey. The closed, secure campus atmosphere provides an ideal setting for junior students to experience a British boarding school-style programme, and have fun learning English and exploring British culture.

Prices

Price includes

Supervision 24/7

Course specific data

General course schedule

Possible course durations

1, 2, 3, 4, 5 weeks

Language levels of course

Suitable for all levels: Beginner (A1) - Proficiency (C2)

Minimum required student age

8 years

Students per class

Maximum: 15 / Average: 12

Additional information for all courses

Information for all courses offered by Oxford Spires Junior Centre - Brookes University

Comments about courses

Extra fee of GBP 35 for any transfers arriving after 21:00 or leaving college before 06:00.

Lesson duration

60 minutes

Course material

Generally course material is distributed free to students and will stay in student property.

Individual classes

Single individual lessons of tuition can be reserved at 100 £. 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.

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.

If a bank holiday falls on a weekday there is no refund nor are missed lessons recuperated. This is the case for the majority of language schools.

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 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 Wireless LAN zone at school
INCLUDED Free certificate of course attendance
INCLUDED Language level placement test at first day of classes

INCLUDED For junior courses: every afternoon free organized leisure program

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Oxford Spires Junior Centre - Brookes University

Accreditations and Quality seals

Preferential Terms in Case of Visa Refusal

teacher qualifications

100% hold a university degree

100% hold a recognised language teaching qualification

First day of course

Written and oral level test is performed. Students should arrive at 8:30

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 - Brookes University and you book here.

Payment methods accepted for payments made directly to the school

General school facilities

Cafeteria
Snack vending machine
Computer lab
Lounge

Student support desk
Copy machine
Free water dispenser
Free WIFI
Non-smoking (all indoor areas, but not all outdoor areas of school)

Facilities for islamic students
- Available area to pray at the school
- Halal food offered at the school
Classroom equipment
- TV in some classrooms
- Electronic whiteboard in some classrooms
- Air conditioning in all classrooms
- Heating in all classrooms
- Ample natural light in all classrooms
Number of classrooms: 10
Number of public PC workstations: 3
Free parking (<500m)
Facilities for disabled students
- Disabled car park
- Wheelchair access to classroom
- Accessible Toilet
- Wheelchair access to reception
- Wheelchair access to cafeteria
- Adapted for deaf students
- Adapted for blind students
- Adapted for students with learning difficulty

Student Age / Nationality

Average number of students

Junior courses - In summer: 100

Minimum age of students

8 years for specific Junior courses

Average age of students

In summer: 12 years

Throughout the year: 12 years

Read our recommendations for students over 30.

Top student nationalities

Age of students

Airport transfer

London Heathrow Airport:

135 £ one way
270 £ return (both ways)

Luton Airport:

160 £ one way
320 £ return (both ways)

London Gatwick Airport:

190 £ one way
280 £ return (both ways)

London Stansted Airport:

200 £ one way
400 £ 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

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.

Accommodation

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Summer Fields School

Triple room, Breakfast, lunch & dinner

No extra nights bookable

Room Occupancy

Triple room

Includes

TV, Daily cleaning, Bedding/linen, Weekly cleaning, Access to laundry service, Access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), Heating, Air conditioning, Shared bathroom.

Meals

Breakfast, lunch & dinner.

Minimum age of students

Maximum age of students

Student opinions about Oxford Spires Junior Centre - Brookes University, Oxford

Verified reviews only, uncensored. All student opinions from students who booked a course at the school with LanguageCourse.net.

Vincent

14 years

“Friendliness, safety”

“Nothing ”

Overall rating

5.0

Value for money

5.0

City/place

4.0

Facilities (library, classrooms)

5.0

Quality of teaching / language progress

4.0

School organization

4.0

Social activities

5.0

Course: Oxford Brooks University - Summer Day Programme Mon-Fri - 2 weeks

2. Aug. 2023

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Location of Oxford Spires Junior Centre - Brookes University in Headington, Oxford

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Questions and answers about Oxford Spires Junior Centre - Brookes University

Are meals included in the Junior Programme from Monday to Friday (5 days)?
“They have to bring their own hence the £100 price difference!”
OWEN, from - May 12, 2023

FAQ about Oxford Spires Junior Centre - Brookes University, Oxford

What is the best price for a course at Oxford Spires Junior Centre - Brookes University, Oxford?
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Is airport pickup offered by Oxford Spires Junior Centre - Brookes University?
Yes. The school offers pickup from London Heathrow Airport (135 £), Luton Airport (160 £), London Gatwick Airport (190 £), London Stansted Airport (200 £)
What is the qualification of the teachers at Oxford Spires Junior Centre - Brookes University?
100% of teachers at Oxford Spires Junior Centre - Brookes University hold a university degree. 100% hold a recognized language teaching certificate.
Which countries are students of Oxford Spires Junior Centre - Brookes University from?
The highest Nationality percentage at Oxford Spires Junior Centre - Brookes University comes from China with a 20% representation, followed by students from Italy (20%) and Spain (15%).

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