Located in the centre of Oxford and a short walk from most of the city's key attractions, the Oxford School of English combines value for money with high academic standards and is accredited by the British Council.
Open all year, we offer general and intensive courses, plus Examination Preparation Courses including IELTS, Cambridge Certificate FCE, CAE, CPE and TOEFL.
Oxford is known as the ‘City of Dreaming Spires' and life in the city revolves around its prestigious university, which was established in the 12th century. Oxford has approximately 40,000 students and 39 university colleges providing a unique 'student' atmosphere - an ideal place to learn English!
There are lots of cultural events, a lively social scene, beautiful buildings and a variety of international restaurants.
The school is located in a spacious and quiet building in the centre of Oxford, a few metres from the main shopping areas and very close to most of the main attractions, including the university colleges, museums, art galleries and more.
96% of our students in their course reports assessed us Excellent/Very Good
Torquay is located on The English Riviera in South West England, one of the most beautiful areas of Britain.
Oxford College of English in Torquay offers an ideal opportunity to combine English classes and a full programme of cultural, social and sporting activities together with excursions to many local places of interest. We offer standard and intensive courses and special courses for groups offering very competitive prices.
English language courses are available for all levels of English from Beginners to Intermediate, Upper Intermediate and Advanced English. On the first morning at school students take an assessment test to ensure they are being taught at the right level and placed in the correct class.
All of our teachers are trained to teach English to foreign students and ensure that students maximise their potential.
In Torquay we offer both Standard Courses offering 15* hours English lessons per week and Intensive Courses offering 30* hours English lessons per week. *In Torquay our lessons are in ‘real time’, 1 hour lesson is 60 minutes!
“It was a really productive and pleasant stay in 2017. Our 65 pupils were offered a brilliant programme in the language school as well as in the afternoon when the fun part began. The programme was really put together well and diversified. The staff and especially Peter and Andrea Hughes were very professional and took care of all our questions and wishes. We are already looking forward to next year's course! Keep up the good work, see you soon!”
Martin Blattner
“Torquay is such a wonderful location for learning English, nice and informative lessons, wonderful teachers (especially John and Jim) great activity programme)"
"Teachers were great, friendly and patient with me. Definitely the best place to study English. My host family were five stars, they were like my second family. Very good teachers, excellent and friendly administrative staff. I fully recommend Oxford College of English
"Last year went Brighton with a large international school and hated it. Oxford college of English in Torquay is a friendly school and I want to return again next summer."
"My teachers Hazel and Isabel were ace. I learnt so much in two weeks."
Past Students
Oxford College of English language schools turn learning English into a living experience
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We always want to hear from potential host families and host homes. If you live in a nice clean and tidy house and have a spare bedroom or bedrooms we invite you to go on our register.
Oxford College of English is always pleased to hear from suitably qualified English teachers who are looking for teaching jobs either on a full time, part time or seasonal basis.
If you are a travel agent, educational travel agent, a teacher or school owner involved in sending students to England, you are invited to apply for an agency agreement.
Oxford College of English has nearly 40 years experience in teaching and running English language courses. We offer students the opportunity to improve their English on a first class language course. We have English courses to meet most requirements.
We offer language courses in the famous university city of Oxford and the English Rivera town of Torquay.
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