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Learn English in Oxford

A world-renowned city with some of the oldest university colleges in the world bursting with libraries, museums and wonderful English pubs

Oxford, ‘The City of Dreaming Spires’, is renowned the world over as the home of one of the oldest and most highly respected universities in the world. Oxford is a compact and pleasant city. The main streets radiate from what is known as the ‘Carfax Tower’ in the centre of the city. Most of the colleges and University buildings are within easy walking distance of the centre of Oxford.

English courses in Oxford

Outstandingly good courses in every aspect

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English + Activities / Young Learners

Learning English at our summer school in Oxford, offers young students an excellent opportunity to practice and improve their English skills in a fun, safe and exciting environment.

From 2,150 GBP plus fees
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  • 2 weeks +

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Learning English in England provides an unrivalled opportunity to soak up the nuances, accents, and colloquialisms directly from native speakers. 

Oxford, ‘The City of Dreaming Spires’, is renowned the world over as the home of one of the oldest and most highly respected universities in the world. Oxford is a compact and pleasant city. The main streets radiate from what is known as the ‘Carfax Tower’ in the centre of the city. Most of the colleges and University buildings are within easy walking distance of the centre of Oxford.

Rich History and Culture

Diverse Landscapes

Royal Palaces and Traditions

Quaint Villages and Towns

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The 5 keys to perfect language learning

Have you ever felt a sense of frustration during a meeting with someone from a different culture, who speaks a different language, when you realise how the experience could be significantly enhanced by knowing, understanding and speaking that person’s language?

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British English terms & phrases you will hear when studying English in the UK

Have you ever watched a British tv show or movie but had difficulty catching some of the vocabulary or phrases even though the main characters were speaking English? Strange, right? This situation is especially familiar to those who learned English as a second language and that are not so familiar with ‘British English’ terminology.

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Language Learning Facts You Might Not Know

Each one of us realizes, in a different stage of our lives, that learning a second (sometimes third) language is a must-do activity. Some of us do it with pleasure, some totally hate it. Here I will present you with some interesting facts about language learning.

Studying English in Oxford FAQ's

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How do I apply for a UK visa?

You can apply in a number of ways, for example, by post, by courier, in person or online. Staff at the visa application office or Visa Section (visa application office) can inform you of the most suitable application methods. Some visa sections will only accept applications made online. To find out if you can apply for your visa online please visit the Visa 4UK website. If you cannot apply online you will need to fill in a visa application form (VAF3 - Student). You can get a form free of charge from your nearest visa application centre. Note: You should apply for a student visa in the country of which you are a national or where you legally live.

Where about in England do you think is best for learning English?

There are so many great places to learn English and we feature some of the very best schools in some of the very best locations.

What is the points based visa system in the UK?

From March 2009 the UK government has implemented a new Points Based Visa System for international students applying for an Adult Student Visa (6 months or more) to enable entry to the UK to attend a full-time program of study. The new system will be more objective and transparent than the previous regulations but does mean there are changes to the visa process and documents you will need to prepare before you leave your home country. Please read the following carefully.


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