Price comparison: 1 week General English course
General English Morning 20
General English Intensive 30
General English Morning 15
General English Morning 20
Intensive English
Course includes specialist options such as Business English, IELTS, Cambridge exams, Conversation, Language Development and Cultural Interest.
Students booking 12 weeks or more qualify for up to 4 additional guided/facilitated study sessions each week.
General English Intensive 30
The courses is made up of 20 lessons of English for the 21st Century General English in the morning + 10 afternoon lessons per week where students can join the Elective lessons with subjects such as Business, Exam Preparation, Academic English, Confident Speaking etc.
General English Standard
General English
During high season students might have lessons in the mornings, afternoons, or a combination of both.
Students who wish to study on this programme for more than 23 weeks can join the Diploma of General English Course.
Standard 15
Oxford is a city that is more than adapted for student life, and by enrolling on HLI’s home tuition programme you’ll improve your English skills dramatically while also being at the epicentre of British university culture. The home tuition programme involves living with your teacher, with whom you’ll take 15 lessons per week on topics of your choice.
Between classes, you’ll be able to explore Oxford and try new activities like taking a punt down the river Cherwell (a small boat), taking in the wonders you can find in the city’s museums and art galleries, and enjoy the city’s vibrant nightlife scene.
Your meals will be prepared for you by your host family, and they will do their best to help you find your feet in Oxford after you arrive. If you have any issues with your course or accommodation, you are encouraged by the school to get in touch with their Local Organiser in Oxford.
With this programme, you will be completely immersed in the target language and culture. The private lessons will take place at the teacher’s home and are tailored to your needs and interests. The programme also includes accommodation in a private bedroom (Sunday to Sunday) and 3 meals per day with the teacher’s family.
You can customise your stay by booking additional lessons, activities, courses for specific purposes, private bathroom, accommodation of superior standard, airport transfer and close supervision for young students.
Standard 20
Standard 25
With this programme, you will be completely immersed in the target language and culture. The private lessons will take place at the teacher’s home and are tailored to your needs and interests. The programme also includes accommodation in a private bedroom (Sunday to Sunday) and 3 meals per day with the teacher’s family.
You can customise your stay by booking additional lessons, activities, courses for specific purposes, private bathroom, accommodation of superior standard, airport transfer and close supervision for young students.
Standard 30
With this programme, you will be completely immersed in the target language and culture. The private lessons will take place at the teacher’s home and are tailored to your needs and interests. The programme also includes accommodation in a private bedroom (Sunday to Sunday) and 3 meals per day with the teacher’s family.
You can customise your stay by booking additional lessons, activities, courses for specific purposes, private bathroom, accommodation of superior standard, airport transfer and close supervision for young students.
General English Intensive
Classes take place on Monday to Friday from 9:00 to 12:15 and on Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 13:15 to 16:30.
General English Super Intensive
Standard General English
Intensive General English
This course includes 20 morning general language lessons and 10 afternoon fluency lessons per week.
Intensive General English
Standard General English course Monday to Friday plus afternoon classes on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.
Standard General English
Intensive English
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.
General English Morning
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.)
General English Afternoon
Intensive English
University Entrance Preparation (Oxford & Cambridge)
Accommodation can be arranged in the Residence (GBP 500 per week with private bathroom) or with host families (from GBP 250 per week). Both are half board
Bildungsurlaub: General English
The aim of General English is to develop language skills in the context of the workplace. The programme includes written and spoken communication skills, interpreting information, presentations and pronunciation.
Easter Intensive English
Includes general English revision, mock exams, and study skills seminars and supervised study.
Students can choose between online or face-to-face lessons.
Weekday afternoon activities and weekend excursion: GBP 140 per week.
Summer Standard English
Students are taught language, culture and communication in international groups. Students are grouped according to age and level. The option of examination preparation (IELTS, TOEFL or Cambridge) is offered.
Summer Course Add-ons:
Social activities and excursion programme (2 hours per day plus one full-day weekend excursion): GBP 140 per week.
Summer Academic Subjects Course
Subjects are offered for (I)GCSE, A-Level and IB. Subjects include:
Ancient History, Arabic, Accounting, Art and Design, Art History, Biology, Business Studies, Chemistry, Classical Civilization, Classical Languages, Communication Studies, Computing, Creative Writing, Design and Technology, Economics, English Language, English Literature, English Philology, European Studies, Film Studies, Further Mathematics, General Studies, Geography, Government and Politics, History, Human Biology, International Relations, Law, Mathematics, Media Studies, Modern Languages, Music Opera Studies, Philosophy, Photography, Physics, Psychology, Religious Studies, Science, Sociology, and Theatre Studies.
Summer Course Add-ons:
Social activities and excursion programme (2 hours per day plus one full-day
Standard English
Easter Standard English
Includes general English revision, mock exams, and study skills seminars and supervised study.
Students can choose between online or face-to-face lessons.
Weekday afternoon activities and weekend excursion: GBP 140 per week.
Junior English + Activity Programme - Residential
Price includes materials, cultural and sports programme (archery, laser tag, drama, arts and crafts, college visits, museums, disco, movie nights, barbecue) and a full day excursion every Saturday or Sunday (usually London, Cambridge, Bath and Stonehenge, Stratford and the Cotswolds, Brighton).
Summer UK - Oxford Brookes University
Summer Academy
Includes 17 lessons of academic subjects and 10 lessons of English, UCAS counselling and culture per week.
Home Tuition 15
Junior Classic Course - Oxford Brookes University
Learn and improve your English while having fun in the magnificent city of Oxford! Language lessons are combined with afternoon and evening activities, as well as excursions.
Semi-Intensive English
This Semi-Intensive English course consists of the General English course combined with 7 lessons of online teacher led study sessions totalling 27 lessons per week. The content focuses on reading, writing, listening, conversation, grammar, vocabulary and pronunciation through an integrated skills approach. This includes access to K+ Online complementary learning materials as well as access to teacher-led study sessions with guidance and monitoring and access to K+ Online Extra additional learning materials for self‑directed study.
Junior Residential Camp
The General English lessons are designed to focus on building communication skills and confidence in using English inside and outside the classroom.
It includes 2 full-day and 3 half-day excursions per week.
Junior English
General English
This General English course of 20 lessons will help students to develop their core English skills, combine English lessons with their travels and learn with Kaplan’s unique K+ curriculum. The content focuses on reading, writing, listening, conversation, grammar, vocabulary and pronunciation through an integrated skills approach. Students will also have access to K+ Online complementary learning materials.
Their well-designed curriculum will develop all of your most important English skills, helping you to read, write, understand and speak English with confidence and clarity. Where suitable according to the content of your lessons, you will use K+ Course Books in the classroom as part of the K+ learning system.
Junior Programme
Aspiring Architect
Intensive English
Included
- Accommodation in the Garden Building
- Twin bedrooms, separate male & female
- Shared bathroom between 4-6 students
- Two common areas with sofas, table tennis and pool
- Auditorium and sports fields nearby
- Wifi available throughout campus
- Porter's Lodge operating 24/7
- Towels and linen provided
- Washing and drying machines available on site, free of charge
- All meals included, packed lunch on excursion days
Summer Camp
Intensive Course
This is the most popular course offered by EF Oxford, due to the intensive weekly timetable that ensures participants get the results they are looking for. Students take on a total of 32 classes, which span both the morning and afternoon. The focus of the methodology used by the school is general, meaning that you will be able to apply your knowledge and skills to any situation that you might find yourself in.
You will spend a large portion of your time speaking in English with your teacher and colleagues, and the benefits of this are evident after only a short period of time. Additionally, EF Oxford organises student excursions to major cities such as Manchester, Liverpool, London, Stonehenge, Dublin, Paris, and more.
Learning English intensively in this charming student city is an experience you won’t regret!
Intensive Course + Accommodation
This course is ideal for students who want to learn a language as fast as possible. Course tuition is structured as follows: 16 General language lessons, 4 project sessions, 10 special interest lessons and 2 lecture sessions each week.
General Course + Accommodation
This course is ideal for students who wish to gain a sound understanding of the language through a well-rounded course. Course tuition is structured as follows: 16 General language lessons, 4 project sessions, 4 special interest lessons and 2 lecture sessions each week.
General Course
This course is ideal for students who wish to gain a sound understanding of the language through a well-rounded course. Course tuition is structured as follows: 16 General language lessons, 4 project sessions, 4 special interest lessons and 2 lecture sessions each week.
Summer Course
This course is ideal for students who do not have a lot of time to dedicate to learning but want to communicate well. Course tuition is structured as follows: 16 General language lessons, 2 project sessions and 2 lecture sessions each week.
Summer Course + Accommodation
This course is ideal for students who do not have a lot of time to dedicate to learning but want to communicate well. Course tuition is structured as follows: 16 General language lessons, 2 project sessions and 2 lecture sessions each week.
Academic English - Classic
The course is designed for academic and higher education students who plan to pursue an undergraduate or postgraduate degree in an English-speaking country and it focuses on the formal language and academic skills required to succeed.
Academic English - Super Intensive
The course is designed for academic and higher education students who plan to pursue an undergraduate or postgraduate degree in an English-speaking country and it focuses on the formal language and academic skills required to succeed.
Academic English - Intensive
The course is designed for academic and higher education students who plan to pursue an undergraduate or postgraduate degree in an English-speaking country and it focuses on the formal language and academic skills required to succeed.
General Language - Fast Track
Oxford is one of England’s most famous cities, and certainly that which is most associated with student life. It’s in this city that InTuition offers their Fast Track English course, in which learners commit to an intensive 25-hour weekly schedule, at the same time as living with a local homestay family who will help their guests with language and local culture - in addition to providing your three daily meals.
You can look forward to a university city with a centre that is catered towards student life, meaning that there are plenty of cosy cafes and other places suitable for studying in if you ever want a break from your study area in your homestay accommodation. As a part of your course experience, you will be accompanied on two weekly excursions, which will allow you the chance to discover Oxford more in-depth and put you in new situations where you will enjoy using your rapidly developing English skills.
Super Short Course 1
A very intensive course for busy students. 3 days and 2 nights.
The course can start any day of the week, including weekends.
General Language - Intensive
General Language - Classic
Super Short Course 2
Ideal for busy students who want to learn as much as possible in a short period of time. 4 days and 3 nights.
The course can start any day of the week, including weekends.
Academic English - Fast Track
The course is designed for academic and higher education students who plan to pursue an undergraduate or postgraduate degree in an English-speaking country and it focuses on the formal language and academic skills required to succeed.
General Language - Super Intensive
Intensive English
Start dates:
- 03 Jul: minimum duration 2 weeks
- 31 Jul: maximum duration 1 week
Summer Vacation General English Programme: Residential
Spire Plus options can be booked for an additional cost of GBP 375 per week. These optional classes are held in the afternoon, generally just after lunch. Students will still able to participate in organised afternoon activities before dinner.
Options include:
- IELTS
- Exam Skills
Spring Vacation General English Programme: Residential
Spire Plus options can be booked for an additional cost of GBP 375 per week. These optional classes are held in the afternoon, generally just after lunch. Students will still able to participate in organised afternoon activities before dinner.
Options include:
- Entrepreneurship
- STEAM
- Horse riding
- Intensive English
- Golf
- Tennis
- Dance
Summer Vacation General English Programme: Residence
Spire Plus options can be booked for an additional cost of GBP 375 per week. These optional classes are held in the afternoon, generally just after lunch. Students will still able to participate in organised afternoon activities before dinner.
Options include:
- Entrepreneurship
- STEAM
- Horse riding
- Intensive English
- Golf
- Tennis
- Dance
Overnight Programme
Advanced University Preparation Programme - Business Management Studies
Advanced University Preparation Programme - PPE (Philosophy, Politics & Economics)
Gold Edition Summer Camp (Shared room)
Residence accommodation incurs a GBP 80 damage deposit (refundable) and a GBP 20 key loss charge (refundable) payable on arrival and refundable on departure.
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 (142)
- Standard English Course - Oxford (68)
- English & Culture - Oxford (40)
- Combi: Group + Private - Oxford (14)
- Language Year - Oxford (10)
- Super Intensive English (+35h) - Oxford (7)
- Senior (50 plus) - Oxford (7)
- Afternoon - Oxford (5)
- Travelling Classroom - Oxford (2)
- Students aged 30+ - Oxford (1)
- English Conversation / Communication - Oxford (1)
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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. -
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 - Oxford (22)
- Cambridge First - Oxford (16)
- Cambridge Advanced - Oxford (14)
- Cambridge Proficiency - Oxford (11)
- TOEFL - Oxford (5)
- Other exams - Oxford (2)
- TOEIC - Oxford (1)
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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. -
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. -
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.
Reviews by former students who attended a General course in Oxford
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
Super organisation and teachers.
28 August 2023
Course: General English Intensive 30 - 4 weeks
Student age: 54 years
There is a good, safe atmosphere which is reflected in the communication of the students among themselves and how the staff communicates with the students.
For parents: it provides a safe place for their children.
24 May 2023
Course: Intensive English - 1 week
Student age: 70 years
Organisation of the whole stay at a very high level, professional teaching staff. Friendly atmosphere, you can always count on support and help.
30 January 2023
Course: General English Intensive 30 - 1 week
Student age: 17 years
Teachers were amazing
9 January 2023
Course: General English Intensive 30 - 1 week
Student age: 17 years
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