Oxford city rating by our language course clients
Best English schools in Oxford by category - age group, leisure/fun
32 language schools in Oxford from £214 for a 1 week English course
English course types in Oxford
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General English courses
Generic English courses cover the four main elements of a language: writing, reading, speaking and listening. They are available for all levels.- Learn English & Live With Teacher - Oxford (147)
- Standard English Courses for Adults - Oxford (76)
- English & Culture - Oxford (43)
- Combi: Group + Private Courses - Oxford (13)
- Senior Adult Learners 50+ Years Courses - Oxford (7)
- Language Year - Oxford (7)
- Afternoon (4) - Only offered by Oxford School of English
- Travelling Classroom (2) - Only offered by Centre of English Studies (CES)
- Super Intensive (+35h) (2) - Only offered by Oxford International Education
- Conversation/Communication (1) - Only offered by Oxford School of English
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Junior English courses
Junior English courses have a selection of programmes available for teens or pre-teens to spend their school holidays meeting new people and improving their English.- Children & Teenager English Camps - Oxford (116)
- Family (4) - Only offered by InTuition Languages
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English exam preparation courses
English exam preparation courses are for students who need a certification of their English level for University entry, employment or immigration.- IELTS Preparation Courses - Oxford (20)
- Cambridge First Preparation Courses - Oxford (14)
- Cambridge Advanced Preparation Courses - Oxford (12)
- Cambridge Proficiency Preparation Courses - Oxford (9)
- TOEFL Preparation Courses - Oxford (4)
- Other Exams - Oxford (3)
- CELTA (2) - Only offered by Centre of English Studies (CES)
- TOEIC (1) - Only offered by InTuition Languages
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Business English courses
Business English classes come as packages of group or private classes, and have been tailor-made for professionals to know the fashionable English used within this field.- Business English Private Courses - Oxford (23)
- Business English Group Courses - Oxford (7)
- Medical English - Oxford (6)
- Legal English - Oxford (4)
- English for Engineers - Oxford (3)
- Banking & Finance - Oxford (2)
- English for IT - Oxford (2)
- English for Aviation (1) - Only offered by InTuition Languages
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Private English courses
Private English classes are designed as a pack of lessons available in various formations. Students can have their one-to-one lessons in the school or online. -
English plus activity courses
Make the most of your time when studying abroad by adding an extra curriculum experience, such as a sport or cultural activity, to learning English.- English & Arts - Oxford (5)
- English & Rowing (4) - Only offered by Study & Live in your Teacher's Home
- English & Fitness (4) - Only offered by Study & Live in your Teacher's Home
- English & Golf (4) - Only offered by Study & Live in your Teacher's Home
- English & Tennis (4) - Only offered by Study & Live in your Teacher's Home
- English & Horse Riding (4) - Only offered by Study & Live in your Teacher's Home
- English & Photography (2) - Only offered by Oxford School of English
- English & Performing Arts - Acting (1) - Only offered by Immerse Education
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Specialty courses English
Specialty courses are for students who are looking for a English course which does not fall into the usual classroom English course. -
Work & Study English programmes
Work & Study programmes are designed to improve the student's English level and provide real life work experience in English to enhance their CV and stand out from competition.- University Courses - Oxford (13)
- High School Programme (2) - Only offered by Kings - St. Michaels
- English & Work Placement (1) - Only offered by InTuition Languages
Oxford ratings & reviews
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.
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.
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.
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.
The city is more beautiful than London but just go to see Bologna to realize that the latter is more beautiful than Oxford
I didn't use any transportation and didn't visit the city at night.
A fascinating city full of surprises and wonderful architecture.
The amount of rubbish in the streets came as as surprise
Very beautiful city with many possibilities
Very pretty town. Bus connections are good.
What language 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
We stay in small groups, which helps the exchange
30 September 2024
Course: General English Super Intensive - 4 weeks
Student age: 26 years
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
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
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
Wonderful teachers and environment in classrooms
7 August 2023
Course: General English Morning 20 - 4 weeks
Student age: 16 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):3.30 £ (14% cheaper than in USA)
- Residential voltage: 230 V
- Frequency: 50 Hz
Weather in Oxford
Events in Oxford
13 September 2026 - 14 September 2026Be ready for workshops, music performances, visual arts, poetry readings and film screenings. The event takes place at Turl street in Oxford.
05 November 2026Annual fireworks event at South Park with a bonfire, a fair, a stage, a catering village and a bar.
December 2026Broad Street in the centre of Oxford becomes the location each December for numerous Christmas stalls selling baked goods, small gifts and mulled wine.
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 about English courses and schools in 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?
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I'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.
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FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions About English Courses in Oxford
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I would like to study in a university in Oxford, can you please help?
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