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Kings - St. MichaelsOxford, England UK

4.4

Rating: 4.4/5.0

24 students - overall rating
21 St. Michael's Street - OX1 2EB Oxford - see on map
Pay less than booking at the school
What we like about the school
  • Top rated social activities
    4.3

    Rating: 4.3/5.0

  • Apartment - shared / Residence accommodation very close to school
  • Excellent nationality mix. No student nationality makes up more than 10% of students.
  • Electronic whiteboards in all classrooms.
What we dislike about the school
  • Lessons are 45 minutes long, which is shorter than in other schools.
Age of students
  Percentage of students
1-18 years 23%
18-24 years 51%
25-34 years 17%
35-50 years 6%
>50 years 3%

Location: Kings is right in the heart of the city of Oxford, opposite St Peter’s College. The centre of the city is filled with restaurants, bars, cafes and shops. There is a cinema at the end of one side of the road and a shopping centre at the other.

Enjoying Oxford: All the main features of the city are found in the inner circle of the city. Due to its location, this means that most things are very accessible by foot from the Kings. For trips outside the city, Oxford’s main train station is 10 minutes by foot from the school. From here, students can visit the surrounding cities as well as reach the capital city in under an hour.

Course: There are compact and intensive courses that cover the basics of the English language. Cambridge and IELTS exams are covered in exam preparation courses, which are designed to help students pass these well known English exams. For those wanting to further their education in the English language and need to gain certification to enter a University, Kings has a foundation course, diploma package and an academic programme, all to prepare students for this transition into student life.

Holiday programmes: In the summer holiday months, the school has created junior packages for younger learners.

School facilities: The facilities at Kings in Oxford include a student lounge, hotspot computer access, a computer centre with Apple Ipads and wifi throughout.

Social activities: Kings provides its students with the opportunity to join a well prepared social calendar with an array of activities. Examples of the type of options provided by the school include sporting activities, movie nights, cultural experiences, music nights and many more.

School chain: Kings is a number of well established English language schools in the UK and USA. They understand that learning English is a journey, and there are different needs for the language as this progresses. As a result of this, each school provides a range of courses to cater for these requirements ranging from exam courses, academic programmes, diplomas and courses for specific fields of study such as business.

Kings has partnered with academic establishments worldwide to help students to transition into furthering their education at a university in either the UK or the USA.

English Courses

General Language
Work & Study
Exam PreparationWhy exam preparation courses are excellent for optimum progress
Language Plus Activity

Our prices for Kings - St. Michaels 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 adult courses: a minimum of one free organized leisure activity per week
  • INCLUDED Free consultation about suitable college/university programs by a qualified consultant

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Student opinions about Kings - St. Michaels, Oxford

4.4

Rating: 4.4/5.0

Overall school rating of
Kings - St. Michaels, Oxford
24 authentic ratings from students who reserved with us
School
Location of the school
4.9 

Rating: 4.9/5.0

Facilities
4.3 

Rating: 4.3/5.0

Social activities
4.3 

Rating: 4.3/5.0

Organisation
4.5 

Rating: 4.5/5.0

Course
Quality of teaching
4.5 

Rating: 4.5/5.0

Value for money
4.1 

Rating: 4.1/5.0

Accommodation
Homestay
4.5 

Rating: 4.5/5.0

Shared Flat (apartment)
3.8 

Rating: 3.8/5.0

Overall school rating by student age group
Students < 18 years (8 ratings)
4.6 

Rating: 4.6/5.0

Students 18-30 years (8 ratings)
4.4 

Rating: 4.4/5.0

Students 31-49 years (3 ratings)
4.3 

Rating: 4.3/5.0

Students 50+ years (5 ratings)
4.0 

Rating: 4.0/5.0

Verified reviews only, uncensored. All student opinions from students who booked a course at the school with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
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.
Review details
Course: Intensive English - 1 week
Review date: 15. Jan. 2024 by Péterné Pausits
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
Incredibly competent teachers and amazing atmosphere. Other than learning the English language, we also focused on exploring the different cultures represented in the class.
Insider tip: Every person I talked to just desperately wanted to go home the minute they arrived. The best strategy is to try and meet as many new people as possible; everyone is scared and alone. The likelihood of them rejecting you is very very small. Good friend is the key to an unforgettable stay abroad.
Review details
Course: Compact Course - 2 weeks
Review date: 19. Aug. 2018 by Signe Fisker
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Liked
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.
Disliked
The limitation of offering lessons in the desired (tested) level.
Insider tip: Earlier, I mentioned four institutions. But the Old Firestation theatre also has interesting programming.
Review details
Quality of teaching / language progress: I wouldn't use the word 'intensive' for the course.
Other comments For parents: it provides a safe place for their children.
Course: Intensive English - 1 week
Review date: 24. May. 2023 by Marga K. van Mechelen
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Liked
What I most like was the atmosphere: everyone tried to do their best to help you so that you feel comfortable and happy during your stay.
Insider tip: Of course, mind bringing your umbrella with you!
Review details
Course: Compact Course - 3 weeks
Review date: 22. Oct. 2012 by Ricard Serrano Barqué
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Liked
Friendly and calm atmosphere, but at the same time serious and productive
Review details
Course: Super Intensive IELTS+ General English - 3 weeks
Review date: 12. Mar. 2012 by Michele Piscitelli
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
Friendly staff, activities, classes. I liked everything.
Review details
Course: Vacation Extra Programme (14–17 years) - 3 weeks
Review date: 3. Aug. 2018 by Egor Pisarev
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Liked
The staff availability and the whole organization
Review details
Course: Vacation Extra Programme (14–17 years) - 2 weeks
Review date: 26. Jul. 2016 by Eleonora Santu
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
Teachers were very nice and location is great.
Review details
Course: Intensive Course - 2 weeks
Review date: 17. Aug. 2017 by TITA SNAJDER
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
Teh welcoming and the teaching methodology
Insider tip: For me it was useful to inform me via the school website about their own organization.
Review details
Other comments Having had this experience with my 14 year old daughter I appreciated, as a parent, the seriousness and responsibility in taking care of the kids.
Course: Compact Course - 2 weeks
Review date: 26. Jul. 2016 by Loredana Gallus
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
The environment and the teachers' quality
Review details
Course: Super Intensive IELTS - 3 weeks
Review date: 29. Aug. 2016 by Valentino Testoni
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Liked
Teachers and the atmosphere. Awesome.
Insider tip: Do not speak your native language in class with another students of your same country.
Review details
Other comments I loved it.
Course: Intensive Course - 4 weeks
Review date: 30. Aug. 2014 by Javier Gómez De Lázaro Serrejón
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Liked
Very good teaching level.
Review details
Other comments It´s a pity that a student does not get any lessons the first day of arrival, just a test. It would be great to have the possibility to join a group even knowing one´s level only approximately, to avoid wasting time.
Course: Intensive Course - 1 week
Review date: 24. Aug. 2017 by Natalia Morozova Morozov
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Liked
Organization, teachers
Review details
Course: Compact Course - 2 weeks
Review date: 26. Jul. 2016 by Stefania Camboni
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
3.0

Rating: 3/5.0

Liked
طاقم العمل مرحب جداً.
Disliked
معظم المعلمين أقل من المستوى الذي توقعته وينبغي أن يكون لدينا معلمين ذوي تعليم أعلى.
Review details
Course: General English - 6 weeks
Review date: 11. Sep. 2023 by Abdulaziz Alharbi
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
The group I was in.
Review details
Course: Vacation Extra Programme (14–17 years) with homestay, single room, full board - 2 weeks
Review date: 24. Jul. 2017 by Kristyna Matejkova
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
2.0

Rating: 2/5.0

Liked
Nothing at all
Review details
Other comments The management's behavior is more than mediocre and despicable. It is clear that they care more about profitability, and money than the quality of education. They count the numbers of hours of classes to set the level of the students. It seems more of a company than a school. There are no adult classes, all ages are mixed, it filled the classroom to reach the maximum level of students rather than the exact level of each. One of the teachers has left us and let us know that it was because of the number of students that went downhill. Personally, I've left the course one week earlier because the teaching was so boring. Lot's of students in my class want to leave the school, but as they have already paid in advance, they are stuck !!!!! I feel like I have wasted my time for nothing !!!!!!! I regret enormously. We can not make progress with such education. Students realize that teachers are wrong often enough!
Course: Intensive Course - 4 weeks
Review date: 25. Aug. 2015 by Thi Anh Nguyen
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Liked
The atmosphere
Review details
Course: Intensive Course - 6 weeks
Review date: 7. Jul. 2014 by Valeria Cavarretta
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.

Ratings of Kings - St. Michaels compared to ratings of all schools in England UK

 Kings - St. Michaels OxfordAverage of all other schools in England UK
Overall school rating4.4

Rating: 4.4/5.0

4.2

Rating: 4.2/5.0

Location of the school4.9

Rating: 4.9/5.0

4.6

Rating: 4.6/5.0

Facilities4.3

Rating: 4.3/5.0

3.9

Rating: 3.9/5.0

Social activities4.3

Rating: 4.3/5.0

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 money4.1

Rating: 4.1/5.0

3.9

Rating: 3.9/5.0

Homestay4.1

Rating: 4.1/5.0

4.1

Rating: 4.1/5.0

Shared flat4.1

Rating: 4.1/5.0

4.0

Rating: 4.0/5.0

Kings - St. Michaels

“A Kings Oxford, we offer both the thrill of city centre learning, and the quiet of a campus environment. We also have a range of top quality accommodation options which are conveniently located for both campuses. ”
Jeanette Lindsey-Clarke
– 
Jeanette Lindsey-Clarke
Director of Kings - St. Michaels
Accreditations and Quality seals
ALTOBritish 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 8:45
Student gender mix
50% male / 50% female
Offer for returning students
You will be refunded/waived the school's administration fee if you already attended previously a course at Kings - St. Michaels and you book here.
Payment methods accepted for payments made directly to the school
Visa - logoMastercard - logoAmerican Express - logoTravellers Check - logoBank Transfer - logo
Year of school foundation
1957
Legal name/parent company
Prime Education and Training Ltd | Tax registration ID: GB236678865
The school is an official exam center
The following language examinations can be taken directly at the school:

General school facilities

  • Cafeteria

  • Computer lab

  • Library

  • Free after-class access to language learning software

  • Lounge

  • Student support desk

  • Copy machine

  • Printer for student use

  • Free water dispenser

  • Free WIFI

  • Smoking zones (outdoors)

  • 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

  • Classroom equipment

    • Electronic whiteboard in all classrooms

    • Heating in all classrooms

    • Ample natural light in all classrooms

    • Number of classrooms: 21
    • Number of public PC workstations: 35

Student Age / Nationality

Average number of students
In summer: 172
Throughout the year: 123
Minimum age of students
16 years
14 years for specific Junior courses
Average number of levels
Adult courses In summer: 8
Adult courses Throughout the year: 7
Junior courses In summer: 5
Average age of students
In summer: 21 years
Throughout the year: 21 years

Top student nationalities

Student Nationality Percentage of students
Saudi Arabia 10%
Korea 10%
Italy 9%
Turkey 8%
Spain 7%
China 7%
Japan 6%
Germany 5%
Brazil 3%
France 3%
Switzerland 2%
Other nationalities 30%

Information for all courses offered by Kings - St. Michaels

Lesson duration
45 minutes
Course material
Generally course material is distributed free to students but has to be returned to the school at end of course.
Comments about courses

Extras:

  • Pre-paid lunch (Monday to Friday with a minimum of 4 weeks): GBP 40 (price per week).
  • Assisted check-in fee (departure): GBP 75
  • Student insurance: GBP 6 (per week).
Individual classes
Single individual lessons of tuition can be reserved at 70 £. 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, 23 Dec 2024 - 31 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, 25 Dec 2025, 22 Dec 2025 - 31 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:
180 £ one way
360 £ return (both ways)
Luton Airport:
190 £ one way
380 £ return (both ways)
London Gatwick Airport:
220 £ one way
440 £ return (both ways)
London Stansted Airport:
230 £ one way
460 £ return (both ways)
Best arrival airport is London Heathrow (LHR).
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 USA do not require a visa to study short term courses up to 180 days. A valid passport and an ETA (Electronic Travel Authorization) is required to enter the UK. The application for the ETA is done online https://www.gov.uk/guidance/apply-for-an-electronic-travel-authorisation-eta. The answer is expected within 3 working days, costing GBP 10. The ETA allows multiple entries in the country for up to 6 months for a maximum of 2 years or until the passport used when applying expires.
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
Express shipment fee (via courier)
65 £
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 possibledistance from school
Ballet1 km
Basketball1 km
Cricket0.5 km
Dancing1 km
Diving3 km
Field Hockey1 km
Football (soccer)0.5 km
Golf3 km
Horse riding6 km
Ice Hockey2 km
Music-
Rugby0.5 km
Sailing12 km
Squash1 km
Swimming0.5 km
Table Tennis1 km
Tennis0.5 km
Volleyball0.5 km
Windsurfing12 km
Yoga0.5 km

Examples of leisure activities organized by the school

Adults - Free activities

There is a wide range of clubs and societies that all students can join, for example: guitar club, engineering club, basketball, book club, running club, chess club at St Michaels, cooking club at Wavy Gate, board games, indoor climbing, Dodge Ball, badminton.

Adults - Paid activities

Zumba - St Joseph (1hr) GBP 3
Yoga at St Josephs (1hr) GBP 3
Bodleian Library Tour GBP 12
Day trips and excursions to London, Bicester Village, Blenheim Palace

Junior - Free activities

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Junior - Paid activities

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Leisure programme for adults (sample):
 Sample of activities for adults (PDF)
Sample of activities for adults (PDF)
Leisure programme for adults (sample):
 Sample of activities for adults (PDF)
Sample of activities for adults (PDF)

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Questions and answers about Kings - St. Michaels

  • No, at Kings, one lesson is 45 minutes. All schools have their own take on this. One lesson is usually between 45-60 minutes. Check this carefully per school.
    Robin Rebecca Pietersma, LanguageCourse.Net - May 18, 2023
  • We only have single rooms at Wavy Gate. So they can’t share. They will be placed in two different flats as we split them into male and female.
    Kerstin Doerfler, Operations Project Manager from Kings - Jun 13, 2023

FAQ about Kings - St. Michaels, Oxford

  • No, this course has particular starting dates.You can check them in the course description.
    Madly Simba, Language Travel Consultant from LanguageCourse.Net - Apr 04, 2023
  • In the UK, the average distance could be up to an hour from the school, on foot or by public transport.
    Mehmet, from Kings, Oxford - Apr 04, 2023
  • The minimum required age at the school is 16 years. You can attend the general English course, which is a mixed-age group course. The junior programme is available from the beginning of July and students have to book at least two weeks, therefore it's not possible to combine the two programmes.
    Mehmet, Admissions Officer from Kings, Oxford - Jun 02, 2023
  • At the time of writing (2024), the school also organises evening activities - but not during after-dinner hours.
    Veronica Romualdi, Language Travel Consultant from LanguageCourse.Net - May 06, 2024
  • Depending on the chosen course, the maximum number of students at Kings - St. Michaels varies from 12 students (Academic Study Programme) to 15 students (Intensive English (25+))
  • 100% of teachers at Kings - St. Michaels hold a university degree. 100% hold a recognized language teaching certificate.
  • The highest Nationality percentage at Kings - St. Michaels comes from Korea with a 10% representation, followed by students from Saudi Arabia (10%) and Italy (9%).
  • Yes, there is an exclusive discount that only applies when booking online here.
  • Kings - St. Michaels offers courses from 16 years to 99. Average age is 21 during the summer and 21 for the rest of the year.

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