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

Courses

Standard course
Lessons: 20 of 50 minutes
Course duration: 2 to 48 weeks
Levels: Elementary to advanced
Students/class: 10-15 people
Minimum age: 16 years
Daily schedule: 09:10–13:00

Intensive course
Lessons: 28 of 50 minutes
Course duration if beginner: min. 4 weeks
Daily schedule: 09:10-13:00 and 14:00–16:00 (Mon-Thur)
Details: cf. standard course

Preparation for Cambridge exams (FCE, CAE, CPE)
Lessons: 28 of 45 minutes
(20 FCE, CAE, CPE+ 8 general)
Course duration: 10 or 12* weeks
*+1 extra week of accommodation (exam)
Levels: Intermediate to advanced
Students/class: max. 12 people
Details: cf. intensive course

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 (from 18 years)
If you wish to live with other international students, you have the option of staying in a residence, in a single or double room. Meals are not included but the residents have the use of a fitted kitchen. Bedlinen is provided and there is a laundry room. Depending on the residence, you need to expect to travel for between 5 and 20 minutes to get to the school.
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 (from 18 years)
If you wish to live with other international students, you have the option of staying in a residence, in a single or double room. Meals are not included but the residents have the use of a fitted kitchen. Bedlinen is provided and there is a laundry room. Depending on the residence, you need to expect to travel for between 5 and 20 minutes to get to the school.

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.
Disabled access at school

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)

Dates and Prices

/ Dates and prices in GBP
(GBP 1 ≈ EUR 1.3)

Arrival: Sunday prior to course start
Departure: Saturday following course end
Starting dates: every Monday, all year round
Intensive course : every Monday, all year round
Intensive course Beginner : 05.01  / 02.02  / 02.03  / 30.03  / 27.04  / 25.05  / 22.06  / 20.07  / 17.08  / 14.09  / 12.10  / 09.11 .2009
Cambridge course (FCE) 10 w.: 05.01.2009 - 15.03.2009
Cambridge course (FCE, CAE) 12+1 w.: 23.03.2009 - 20.06.2009
Cambridge course (FCE, CAE, CPE) 12+1 w.: 14.09.2009 - 13.12.2009
Bank holidays: 10.04 / 13.04 / 04.05 / 25.05 / 31.08 .2009
School holidays: 20.12.2008 - 04.01.2009
19.12.2009 - 03.01.2010

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 ; B: Residence/single room/no meals (18 y.o.)
Standard course A B
2 weeks 769 827
3 weeks 1114 1201
4 weeks 1459 1575
6 weeks 2149 2323
8 weeks 2703 2935
12 weeks 3907 4255
16 weeks 5183 5647
24 weeks 7231 8263
Extra week (24+) 298 341
Intensive course A B
2 weeks 927 985
3 weeks 1351 1438
4 weeks 1775 1891
6 weeks 2623 2797
8 weeks 3279 3511
12 weeks 4615 4963
16 weeks 6127 6591
24 weeks 7903 8935
Extra week (24+) 326 369
Cambridge course (FCE) A B
10 weeks 4079 4369
Exam fee ~116
Cambridge course (FCE, CAE) A B
12+1 weeks 4755 5132
Exam fee ~116
Cambridge course (FCE, CAE, CPE) A B
12+1 weeks 4755 5132
Exam fee ~116
Options/Extras
One-to-one course (min. 5 lessons/week) (per lesson) 50
Residence deposit (to be paid on site) 100
Airport transfer (Gatwick) 175
Airport transfer (Heathrow) 130
Other Types of Accommodation
Host family/single room/half board +140/w.
Residence/single room/no meals (18 y.o.) +29/w.
Residence/double room/no meals (18 y.o.) -10/w.
High season
Host family/single room/half board (28.06.09 - 22.08.09) +20/w.
Residence/single room/no meals (18 y.o.) (28.06.09 - 22.08.09) +25/w.
Residence/double room/no meals (18 y.o.) (28.06.09 - 22.08.09) +25/w.
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