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Oxford International Study CentreOxford, England UK

3.8

Rating: 3.8/5.0

6 students - overall rating
7 St Aldates - OX1 1BS Oxford - see on map
Pay less than booking at the school
What we like about the school
  • OISC has a grade one inspection report of the Independent Schools Inspectorate.
  • Oxford City Library membership is arranged for all students.
Age of students
  Percentage of students
1-18 years 27%
18-24 years 53%
25-34 years 10%
35-50 years 6%
>50 years 4%
The average age outside summer is 1 years higher than in summer.

The school promotes that staff members of OISC are sympathetic, clear communicators with a thorough knowledge of their courses and procedures. They also state that staff are sensitive to the culture and customs of any student's home country.

Location: Oxford International Study Centre is located in the unique, student-friendly city of Oxford, in central southern England. Housed in the city centre, the school is well-placed and within a moment's walk of such sites as the Oxford Botanic Garden, the Ashmolean Museum, Christ Church Meadow, Radcliffe Camera, the Bodleian Library, the Covered Market, and numerous parks and green spaces.

Social and Cultural: The school provides a regular activities programme for students to enjoy. Activities and excursions organised by the school can include punting on the river, trips to London, including boat rides on the Thames, and days out to Stratford and Warwick Castle.

Getting around: Oxford is a fantastic city to walk or take a bike around. The school is within a 500m walk of bike rental services, ensuring students can easily find a bike should they wish. For arrivals and departures, OISC is within a 15-minute walk of the train station and a 20-minute taxi ride from Oxford International Airport.

Course selection: The school offers a wide range of courses suitable for students of all levels and various necessities. Teacher Training programmes are also available throughout the year.

English Courses

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Typical content of a language course
General Language
Intensive EnglishRecommended English course
30 lessons per week
|
15 students (max)
This course tends to sell out quickly!
Offer!from
400£380£
Course Details
Standard English Popular English course
20 lessons per week
|
16 students (max)
Offer!from
300£285£
Course Details
Bildungsurlaub: General English
30 lessons per week
|
15 students (max)
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560£532£
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Easter Intensive English
30 lessons per week
|
3 students (max)
This course tends to sell out quickly!
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400£380£
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Easter Standard English
20 lessons per week
|
3 students (max)
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300£285£
Course Details
Summer Academic Subjects Course
20 lessons per week
|
15 students (max)
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650£618£
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Summer Standard English
20 lessons per week
|
15 students (max)
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300£285£
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Combination Course 20 + 10
30 lessons per week
|
15 students (max)
Only limited places left for the summer months!
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830£789£
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Combination Course 20 + 5
25 lessons per week
|
15 students (max)
Only limited places left for the summer months!
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570£542£
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English Language and Culture
20 lessons per week
|
15 students (max)
Only limited places left for the summer months!
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440£418£
Course Details
English Language, Culture & Academic Enrichment
30 lessons per week
|
15 students (max)
Only limited places left for the summer months!
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840£798£
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Seniors English Language and British Culture
20 lessons per week
|
15 students (max)
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700£665£
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Private
Private Lessons 10
10 lessons per week
|
1 student (max)
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560£532£
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Private Lessons 20
20 lessons per week
|
1 student (max)
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1090£1036£
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Private Lessons 30
30 lessons per week
|
1 student (max)
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1560£1482£
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Two-to-One Lessons
20 lessons per week
|
2 students (max)
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640£608£
Course Details
Work & Study
University Entrance Preparation (Oxford & Cambridge)
20 lessons per week
|
6 students (max)
Offer!from
650£618£
Course Details
Business
Bildungsurlaub: General English + Business English
30 lessons per week
|
15 students (max)
Offer!from
560£532£
Course Details
Foundation Programme in Business
20 lessons per week
|
15 students (max)
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406£386£
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Specialty Courses
Bildungsurlaub: Teachers and Educational Managers
30 lessons per week
|
15 students (max)
Offer!from
500£475£
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Summer Teacher Training Programme
30 lessons per week
|
15 students (max)
Offer!from
500£475£
Course Details
Teacher Training Programme
30 lessons per week
|
15 students (max)
Offer!from
500£475£
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Our prices for Oxford International Study Centre include

  • INCLUDED Wireless LAN zone at school
  • INCLUDED Free certificate of course attendance
  • INCLUDED Language level placement test before arrival

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Student opinions about Oxford International Study Centre, Oxford

3.8

Rating: 3.8/5.0

Overall school rating of
Oxford International Study Centre, Oxford
6 authentic ratings from students who reserved with us
School
Location of the school
4.4 

Rating: 4.4/5.0

Facilities
3.4 

Rating: 3.4/5.0

Social activities
3.7 

Rating: 3.7/5.0

Organisation
4.0 

Rating: 4.0/5.0

Course
Quality of teaching
3.2 

Rating: 3.2/5.0

Value for money
3.8 

Rating: 3.8/5.0

Accommodation
Homestay
5.0 

Rating: 5.0/5.0

Shared Flat (apartment)
2.0 

Rating: 2.0/5.0

Overall school rating by student age group
Students < 18 years (4 ratings)
3.5 

Rating: 3.5/5.0

Students 18-30 years (1 rating)
4.0 

Rating: 4.0/5.0

Students 31-49 years (0 ratings)
0.0 

Rating: 0.0/5.0

Students 50+ years (1 rating)
5.0 

Rating: 5.0/5.0

Verified reviews only, uncensored. All student opinions from students who booked a course at the school with LanguageCourse.net.
19 years
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Liked
“The different classes with different teachers and the fact that the placement test put you in the right class (group).”
Disliked
“In week 3, some of the teaching materials were repetitive. I also think it would have been better if the cups in the common room had been reusable.”
Review details
Course: 1 Week Standard English + 2 Weeks Academic Englisch (Abivorbereitung) - 3 weeks
Review date: 16. Aug. 2022 by Mia Scholz
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
64 years
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
“I only had two days of lessons, so there's not much to say. But Susannah, the teacher I had worked well for me.”
Disliked
“Nothing really. It was so hot when we were there, but they can't help that. Air conditioning costs a lot, of course.”
Review details
Other comments Well prepared teacher (my colleagues said so too)
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
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Ratings of Oxford International Study Centre compared to ratings of all schools in England UK

 Oxford International Study Centre OxfordAverage of all other schools in England UK
Overall school rating3.8

Rating: 3.8/5.0

4.2

Rating: 4.2/5.0

Location of the school4.4

Rating: 4.4/5.0

4.6

Rating: 4.6/5.0

Facilities3.4

Rating: 3.4/5.0

3.9

Rating: 3.9/5.0

Social activities3.8

Rating: 3.8/5.0

3.8

Rating: 3.8/5.0

Organisation4.0

Rating: 4.0/5.0

4.2

Rating: 4.2/5.0

Quality of teaching3.3

Rating: 3.3/5.0

4.3

Rating: 4.3/5.0

Value for money3.8

Rating: 3.8/5.0

3.9

Rating: 3.9/5.0

Homestay3.5

Rating: 3.5/5.0

4.1

Rating: 4.1/5.0

Shared flat3.5

Rating: 3.5/5.0

4.0

Rating: 4.0/5.0

Oxford International Study Centre (OISC)

“We welcome you to our school , which is small, friendly, and tries to flexibly adapt programmes to meet the needs of individual students . We are very international and welcome students and teachers from all parts of the world. ”
Carolyn Llewelyn
– 
Carolyn Llewelyn
, 
Director of Oxford International Study Centre
Accreditations and Quality seals
NAFSAStudent Visa SponsorPreferential Terms in Case of Visa RefusalISI, COBIS, ECIS, SGIS, EAIE, EATP, Erasmus+, Aegis
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 International Study Centre and you book here.
Payment methods accepted for payments made directly to the school
Visa - logoMastercard - logoAmerican Express - logoBank Transfer - logo
Year of school foundation
2006
Legal name/parent company
Oxford International Study Centre Ltd | Tax registration ID: 5828476

General school facilities

  • Microwave for student use

  • Fridge for student use

  • Kitchen for student use

  • Library

  • Lounge

  • Student support desk

  • Copy machine

  • Printer for student use

  • Self-study areas

  • Free coffee

  • Free water dispenser

  • Free WIFI

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

  • Tourist information

  • Assistance with entrance ticket purchases

  • Assistance with organizing transportation

  • Career guidance service (free)

  • Guidance for further higher education (free)

  • Facilities for islamic students

    • 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

    • prayer facilities available at the school and at a nearby masjid

  • Classroom equipment

    • TV in some classrooms

    • Electronic whiteboard in most classrooms

    • Heating in all classrooms

    • Ample natural light in all classrooms

    • Number of classrooms: 18
    • Number of public PC workstations: 10

    Facilities for disabled students

    • Wheelchair access to classroom

    • Wheelchair access to reception

    • Accessible Toilet

Additional comment about facilities of school
Membership of Oxford Library (free) and Oxford University Union(paid)

Student Age / Nationality

Average number of students
Adult courses - In summer: 100
Adult courses - Throughout the year: 30
Junior courses - In summer: 30
Junior courses - Throughout the year: 10
Minimum age of students
15 years
5 years for specific Junior courses
Average number of levels
Adult courses In summer: 9
Adult courses Throughout the year: 4
Junior courses In summer: 4
Junior courses Throughout the year: 2
Average age of students
In summer: 17 years
Throughout the year: 18 years
Read our recommendations for students in their 40s, 50s, 60s, and 70s.

Top student nationalities

Student Nationality Percentage of students
China 20%
Spain 20%
Germany 15%
Italy 10%
Thailand 10%
Japan 6%
Brazil 5%
Other nationalities 14%

Information for all courses offered by Oxford International Study Centre

Lesson duration
45 minutes
School's administrative fee
90.00 £
Course material
Generally course material is distributed free to students and will stay in student property.
Comments about courses
  • Students taking long-term English Language programmes will be charged a coursebook deposit of GBP 30. This will be
    refunded in full if the student wishes to return their coursebook in the same condition at the end of the course.

  • Unaccompanied children under 12 must book daily transfers to and from school for GBP 150 per week (Monday to Friday).

  • CAS Issuing Fee: GBP 40.
    All students wishing to take a course of more than 8 weeks are interviewed via Skype or Zoom in advance of arrival so that a realistic idea of how long it will take for them to achieve the required level can be given.
Individual classes
Single individual lessons of tuition can be reserved at 60 £. 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, 21 Dec 2025 - 31 Dec 2025.
School policy regarding bank holidays:Private classes are recuperated or refunded. Same as for nearly all language schools, group classes falling on bank holiday are not refunded and not recuperated.
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
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:
140 £ one way
280 £ return (both ways)
Luton Airport:
150 £ one way
300 £ return (both ways)
London Gatwick Airport:
190 £ one way
380 £ return (both ways)
London Stansted Airport:
190 £ one way
380 £ 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 Singapore 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)
Europe: 15 £
,
North America: 25 £
,
South America: 25 £
,
Africa: 25 £
,
Oceania: 25 £
,
Asia: 25 £
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
Cooking
Dancing
Horse riding
Music
Squash
Swimming
Tennis

Examples of leisure activities organized by the school

Adults - Free activities

- Punting on the River
- Bowling
- Picnics in the Park
- Outdoor Sports
- Museum Visits
- Drama Workshops
- Barbecue in the Park
- Oxford University College Visits
- Harry Potter Tours of Oxford
- Cream Tea
- Cinema Trip

Adults - Paid activities

- Punting on the River
- Bowling
- Picnics in the Park
- Outdoor Sports
- Museum Visits
- Drama Workshops
- Barbecue in the Park
- Oxford University College Visits
- Harry Potter Tours of Oxford
- Cream Tea
- Cinema Trip

Accommodation

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Student Residence Most Popular Accommodation
Single room, Breakfast & 1 meal
In high demand!
2.0

Rating: 2.0/5.0
2 ratings
from
525 £
Homestay (12-15 years) Popular Accommodation
Double room (only for 2 people travelling together), Breakfast & 1 meal
This accommodation tends to sell out quickly!
Reserve as early as possible to get the best available homestay!
5.0

Rating: 5.0/5.0
1 rating
from
295 £
Homestay (16+ years)
Twin room, Breakfast & 1 meal
Only limited places left for the summer months!
Reserve as early as possible to get the best available homestay!
5.0

Rating: 5.0/5.0
1 rating
from
275 £
Homestay (under 12 years)
Single room, Breakfast & 1 meal
Only limited places left for the summer months!
Reserve as early as possible to get the best available homestay!
from
315 £
Student Residence
Single room, No meals
This accommodation tends to sell out quickly!
2.0

Rating: 2.0/5.0
2 ratings
from
350 £

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FAQ about Oxford International Study Centre, Oxford

  • English courses at Oxford International Study Centre start at 285 £ for Standard English course with 20 lessons per week. When booking here you benefit from an exclusive discount.
  • The accommodation Student Residence is the most popular among all our clients of Oxford International Study Centre
  • Yes. The school offers pickup from London Heathrow Airport (140 £), Luton Airport (150 £), London Gatwick Airport (190 £), London Stansted Airport (190 £)
  • Depending on the chosen course, the maximum number of students at Oxford International Study Centre varies from 1 students (Private Lessons 10) to 16 students (Standard English )
  • 100% of teachers at Oxford International Study Centre hold a university degree. 100% hold a recognized language teaching certificate.
  • The highest Nationality percentage at Oxford International Study Centre comes from China with a 20% representation, followed by students from Spain (20%) and Germany (15%).
  • Yes, there is an exclusive discount that only applies when booking online here.
  • Oxford International Study Centre offers courses from 11 years to 99. Average age is 17 during the summer and 18 for the rest of the year.

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