Intensive English Language Programme (Year-Round)

Oxford International Study Centre

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Course description

We have many years’ experience in helping students improve their English Language skills in a friendly, international setting. All tutors on English Language programmes are native speakers, and are at least CELTA-qualified. Several also have the Diploma Level (DELTA) qualification.

We offer both individual and group tuition. Students wishing to take group tuition are placed into the most suitable class based on both their age and their level of English, which is assessed before arrival using our pre-course placement test.

Course length is flexible: students can join a course for as little as 1 week, or for any number of weeks up to 1 or 2 years, depending on visa status. We typically recommend at least 2 weeks for a short course.

All students wishing to take a course of more than 8 weeks are interviewed via Skype or Zoom in advance of arrival, so that a realistic idea of how long it will take for them to achieve the required level can be given.

Our English Language programmes are designed to work to the IELTS syllabus, although students are not obliged to take an IELTS exam, and may choose to use the lessons to improve their general language skills. Preparation for alternative exams, such as Trinity, or the Cambridge exam suite, is also available on request.

Course topics

Listening, Speaking, Pronunciation, Reading, Writing, Vocabulary and Grammar

Class schedule

Course duration
1-52 weeks
Start dates
Every Monday
Classes per week
30 lessons per week (each lesson lasts 45 min)
Class days
Monday - Friday

Class times

Morning session
09:15 AM - 10:45 AM
Morning session
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Afternoon session
01:30 PM - 03:00 PM

Class schedule may change depending on availability and season.

Class level

All levels, beginner to advanced
You will take a placement test before your arrival in Oxford to determine your class level.

Class size

Average 10 students
Maximum 16 students

Student age

Age range 5 years old and older
Average 18 years old
(16 in the summer)

Certificate

A certificate of completion will be issued at the end of the course.
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Reviews

100% recommend

based on 12 reviews
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"What an unforgettable experience!"

Radka Fialova, student from Czech Republic

I've never had experience like this before so I can't compare. But lovely school, friendly atmosphere, great teachers and location rightt in the center of the beautiful city like Oxford is - what more could you ask for? Regarding to housing - why didn't anyone tell me that Sunita is a fantastic cook?:-) The accommodation was just comfortable, I can't complain. However - there is one thing I didn't like - my stay was too short and Oxford took a part of my heart - so be it, I will have to go back again...

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My ratings for this school

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Duration of study
1 week
Date of study
7 Oct 2024 - 18 Oct 2024
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
This is a verified review. This student has booked a course at this school through Language International.
carolyn llewelyn, international director at Oxford International Study Centre responded to this review.
30 October 2024

Many thanks for your kind remarks,Radka. We are very glad you enjoyed it . Hope to see you again soon!
Best wishes
Carolyn

"The teachers are good"

Carlo Steinfeldt, student from Germany

Some peoples play games on the Mobile Phone.The teachers are nice and ready to help me. The location ist a little bit to over crowded. I really enjoyed the activities!

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Date of study
12 Aug 2024 - 16 Aug 2024
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
This is a verified review. This student has booked a course at this school through Language International.

"Tt was excellent because it was a variety of differet experiences I loved it"

Mahadevi Berg, student from Colombia

The teachers were very gentil and sklled

The location was centric and easy to reach by bus

activities were exelent like sport ,sight seeing ,and the museum

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Duration of study
2 weeks
Date of study
17 Jun 2024 - 5 Jul 2024
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
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"It was an excellent experience to meet new people and to improve my English."

Natália Šuňavská, student from Slovakia

The hours were interesting and very different than in my country, the teachers were very kind, I liked their approach to the students and their way of teaching. The location of the school is great, you can't get lost. I'd say the only drawback to this location is probably the traffic noise.The afternoon activities were amazing, we got to know Oxford a little bit, also I very much enjoyed our visit to the universities of Oxford. lt was a unique experience.

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My ratings for this school

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Date of study
21 Aug 2023 - 25 Aug 2023
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
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"I had good teachers and classmates and enjoyed the atmosphere of the classes."

Yuki Hashimoto

Even though I decided to enroll in the course just before the opening day, the manager (Ben) were kind enough to allow me to attend the classes, for which I am very grateful. Thanks to this, I was able to use my free time during the trip to learn English, which was a great experience.

I especially enjoyed interacting with my classmates, who came from a wide range of countries in Europe, India, the Middle East and Asia, and had a great summer. The teachers were all professional, with a good sense of humor and long teaching experience. The classes were very enjoyable. Also, the additional private lessons I took were very rich in experience, and the teacher gave me the secrets to extend my writing skills, which is one of the hardest parts of IELTS to score. For all these reasons. I would highly recommend this school.

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1 Aug 2022 - 5 Aug 2022
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Yes

"It was useful."

Alexander Giese

I could learn a lot while a week. The teachers helped a lot. I liked the group too. My guest family was very good.

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My ratings for this school

Date of study
11 Jul 2022 - 15 Jul 2022
Would you recommend this school?
Yes

"Very good"

Riccardo Beretta, student from Italy

During those week I liked almost everything, maybe the school was a bit smaller than I imagined but it was a really nice experience by all the point of view.

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1 week
Date of study
4 Jul 2022 - 15 Jul 2022
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
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"After the initial difficulties, quickly they helped me and gave me effective solution, with excellent teachers."

Kristina Hollo, student from Hungary

The teachers were prepared, managed the topics dynamically. Given that I know the learned english language better, than the ordinary language, the level of the morning groups was somewhat higher in the absence of my practical experience. I didn't use the housing service. I really like the old type of buildings, as was the school building.

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My ratings for this school

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Date of study
11 Apr 2022 - 15 Apr 2022
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
This is a verified review. This student has booked a course at this school through Language International.

"Learn something new good experience"

faisal alshehri, student from Saudi Arabia

School was good location is ok facilities was good I really enjoyed the trip and the learning way that the teachers explained and dealt with the students.

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My ratings for this school

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Duration of study
7 weeks
Date of study
24 Jun 2019 - 16 Aug 2019
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
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"It was a great experience."

Sonia Rozental, student from Brazil

I have spent a great time at the Oxford International Study Centre and I have improved may English knowledge at this period. But I believe that some points could be improved in the course.


The main question that I have is about the few numbers of English Levels. The intermediate group was in a very incipient level. That fact has contributed to putting together students with quite different English level at the advanced level.

Another point was about the division of morning classes. I believe that should be more beneficial to the students if it the classes could be organized in three main topics: grammar, writing class and conversation.

The last point is about the certificate which did not show the level that the student has attended.

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My ratings for this school

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Duration of study
1 week
Date of study
8 Aug 2016 - 19 Aug 2016
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
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"Good school and staff"

Mohammed Al-Marri, student from Qatar

I am happy with the time I spent in Oxford School. The location of the school was very nice as it was at the center.

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My ratings for this school

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Duration of study
3 weeks
Date of study
27 Jul 2015 - 21 Aug 2015
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
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"The school employs a team that is capable of teaching a child to speak fluent English freely with people. It is straightforward with no discomfort during and after the entire course. The child gains experience in which he can speak not only freely, but also correctly."

Nikolai Ilin, student from Russia

The teacher teaches the subject to every student in their own way. If the student does not understand the material, the teacher is sure to help or at least try to solve this problem. I did not like that the homework was given on separate sheets of paper. At the beginning of the second week the table was in these papers, with one also at the end of my training. I was upset when all the sheets fell on the street and I had to collect them. This is probably the only negative thing about the school (although it may have a small problem), and it was not so important for me.

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My ratings for this school

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2 weeks
Date of study
16 Jun 2014 - 4 Jul 2014
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
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Housing

OISC offers the following housing types:
homestay

Host Family Accommodation

355 €
weekly
Age range: 7 years old and older
Location: Outside the city center of Oxford
Housing type: Homestay
Room type: Single-person room
Board type: Breakfast and dinner on weekdays, 3 meals on weekends (16 meals per week)
Facilities: Kitchen, laundry, wireless internet, free internet, carpet, heating, 24/7 supervision, and garden
Distance to school: 20 minutes by bus
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, anytime
Check-out: Saturday, before 11:00 AM
355 €
Homestays are carefully selected and all families have undergone DBS checks. We are able to offer special diets on request . Families are either a short bus ride from the city centre, or within walking distance.
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Student residence (off-campus) - Single-person room - Breakfast and dinner (summer only)

678 €
weekly
Age range: 14 years old and older
Location: In the city center of Oxford
Housing type: Student residence (off-campus)
Room type: Single-person room
Board type: Breakfast and dinner (14 meals per week)
Facilities: Private bathroom, free internet, carpet, heating, 24/7 supervision, and garden
Distance to school: 10 - 15 minutes by walk
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, after 02:00 PM
Check-out: Saturday, before 11:00 AM
678 €
Rooms in the student residence offer en-suite bathrooms, with communal kitchens and living areas. Various residences are used throughout the year. Residence accommodation is subject to availability. Breakfast and dinner are included, and all rooms are within easy walking distance of OISC.

Oxford University Accommodation (summer only)

904 €
weekly
Age range: 16 years old and older
Location: In the city center of Oxford
Housing type: Student residence
Room type: Single-person room
Board type: Breakfast and dinner (14 meals per week)
Facilities: Private bathroom, laundry, wireless internet, free internet, tV room, hardwood, 24/7 supervision, and garden
Distance to school: 10 - 15 minutes by walk
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, after 03:00 PM
Check-out: Saturday, before 11:00 AM
904 €
During the summer - and at other times of year, subject to availability - we can arrange for students to stay in one of the famous colleges of the University of Oxford. Rooms are en-suite, and breakfast and dinner, served in college, are included.

This is a unique experience and offers students the opportunity to live like an Oxford student.
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Visa support

We cannot apply for visas on behalf of students. However, the school can supply you with all the documentation you need to support your visa application.

If you are studying in the UK for over 11 months, you will receive a reference number called a Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS) that you need to submit to the UK embassy along with your General Student Visa application. Students who have successfully booked a language course and have paid their fees will receive a CAS from OISC. Please note that UK law states that a CAS can only be issued to students who intend to pursue English language studies for over 11 months.

If you are studying in the UK for 11 months or less, you have to apply for a special visitor visa called a Student Visitor Visa. As a student visitor, you will not be able to work part-time while studying. If you plan to study in the UK for 11 months or less, a letter of acceptance will be sent to your home address by regular mail at no charge to you. If you wish to receive your paperwork by express mail, you will be charged £ 110 when you register.

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Flights and airport transfer

Please note that we do not book flights for our students. If you are researching airfare costs, we recommend using Kayak.com, a search engine that lets you compare flight options from your home country to Oxford based on your budget, schedule and preferences.

Travel insurance

Study abroad worry-free with Language International's health and personal effects insurance coverage. When you book a course with us, you can opt to purchase an international insurance plan that covers not only your health care cost but also loss of your personal belongings. You must book your insurance in advance when you register.

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