CIE - College of International EducationOxford, England UK
- Kitchenette with free tea and coffee.
- Excellent rating of homestay accommodation (5.0/5.0)
- Free assistance in applying to college/university programmes by a qualified consultant.
Location: CIE - College of International Education is located in the historic and charming city of Oxford, England. Housed in Bocardo House, in front of the world-famous Oxford Union, in the city centre, the school is surrounded by local coffee shops, restaurants, supermarkets and all a student may need to be comfortable during their stay in the city.
Local attractions: Renowned for its many world-class museums and educational establishments, Oxford is unique in its livelihood and what it offers students. Museums such as The Pitt Rivers Museum, The Museum of Natural History, The Ashmolean Museum and The History of Science Museum are all a short journey from the school, ensuring students have lots to do and learn, during their time in Oxford. The beautiful green spaces around Oxford attract visitors from all over the world, offering a well-deserved rest from studying to the students of all of the city's many schools.
Course structure: Course selection at CIE is extensive and includes something suitable to students of all levels. General English programmes, over a variety of schedules, run throughout the year, with more specific immersion courses for Juniors during the summer months. The school also supplies IELTS Exam Preparation programmes as well as programmes of Private Tuition.
School ethos: An independent school based in the centre of Oxford with over 45 years of teaching experience, CIE provides students with an excellent opportunity to reach their language goals whilst enjoying Oxford to its fullest.
- The language school CIE - College of International Education was founded in Oxford, England UK in 1974.
- Legal name / parent company: United Travel Study Service (UK) Ltd.
- Tax registration ID: UK075/X1393 (PAYE tax)
- Abbreviated name of school: CIE Oxford
English Courses
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 13 | 26 | 48 |
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Price at school Our price | 340 323 | 680 646 | 1020 969 | 1360 1292 | 1980 1881 | 2640 2508 | 3300 3135 | 3960 3762 | 4160 3952 | 8060 7657 | 14400 13680 |
Morning classes focus on improving the 4 main skills (speaking, listening, reading and writing) as well as grammar and vocabulary, and practical English and study skills. Afternoon classes will be multi-skills and topic-based, which may also include videos, project work, conversation, etc.
Benefits of the Intensive English Course:
- Quick progress in a short time.
- Central city centre location.
- Small class size.
- All course material provided.
- Monitor your progress with revisions each week.
- End-of-course certificate (according to the Common European Framework).
- Free activities twice a week.
Morning: 9:00 - 12:30
Afternoon: 13:30 - 15:45
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 13 | 26 | 50 |
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Price in £ | |||||||||||
Price at school Our price | 250 238 | 500 475 | 750 713 | 1000 950 | 1440 1368 | 1920 1824 | 2400 2280 | 2880 2736 | 2990 2841 | 5720 5434 | 10080 9576 |
For the first 2 hours you will work with a course book to improve the 4 main skills: speaking, listening, reading and writing as well as grammar and vocabulary.
The third hour focuses on practical English and study skills to complement the English you have learnt. (E.g. going to the restaurant, colloquial English, interrupting a conversation, etc.)
Benefits of General English:
- City centre location.
- Small class size.
- All course material provided.
- Monitor your progress with revisions each week.
- End-of-course certificate (according to the Common European Framework).
- Free coffee, tea and biscuits.
Morning: 9:00 - 12:30
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 13 | 26 | 48 |
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Price in £ | |||||||||||
Price at school Our price | 180 171 | 360 342 | 540 513 | 720 684 | 1020 969 | 1360 1292 | 1700 1615 | 2040 1938 | 2080 1976 | 3900 3705 | 6720 6384 |
Benefits of General English:
- City centre location.
- Small class size.
- All course material provided.
- Monitor your progress with revisions each week.
- End-of-course certificate (according to the Common European Framework).
- Free coffee, tea and biscuits.
Afternoon: 13:30 - 15:45
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 13 | 26 | 48 |
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Price in £ | |||||||||||
Price at school Our price | 570 542 | 1140 1083 | 1710 1625 | 2280 2166 | 3360 3192 | 4480 4256 | 5600 5320 | 7150 6793 | 7150 6793 | 14040 13338 | 25440 24168 |
This course is a combination of 15 hours of group lessons and 10 hours of private lessons per week in the morning and afternoon.
General English and Private Lessons offer you the chance to study three hours of English in a group class combined with either one or two private lessons tailored to you and your needs.
Benefits of Private Lessons:
- Quick progress in a short time.
- Central city centre location.
- Personalised class to suit your individual needs.
- All course material provided.
- Monitor your progress with optional revisions and homework each week.
- End-of-course certificate (according to the Common European Framework).
- Free activities twice a week.
Morning: 9:00 - 12:30
Afternoon: 13:30 - 15:45
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 13 | 26 | 48 |
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Price in £ | |||||||||||
Price at school Our price | 440 418 | 880 836 | 1320 1254 | 1760 1672 | 2580 2451 | 3440 3268 | 4300 4085 | 5160 4902 | 5460 5187 | 10660 10127 | 19200 18240 |
This course is a combination of 15 hours of group lessons and 5 hours of private lessons per week in the morning and afternoon.
General English and Private Lessons offer you the chance to study three hours of English in a group class combined with either one or two private lessons tailored to you and your needs.
Benefits of Private Lessons:
- Quick progress in a short time.
- Central city centre location.
- Personalised class to suit your individual needs.
- All course material provided.
- Monitor your progress with optional revisions and homework each week.
- End-of-course certificate (according to the Common European Framework).
- Free activities twice a week.
Morning: 9:00 - 12:30
Afternoon: 13:30 - 14:30
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 |
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Price in £ | |||||||||||
Price at school Our price | 650 618 | 1300 1235 | 1950 1853 | 2600 2470 | 3250 3088 | 3900 3705 | 4550 4323 | 5200 4940 | 5850 5558 | 6500 6175 | 7800 7410 |
10 private lessons per week personalised to suit your individual needs.
Benefits of Private lessons
Personalised classes to suit your individual needs
Central city centre location
All course material provided
Monitor your progress with revisions each week
End of course certificate (according to the Common European Framework)
Afternoon: 13:30 - 15:45
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 |
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Price in £ | |||||||||||
Price at school Our price | 325 309 | 650 618 | 975 927 | 1300 1235 | 1625 1544 | 1950 1853 | 2275 2162 | 2600 2470 | 2925 2779 | 3250 3088 | 3900 3705 |
5 private lessons per week personalised to suit your individual needs.
Benefits of Private lessons:
- Personalised classes to suit your individual needs.
- Central city centre location.
- All course material provided.
- Monitor your progress with revisions each week.
- End-of-course certificate (according to the Common European
Framework).
Afternoon: 13:30 - 14:30
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 |
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Price in £ | |||||||||||
Price at school Our price | 250 238 | 500 475 | 750 713 | 1000 950 | 1250 1188 | 1500 1425 | 1750 1663 | 2000 1900 | 2250 2138 | 2500 2375 | 3000 2850 |
5 private lessons per week personalised to suit your individual needs.
Benefits of Private lessons
- Personalised classes to suit your individual needs
- Central city centre location
- All course material provided
- Monitor your progress with revisions each week
- End of course certificate (according to the Common European Framework)
Afternoon: 13:30 - 14:30
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 |
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Price in £ | |||||||||||
Price at school Our price | 500 475 | 1000 950 | 1500 1425 | 2000 1900 | 2500 2375 | 3000 2850 | 3500 3325 | 4000 3800 | 4500 4275 | 5000 4750 | 6000 5700 |
5 private lessons per week personalised to suit your individual needs.
Benefits of Private lessons
- Personalised classes to suit your individual needs
- Central city centre location
- All course material provided
- Monitor your progress with revisions each week
- End of course certificate (according to the Common European Framework)
Afternoon: 13:30 - 15:45
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 20 | 32 |
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Price in £ | |||||||||||
Price at school Our price | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 10280 9766 | 13960 13262 |
Our Foundation Course accredited by Oxford Brookes University is an exciting way to improve your English and gain university entry while living and studying in one of the world’s most famous, stimulating and beautiful cities.
Morning: 9:00 - 12:30
Afternoon: 13:30 - 15:45
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 13 | 26 | 48 |
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Price in £ | |||||||||||
Price at school Our price | 340 323 | 680 646 | 1020 969 | 1360 1292 | 1980 1881 | 2640 2508 | 3300 3135 | 3960 3762 | 4160 3952 | 8060 7657 | 14400 13680 |
The course focusses on the IELTS exam and the skills and strategies you will need to gain a better score. Classes include regular practice tests with individual feedback and advice on how you can improve.
Benefits of IELTS Exam Preparation:
- Quick progress in a short time.
- Plenty of practice tests outside lessons provided.
- Guidance throughout by your teacher.
- Individual feedback as often as you need.
- Help with application forms.
- Small class size.
- All course material provided.
- End-of-course certificate.
Morning: 9:00 - 12:30
Afternoon: 13:30 - 15:45
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 13 | 26 | 48 |
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Price in £ | |||||||||||
Price at school Our price | 180 171 | 360 342 | 540 513 | 720 684 | 1020 969 | 1360 1292 | 1700 1615 | 2040 1938 | 2080 1976 | 3900 3705 | 6720 6384 |
Benefits of IELTS Exam Preparation:
- Quick progress in short time
- Plenty of practice tests outside lessons provided
- Guidance throughout by your teacher
- Individual feedback as often as you need
- Help with application forms
- Small class size
- All course material provided
- End of course certificate
Afternoon: 13:30 - 15:45
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 |
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Price at school Our price | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 4400 4290 | -- | -- | -- | -- | 7000 6825 |
Information for all courses offered by CIE - College of International Education
There is a bank transfer fee of GBP 12.
Insurance: GBP 15 per week.
01 Jan 2024, 29 Mar 2024, 01 Apr 2024, 06 May 2024, 27 May 2024, 26 Aug 2024, 16 Dec 2024, 25 Dec 2024, 26 Dec 2024.
Lessons needed per English language 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 Language level placement test before arrival
- INCLUDED For adult courses: a minimum of one free organized leisure activity per week
- INCLUDED Free consultation about suitable college/university programs by a qualified consultant
- INCLUDED Free assistance in applying to college/university programs by a qualified consultant
CIE - College of International Education (CIE)
General school facilities
Kitchen for student use
Microwave for student use
Fridge for student use
Drink vending machine
Computer lab
Library
Free after-class access to language learning software
Lounge
Student support desk
Copy machine
Printer for student use
Table tennis
Free coffee
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
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
Heating in all classrooms
Ample natural light in all classrooms
Number of classrooms: 5Number of public PC workstations: 10
Student Age / Nationality
Top student nationalities
Age of students
Airport transfer
320 £ return (both ways)
320 £ return (both ways)
440 £ return (both ways)
440 £ return (both ways)
Visa Documents
Leisure activities
activity possible | distance from school | |
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Ballet | | 10 km |
Basketball | | 5 km |
Cooking | | 5 km |
Cricket | | 5 km |
Dancing | | 10 km |
Football (soccer) | | 5 km |
Golf | | 15 km |
Horse riding | | 15 km |
Rugby | | 5 km |
Squash | | 5 km |
Swimming | | 5 km |
Table Tennis | | 1 km |
Tennis | | 5 km |
Yoga | | 5 km |
Examples of leisure activities organized by the school
Adults - Free activities
Adults - Paid activities
Accommodation
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week | One-time fee (charged by school) |
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Price in £ | 260 | 520 | 780 | 1040 | 1300 | 1560 | 1820 | 2080 | 2600 | 3120 | 260 | 80 |
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Sunday
Price per person
The price for this accommodation option through the Christmas Period is: GBP 300 per week.
Living with a Host Family
What you can expect from host family accommodation organised by CIE:
- Inclusion in the family as a full member of the household
- An appropriate, well-lit heated, clean room in good repair
located in a clean, reasonably sized house or flat. - A bed and storage in the bedroom.
- Breakfast and dinner every day.
- Use of family rooms for recreation.
- Use of bathroom and available shower daily.
- Meals eaten together with your family, for English-speaking practice.
- Bed linen and towels were changed weekly and washing facilities for
clothes were made available. - No more than 4 international students residing in the house at any
time. - The host family selected will be appropriate for your age,
background, and religion. - Host families will cater for any of your dietary requirements,
wherever possible, and a balanced diet will be provided. - The accommodation is checked every 2 years to ensure suitability
- For students under 18, host families will have been police-checked
and a responsible adult will always be present at night.
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week | One-time fee (charged by school) |
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Price in £ | 240 | 480 | 720 | 960 | 1200 | 1440 | 1680 | 1920 | 2400 | 2880 | 240 | 80 |
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Sunday
Price per person
The price for this accommodation option through the Christmas Period is: GBP 280 per week.
Living with a Host Family
What you can expect from host family accommodation organised by CIE:
- Inclusion in family as full member of the household
- An appropriate, well-lit and heated, clean room in good repair located in a clean, reasonably-sized house or flat
- A bed and storage in the bedroom
- Breakfast and dinner every day
- Use of family rooms for recreation
- Use of bathroom and available shower daily
- Meals eaten together with your family, for English-speaking practice
- Bed linen and towels changed weekly and washing facilities for clothes made available
- No more than 4 international students residing in the house at any time
- The host family selected will be appropriate for your age, background, and religion
- Host families will cater for any of your dietary requirements, wherever possible, and a balanced diet will be provided
- The accommodation is checked every 2 years to ensure suitability
- For students under 18, host families will have been police-checked and a responsible adult will always be present at night
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week | One-time fee (charged by school) |
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Price in £ | 320 | 640 | 960 | 1280 | 1600 | 1920 | 2240 | 2560 | 3200 | 3840 | 320 | 80 |
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person
The price for this accommodation option through the Christmas Period is: GBP 380 per week.
Living with a Host Family
What you can expect from host family accommodation organised by CIE:
- Inclusion in family as full member of the household
- An appropriate, well-lit and heated, clean room in good repair located in a clean, reasonably-sized house or flat
- A bed and storage in the bedroom
- Breakfast and dinner every day
- Use of family rooms for recreation
- Use of bathroom and available shower daily
- Meals eaten together with your family, for English-speaking practice
- Bed linen and towels changed weekly and washing facilities for clothes made available
- No more than 4 international students residing in the house at any time
- The host family selected will be appropriate for your age, background, and religion
- Host families will cater for any of your dietary requirements, wherever possible, and a balanced diet will be provided
- The accommodation is checked every 2 years to ensure suitability
- For students under 18, host families will have been police-checked and a responsible adult will always be present at night.
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week | One-time fee (charged by school) |
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Price in £ | 400 | 800 | 1200 | 1600 | 2000 | 2400 | 2800 | 3200 | 4000 | 4800 | 400 | 80 |
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person
Alice House has private, self-contained studios ideally located for students at the University of Oxford and Oxford Brookes University. Situated by the river Cherwell, Alice House is 5 minutes' from University of Oxford Campus and a 20 minute walk from Oxford Brookes.
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FAQ about CIE - College of International Education, Oxford
- What is the best price for a course at CIE - College of International Education, Oxford?English courses at CIE - College of International Education start at 171 £ for General English Afternoon course with 10 lessons per week. When booking here you benefit from an exclusive discount.
- What is the most popular accommodation offered by College of International Education?The accommodation Homestay is the most popular among all our clients of College of International Education
- Is airport pickup offered by CIE - College of International Education?Yes. The school offers pickup from London Heathrow Airport (160 £), Luton Airport (160 £), London Gatwick Airport (220 £), London Stansted Airport (220 £)
- What is the number of students per class at College of International Education?Depending on the chosen course, the maximum number of students at College of International Education varies from 1 students (Private Academic Tuition) to 12 students (Intensive English)
- What is the qualification of the teachers at CIE - College of International Education?90% of teachers at CIE - College of International Education hold a university degree. 100% hold a recognized language teaching certificate.
- Which countries are students of CIE - College of International Education from?The highest Nationality percentage at CIE - College of International Education comes from Switzerland with a 18% representation, followed by students from China (15%) and Spain (15%).
- Is this price lower than booking directly with the school?Yes, there is an exclusive discount that only applies when booking online here.
- CIE - College of International Education offers courses for which ages?CIE - College of International Education offers courses from 13 years to 99. Average age is 16 during the summer and 20 for the rest of the year.