Language studies abroad : Adults : English : England - Scotland : Oxford : Embassy CES
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School

You will study English in the heart of Oxford, on one of the city’s most prestigious streets, just opposite the famous university colleges of Balliol and Trinity. Close to cafés, restaurants and numerous shops, our partner school is housed in a magnificent stone building with a view over the city's rooftops, whose interior has been recently renovated to provide you with a bright and comfortable setting for your studies. The school is close to cafés, restaurants and supermarkets. The staff are welcoming and the classrooms are modern and well-equipped. Students have access to a library, independent study rooms, a high-tech computer centre with WiFi Internet access as well as a student lounge with TV where students can go to relax after classes.
You will study English in the heart of Oxford, on one of the city’s most prestigious streets, just opposite the famous university colleges of Balliol and Trinity. Close to cafés, restaurants and numerous shops, our partner school is housed in a magnificent stone building with a view over the city's rooftops, whose interior has been recently renovated to provide you with a bright and comfortable setting for your studies. The school is close to cafés, restaurants and supermarkets. The staff are welcoming and the classrooms are modern and well-equipped. Students have access to a library, independent study rooms, a high-tech computer centre with WiFi Internet access as well as a student lounge with TV where students can go to relax after classes.

Information

Courses

Standard course
Lessons: 20 of 50 minutes
Course duration: 1 - 48 week(s)
Level: Elementary to Advanced
Students/class: max. 15 people
Minimum age: 16 years
Daily schedule: 09:10-13:00

Intensive course
Lessons: 28 of 50 minutes
Course duration: 1 - 48 week(s)
Level: Elementary to Advanced
Students/class: max. 15 people
Minimum age: 16 years
Daily schedule: 09:10-13:00 + 14:00-15:50 (Mon-Thu)

Intensive course beginner
Lessons: 28 of 50 minutes
Course duration: 4 - 48 week(s)
Level: Beginner to Beginner
Students/class: max. 15 people
Minimum age: 16 years
Daily schedule: 09:10-13:00 + 14:00-15:50 (Mon-Thu)

Cambridge course (FCE)
Lessons: 28 of 50 minutes
Course duration: 10 week(s)
Level: Intermediate to Advanced
Students/class: max. 12 people
Minimum age: 16 years
Daily schedule: 09:10-13:00 + 14:00-15:50 (Mon-Thu)

Cambridge course (FCE, CAE)
Lessons: 28 of 50 minutes
Course duration: 12 week(s)
+1 extra week of accommodation (exams)
Level: Intermediate to Advanced
Students/class: max. 12 people
Minimum age: 16 years
Daily schedule: 09:10-13:00 + 14:00-15:50 (Mon-Thu)

Cambridge course (FCE, CAE, CPE)
Lessons: 28 of 50 minutes
Course duration: 12 week(s)
+1 extra week of accommodation (exams)
Level: Intermediate to Advanced
Students/class: max. 12 people
Minimum age: 16 years
Daily schedule: 09:10-13:00 + 14:00-15:50 (Mon-Thu)

Standard course
Lessons: 20 of 50 minutes
Course duration: 2 - 48 week(s)
Level: Elementary to Advanced
Students/class: max. 15 people
Minimum age: 16 years
Daily schedule: 09:10-13:00

Intensive course
Lessons: 28 of 50 minutes
Course duration: 2 - 48 week(s)
Level: Elementary to Advanced
Students/class: max. 15 people
Minimum age: 16 years
Daily schedule: 09:10-13:00 + 14:00-15:50 (Mon-Thu)

Intensive course beginner
Lessons: 28 of 50 minutes
Course duration: 4 - 8 week(s)
Level: Beginner to Beginner
Students/class: max. 15 people
Minimum age: 16 years
Daily schedule: 09:10-13:00 + 14:00-15:50 (Mon-Thu)

Cambridge course (FCE)
Lessons: 28 of 50 minutes
Course duration: 10 week(s)
Level: Intermediate to Advanced
Students/class: max. 12 people
Minimum age: 16 years
Daily schedule: 09:10-13:00 + 14:00-15:50 (Mon-Thu)

Cambridge course (FCE, CAE)
Lessons: 28 of 50 minutes
Course duration: 12 week(s)
+1 extra week of accommodation (exams)
Level: Intermediate to Advanced
Students/class: max. 12 people
Minimum age: 16 years
Daily schedule: 09:10-13:00 + 14:00-15:50 (Mon-Thu)

Cambridge course (CPE)
Lessons: 28 of 50 minutes
Course duration: 12 week(s)
+1 extra week of accommodation (exams)
Level: Advanced to Advanced
Students/class: max. 12 people
Minimum age: 16 years
Daily schedule: 09:10-13:00 + 14:00-15:50 (Mon-Thu)

Accommodation

Host family
Sharing the daily life and experiences of an English family is an excellent opportunity to immerse yourself in the British culture and practise your English outside of the classroom in a warm and friendly atmosphere. The host families are carefully selected by our partner school and are located between around 20-45 minutes away from the school. If you choose this option, you will have a single room and half board.

Residence
Prices and information on request.
Host family
Sharing the daily life and experiences of an English family is an excellent opportunity to immerse yourself in the British culture and practise your English outside of the classroom in a warm and friendly atmosphere. The host families are carefully selected by our partner school and are located between around 20-45 minutes away from the school. If you choose this option, you will have a single room and half board.

Residence
Prices and information on request.

Leisure

Our partner school in Oxford offers an animated program of excursions and activities: you can join regular outings to visit the country’s most famous spots – from Stonehenge to Alton Towers -; sports fans will also have numerous opportunities to play football, tennis or volley-ball. Between the Ashmolean museum, the Sheldonian theatre, Brasenose College, the Museum of Natural History, Bodleian’s six million works and the city’s eight centuries of history, you are certain to find something to satisfy your thirst for culture and superb walks. For going out with your friends at night, you will be spoilt for choice among the many excellent theatres and cinemas and numerous bars and restaurants of this eminently student city. And if London tempts you, hop on a train and in hardly an hour you will be in the heart of the city!
Our partner school in Oxford offers an animated program of excursions and activities: you can join regular outings to visit the country’s most famous spots – from Stonehenge to Alton Towers -; sports fans will also have numerous opportunities to play football, tennis or volley-ball. Between the Ashmolean museum, the Sheldonian theatre, Brasenose College, the Museum of Natural History, Bodleian’s six million works and the city’s eight centuries of history, you are certain to find something to satisfy your thirst for culture and superb walks. For going out with your friends at night, you will be spoilt for choice among the many excellent theatres and cinemas and numerous bars and restaurants of this eminently student city. And if London tempts you, hop on a train and in hardly an hour you will be in the heart of the city!

At a glance

/ in summary...

Number of inhabitants
130'000
School size L
Levels Beginner to advanced
Minimum age
16 years
Accommodation
Host family / Student residence
Exams
FCE, CAE, CPE
Number of inhabitants
130'000
School size L
Levels Beginner to advanced
Minimum age
16 years
Accommodation
Host family / Student residence
Exams
FCE, CAE, CPE

Location of the language school Embassy CES

Quality marks

/ language school Embassy CES

British CouncilEnglish UK
WiFi is free.

Key points

  • Prestigious university city, only one hour away from London
  • Quality school in a central location
  • School perfectly suited to adults as well as young people (from 16 years of age)
  • Prestigious university city, only one hour away from London
  • Quality school in a central location
  • School perfectly suited to adults as well as young people (from 16 years of age)

Nationality Mix

Dates and Prices

For further information concerning the school dates and prices, please contact us.

/ Dates and prices in GBP
(GBP 1 ≈ EUR 1.21) Not-binding exchange rate

Arrival: Sunday prior to course start
Departure: Saturday following course end
Starting dates: every Monday, all year round
Intensive course beginner : 04.01  / 01.02  / 01.03  / 26.04  / 24.05  / 28.06  / 26.07  / 31.08  / 27.09  / 25.10  / 22.11 .2010
Cambridge course (FCE) 10 w.: 04.01.2010 - 14.03.2010
Cambridge course (FCE, CAE) 12+1 w.: 22.03.2010 - 20.06.2010
Cambridge course (FCE, CAE, CPE) 12+1 w.: 13.09.2010 - 12.12.2010
Bank holidays: 01.01 / 02.04 / 05.04 / 03.05 / 31.05 / 30.08 / 27.12 / 28.12 .2010
School holidays: 19.12.2009 - 03.01.2010
20.12.2010 - 03.01.2011

Included in price

  • Language course & course material
  • Host family or residence
  • School enrolment fee & certificate
  • Documents & travel guide
A: Host family/single room/half board ;
Standard course A
1 week(s) 454
2 week(s) 827
3 week(s) 1200
4 week(s) 1573
6 week(s) 2319
8 week(s) 2921
12 week(s) 4221
16 week(s) 5601
24 week(s) 7833
Extra week (24+) 323
Intensive course A
1 week(s) 534
2 week(s) 987
3 week(s) 1440
4 week(s) 1893
6 week(s) 2799
8 week(s) 3505
12 week(s) 4929
16 week(s) 6545
24 week(s) 8553
Extra week (24+) 353
Intensive course beginner A
4 week(s) 1893
6 week(s) 2799
8 week(s) 3505
12 week(s) 4929
16 week(s) 6545
24 week(s) 8553
Extra week (24+) 353
Cambridge course (FCE) A
10 week(s) 4361
Exam fee ~119
Cambridge course (FCE, CAE) A
12+1 week(s) 5081
Exam fee ~119
Cambridge course (FCE, CAE, CPE) A
12+1 week(s) 5081
Exam fee ~119
Options/Extras
One-to-one course (min. 5 lessons/week) (per lesson) 50
End-of-year holidays in host family (per week) (19.12.09-02.01.10) 50
Airport transfer (on arrival) (Gatwick) 185
Airport transfer (on arrival) (Heathrow) 139
Other Types of Accommodation
Host family/single room/half board +152/w.
Low/high season
Host family/single room/half board (27.06.10 - 14.08.10) +21/w.

For further information concerning the school dates and prices, please contact us.

/ Dates and prices in GBP
(GBP 1 ≈ EUR 1.21) Not-binding exchange rate

Arrival: Sunday prior to course start
Departure: Saturday following course end
Starting dates: every Monday, all year round
Intensive course beginner : 03.01  / 31.01  / 28.02  / 28.03  / 26.04  / 23.05  / 27.06  / 25.07  / 30.08  / 26.09  / 24.10  / 21.11 .2011
Cambridge course (FCE) 10 w.: 04.01.2011 - 13.03.2011
Cambridge course (FCE, CAE) 12+1 w.: 21.03.2011 - 18.06.2011 / 12.09.2011 - 11.12.2011
Cambridge course (CPE) 12+1 w.: 12.09.2011 - 10.12.2011
Bank holidays: 03.01 / 22.04 / 25.04 / 02.05 / 30.05 / 29.08 / 26.12 / 27.12 .2011
School holidays: 20.12.2010 - 03.01.2011
17.12.2011 - 02.01.2012

Included in price

  • Language course & course material
  • Host family / single room / half board
  • School enrolment fee & certificate
  • Documents & travel guide
A: Host family/single room/half board ;
Standard course A
2 week(s) 858
3 week(s) 1245
4 week(s) 1632
6 week(s) 2406
8 week(s) 3028
12 week(s) 4380
16 week(s) 5812
24 week(s) 8052
Extra week (24+) 332
Intensive course A
2 week(s) 1022
3 week(s) 1491
4 week(s) 1960
6 week(s) 2898
8 week(s) 3628
12 week(s) 5112
16 week(s) 6788
24 week(s) 8772
Extra week (24+) 362
Intensive course beginner A
4 week(s) 1960
6 week(s) 2898
8 week(s) 3628
Cambridge course (FCE) A
10 week(s) 4514
Exam fee ~123
additional night compulsory
Cambridge course (FCE, CAE) A
12+1 week(s) 5271
Exam fee ~123
additional night compulsory (FCE, 12.09)
Cambridge course (CPE) A
12+1 week(s) 5271
Exam fee ~123
Options/Extras
One-to-one course (min. 5 lessons/week) (per lesson) 50
Retention fee (accommodation) 50
Airport transfer (on arrival) (Gatwick) 194
Airport transfer (on arrival) (Heathrow) 146
Other Types of Accommodation
Host family/single room/half board +159/w.
Low/high season
Host family/single room/half board (25.06.11 - 20.08.11) +22/w.
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