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How our students rated their experience in Oxford
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.
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.
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.
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.
Germany
The city is more beautiful than London but just go to see Bologna to realize that the latter is more beautiful than Oxford
Italy
I didn't use any transportation and didn't visit the city at night.
France
A fascinating city full of surprises and wonderful architecture.
Poland
The amount of rubbish in the streets came as as surprise
Poland
Very beautiful city with many possibilities
Germany
Oxford surprised me with its lifestyle.
Brazil
What school directors said about Oxford

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.

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

Oxford is a beautiful city with wonderful stunning University buildings, insightful museums and our famous ‘punting’ on nearby canals and rivers.
Most recent student reviews of language schools in Oxford

Wonderful teachers and environment in classrooms
7 August 2023
Course: General English Morning 20 - 4 weeks
Student age: 16 years

Activities in the afternoon to join students and socialize with teachers and staff.
5 June 2023
Course: General English Morning 20 - 16 weeks
Student age: 18 years

There is a good, safe atmosphere which is reflected in the communication of the students among themselves and how the staff communicates with the students.
For parents: it provides a safe place for their children.
24 May 2023
Course: Intensive English - 1 week
Student age: 70 years

Organisation of the whole stay at a very high level, professional teaching staff. Friendly atmosphere, you can always count on support and help.
30 January 2023
Course: General English Intensive 30 - 1 week
Student age: 17 years

The different classes with different teachers and the fact that the placement test put you in the right class (group).
16 August 2022
Course: Standard English - 3 weeks
Student age: 19 years

All the teachers and the opportunity to socialize with the other students.
4 July 2022
Course: General English Morning 20 - 2 weeks
Student age: 12 years

Dedicated teachers, small groups, I was very content.
20 June 2022
Course: General English Super Intensive - 2 weeks
Student age: 60 years

Very nice to learn English in England. Super nice teachers.
29 March 2022
Course: Standard General English - 2 weeks
Student age: 66 years

They should have informed us about the change of the location of the school in advance.
14 September 2019
Course: OHC 20 General English Plus - 2 weeks
Student age: 16 years

We were only a small group of students so the atmosphere was really good, and the teacher was very nice too.
Thanks for helping and attending. We always got answers when we needed some.
13 August 2019
Course: General English Morning 20 - 2 weeks
Student age: 18 years

Location, hospitality, competence, lessons
Excellent, everything worked out perfectly. One week was not enough, but that was my personal disadvantage
27 February 2019
Course: General English Intensive 30 - 1 week
Student age: 53 years

The atmosphere and the material studied
14 January 2019
Course: Standard Programme - 2 weeks
Student age: 15 years

Teacher's home: nice countryside area; pleasant accommodation but no heating in the bedroom; far from any public transport.
3 December 2018
Course: Standard Programme - 2 weeks
Student age: 59 years
Information about Oxford
- Everything is in walking distance.
- Great location to travel.
- Beautiful surrounding landscape.
- Just 70min train ride to the city center of London.
- Very high costs for living.
- Average nightlife scene.
Key Facts about Oxford
- 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):
3.52 £ (14% cheaper than in USA)
- Residential voltage: 230 V
- Frequency: 50 Hz
Weather in Oxford
Events in Oxford

07 November 2023Annual fireworks event at South Park with a bonfire, a fair, a stage, a catering village and a bar.

01 December 2023 - 20 December 2023Broad Street in the centre of Oxford becomes the location each December for numerous Christmas stalls selling baked goods, small gifts and mulled wine.

February 2024Be ready for workshops, music performances, visual arts, poetry readings and film screenings. The event takes place at Turl street in Oxford.

March 2024Catwalk fashion shows featuring the works of a wide range of designers, graduates and professionals.

16 March 2024 - 24 March 2024This 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.

01 May 2024Citizens 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 2024Local 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 2024Annual fair on the Monday and Tuesday following St Giles' Day. The first St Giles fair was in 1625.

October 2024This marathon starts and finishes in the same place: St Giles. Cheer on the runners or participate if you like, the race is adapted for beginners.
What to do in Oxford


Arrival airports
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
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
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
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 and answers about Oxford
- I would like to send my two sons to Oxford to study abroad during the school holidays. I would like to find a school with good facilities and curriculum. Can you help me?“Let us know the following so we can recommend a school for you:
- Age of the students:
- Starting date:
- Duration:
- Accommodation:
- Whether they are accompanied by their parents:
”Mindlere Shin, LanguageCourse.Net - May 18, 2023I'd like to enquire about a 2-week English course in Oxford for my sister (15 year old), ideally starting late April. If possible, this would include accommodation as well.
“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, 2022FAQ about courses in Oxford
- What is the best language school for adults in Oxford?Oxford School of English has received the best overall rating in Oxford.Which English school in Oxford has the best location?The Oxford English Centre, located in 66 Banbury Road has been voted as the school with the best location in Oxford.Which schools in Oxford offer the best excursions and afternoon activities?Students rated the activity program at OHC English as the best.Which English school offers the best rated teaching in Oxford?Oxford School of English was rated highest for quality of teaching.Which school offers the best accommodation in Oxford?'Homestay' at CIE - College of International Education is the best rated accommodation in Oxford.I would like to study in a university in Oxford, can you please help?“We do not work with universities but rather with language schools. ”Madly Simba, Language Travel Consultant French from LanguageCourse.Net - Mar 22, 2023Didn't find what you are looking for?Interested in a specific type of course? See our reviews of English courses & camps for teenager and children in Oxford or other 38 different English course types in Oxford.Interested in language travel to other cities? Have a look at English language schools in other cities in England UK such as Abingdon, Ardingly, Arundel, Ascot, Ashford ..., Bath, Bedford, Birmingham, Blackpool, Bournemouth, Bradford, Brighton, Bristol, Broadstairs, Bury St Edmunds, Cambridge, Canterbury, Caterham, Chelmsford, Cheltenham, Chester, Chichester, Cobham, Colchester, Cornwall, Cotswolds, Cottesmore, Crowthorne, Dover, Durham, Eastbourne, Egham, Exeter, Exmouth, Folkestone, Folkstone, Gloucester, Guilford, Hailsham, Hampshire, Hampstead, Hastings, Hatfield, Henley-On-Thames, Hereford, Hertford, Hook, Hove, Ilfracombe, Ipswich, Isle of Sheppey, Isle of Wight, Jersey, Kent, Kingston upon Thames, Lancashire, Lancing, Leamington Spa, Leeds, Lincolnshire, Liverpool, London, Loughborough, Luton, Maidstone, Malvern, Manchester, Margate, Milton Keynes, Moulton, Newcastle, Newquay, Norwich, Nottingham, Oakham, Paignton, Peterborough, Plymouth, Portsmouth, Preston, Ramsgate, Reading, Ringwood, Rochester, Salisbury, Scarborough, Sheffield, Sherbourne, Shrewsbury, Skegness, Southampton, Stratford, Stratford-upon-Avon, Suffolk, Surrey, Tiverton, Torquay, Totnes, Truro, Uppingham, Walhampton, Watford, Weymouth, Winchester, Windlesham, Windsor, Woburn, Woking, Woldingham, Woodbridge, Woodcote, Worcester, Worthing, York or see our list of all schools in England UK. You may also want to consult options outside England UK for learning English.Show more