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The Oxford English CentreOxford, England UK

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4.5

Rating: 4.5/5.0

Overall school rating of The Oxford English Centre, Oxford
Ranked #4 of 30 English schools in Oxford
School
Location of the school
5.0 

Rating: 5.0/5.0

Facilities
4.0 

Rating: 4.0/5.0

Social activities
4.5 

Rating: 4.5/5.0

Organisation
4.5 

Rating: 4.5/5.0

Course
Quality of teaching
4.5 

Rating: 4.5/5.0

Value for money
4.5 

Rating: 4.5/5.0

Accommodation
Homestay
4.5 

Rating: 4.5/5.0

What we like about the school
  • School garden and terrace restaurant offering an extensive menu of freshly cooked food.
  • Every afternoon free organized leisure activities for adults and juniors
  • Top rated social activities (4.5/5.0)
  • Excellent nationality mix. No student nationality makes up more than 10% of students.
  • For chain schools: Same conditions for waiving the inscription fee also apply if the student has booked at another school of the same school chain.
What we dislike about the school
  • Course materials are an extra cost per level.
How we create the points regarding what we like/dislike about a school

Location: The school is located in North Oxford, close to Port Meadow and sandwiched between the River Thames and the River Cherwell. It is within easy walking distance of the city centre and surrounded by places of cultural and natural interest. University colleges are scattered throughout the neighbourhood, and there are bars and restaurants nearby.

Getting around Oxford: The main hub of Oxford is 20 minutes by foot from the school, or a 10 minute bus ride. The buses leave regularly for this route. Oxford city centre is easily walkable, with most of the commercial shops, supermarkets, city activities and historical monuments all within this quarter of the city. The main central train station is 20 minutes by bus from The Oxford English Centre for travelling to nearby cities. There is a direct line to London which takes an hour.

Course selection: The school provides popular General English courses along with a wide variety of Specialist English courses. As a popular destination for individual and group study, it offers social activities every day of the week as a part of the standard course, so it's easy to make friends of different nationalities in and out of the classroom.

School facilities: Students can use the following facilities whilst studying at The Oxford English Centre; a library, an IT lab, free wifi throughout the building, board games, garden and patio, foosball table, table tennis and a karaoke system.
  • The language school The Oxford English Centre was founded in Oxford, England UK in 1979.
  • Legal name / parent company: Oxford House (Holdings) Limited
  • Tax registration ID: 2701035
  • Abbreviated name of school: OEC Oxford

English Courses

General Language
Junior
Private
Business
Exam Preparation
Specialty Courses

Information for all courses offered by The Oxford English Centre

Comments about courses

Material fee for Standard course:
From 1 to 10 weeks: GBP 45,
From 11 to 20: GBP 80,
From 21 to 30: GBP 115,
31 weeks or more: GBP 130.

Material fee for Intensive course:
From 1 to 10 weeks: GBP 75,
From 11 to 20: GBP 145,
From 21 to 30: GBP 205,
31 weeks or more: GBP 245

Course, accommodation deposit and registration fee: GBP 500

Course, accommodation deposit and registration fee (no accommodation required): GBP 300

Lesson duration
45 minutes
School's administrative fee
95.00 £
Individual classes
Single individual lessons of tuition can be reserved at 80 £. 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 - 29 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 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.

Our price includes

  • 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 at first day of classes
  • INCLUDED For junior courses: every afternoon free organized leisure program
  • INCLUDED For adult courses: every afternoon free organized leisure program
  • INCLUDED For adult courses: a minimum of one free organized leisure activity per week
Note: All courses offered by The Oxford English Centre, Oxford can be reserved online with LanguageCourse.Net at a lower price than what you pay when booking directly at the school or at the school's website. In case a course is not listed above, just let us know.

Videos & Photos

  • The Oxford English Centre - General School Video1/1
  • Studying together
    Studying together1/10
  • Playing Scrabble
    Playing Scrabble2/10
  • The Oxford English Centre school building.
    The Oxford English Centre school building. 3/10
  • The Oxford English Centre certificate of completion.
    The Oxford English Centre certificate of completion.4/10
  • WELL DONE!
    WELL DONE!5/10
  • students
    students6/10
  • Teaching
    Teaching7/10
  • Students taking a break
    Students taking a break8/10
  • The Oxford English Centre entrance.
    The Oxford English Centre entrance.9/10
  • Learning together
    Learning together 10/10

The Oxford English Centre (OEC)

Accreditations and Quality seals
British councilEnglish 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)
First day of course
Written and oral level test is performed. Students should arrive at 8:30
Combine courses at different OHC English chain schools and save
OHC English will charge their administration fee only once on your first booking.
Offer for returning students
You will be refunded/waived the school's administration fee If you already attended previously a course at The Oxford English Centre and you book here.
Payment methods accepted for payments made directly to the school
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General school facilities

  • Cafeteria

  • Restaurant

  • Computer lab

  • Library

  • Daily press

  • Movie rental

  • Free after-class access to language learning software

  • Games room

  • Lounge

  • Garden

  • Balcony / terrace

  • Student support desk

  • Copy machine

  • Table tennis

  • Table soccer / football

  • Free water dispenser

  • Free WIFI

  • Free parking

  • Smoking zones (outdoors)

  • Facilities for islamic students

    • Halal food offered at the school

    • Homestay option that can prepare halal food

    • Homestay option for female islamic students where no men are living in household and that prepare halal food

    • Arabic homestays available

  • Classroom equipment

    • TV in some classrooms

    • Electronic whiteboard in some classrooms

    • Air conditioning in some classrooms

    • Heating in all classrooms

    • Ample natural light in all classrooms

    Number of classrooms: 14
    Number of public PC workstations: 12

    Facilities for disabled students

    • Disabled car park

    • Accessible Toilet

    • Wheelchair access to cafeteria

Student Age / Nationality

Average number of students
Adult courses - In summer: 50
Adult courses - Throughout the year: 25
Junior courses - In summer: 60
Junior courses - Throughout the year: 8
Minimum age of students
16 years
14 years for specific Junior courses
Average number of levels
Adult courses In summer: 6
Adult courses Throughout the year: 6
Junior courses In summer: 4
Junior courses Throughout the year: 4
Average age of students
In summer: 21 years
Throughout the year: 25 years

Top student nationalities

Age of students

Airport transfer

London Heathrow Airport:
190 £ one way
380 £ return (both ways)
Luton Airport:
210 £ one way
420 £ return (both ways)
London Gatwick Airport:
210 £ one way
420 £ return (both ways)
London Stansted Airport:
210 £ one way
420 £ 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
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.

Accommodation

Ratings of The Oxford English Centre compared to ratings of all schools in England UK

 The Oxford English Centre OxfordAverage of all other schools in England UK
Overall school rating4.5

Rating: 4.5/5.0

4.2

Rating: 4.2/5.0

Location of the school5.0

Rating: 5.0/5.0

4.6

Rating: 4.6/5.0

Facilities4.0

Rating: 4.0/5.0

3.9

Rating: 3.9/5.0

Social activities4.5

Rating: 4.5/5.0

3.8

Rating: 3.8/5.0

Organisation4.5

Rating: 4.5/5.0

4.2

Rating: 4.2/5.0

Quality of teaching4.5

Rating: 4.5/5.0

4.3

Rating: 4.3/5.0

Value for money4.5

Rating: 4.5/5.0

3.9

Rating: 3.9/5.0

Homestay4.5

Rating: 4.5/5.0

4.1

Rating: 4.1/5.0

Shared flat4.5

Rating: 4.5/5.0

4.0

Rating: 4.0/5.0

Map  

66 Banbury Road - OX2 6PR Oxford
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Questions and answers about The Oxford English Centre

  • The school Oxford International Study Centre in Oxford does not offer group lessons for the BEC Exam but, they will be happy to organize private lessons tailored to your specific needs. You can combine private lessons with General English Lessons in a group. By booking the general English course you will study all aspects of the language - studying grammar and having discussions, focusing on the core components of reading, writing, listening, and speaking. Then, with the private lessons, you can concentrate on the BEC exam and study specific topics related to the exam.
    Ana Carolina, Area Manager from The Oxford English Centre - Oct 11, 2021
  • The difference between Executive and Ensuite is that the Executive is an ensuite (single room + private bathroom) at walking distance from the school, while Ensuite (single room + private bathroom) could be at about 25 minutes by bus from school.
    Grazia, Student Services Officer from The Oxford English Centre - May 02, 2023

FAQ about The Oxford English Centre,

  • English courses at The Oxford English Centre start at 314 £ for Standard General English course with 20 lessons per week. When booking here you benefit from an exclusive discount.
  • The accommodation Homestay is the most popular among all our clients of The Oxford English Centre
  • Yes. The school offers pickup from London Heathrow Airport (190 £), Luton Airport (210 £), London Gatwick Airport (210 £), London Stansted Airport (210 £)
  • Depending on the chosen course, the maximum number of students at The Oxford English Centre varies from 1 students (Individual Tuition 10) to 16 students (Combined Course (20 + 10))
  • 100% of teachers at The Oxford English Centre hold a university degree. 100% hold a recognized language teaching certificate.
  • The highest Nationality percentage at The Oxford English Centre comes from Italy with a 9% representation, followed by students from Spain (8%) and Germany (8%).
  • Yes, there is an exclusive discount that only applies when booking online here.
  • The Oxford English Centre offers courses from 14 years (Summer Teen Programme , 20 lessons per week) to 99. Average age is 21 during the summer and 25 for the rest of the year.

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