Oxford Spires Junior Centre - St Edwards SchoolOxford, England UK
Woodstock Rd - OX2 7NN Oxford - see on mapPay less than booking at the school
What we like about the school
- Spires Plus options available at this campus.
- Extensive sports facilities: sports hall, outdoor playing fields and an indoor swimming pool.
- Lessons are for 60 minutes, much longer than in most schools.
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% |
Location: Oxford Spires Junior Centre - St Edwards School is a junior summer immersive experience language and activity school located in the abundant English city of Oxford. Housed within St Edward's School, a notable educational institute with over 160 years of history, junior students gain a traditional boarding school campus and setting, with a fantastic range of modern facilities, excursions, and activities. The school is under a two-and-a-half-hour journey via public transport from London Heathrow and London Gatwick airports.
Course selection: These summer courses are fully immersive, including language tuition, activities, excursions and accommodation (residential, full board).
Afternoon and evening activities can include walking tours around Oxford, Tennis team games, visiting Oxford University College, treasure hunts, karaoke, discos, movie nights and much more.
All meals are served in the school dining hall.
Social and cultural: These programmes are filled with afternoon and evening activities in addition to full-day excursions on the weekend, giving students ample opportunity to practise their English and get to know their international peers accordingly.
Accommodation: Accommodation is in residential boarding school facilities. Single, double, triple and quad rooms are available on a first-come-first-served basis. All rooms come with shared bathroom facilities.
School facilities: The school facilities are exemplary of an English boarding school and have extensive sports facilities such as an indoor swimming pool, a cricket pitch, an athletic pitch and a sports hall.
English Courses
General Language
Spring Vacation General English Programme: Residential (12 to 17 years old)
15 lessons per week
|15 students (max)
Offer!from
1400£1365£
Includes accommodation
Course Details
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in £ | |||||||||||
| Price at schoolOur price | 14001365 | 28002730 | 42004095 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| Price in US$ | 1710 | 3419 | 5128 |
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in £ | |||||||||||
| Price at schoolOur price | 15501512 | 31003023 | 46504534 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| Price in US$ | 1893 | 3785 | 5678 |
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Starting dates
2024: 27 Mar 2024, 03 Apr 2024
2025: 30 Mar 2025, 06 Apr 2025, 13 Apr 2025
2025: 30 Mar 2025, 06 Apr 2025, 13 Apr 2025
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
Prices
Course price includes accommodation
On campus, Double room, Breakfast, lunch & dinner
Interested in this course without accommodation? Please contact us.
Price includes
Supervision 24/7
Course specific data
General course schedule
3 daily lessons of 60 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 9:00 - 12:30
Morning: 9:00 - 12:30
Possible course durations
1, 2, 3 weeks
Minimum required student age
12 years
Age range:
12 - 17 years
Students per class
Maximum: 15 / Average: 12
Special note for 2025 holiday season: If you plan to take a course during the high season months of April, June, July or August 2025 we urgently advise you to book as early as possible. In 2024 many schools were fully booked during the holidays and the situation is unlikely to be different for 2025 due to a current shortage of teachers, which affects most schools.
Additional information for all courses
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Junior
Spring Vacation General English: Day Programme (12 to 17 years old)
15 lessons per week
|15 students (max)
Offer!from
580£551£
Course Details
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in £ | |||||||||||
| Price at schoolOur price | 580551 | 11601102 | 17401653 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| Price in US$ | 690 | 1380 | 2070 |
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in £ | |||||||||||
| Price at schoolOur price | 640608 | 12801216 | 19201824 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| Price in US$ | 762 | 1523 | 2285 |
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Starting dates
2024: 28 Mar 2024, 04 Apr 2024
2025: 30 Mar 2025, 06 Apr 2025, 13 Apr 2025
2025: 30 Mar 2025, 06 Apr 2025, 13 Apr 2025
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.
Options include:
- Entrepreneurship
- STEAM
- Horse riding
- Intensive English
- Golf
- Tennis
- Dance
Prices
Price includes
Supervision 24/7
Course specific data
General course schedule
3 daily lessons of 60 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 8:45 - 17:00
Morning: 8:45 - 17:00
Possible course durations
1, 2, 3 weeks
Minimum required student age
12 years
Age range:
12 - 17 years
Students per class
Maximum: 15 / Average: 12
Additional information for all courses
See availability
Our prices for Oxford Spires Junior Centre - St Edwards 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
- INCLUDED For junior courses: every afternoon free organized leisure program
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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
Students should arrive at 9:00
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 Oxford Spires Junior Centre - St Edwards School and you book here.
Payment methods accepted for payments made directly to the school
Legal name/parent company
Oxford Spires Language School Ltd | Tax registration ID: 8635559
General school facilities
Kitchen for student use
Cafeteria
Movie room
Games room
Lounge
Garden
Table tennis
Indoor swimming pool
Tennis courts
Soccer field / football pitch
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
Air conditioning in most classrooms
Heating in all classrooms
Ample natural light in all classrooms
- Number of classrooms: 10
- Number of public PC workstations: 15
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 - Throughout the year: 45
Minimum age of students
12 years for specific Junior courses
Average age of students
Throughout the year: 14 years
Top student nationalities
| Student Nationality | Percentage of students |
|---|---|
| China | 30% |
| Italy | 25% |
| Spain | 15% |
| Germany | 5% |
| Turkey | 5% |
| Other nationalities | 20% |
Information for all courses offered by Oxford Spires Junior Centre - St Edwards School
Lesson duration
60 minutes
Course material
Generally course material is distributed free to students and will stay in student property.
Comments about courses
Additional expenses:
- A supplement of GBP 65 per single journey will apply when students are travelling on an Unaccompanied Minor (UM) service.
- Transfers commencing after 21:00 and before 6:00 is an additional GBP 40 per single journey.
Combine learning English with activities and excursions, for one, two or three weeks. This course is suitable for international students who wish to have a taste of life in a British boarding school, and who are academically driven and ambitious.
The General English course offer a mix of academic enrichment, social opportunities with other international students, and cultural visits to some of Oxford’s most known sites.
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, 26 Dec 2024.
01 Jan 2024, 29 Mar 2024, 01 Apr 2024, 06 May 2024, 27 May 2024, 26 Aug 2024, 25 Dec 2024, 26 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, 26 Dec 2025.
01 Jan 2025, 18 Apr 2025, 21 Apr 2025, 05 May 2025, 26 May 2025, 25 Aug 2025, 25 Dec 2025, 26 Dec 2025.
Level test
A test to assess your exact language level takes place before the start of the course via email.
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.
Airport transfer
London Heathrow Airport:
228 £ one way
456 £ return (both ways)
456 £ return (both ways)
Luton Airport:
257 £ one way
514 £ return (both ways)
514 £ return (both ways)
London Gatwick Airport:
257 £ one way
514 £ return (both ways)
514 £ return (both ways)
London Stansted Airport:
225 £ one way
450 £ return (both ways)
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 Hong Kong 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.
School fee for issuing the visa documents:
50 £
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 | |
|---|---|
| Baseball | |
| Basketball | |
| Cricket | |
| Dancing | |
| Football (soccer) | |
| Horse riding | |
| Rugby | |
| 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
- Football
- Basketball
- Tennis
- Mini Olympics
- Team building games
- Cricket
- Treasure hunts
Evening activities such as:
- Quizzes
- Movie nights
- Talent shows
- Team building games
- Dancing
Students will enjoy one or two full day excursions (London, Stratford-upon-Avon, Bath) plus a number of walks into Oxford (walking tour, college visits, shopping, scavenger hunt, museum visits), depending on their programme.
- Arts & crafts
- Football
- Basketball
- Tennis
- Mini Olympics
- Team building games
- Cricket
- Treasure hunts
Evening activities such as:
- Quizzes
- Movie nights
- Talent shows
- Team building games
- Dancing
Students will enjoy one or two full day excursions (London, Stratford-upon-Avon, Bath) plus a number of walks into Oxford (walking tour, college visits, shopping, scavenger hunt, museum visits), depending on their programme.
Junior - Paid activities
SPIRES Plus activities: Entrepreneurship, intensive English, STEM, Tennis, Dance and performance arts, horse riding.
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FAQ about Oxford Spires Junior Centre - St Edwards School, Oxford
- What is the best price for a course at Oxford Spires Junior Centre - St Edwards School, Oxford?English courses at Oxford Spires Junior Centre - St Edwards School start at 551 £ for Spring Vacation General English: Day Programme course with 15 lessons per week. When booking here you benefit from an exclusive discount.
- Is airport pickup offered by Oxford Spires Junior Centre - St Edwards School?Yes. The school offers pickup from London Heathrow Airport (228 £), Luton Airport (257 £), London Gatwick Airport (257 £), London Stansted Airport (225 £)
- What is the number of students per class at Oxford Spires Junior Centre - St Edwards School?Depending on the chosen course, the maximum number of students at Oxford Spires Junior Centre - St Edwards School varies from 15 students (Spring Vacation General English Programme: Residential ) to 15 students (Spring Vacation General English Programme: Residential )
- What is the qualification of the teachers at Oxford Spires Junior Centre - St Edwards School?100% of teachers at Oxford Spires Junior Centre - St Edwards School hold a university degree. 100% hold a recognized language teaching certificate.
- Which countries are students of Oxford Spires Junior Centre - St Edwards School from?The highest Nationality percentage at Oxford Spires Junior Centre - St Edwards School comes from China with a 30% representation, followed by students from Italy (25%) and Spain (15%).
- 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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