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CIE - College of International Education Summer CentreOxford, England UK

City of Oxford College Oxpens Road - OX1 1SA Oxford - see on map
Pay less than booking at the school
What we like about the school
  • Kitchenette available for student use with free tea and coffee.
  • On campus accommodation offered
  • Lessons are for 60 minutes, much longer than in most schools.
Age of students
  Percentage of students
1-18 years 50%
18-24 years 40%
25-34 years 5%
35-50 years 5%
>50 years 0%

Location: CIE - College of International Education Summer Centre is located in a residential area in the north of Oxford, on a main road running directly from the centre. Oxford is a 10 minute bus ride from the school into the core of the city, which has shops, cafes and restaurants as well as the University of Oxford intertwined in the streets.

Age Range: Programmes at CIE - College of International Education Summer Centre are separated into juniors from ten to thirteen years and teens from fourteen to sixteen. These groups have different course and activity times.

Course structure: The English programme is split into two. For one part there will be standard language courses learning about grammar, vocabulary and communication. The second part is based around project work, which for the juniors is around drama and for the teens is around 21st century skills. The project allows students to use their English skills in a creative environment.

Girls accommodation: Female students will be accommodated in Wychwood Campus. There are shared rooms between two and five students, and a shared common room.

Boys accommodation: Male students will be accommodated in Jesus College’s Stevens Close. The accommodation is in a 3 person apartment with single rooms and a shared bathroom and lounge.

English Courses

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General Language
Junior English (12 to 17 years old)Popular English course
15 lessons per week
|
16 students (max)
Offer!from
300£285£
Course Details
Junior
Junior English & Activities (12 to 17 years old)
15 lessons per week
|
16 students (max)
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480£456£
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Junior English Package (12 to 17 years old)
15 lessons per week
|
16 students (max)
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1176£1147£
Includes accommodation
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Senior Intensive English (15 to 17 years old)
25 lessons per week
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9 students (max)
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380£361£
Course Details
Senior Intensive IELTS Preparation (15 to 17 years old)
25 lessons per week
|
12 students (max)
Offer!from
380£361£
Course Details

Our prices for CIE - College of International Education Summer 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 before arrival
  • INCLUDED For junior courses: every afternoon free organized leisure program

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CIE - College of International Education Summer Centre

Accreditations and Quality seals
BACBritish councilEnglish UKPreferential Terms in Case of Visa Refusal
English teacher qualifications
90% 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 8:45
Student gender mix
40% male / 60% female
Offer for returning students
You will be refunded/waived the school's administration fee if you already attended previously a course at CIE - College of International Education Summer Centre and you book here.
Payment methods accepted for payments made directly to the school
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Year of school foundation
1974
Legal name/parent company
United Travel Study Service (UK) Ltd. | Tax registration ID: UK075/X1393 (PAYE tax)

General school facilities

  • Microwave for student use

  • Fridge for student use

  • Drink vending machine

  • Snack vending machine

  • Kitchen for student use

  • Computer lab

  • Library

  • Lounge

  • Student support desk

  • Table tennis

  • Printer for student use

  • Copy machine

  • Free water dispenser

  • Free WIFI

  • Non-smoking (all indoor and all outdoor areas of school)

  • Facilities for islamic students

    • Available area to pray 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

    • Heating in all classrooms

    • Ample natural light in all classrooms

    • Number of classrooms: 5
    • Number of public PC workstations: 10

Student Age / Nationality

Minimum age of students
15 years
12 years for specific Junior courses
Average number of levels
Adult courses In summer: 4
Adult courses Throughout the year: 4
Junior courses In summer: 5
Junior courses Throughout the year: 5
Average age of students
In summer: 17 years
Throughout the year: 15 years
Read our recommendations for students in their 40s, 50s, 60s, and 70s.

Top student nationalities

Student Nationality Percentage of students
Japan 28%
Spain 16%
China 15%
France 8%
Italy 6%
Other nationalities 27%

Information for all courses offered by CIE - College of International Education Summer Centre

Lesson duration
60 minutes
School's administrative fee
80.00 £
Course material
Generally course material is distributed free to students but has to be returned to the school at end of course.
Days without class
In 2024 (including national and regional bank holidays):
01 Jan 2024, 02 Jan 2024, 29 Mar 2024, 01 Apr 2024, 01 May 2024, 29 May 2024, 16 Dec 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 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 before the start of the course via an online form.
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:
170 £ one way
340 £ return (both ways)
Luton Airport:
170 £ one way
340 £ return (both ways)
London Gatwick Airport:
230 £ one way
460 £ return (both ways)
London Stansted Airport:
230 £ one way
460 £ 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 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)
60 £
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
Ballet10 km
Cooking5 km
Cricket5 km
Dancing10 km
Football (soccer)5 km
Golf15 km
Horse riding15 km
Rugby5 km
Squash5 km
Swimming5 km
Table Tennis1 km
Tennis5 km
Yoga5 km

Examples of leisure activities organized by the school

Adults - Free activities

Juniors only.

Adults - Paid activities

Juniors only.

Junior - Free activities

- Movie nights
- Sightseeing
- Team building
- Ice-skating
- Museum
- Mini Olympics
- Treasure hunts

Junior - Paid activities

Saturday Excursion - GBP 70 per excursion.
Leisure programme for adults & juniors (sample):
Summer junior course activities and excursions 2024
Summer junior course activities and excursions 2024

Accommodation

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Tip: Type of accommodation. What is best for you?
Homestay
Single room, Breakfast & 1 meal
from
260 £
Junior Student Residence (Cherwell House)
Single room, Breakfast, lunch & dinner
Only limited places left for the summer months!
from
580 £

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FAQ about CIE - College of International Education Summer Centre, Oxford

  • English courses at CIE - College of International Education Summer Centre start at 285 £ for Junior English course with 15 lessons per week. When booking here you benefit from an exclusive discount.
  • Yes. The school offers pickup from London Heathrow Airport (170 £), Luton Airport (170 £), London Gatwick Airport (230 £), London Stansted Airport (230 £)
  • Depending on the chosen course, the maximum number of students at CIE - College of International Education Summer Centre varies from 9 students (Senior Intensive English) to 16 students (Junior English)
  • 90% of teachers at CIE - College of International Education Summer Centre hold a university degree. 100% hold a recognized language teaching certificate.
  • The highest Nationality percentage at CIE - College of International Education Summer Centre comes from Japan with a 28% representation, followed by students from Spain (16%) and China (15%).
  • Yes, there is an exclusive discount that only applies when booking online here.
  • CIE - College of International Education Summer Centre offers courses from 12 years to 17. Average age is 17 during the summer and 15 for the rest of the year.

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