Oxford Spires Junior Centre - Bedford SchoolBedford, England UK
De Parys Ave - MK40 2TU Bedford - see on mapPay less than booking at the school
What we like about the school
- Bedford School is within walking distance to the centre of the old market town of Bedford.
- Spires Plus options available at Bedford School.
- On campus accommodation offered
- Indoor swimming pool
- Lessons are for 60 minutes, much longer than in most schools.
- Tennis courts.
Age of students
| Percentage of students | |
|---|---|
| 1-18 years | 100% |
| 18-24 years | 0% |
| 25-34 years | 0% |
| 35-50 years | 0% |
| >50 years | 0% |
Venue: Oxford Spires Junior Centre - Bedford School is a junior summer camp located in the old market town of Bedford, about an hour from London and Cambridge, and close to most London airports. During the year, the school is a historic, prestigious private school with excellent sporting ambitions for students. As such, the school is famous for its facilities and grounds.
Course selection: During the summer months Oxford Spires Junior Centre - Bedford School provides immersive junior camp programmes and day programmes.
The immersive camps include tuition, accommodation (residential, full board), activities, excursions and 24/7 supervision.
Social and cultural: These programmes are filled with social opportunities for students to get to know their peers whilst practising English.
Afternoon and evening activities are included in the social programmes of all immersive courses. These activities can include sports, music, dance drama, and more, such as karaoke nights, movie nights, talent/fashion shows, walking tours and more.
There are two full-day excursions per week which can include places such as Oxford and London.
Accommodation: Students can opt for residential accommodation on-site within the school, or in homestays with local families. The residential accommodation consists of single, triple or multi-bed rooms which are allocated on a first-come-first-served basis.
English Courses
Our prices for Oxford Spires Junior Centre - Bedford School 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 before arrival
Oxford Spires Junior Centre - Bedford School
Accreditations and Quality seals
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 9:00
Student gender mix
45% male / 55% female
Offer for returning students
You will be refunded/waived the school's administration fee if you already attended previously a course at Oxford Spires Junior Centre - Bedford School and you book here.
Payment methods accepted for payments made directly to the school
Legal name/parent company
Tax registration ID: 8635559
General school facilities
Kitchen for student use
Fridge for student use
Cafeteria
Library
Movie room
Lounge
Auditorium
Self-study areas
Indoor swimming pool
Table soccer / football
Table tennis
Tennis courts
Basketball court
Volleyball court
Free water dispenser
Free WIFI
Free parking
Non-smoking (all indoor and all outdoor areas of school)
Classroom equipment
TV in all classrooms
Electronic whiteboard in some classrooms
Heating in all classrooms
Ample natural light in all classrooms
- Number of classrooms: 20
- Number of public PC workstations: 5
Facilities for disabled students
Disabled car park
Wheelchair access to classroom
Accessible Toilet
Wheelchair access to reception
Wheelchair access to cafeteria
Student Age / Nationality
Average number of students
Junior courses - In summer: 60
Minimum age of students
8 years for specific Junior courses
Average age of students
In summer: 12 years
Throughout the year: 12 years
Top student nationalities
| Student Nationality | Percentage of students |
|---|---|
| China | 30% |
| Italy | 20% |
| Turkey | 10% |
| Spain | 10% |
| Japan | 5% |
| Germany | 5% |
| Korea | 5% |
| Other nationalities | 15% |
Information for all courses offered by Oxford Spires Junior Centre - Bedford School
Lesson duration
60 minutes
Course material
Generally course material is distributed free to students and will stay in student property.
Comments about courses
This programme is a good opportunity for students for whom this may be their first experience abroad. The carefully planned lessons are based on a communicative approach, with student confidence at the core of the syllabus and methodology.
The activity programme makes use of the school’s safe and stunning campus within walking distance to the centre of Bedford and just 60 minutes from London. Bedford School offers extensive sports facilities, including; indoor swimming pool, outdoor sports facilities, sports hall, pavilion, art room, theatre and well-equipped classrooms.
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
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.
Visa Documents
Nationals from United Kingdom do not require a visa for travelling to England UK and attending a language course.
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
Free shipment via regular mail
Yes
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 | |
|---|---|
| Baseball | |
| Basketball | |
| Cricket | |
| Field Hockey | |
| Football (soccer) | |
| Rugby | |
| Swimming | |
| Table Tennis | |
| Tennis | |
| Volleyball | |
Examples of leisure activities organized by the school
Adults - Free activities
Not offered.
Adults - Paid activities
Not offered.
Junior - Free activities
On-site activities such as:
- Arts & crafts
- Swimming
- Football
- Basketball
- Mini Olympics
- Team building games
- Cricket
- Treasure hunts
- Photography
- Nature walks
Evening activities such as:
- Quizzes
- Movie nights
- Discos
- Talent shows
- Team building games.
Students will enjoy one or two full day excursions (London, Oxford, Stratford-upon-Avon, Cambridge), depending on their programme.
- Arts & crafts
- Swimming
- Football
- Basketball
- Mini Olympics
- Team building games
- Cricket
- Treasure hunts
- Photography
- Nature walks
Evening activities such as:
- Quizzes
- Movie nights
- Discos
- Talent shows
- Team building games.
Students will enjoy one or two full day excursions (London, Oxford, Stratford-upon-Avon, Cambridge), depending on their programme.
Junior - Paid activities
There is an option for an additional paid half-day excursion to the surrounding areas of Bedfordshire.
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FAQ about Oxford Spires Junior Centre - Bedford School, Bedford
- What is the best price for a course at Oxford Spires Junior Centre - Bedford School, Bedford?
- What is the qualification of the teachers at Oxford Spires Junior Centre - Bedford School?100% of teachers at Oxford Spires Junior Centre - Bedford School hold a university degree. 100% hold a recognized language teaching certificate.
- Which countries are students of Oxford Spires Junior Centre - Bedford School from?The highest Nationality percentage at Oxford Spires Junior Centre - Bedford School comes from China with a 30% representation, followed by students from Italy (20%) and Spain (10%).
- Is this price lower than booking directly with the school?Yes, there is an exclusive discount that only applies when booking online here.
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