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Best English schools in Oxford by category - student age group, leisure/fun

TOP Rated by
Students < 18 years
Study & Live in your Teacher's Home
Students < 18 years
5.0

Rating: 5

(3)
Students < 18 years
4.9

Rating: 4.9

(7)
Students < 18 years
4.8

Rating: 4.8

(4)
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TOP Rated by
Students 18-30 years
Oxford School of English
Students 18-30 years
5.0

Rating: 5

(3)
Students 18-30 years
5.0

Rating: 5

(2)
Students 18-30 years
4.7

Rating: 4.7

(27)
TOP Rated by
Students 31-49 years
Study & Live in your Teacher's Home
Students 31-49 years
5.0

Rating: 5

(4)
Students 31-49 years
4.3

Rating: 4.3

(3)
TOP Rated by
Students 50+ years
Oxford International Language School
Students 50+ years
4.5

Rating: 4.5

(2)
Students 50+ years
4.3

Rating: 4.3

(3)
Students 50+ years
4.2

Rating: 4.2

(9)
TOP Rated by
Students all ages
Study & Live in your Teacher's Home
Students all ages
4.8

Rating: 4.8

(11)
Students all ages
4.8

Rating: 4.8

(12)
Students all ages
4.8

Rating: 4.8

(8)
TOP Rated by
Quality of teaching
Embassy Junior Centre
Quality of teaching
5.0

Rating: 5

(2)
Quality of teaching
4.6

Rating: 4.6

(9)
Quality of teaching
4.5

Rating: 4.5

(2)
TOP Rated by
leisure/fun
Oxford School of English
leisure/fun
4.5

Rating: 4.5

(10)
leisure/fun
4.5

Rating: 4.5

(2)
leisure/fun
4.4

Rating: 4.4

(10)
TOP Rated by
Value for money
Oxford School of English
Value for money
4.9

Rating: 4.9

(10)
Value for money
4.6

Rating: 4.6

(11)
Value for money
4.5

Rating: 4.5

(8)
TOP Rated by
Location of school
CIE - College of International Education
Location of school
5.0

Rating: 5

(5)
Location of school
5.0

Rating: 5

(2)
Location of school
5.0

Rating: 5

(2)

31 language schools in Oxford from 214£ for a 1 week English course

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Oxford School of English, Oxford
Oxford School of English, Oxford
Study & Live in your Teacher's Home, Oxford
Study & Live in your Teacher's Home, Oxford
Oxford International Education, Oxford
Oxford International Education, Oxford
Kings - St. Michaels, Oxford
Kings - St. Michaels, Oxford
The Oxford English Centre, Oxford
The Oxford English Centre, Oxford
Oxford International Language School, Oxford
Oxford International Language School, Oxford
Centre of English Studies (CES), Oxford
Centre of English Studies (CES), Oxford
CIE - College of International Education, Oxford
CIE - College of International Education, Oxford
Oxford English Camps, Oxford
Oxford English Camps, Oxford
Embassy Junior Centre, Oxford
Embassy Junior Centre, Oxford
Centre of English Studies (CES) - Summer Centre, Oxford
Centre of English Studies (CES) - Summer Centre, Oxford
Oxford International Study Centre, Oxford
Oxford International Study Centre, Oxford
Oxford International Education Junior Centre, Oxford
Oxford International Education Junior Centre, Oxford
Kings - St. Josephs, Oxford
Kings - St. Josephs, Oxford
Influent, Oxford
Influent, Oxford
St Giles International Junior Centre, Oxford
St Giles International Junior Centre, Oxford
Kaplan International Languages, Oxford
Kaplan International Languages, Oxford
CIE - College of International Education Summer Centre, Oxford
CIE - College of International Education Summer Centre, Oxford
City College , Oxford
City College , Oxford
Bucksmore English Language Summer School St Hilda’s College, Oxford
Bucksmore English Language Summer School St Hilda’s College, Oxford
Bucksmore English Language Summer School d’Overbroeck’s, Oxford
Bucksmore English Language Summer School d’Overbroeck’s, Oxford
Concorde International Home Language Tuition, Oxford
Concorde International Home Language Tuition, Oxford
EF International Language Center, Oxford
EF International Language Center, Oxford
InTuition, Oxford
InTuition, Oxford
International House Oxford Junior Centre, Oxford
International House Oxford Junior Centre, Oxford
Immerse Education, Oxford
Immerse Education, Oxford
Oxford Spires Junior Centre - Oxford International College, Oxford
Oxford Spires Junior Centre - Oxford International College, Oxford
Oxford Spires Junior Centre - St Edwards School, Oxford
Oxford Spires Junior Centre - St Edwards School, Oxford
Oxford Spires Junior Centre - Summer Fields School, Oxford
Oxford Spires Junior Centre - Summer Fields School, Oxford
Sol Camps, Oxford
Sol Camps, Oxford
Cavendish School of English Junior Centre, Oxford
Cavendish School of English Junior Centre, Oxford
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Oxford ratings & opinions

How our students rated their experience in Oxford

4.6

Rating: 4.6/5.0

Overall attractiveness of Oxford
300 authentic ratings from students who reserved a course with us in Oxford
Nightlife
4.1

Rating: 4.1/5.0

Friendliness of locals
4.3

Rating: 4.3/5.0

Interesing things to do
4.4

Rating: 4.4/5.0

Geographic setting
4.0

Rating: 4.0/5.0

Public transport
4.3

Rating: 4.3/5.0

Climate
3.7

Rating: 3.7/5.0

Cleanliness
4.1

Rating: 4.1/5.0

Affordability
3.8

Rating: 3.8/5.0

Shopping
4.2

Rating: 4.2/5.0

Safety
4.5

Rating: 4.5/5.0

What our students said about Oxford

For a language course, an ideal city. The colleges are beautiful, must-see at some point. I really enjoyed the Botanical Gardens, the Museum of Natural History and the Pitts Rivers. The surrounding area also has a lot to offer but is poorly accessible by public transport. What I missed most of all was a dynamic contemporary culture.

4.0

Rating: 4/5

Marga K. Netherlands

Oxford is the city of students. Staying in touch with social, allow to discover opportunities to have fun and relax even though with a bit more free time. London is one hour away and going back and forth is cheap.

5.0

Rating: 5/5

Alessandro Italy

Difficult to answer the above, but I like Oxford and would be happy to return there. Have been there several times before, so it was no coincidence that we chose Oxford.

5.0

Rating: 5/5

Evacaisa Sweden

It's a beautiful city with a lot of students. I don't recommend to go there in July and August. And there are too many tourists.

3.0

Rating: 3/5

Manfred Germany

The city is more beautiful than London but just go to see Bologna to realize that the latter is more beautiful than Oxford

4.0

Rating: 4/5

Francesco Italy

I didn't use any transportation and didn't visit the city at night.

5.0

Rating: 5/5

Mattis France

A fascinating city full of surprises and wonderful architecture.

5.0

Rating: 5/5

Natalia Poland

The amount of rubbish in the streets came as as surprise

4.0

Rating: 4/5

Michał Poland

Very beautiful city with many possibilities

5.0

Rating: 5/5

Inge Germany

Wonderful city, I wish I could live there

5.0

Rating: 5/5

Péterné Hungary

What language school directors said about Oxford

Jeanette Lindsey-Clarke

With it's historic building and beautiful parks, Oxford is one of the UK's most attractive cities. It's world-renowned university puts students at the centre of Oxford life, making it the perfect place to live and learn as an international student.

Jeanette Lindsey-ClarkeDirector of Kings - St. Michaels, lives in Oxford since 2008
Carolyn Llewelyn

Beautiful small medieval city with world famous university, art galleries and museums.

Carolyn LlewelynDirector of Oxford International Study Centre, lives in Oxford since 1968
Peter Thompson

Oxford is a beautiful city with wonderful stunning University buildings, insightful museums and our famous ‘punting’ on nearby canals and rivers.

Peter ThompsonDirector of Oxford School of English, lives in Oxford since 2000

Most recent student reviews of language schools in Oxford

Oxford International Language School

We stay in small groups, which helps the exchange

30 September 2024
Course: General English Super Intensive - 4 weeks
Student age: 26 years

4.7

Rating: 4.7

| 8 reviews
Oxford International Education

The teaching staff are incredible and so is the atmosphere between all the students. I highly recommend it!

3 September 2024
Course: General English Intensive 30 - 2 weeks
Student age: 19 years

4.2

Rating: 4.2

| 65 reviews
Oxford International Education

A dynamic and interactive approach to current affairs, a good teaching team, a good location, a good mix of nationalities and few French; a great experience.
A fantastic team

2 September 2024
Course: General English Intensive 30 - 2 weeks
Student age: 54 years

4.2

Rating: 4.2

| 65 reviews
Kings - St. Michaels

They are very very helpful, have great knowledge, explain well, are patient, and have a good sence of humor. It is very effective that three different teacheres teach with different methods every day.

15 January 2024
Course: Intensive English - 1 week
Student age: 50 years

4.4

Rating: 4.4

| 24 reviews
Oxford School of English

Wonderful teachers and environment in classrooms

7 August 2023
Course: General English Morning 20 - 4 weeks
Student age: 16 years

4.7

Rating: 4.7

| 12 reviews

Information about Oxford

Why Oxford? Oxford is an old university city and the university buildings span seven centuries. The city is a living museum with its beautiful buildings and a distinguished past. Harry Potter fans may recongnise a large amount of Oxford as many scenes from the movie take place in this university city. Many famous British authors have links to the city and Oxford has the largest bookshop in the world, whose shelves span for three miles. As a city it is relatively small but it has many parks, restaurants and shops. It is very navigatable by foot, but a unique way to view the city is punting on the river. This historical city has been preserved throughout time for visitors to really capture England throughout the ages.
What we like about Oxford
  • Everything is in walking distance.
  • Great location to travel.
  • Beautiful surrounding landscape.
  • Just 70min train ride to the city center of London.
What we dislike about Oxford
  • Very high costs for living.
  • Average nightlife scene.
Population: M  172,000
Time zone: +10h. (GMT +0)
Region: England, Oxfordshire
Currency: GBP (1 GBP = 1.2731 USD)
Visa: Nationals from USA do not require a visa to study short term English 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.
Visa requirements data last updated on 01 Dec. 2024 (Source)
For the most up-to-date visa information please consult with the embassy or consulate of England UK in your country. List of embassies and consulates of England UK on the official website - Government Digital Service.
High season: July
Low season: December
Average course price per week (High season): 436 £
Average course price per week (Low season): 317 £
Cost of Living:
* 100 = prices in New York
  • Price index excluding rent: 81* (19% cheaper than New York)
  • Price index including rent: 68* (32% cheaper than New York)
  • Price index food only:63* (37% cheaper than New York)
  • Big Mac price (England UK average): 3.49 £
    (14% cheaper than in USA)
Mains electricity:
  • Plug Type G
  • Residential voltage: 230 V
  • Frequency: 50 Hz
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Best time to take a language course in Oxford
December
Christmas Markets
Christmas Markets

01 December 2024 - 20 December 2024Broad Street in the centre of Oxford becomes the location each December for numerous Christmas stalls selling baked goods, small gifts and mulled wine.

February
Festival of Culture
Festival of Culture

February 2025Be ready for workshops, music performances, visual arts, poetry readings and film screenings. The event takes place at Turl street in Oxford.

March
Festival of Fashion
Festival of Fashion

March 2025Catwalk fashion shows featuring the works of a wide range of designers, graduates and professionals.

Oxford Literary Festival
Oxford Literary Festival

March 2025This important literary festival held at Oxford University gives you the chance to meet many influential authors. Events include literary walks and dinners with the authors.

May
May Day
May Day

01 May 2025Citizens of Oxford wake up very early and celebrate the beginning of May. Pubs open early in the morning and there are celebrations on the streets of Oxford.

July
Cowley Road Carnival
Cowley Road Carnival

July 2025Local carnival with all the trimmings: costumes, a parade, live music, and food from around the world. A fun day out for everyone in the family.

September
St Giles Fair
St Giles Fair

September 2025Annual fair on the Monday and Tuesday following St Giles' Day. The first St Giles fair was in 1625.

November
Bonfire Night
Bonfire Night

03 November 2025Annual fireworks event at South Park with a bonfire, a fair, a stage, a catering village and a bar.

Christ Church
Christ Church
Luton (LTN) - 62 km. from Oxford city center

Public transportation to city center:

Every 240 minutes, 120 minutes.

Main stops: Luton Airport, High Wycombe, Stokenchurch, Oxford Sandhills, Oxford Headington, Oxford Brookes University, Oxford St. Clements, Oxford High Street

Taxi: 90 minutes drive to city center of Oxford

London Heathrow (LHR) - 63 km. from Oxford city center

Public transportation to city center:

Every 20 minutes, 90 minutes.

Main stops: Heathrow Central Bus Station, Oxford City Centre-Queens Lane

Taxi: 55 minutes drive to city center of Oxford

London Gatwick (LGW) - 100 km. from Oxford city center

Public transportation to city center:

Every 60 minutes, 130 minutes.

Main stops: Gatwick Airport, Reading + Reading, Oxford

Taxi: 120 minutes drive to city center of Oxford

London Stansted (STN) - 103 km. from Oxford city center

Public transportation to city center:

Every 30 minutes, 90 minutes.

Main stops: Stansted Airport London, London Golders Green, London Finchley Road and Rognal, London Finchley Road, London St. John´s Wood/for London Zoo, London Baker Street Station

Taxi: 110 minutes drive to city center of Oxford

Q&A - Questions about English courses and schools in Oxford

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    Mindlere Shin, LanguageCourse.Net - May 18, 2023
  • Our partner schools can offer junior group courses during summer, usually from June or July. The minimum required age for the adult courses is 16-18 years. If students would like to start before summer they can consider booking private lessons in the teacher's home, which includes lessons, full board accommodation and they may add activities as well.
    Angela Ligartova , Languagecourse.net - Mar 08, 2022

FAQ - Frequently asked questions about English courses in Oxford

  • Schools offer junior programmes for students aged 11 to 17, in a package consisting of 15 to 20 English lessons per week + cultural activities programme + room and board in a student residence or host family. These programmes have a high demand, so it is a good idea to book your place well in advance. Contact us and we will be happy to help you!
    Veronica Romualdi, Language Travel Consultant from LanguageCourse.Net - Apr 08, 2024
  • We do not work with universities but rather with language schools.
    Madly Simba, Language Travel Consultant from LanguageCourse.Net - Mar 22, 2023

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