Embassy Junior CentreOxford, England UK
Oxford Brookes University, Gibbs Building, Headington - OX3 0BP Oxford - see on map
Pay less than booking at the school
What we like about the school
- Mini supermarket and several cafes on campus.
- Large multi-purpose sports hall.
- Several hot food options, freshly made every day.
- Top rated social activities5.0
- Top rated school facilities5.0
- Excellent nationality mix. No student nationality makes up more than 15% of students.
Age of students
Percentage of students | |
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1-18 years | 100% |
18-24 years | 0% |
25-34 years | 0% |
35-50 years | 0% |
>50 years | 0% |
Location: Embassy Junior Centres (EC) Oxford is located in the enchanting and historic city of Oxford, in central southern England. Housed within the Oxford Brookes University, the school provides immersive summer courses to junior students, packed with fun-filled activities, excursions and English lessons. The school's fantastic location within the Headington campus of the University, is only a short walk from the city centre, ensuring that students have all they need to enjoy Oxford in its entirety.
Course selection: Course selection with Embassy Junior Centre (EC Young Learners) is fantastic for Junior students, offering a fully immersive English Language experience within the surroundings and facilities of one of the area's most renowned universities. All courses are inclusive of 20 weekly lessons, afternoon and evening activities and at least 2 excursions per week, in addition to all meals and accommodation. Daytrips may include trips to London, Stratford-Upon-Avon or Warwick Castle, whilst half-day excursions may take students to explore such exciting places as Bourton-on-the-water in the Cotswolds, Woodstock and Blenheim Gardens, and a selection of Oxford Museums and Colleges.
Accommodation: Accommodation options are throughout several residential buildings on campus and consist of single rooms within shared flats facilities. Each room has a desk, wardrobe, chair and free WI-FI, ensuring students have all they need to keep in contact with their parents and guardians, whilst enjoying their summer programme. Meals are in the modern self-service dining hall. There are also several cafés, shops and supermarkets on campus at the students' disposal.
School facilities: The school has excellent facilities available on campus, including a sports hall, a modern dining hall and several shops.
School chain: Embassy Junior Centres (EC Young Learners) are part of EC Language Holdings Ltd. They have over 20 locations for Junior Summer Schools across the UK, Ireland, Malta, Australia, New Zealand and North America and strive to create life-changing experiences through rewarding language programmes for young learners.
Through customer satisfaction, trained and highly qualified staff and dedicated student care, Embassy Junior Centres (EC Young Learners) have supplied top quality junior immersive programme experiences for many years. Regularly acknowledged by various international awards from within the sector, Embassy Junior Centres (EC Young Learners) consistently develop and better their programmes and student experience from their already very high standards.
English Courses
General Language
Summer Camp (12 to 17 years old)
20 lessons per week
|17 students (max)
Offer!from
1000£975£
Includes accommodation
Course Details
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
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Price at schoolOur price | 1000975 | 20001950 | 30002925 | 40003900 | 50004875 | 60005850 | 70006825 | 80007800 | -- | -- | -- |
Price in US$ | 1224 | 2447 | 3671 | 4894 | 6118 | 7341 | 8565 | 9788 |
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
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Price at schoolOur price | 10701044 | 21402087 | 32103130 | 42804173 | 53505217 | 64206260 | 74907303 | 85608346 | -- | -- | -- |
Price in US$ | 1310 | 2619 | 3928 | 5237 | 6546 | 7855 | 9164 | 10473 |
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Starting dates
2024: 23 Jun 2024, 30 Jun 2024, 07 Jul 2024, 14 Jul 2024, 21 Jul 2024, 28 Jul 2024, 04 Aug 2024, 11 Aug 2024
2025: 22 Jun 2025, 29 Jun 2025, 06 Jul 2025, 13 Jul 2025, 20 Jul 2025, 27 Jul 2025, 03 Aug 2025, 10 Aug 2025
2025: 22 Jun 2025, 29 Jun 2025, 06 Jul 2025, 13 Jul 2025, 20 Jul 2025, 27 Jul 2025, 03 Aug 2025, 10 Aug 2025
Prices
Course price includes accommodation
On campus, Single room, Breakfast, lunch & dinner
Interested in this course without accommodation? Please contact us.
Price includes
Supervision 24/7
Course specific data
General course schedule
4 daily lessons of 45 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
Afternoon: 13:30 - 19:30
Morning: 9:00 - 12:30
Afternoon: 13:30 - 19:30
Possible course durations
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 weeks
Minimum required student age
12 years
Age range:
12 - 17 years
Students per class
Maximum: 17 / Average: 13
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
Summer Camp - Day Programme (12 to 17 years old)
20 lessons per week
|17 students (max)
Offer!from
500£475£
Course Details
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
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Price in £ | |||||||||||
Price at schoolOur price | 500475 | 1000950 | 15001425 | 20001900 | 25002375 | 30002850 | 35003325 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Price in US$ | 597 | 1193 | 1789 | 2385 | 2981 | 3577 | 4173 |
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
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Price at schoolOur price | 530504 | 10601007 | 15901511 | 21202014 | 26502518 | 31803021 | 37103525 | 42404028 | -- | -- | -- |
Price in US$ | 632 | 1264 | 1896 | 2528 | 3160 | 3791 | 4423 | 5055 |
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Starting dates
2024: 01 Jul 2024, 08 Jul 2024, 15 Jul 2024, 22 Jul 2024, 29 Jul 2024, 05 Aug 2024, 12 Aug 2024
2025: 23 Jun 2025, 30 Jun 2025, 07 Jul 2025, 14 Jul 2025, 21 Jul 2025, 28 Jul 2025, 04 Aug 2025, 11 Aug 2025
2025: 23 Jun 2025, 30 Jun 2025, 07 Jul 2025, 14 Jul 2025, 21 Jul 2025, 28 Jul 2025, 04 Aug 2025, 11 Aug 2025
This option includes tuition, lunch, activities and excursions.
Course specific data
General course schedule
4 daily lessons of 45 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
Afternoon: 13:30 - 19:30
Morning: 9:00 - 12:30
Afternoon: 13:30 - 19:30
Possible course durations
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 weeks
Minimum required student age
12 years
Age range:
12 - 17 years
Students per class
Maximum: 17 / Average: 13
Additional information for all courses
See availability
Summer Camp - Ensuite (12 to 17 years old)
20 lessons per week
|17 students (max)
Offer!from
1090£1063£
Includes accommodation
Course Details
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
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Price in £ | |||||||||||
Price at schoolOur price | 10901063 | 21802126 | 32703189 | 43604251 | 54505314 | 65406377 | 76307440 | 87208502 | -- | -- | -- |
Price in US$ | 1334 | 2668 | 4001 | 5335 | 6668 | 8002 | 9335 | 10669 |
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
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Price in £ | |||||||||||
Price at schoolOur price | 11701141 | 23402282 | 35103423 | 46804563 | 58505704 | 70206845 | 81907986 | 93609126 | -- | -- | -- |
Price in US$ | 1432 | 2863 | 4295 | 5726 | 7158 | 8589 | 10021 | 11452 |
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Starting dates
2024: 23 Jun 2024, 30 Jun 2024, 07 Jul 2024, 14 Jul 2024, 21 Jul 2024, 28 Jul 2024, 04 Aug 2024, 11 Aug 2024
2025: 22 Jun 2025, 29 Jun 2025, 06 Jul 2025, 13 Jul 2025, 20 Jul 2025, 27 Jul 2025, 03 Aug 2025, 10 Aug 2025
2025: 22 Jun 2025, 29 Jun 2025, 06 Jul 2025, 13 Jul 2025, 20 Jul 2025, 27 Jul 2025, 03 Aug 2025, 10 Aug 2025
Prices
Course price includes accommodation
On campus, Single room, Breakfast, lunch & dinner
Interested in this course without accommodation? Please contact us.
Course specific data
General course schedule
4 daily lessons of 45 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
Afternoon: 13:30 - 19:30
Morning: 9:00 - 12:30
Afternoon: 13:30 - 19:30
Possible course durations
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 weeks
Minimum required student age
12 years
Age range:
12 - 17 years
Students per class
Maximum: 17 / Average: 13
Student comments about "Summer Camp - Ensuite " at Embassy Junior Centre
Martino
"Interesting lectures, nice trips, Josh was very kind. "
Additional information for all courses
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Our prices for Embassy Junior Centre include
- INCLUDED Organized activities
- INCLUDED Wireless LAN zone at school
- INCLUDED Free certificate of course attendance
- INCLUDED Language level placement test at first day of classes
Student opinions about Embassy Junior Centre, Oxford
4.5
Overall school rating of
Embassy Junior Centre, Oxford
Embassy Junior Centre, Oxford
2 authentic ratings from students who reserved with us
School
Location of the school
5.0
Facilities
5.0
Social activities
5.0
Organisation
5.0
Course
Quality of teaching
4.5
Value for money
4.0
Verified reviews only, uncensored. All student opinions from students who booked a course at the school with LanguageCourse.net.
Martino
15 yearsOverall rating
4.0
“Josh - activity leader”
“Food was horrible and not enough. ”
Insider tip: “You cannot take more than one plate in the canteen and you need to buy food at the store. ”
Review details
Quality of teaching / language progress: Interesting lectures, nice trips, Josh was very kind.
Course: Summer Camp - Ensuite - 1 week
Review date: 1. Jul. 2024 by Martino Omero
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
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Embassy Junior Centre (EC)
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
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 Embassy Junior Centre and you book here.
Payment methods accepted for payments made directly to the school
The school is also known under the name
EC Young Learners
Legal name/parent company
STUDY GROUP UK LIMITED | Tax registration ID: GB927520817
General school facilities
Cafeteria
Free WIFI
Non-smoking (all indoor and all outdoor areas of school)
Classroom equipment
TV in most classrooms
Electronic whiteboard in most classrooms
Air conditioning in most classrooms
Heating in all classrooms
Ample natural light in all classrooms
- Number of classrooms: 8
- Number of public PC workstations: 10
Student Age / Nationality
Minimum age of students
12 years for specific Junior courses
Average age of students
In summer: 15 years
Top student nationalities
Student Nationality | Percentage of students |
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Turkey | 12% |
Brazil | 12% |
Korea | 12% |
Japan | 10% |
Saudi Arabia | 7% |
Switzerland | 7% |
Other nationalities | 40% |
Information for all courses offered by Embassy Junior Centre
Lesson duration
45 minutes
Comments about courses
Extra fees:
- Unaccompanied Minor Fee (if student is travelling alone with their airline): GBP 45 (one way).
- Student Insurance: GBP 10.
- Special dietary supplement: GBP 45 per week.
- Damage deposit: GBP 30 or EUR 40 to be paid in cash upon arrival. It will be refunded at the end of the stay if no damage has been caused.
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 - 21 Jun 2025, 18 Aug 2025 - 31 Dec 2025.
01 Jan 2025 - 21 Jun 2025, 18 Aug 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
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:
148 £ one way
296 £ return (both ways)
296 £ return (both ways)
Luton Airport:
168 £ one way
336 £ return (both ways)
336 £ return (both ways)
London Gatwick Airport:
206 £ one way
412 £ return (both ways)
412 £ return (both ways)
London Stansted Airport:
223 £ one way
446 £ return (both ways)
446 £ 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 Indonesia require a visa to enter and study in England UK.
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)
75 £
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.
Questions and answers about Embassy Junior Centre
- Can we book the junior day course at the Embassy Junior Centre, Oxford without activities?“Kindly note that this includes lessons and activities and cannot be amended.”Leonie Strevens, Admissions Coordinator from EC English - Oct 24, 2024
FAQ about Embassy Junior Centre, Oxford
- What is the best price for a course at Embassy Junior Centre, Oxford?English courses at Embassy Junior Centre start at 475 £ for Summer Camp - Day Programme course with 20 lessons per week. When booking here you benefit from an exclusive discount.
- Is airport pickup offered by Embassy Junior Centre?Yes. The school offers pickup from London Heathrow Airport (148 £), Luton Airport (168 £), London Gatwick Airport (206 £), London Stansted Airport (223 £)
- What is the number of students per class at Embassy English?Depending on the chosen course, the maximum number of students at Embassy English varies from 17 students (Summer Camp) to 17 students (Summer Camp)
- What is the qualification of the teachers at EC Young Learners?100% of teachers at EC Young Learners hold a university degree. 100% hold a recognized language teaching certificate.
- Which countries are students of Embassy Junior Centre from?The highest Nationality percentage at Embassy Junior Centre comes from Brazil with a 12% representation, followed by students from Korea (12%) and Turkey (12%).
- 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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