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EF International Language CenterOxford, England UK

Pullens Lane - OX3 0DT Oxford - see on map
Pay less than booking at the school
What we like about the school
  • Free evening campus activities
  • Spacious student lounge equipped with a gaming console, ping pong tables and a pool table.
  • TOP 8% highest ranking among UK language schools according to British Council inspections (ranking 2021/2022).
  • Indoor swimming pool
What we dislike about the school
  • Lessons are 40 minutes long, which is shorter than in other schools.

Location: EF International Language Center Oxford is located in a city with unique educational history and background, Oxford, England. The school is housed in the heart of the city, on private park-like grounds close to Oxford Brookes University, within a 30-minutes walk of the Radcliffe Camera, the University Botanical Gardens, the Covered Market, Bodleian Library and much more. A 5-minute walk from public transport, students of EF Oxford have shops, cafés, restaurants and supermarkets, all within easy reach. The Oxford Train station is under a 30-minute journey from the school via public transport, ensuring that all arrivals and departures can be made with ease.

School facilities: The school offers students a wide range of facilities, including a glass-roofed cafeteria, a fitness room, an indoor swimming pool and a multimedia lecture hall. All classrooms are bright and spacious and offer everything students may need to reach their language goals in a comfortable and motivating environment. Additional facilities include a computer lab, large park-like private grounds, a games room and a student support desk for any questions or queries that may arise. All classrooms have heating, air conditioning and ample natural light to create an optimal learning environment.

Social and Cultural: EF Oxford often organises excursions to Westend shows, in addition to trips to locations such as Stonehenge, Manchester, Liverpool, Dublin and Paris!

School chain: EF was founded in Sweden over 55 years ago. It has since then helped millions of people experience new cultures, see new places and learn new things about the world and about themselves. Across the globe, they have more than 600 schools and offices in over 50 countries, delivering the best in education and student care throughout all locations. As a group, EF has hubs in Boston, London, Barcelona, Mexico City, São Paulo, Shanghai, Stockholm, Zürich, and more!

EF understands that language programmes can be much more than the sole process of learning a language, as cultural immersion and diversity play a key part in any student's educational and life development.

Throughout the EF schools, programmes are readily available to adults and juniors, for career, personal and educational development.

English Courses

General Language
Exam PreparationWhy exam preparation courses are excellent for optimum progress

Our prices for EF International Language Center include

  • INCLUDED Internet access and use of school computers
  • INCLUDED Free certificate of course attendance

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EF International Language Center (EF)

Accreditations and Quality seals
British councilEAQUALSEnglish UKStudent Visa SponsorPreferential Terms in Case of Visa RefusalISI
English teacher qualifications
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 8:30
Student gender mix
50% male / 50% female
Payment methods accepted for payments made directly to the school
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Legal name/parent company
EF Language Colleges Ltd | Tax registration ID: CHE116289657
The school is an official exam center
The following language examinations can be taken directly at the school:

General school facilities

  • Cafeteria

  • Computer lab

  • Games room

  • Lounge

  • Garden

  • Student support desk

  • Gym

  • Volleyball court

  • Table tennis

  • Indoor swimming pool

  • Free water dispenser

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

  • Classroom equipment

    • TV in most classrooms

    • Electronic whiteboard in some classrooms

    • Air conditioning in all classrooms

    • Heating in all classrooms

    • Ample natural light in all classrooms

    • Number of classrooms: 30
    • Number of public PC workstations: 75

    Facilities for disabled students

    • Wheelchair access to classroom

Student Age

Minimum age of students
16 years
Average number of levels
Adult courses In summer: 6
Adult courses Throughout the year: 6
Junior courses In summer: 6
Junior courses Throughout the year: 6
Average age of students
In summer: 21 years
Throughout the year: 21 years

Information for all courses offered by EF International Language Center

Lesson duration
40 minutes
School's administrative fee
150.00 €
Course material
Generally course material has to be purchased by the student. The costs of course material will be approximately 55 € per course level.
Comments about courses

The cost of course materials vary depending on the duration of the course:

  • Course literature (for English destinations) for bookings 1-6 weeks long: 55 EUR
  • Course literature (for English destinations) for bookings 7-12 weeks long: 95 EUR
  • Course literature (for non-English destinations) for bookings 1-9 weeks long: 80 EUR
  • Course literature (for non- English destinations) for bookings 10-18 weeks long: 145 EUR

    Cancellation Protection fee: EUR 85 (Non-refundable).

    Students must book a travel insurance, which covers the whole period of the course and stay in Oxford. Students can book Erika Insurance Coverage via the school:
  • Two weeks: EUR 85.
  • Per additional extra week: EUR 40.
    Students can have another insurance but they must prove they have booked another one.

    Accommodation:
  • The twin room homestay included in the tuition price can be upgraded to a single room homestay for EUR 55 per week.
  • Homestays are no further than 45 minutes by public transportation from school.
  • Residence accommodation is also available upon request and subject to availability.
    Classes are likely to take place on some days in the morning and other days in the afternoon. Students will be given the exact timetable closer to the start date. These are sample times and lessons will fall within the time frames stated depending on availability and time of year.
Individual classes
Single individual lessons of tuition can be reserved at 120 €. 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, 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.
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:
300 € return (both ways)
Luton Airport:
335 € return (both ways)
London Gatwick Airport:
345 € return (both ways)
London Stansted Airport:
430 € 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.
Full payment of all fees required before school dispatches documents required for visa application
No
Express shipment fee (via courier)
South America: 85 €
,
Africa: 85 €
,
Asia: 85 €
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.

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Questions and answers about EF International Language Center

  • It would not be possible. Even when pupils are family, the school cannot place a minor in adult accommodation.
    Gosia Mazur, LanguageCourse.Net - Jan 18, 2024
  • Yes! Send a message to one of our LanguageCourse.Net consultants via the contact form or give us a call, and we will request prices for you.
    Robin Rebecca Pietersma, LanguageCourse.Net - Dec 05, 2024

FAQ about EF International Language Center, Oxford

  • Yes, the school offers students a wide range of facilities, including a fitness room, and indoor swimming pool, as well as a glass-roofed cafeteria and a multimedia conference room.
    Antonio Zoppo, Language Travel Consultant from LanguageCourse.Net - May 03, 2023
  • Yes. The school offers pickup from London Heathrow Airport ( €), Luton Airport ( €), London Gatwick Airport ( €), London Stansted Airport ( €)
  • Depending on the chosen course, the maximum number of students at English First varies from 17 students (General Course + Accommodation) to 17 students (General Course + Accommodation)
  • 100% hold a recognized language teaching certificate.
  • Yes, there is an exclusive discount that only applies when booking online here.
  • EF International Language Center 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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