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The Oxford English CentreOxford, England UK

4.5

Rating: 4.5/5.0

2 students - overall rating
66 Banbury Road - OX2 6PR Oxford - see on map
Pay less than booking at the school
What we like about the school
  • School garden and terrace restaurant offering an extensive menu of freshly cooked food.
  • Every afternoon free organized leisure activities for adults and juniors
  • Top rated social activities
    4.5

    Rating: 4.5/5.0

  • Excellent nationality mix. No student nationality makes up more than 10% of students.
  • For chain schools: Same conditions for waiving the inscription fee also apply if the student has booked at another school of the same school chain.
What we dislike about the school
  • Course materials are an extra cost per level.
  • Do not offer favorable cancellation terms in the case of a student getting a visa rejected.
Age of students
  Percentage of students
1-18 years 40%
18-24 years 20%
25-34 years 20%
35-50 years 18.4%
>50 years 1.6%

Location: The school is located in North Oxford, close to Port Meadow and sandwiched between the River Thames and the River Cherwell. It is within easy walking distance of the city centre and surrounded by places of cultural and natural interest. University colleges are scattered throughout the neighbourhood, and there are bars and restaurants nearby.

Getting around Oxford: The main hub of Oxford is 20 minutes by foot from the school, or a 10 minute bus ride. The buses leave regularly for this route. Oxford city centre is easily walkable, with most of the commercial shops, supermarkets, city activities and historical monuments all within this quarter of the city. The main central train station is 20 minutes by bus from The Oxford English Centre for travelling to nearby cities. There is a direct line to London which takes an hour.

Course selection: The school provides popular General English courses along with a wide variety of Specialist English courses. As a popular destination for individual and group study, it offers social activities every day of the week as a part of the standard course, so it's easy to make friends of different nationalities in and out of the classroom.

School facilities: Students can use the following facilities whilst studying at The Oxford English Centre; a library, an IT lab, free wifi throughout the building, board games, garden and patio, foosball table, table tennis and a karaoke system.

English Courses

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Typical content of a language course
General Language
Intensive General English Recommended English courseMost Popular English course
30 lessons per week
|
14 students (max)
In high demand!
Offer!from
400£380£
Course Details
Standard General EnglishPopular English course
20 lessons per week
|
14 students (max)
Offer!from
330£314£
Course Details
Combined Course (20 + 10)
30 lessons per week
|
16 students (max)
Offer!from
905£860£
Course Details
Combined Course (20 + 5)
25 lessons per week
|
16 students (max)
Offer!from
625£594£
Course Details
Combined Course (30 + 10)
40 lessons per week
|
16 students (max)
Offer!from
975£927£
Course Details
Combined Course (30 + 5)
35 lessons per week
|
16 students (max)
Offer!from
695£661£
Course Details
Junior
Summer Teen Programme - Day Programme (14 to 17 years old)
20 lessons per week
|
16 students (max)
Offer!from
595£566£
Course Details
Private
Individual Tuition 10
10 lessons per week
|
1 student (max)
Offer!from
900£855£
Course Details
Individual Tuition 15
15 lessons per week
|
1 student (max)
Offer!from
1060£1007£
Course Details
Individual Tuition 20
20 lessons per week
|
1 student (max)
Offer!from
1310£1245£
Course Details
Individual Tuition 30
30 lessons per week
|
1 student (max)
Offer!from
1810£1720£
Course Details
Individual Tuition 40
40 lessons per week
|
1 student (max)
Offer!from
2210£2100£
Course Details
Individual Tuition 5
5 lessons per week
|
1 student (max)
Offer!from
450£428£
Course Details
Business
English for Business
30 lessons per week
|
14 students (max)
Offer!from
415£395£
Course Details
English for Law
30 lessons per week
|
14 students (max)
Offer!from
415£395£
Course Details
English for Medicine
30 lessons per week
|
14 students (max)
Offer!from
415£395£
Course Details
Exam PreparationWhy exam preparation courses are excellent for optimum progress
General English + TOEFL Preparation CourseRecommended English course
30 lessons per week
|
16 students (max)
Offer!from
405£385£
Course Details
General English + FCE Preparation CourseRecommended English course
30 lessons per week
|
16 students (max)
Offer!from
405£385£
Course Details
General English + CAE Preparation CourseRecommended English course
30 lessons per week
|
16 students (max)
Offer!from
405£385£
Course Details
General English + CPE Preparation CourseRecommended English course
30 lessons per week
|
16 students (max)
Offer!from
405£385£
Course Details
General English + IELTS Preparation CourseRecommended English course
30 lessons per week
|
16 students (max)
Offer!from
405£385£
Course Details
Specialty Courses
Teacher Development Programme: Creative Methodology
30 lessons per week
|
16 students (max)
Offer!from
415£395£
Course Details
Teacher Development Programme: Effective Classroom Practise
30 lessons per week
|
16 students (max)
Offer!from
415£395£
Course Details

Our prices for The Oxford English Centre include

  • 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 For junior courses: every afternoon free organized leisure program
  • INCLUDED For adult courses: every afternoon free organized leisure program
  • INCLUDED For adult courses: a minimum of one free organized leisure activity per week

Videos & Photos

  • Playing Scrabble
    Playing Scrabble1/10
  • Studying together
    Studying together2/10
  • The Oxford English Centre school building.
    The Oxford English Centre school building. 3/10
  • The Oxford English Centre certificate of completion.
    The Oxford English Centre certificate of completion.4/10
  • WELL DONE!
    WELL DONE!5/10
  • students
    students6/10
  • Teaching
    Teaching7/10
  • Students taking a break
    Students taking a break8/10
  • The Oxford English Centre entrance.
    The Oxford English Centre entrance.9/10
  • Learning together
    Learning together 10/10

Ratings of The Oxford English Centre compared to ratings of all schools in England UK

 The Oxford English Centre OxfordAverage of all other schools in England UK
Overall school rating4.5

Rating: 4.5/5.0

4.2

Rating: 4.2/5.0

Location of the school5.0

Rating: 5.0/5.0

4.6

Rating: 4.6/5.0

Facilities4.0

Rating: 4.0/5.0

3.9

Rating: 3.9/5.0

Social activities4.5

Rating: 4.5/5.0

3.8

Rating: 3.8/5.0

Organisation4.5

Rating: 4.5/5.0

4.2

Rating: 4.2/5.0

Quality of teaching4.5

Rating: 4.5/5.0

4.3

Rating: 4.3/5.0

Value for money4.5

Rating: 4.5/5.0

3.9

Rating: 3.9/5.0

Homestay4.5

Rating: 4.5/5.0

4.1

Rating: 4.1/5.0

Shared flat4.5

Rating: 4.5/5.0

4.0

Rating: 4.0/5.0

The Oxford English Centre (OEC)

Accreditations and Quality seals
British councilEnglish UKPreferential Terms in Case of Visa Refusal
English teacher qualifications
100% hold a university degree
100% hold a recognised language teaching qualification
Languages spoken by school staff (cannot be guaranteed by school)
First day of course
Written and oral level test is performed. Students should arrive at 8:30
Student gender mix
50% male / 50% female
Combine courses at different OHC English chain schools and save
OHC English will charge their administration fee only once on your first booking.
Offer for returning students
You will be refunded/waived the school's administration fee if you already attended previously a course at The Oxford English Centre and you book here.
Payment methods accepted for payments made directly to the school
Visa - logoMastercard - logoAmerican Express - logoBank Transfer - logo
Year of school foundation
1979
Legal name/parent company
Oxford House (Holdings) Limited | Tax registration ID: 2701035

General school facilities

  • Restaurant

  • Cafeteria

  • Computer lab

  • Library

  • Daily press

  • Movie rental

  • Free after-class access to language learning software

  • Games room

  • Lounge

  • Garden

  • Balcony / terrace

  • Student support desk

  • Copy machine

  • Table tennis

  • Table soccer / football

  • Free parking

  • Free WIFI

  • Free water dispenser

  • Smoking zones (outdoors)

  • Tourist information

  • Assistance with entrance ticket purchases

  • Assistance with reservations for restaurants, bars, clubs

  • Assistance with organizing transportation

  • Career guidance service (free)

  • Guidance for further higher education (free)

  • Facilities for islamic students

    • Available area to pray at the school

    • Halal food offered 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

    • TV in some classrooms

    • Electronic whiteboard in some classrooms

    • Air conditioning in some classrooms

    • Heating in all classrooms

    • Ample natural light in all classrooms

    • Number of classrooms: 14
    • Number of public PC workstations: 12

    Facilities for disabled students

    • Disabled car park

    • Accessible Toilet

    • Wheelchair access to cafeteria

Student Age / Nationality

Average number of students
Adult courses - In summer: 50
Adult courses - Throughout the year: 25
Junior courses - In summer: 60
Junior courses - Throughout the year: 200
Minimum age of students
16 years
14 years for specific Junior courses
Average number of levels
Adult courses In summer: 6
Adult courses Throughout the year: 6
Junior courses In summer: 4
Junior courses Throughout the year: 4
Average age of students
In summer: 21 years
Throughout the year: 17 years
Read our recommendations for students in their 40s, 50s, 60s, and 70s.

Top student nationalities

Student Nationality Percentage of students
Italy 9%
Germany 8%
France 8%
Spain 8%
Japan 7%
Saudi Arabia 6%
Turkey 6%
China 6%
Switzerland 5%
Brazil 4%
Korea 3%
Sweden 2%
Thailand 2%
Vietnam 2%
Chile 2%
Netherlands 1%
Other nationalities 21%

Information for all courses offered by The Oxford English Centre

Lesson duration
45 minutes
School's administrative fee
95.00 £
Comments about courses

Material fee for Standard course:
From 1 to 10 weeks: GBP 45,
From 11 to 20: GBP 80,
From 21 to 30: GBP 115,
31 weeks or more: GBP 130.

Material fee for Intensive course:
From 1 to 10 weeks: GBP 75,
From 11 to 20: GBP 145,
From 21 to 30: GBP 205,
31 weeks or more: GBP 245

Course, accommodation deposit and registration fee: GBP 500

Course, accommodation deposit and registration fee (no accommodation required): GBP 300

Individual classes
Single individual lessons of tuition can be reserved at 80 £. The combination of group and individual lessons is highly recommended. Individual lessons will encourage you to actively speak the foreign language and will offer you the opportunity to discuss individual problems and weaknesses.
Days without class
In 2024 (including national and regional bank holidays):
01 Jan 2024, 29 Mar 2024, 01 Apr 2024, 06 May 2024, 27 May 2024, 26 Aug 2024, 25 Dec 2024 - 29 Dec 2024.
In 2025 (including national and regional bank holidays):
01 Jan 2025, 18 Apr 2025, 21 Apr 2025, 05 May 2025, 26 May 2025, 25 Aug 2025, 22 Dec 2025 - 26 Dec 2025.
If a bank holiday falls on a weekday there is no refund nor are missed lessons recuperated. This is the case for the majority of language schools.
Level test
A test to assess your exact language level takes place at the school on the first day of the course.
Lessons needed per English language level
Level (CEFR) LESSONS needed per level WEEKS needed
(20 lessons per week)
A1 Beginner A1 to A2 80 4
A2 Elementary A2 to B1 160 8
B1 Intermediate B1 to B2 180 9
B2 Higher Intermediate B2 to C1 200 10
C1 Advanced C1 to C2 220 11
C2 Proficiency
Data above gives some guidance. For more details consult our page How long does it take to learn a language or reach a specific level.

Airport transfer

London Heathrow Airport:
205 £ one way
410 £ return (both ways)
Luton Airport:
225 £ one way
450 £ return (both ways)
London Gatwick Airport:
225 £ one way
450 £ return (both ways)
London Stansted Airport:
225 £ one way
450 £ return (both ways)
More details about airports near Oxford and how to travel independently from the airport to the city on our Oxford page. For flight comparisons to Oxford, we recommend using skyscanner.com.

Visa Documents

Nationals from Russia require a visa to enter and study in England UK.
Check visa requirements for nationals from other countries.
Nationals from countries that require a visa will receive documents from the school, related to booking confirmation, which is required for the visa application.
Full payment of all fees required before school dispatches documents required for visa application
No
Preferential cancellation terms in case of visa refusal
School agreed that students booking online on this site will benefit from preferential cancellation fees in case of visa refusal, and in this case will never exceed EUR 180.

Leisure activities

activity possible
Ballet
Cooking
Cricket
Dancing
Football (soccer)
Golf
Horse riding
Ice Hockey
Mountainbiking
Music
Rugby
Squash
Swimming
Table Tennis
Tennis
Volleyball
Yoga

Examples of leisure activities organized by the school

Adults - Free activities

Walking Tours of Oxford and the surrounding areas, Sports, Games Nights, Pizza and Movie Nights, Punting, Museum and Gallery visits, and more.

Adults - Paid activities

Some museums and galleries may involve a fee.

Junior - Free activities

Walking Tours of Oxford and the surrounding areas, Sports, Games Nights, Pizza and Movie Nights, Punting, Museum and Gallery visits, and more.

Junior - Paid activities

Some museums and galleries may involve a fee.

Accommodation

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Homestay Most Popular Accommodation
Single room, Half board on weekdays, Full board on weekends
In high demand!
4.5

Rating: 4.5/5.0
2 ratings
from
235 £
Homestay
Twin room, Half board on weekdays, Full board on weekends
Only limited places left for the summer months!
Reserve as early as possible to get the best available homestay!
4.5

Rating: 4.5/5.0
2 ratings
from
215 £
Homestay Executive
Single room, Half board on weekdays, Full board on weekends
This accommodation tends to sell out quickly!
Reserve as early as possible to get the best available homestay!
from
385 £

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Questions and answers about The Oxford English Centre

  • “The school Oxford International Study Centre in Oxford does not offer group lessons for the BEC Exam but, they will be happy to organize private lessons tailored to your specific needs. You can combine private lessons with General English Lessons in a group. By booking the general English course you will study all aspects of the language - studying grammar and having discussions, focusing on the core components of reading, writing, listening, and speaking. Then, with the private lessons, you can concentrate on the BEC exam and study specific topics related to the exam.”
    Ana Carolina, Area Manager from The Oxford English Centre - Oct 11, 2021
  • “The difference between Executive and Ensuite is that the Executive is an ensuite (single room + private bathroom) at walking distance from the school, while Ensuite (single room + private bathroom) could be at about 25 minutes by bus from school. ”
    Grazia, Student Services Officer from The Oxford English Centre - May 02, 2023

FAQ about The Oxford English Centre, Oxford

  • “No, unfortunately this school does not offer residential options, only homestay accommodation. ”
    Madly Simba, Language Travel Consultant from LanguageCourse.Net - May 09, 2024
  • The accommodation Homestay is the most popular among all our clients of The Oxford English Centre
  • Yes. The school offers pickup from London Heathrow Airport (205 £), Luton Airport (225 £), London Gatwick Airport (225 £), London Stansted Airport (225 £)
  • Depending on the chosen course, the maximum number of students at The Oxford English Centre varies from 1 students (Individual Tuition 10) to 16 students (Combined Course (20 + 10))
  • 100% of teachers at The Oxford English Centre hold a university degree. 100% hold a recognized language teaching certificate.
  • The highest Nationality percentage at The Oxford English Centre comes from Italy with a 9% representation, followed by students from Spain (8%) and Germany (8%).
  • Yes, there is an exclusive discount that only applies when booking online here.
  • The Oxford English Centre offers courses from 14 years (Summer Teen Programme - Day Programme, 20 lessons per week) to 99. Average age is 21 during the summer and 17 for the rest of the year.

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