English course in Oxford

Located in the south of England, about an hour from London, Oxford is a charming city with a population of 154,000. Welcoming around 40,000 students a year, Oxford is undoubtedly one of the most famous university cities in the world.

Combining learning, recreation and linguistic and cultural immersion, this formula enables rapid progress in English by offering students aged 12 to 17 a fun and enjoyable experience in a friendly environment.

Located on the same campus as a renowned secondary school (Magdalen College School), our partner school is right in Oxford city centre. The premises are modern, very well located and have their own sports facilities. The school welcomes between 200 and 300 students every week.

Accreditations : British Council

The school provides

  • Spacious classrooms with interactive equipment
  • A common room for relaxation
  • A computer room with free Internet access
  • Wi-Fi
  • A cafeteria serving hot and cold drinks, meals and snacks
  • A garden with play areas

English courses: general information

  • Length of lesson: 60 minutes
  • Maximum number of students per class: 15 (average 12)
  • Mix of nationalities: over 30 nationalities (few French speakers)
  • Timetable: lessons are given alternately, one week in the mornings (from 9.30am to 1pm), one week in the afternoons (from 2pm to 5.30pm) with a 30-minute break.
  • Level test: on enrolment and on the first day of the course (oral part)
  • Certificate of attendance at the end of the course attesting to the level achieved
  • Daily homework
  • Teachers are qualified to teach their language to foreigners

Course formula

Standard course: 15 hours of English per week, plus additional activities or lessons (see options below).

The courses enable young people to develop fluency and confidence. Teaching focuses on the 4 basic skills of written and oral expression, listening comprehension and reading. Topics relating to the history and culture of the sites visited during the excursions are also covered in the lessons, so that everyone can make the most of their visit. Students also take part in group work, which they can take home at the end of their stay.

Levels offered: beginner (A2) to advanced. Complete beginners are not accepted.

2 options to choose from

1. English & multi-activities

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Per week:

– 15h English
– 5 half-days of cultural or sporting activities
– 1 day excursion (Saturday)
– 7 evening activities (2 if staying with a family)

2. Intensive English

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Ideal for making clear progress in a short space of time.

Per week:
– 27 hours of English
– 1 half-day cultural visit (Wednesday)
– 1 day excursion (Saturday)
– 7 evening activities (2 if staying with a family)

Examples of activities – Per week :

  • 1 half-day visit to Oxford and the surrounding area: Oxford Castle, Warwick Castle (medieval and one of the best preserved), punting, visit to Blenheim Palace, residence of the Duke of Marlbourough.
  • 4 half-days of sports and recreational activities (14.30-16.00) on campus: a visit to Christ Church College (where Harry Potter was filmed), a visit to the Natural History Museum, Cotswold Wildlife Park, bowling, treasure hunt in Oxford, theatre workshop, quiz on Oxford universities followed by a climb to Carfax Tower with its impressive view of the city or 4 half-days of tennis (lessons and practice with qualified coaches)
  • 1 day excursion: London (guided tour of Buckingham Palace, Westminster, Trafalgar Square, Piccadilly Circus and Covent Garden), Bath (entrance to the Roman Baths, walk in the centre including Royal Crescent and Pultney Bridge), Brighton (guided walk, visit to the Royal Pavilion and Brighton Pier)
  • 7 parties (7.30-9.30 p.m.) on campus: quiz, disco, karaoke, barbecue.
  • 2 evenings with the group when staying with a family

Optional activities on Sundays (at extra cost, between £25 and £55): London (shopping day with free time in the best shopping areas), London (Madame Tussauds and the London Eye), Windsor (visit to Windsor Castle, the royal residence).

Shared room with a student of another nationality, shared bathroom, full board

Travel time to school: families are located in the residential areas of Cowley, Kidlington and Headington, between 15 and 25 minutes by public transport. Some families are located within walking distance of the school. On the first day, the family will explain and show the nearest bus stop and which bus number to take to get to the school/centre.

Practical information:

  • Bed linen and towels provided
  • Possibility of doing your own washing (the family will usually provide a washing machine once a week or will let you know when the washing is done)
  • Meals are typically English. Morning and evening meals are taken with the family, while lunch is prepared by the family and taken to school.

Features :

  • Very comfortable single rooms with private bathroom
  • Single-sex flats for 5 or 6 people, exclusively OSE students
  • Full board in the school canteen
  • Journey time to school: 5 minutes on foot
  • Location: the campus is right in the centre of the city
  • Capacity: maximum 200 students

Facilities / Services available :

  • Television room
  • 24-hour supervised residence
  • Do-it-yourself laundry service (£2 to £3 per machine)
  • Bed linen provided (but not towels)
  • Refundable deposit payable on site (see “Prices and Dates” tab)

Travel

Day of arrival: Sunday

(You must arrive at your accommodation between 9am and 9pm. Any arrival after 6pm will incur a supplement. If you arrive between 7pm and 9pm, a light meal will be provided)

Departure day: Sunday

(Departure must be between 8am and 12pm. Any departure outside these times will incur a supplement)

Arrival stations or airports:

  • Oxford Station
  • London Heathrow
  • London Gatwick
  • London Stansted

(Other London airports are also accessible, but further away)

Transfers available on request (at an additional cost, see “Dates & prices” tab).

Note: do not book your ticket until we have confirmed your stay (approximately 4 days after payment of your deposit).

Visa information

Autorisation de sortie de territoire pour les mineurs

The authorization to leave the country is mandatory for unaccompanied minors by a person holding parental authority. It must be presented by minors at the borders along with their identification documents (passport or identity card) and a photocopy of one of their parent’s identity card.

Belgian underage travelers

When a minor child travels abroad alone or with someone other than their parents, it is necessary to obtain a “parental authorization” confirming the parents’ consent for the specific trip.

This document can be obtained from your municipality.

French underage travelers

The authorization for a minor to leave the country (AST) unaccompanied by a person holding parental authority has been reinstated since January 15, 2017. AST forms are available on the Service Public website.

More information: Service public.

The unaccompanied minor must therefore present the following three documents:

  • Minor’s identification document: ID card or passport
  • AST signed by one of the parents holding parental authority
  • Photocopy of the identity document of the signing parent

Starting from late 2024

(date not confirmed by the United Kingdom at this time)

An AVE is an Electronic Travel Authorization that allows travel to the United Kingdom and applies to travelers who do not require a visa for short stays.

An AVE costs £10 per applicant and is valid for two years, as long as the associated passport is still valid. A new passport will require a new AVE application.

AVEs can be used for multiple visits to the UK by using ePassport gates or by a Border Force officer, although they do not guarantee entry into the country.

Applicants can easily complete an AVE application on the UK ETA app or online on the government’s official website. Confirmation of the AVE is received within 3 business days.

Travelers whose application has been approved will receive confirmation via email, and the AVE will be electronically linked to the passport used for the application, which will also be required for travel.

Conditions d’entrée pour un séjour inférieur à 6 mois

Jusqu’à fin 2024

(date non confirmée par le Royaume-Uni à ce jour)

Les citoyens de l’Union européenne peuvent voyager sans visa au Royaume-Uni si leur séjour n’excède pas 6 mois. Ils doivent se munir de leur passeport valide pour la durée du séjour.

À partir de fin 2024

(date non confirmée par le Royaume-Uni à ce jour)

Une AVE est une autorisation de voyage électronique qui permet de voyager au Royaume-Uni et qui s’applique aux voyageurs qui n’ont pas besoin de visa pour les séjours de courte durée et qui n’ont pas d’autre statut d’immigrant au Royaume-Uni avant leur voyage.

Liées électroniquement aux passeports des demandeurs, les AVE sont obligatoires pour :

  • se rendre au Royaume-Uni pour une durée maximale de 6 mois à des fins touristiques, pour rendre visite à ses proches, pour raison professionnelle ou pour les études ;
  • se rendre au Royaume-Uni pour une durée maximale de 3 mois dans le cadre du visa créatif ;
  • transiter par le Royaume-Uni, y compris sans passer par les contrôles frontaliers britanniques.

En résumé…

  • Une AVE coûte 10 livres sterling par demandeur
  • Les AVE reste valable pendant deux ans, tant que le passeport associé est encore valide
  • Les AVE peuvent être utilisées pour effectuer plusieurs visites au Royaume-Uni
  • Les AVE ne garantissent pas l’entrée sur le territoire
  • Les demandeurs peuvent facilement remplir une demande d’AVE sur l’application UK ETA ou en ligne sur le site officiel du gouvernement
  • La confirmation de l’AVE est reçue sous 3 jours ouvrables par courrier électronique
  • Le passeport reste requis pour voyager

Conditions d’entrée pour un séjour supérieur à 6 mois

Tous les séjours de plus de 6 mois nécessitent l’obtention d’un visa. Les conditions d’obtention varient selon que vous effectuez un programme scolaire en école secondaire (“College”) ou un séjour linguistique en école de langue.

Conditions d’obtention du visa (tous programmes) :

  • Fournir une Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS), transmise par notre école partenaire
  • Être en mesure de prouver que vous aurez suffisamment de fonds pour couvrir vos dépenses pendant votre séjour au Royaume-Uni

ET

Pour les étudiants effectuant un programme scolaire en college :

  • Avoir le niveau d’anglais B1 minimum requis. Un test officiel sera nécessaire pour en attester
  • Si vous êtes mineur : avoir le consentement de votre parent ou tuteur légal pour étudier au Royaume-Uni. Une autorisation de sortie de territoire officielle vous sera demandée.
  • Coût approximatif du visa Etudes (sujet à modification) : 348£

Pour les étudiants âgés de plus de 16 ans effectuant un séjour linguistique en école de langue :

  • Si vous êtes mineur : avoir le consentement de votre parent ou tuteur légal pour étudier au Royaume-Uni. Une autorisation de sortie de territoire officielle vous sera demandée.
  • Coût approximatif du visa Séjour linguistique en école de langue (sujet à modification) : 186 £

Plus d’information : veuillez consulter les liens suivants

https://www.gov.uk/browse/visas-immigration/student-visas

https://www.gov.uk/study-visit-visa

Veuillez consulter le site officiel du gouvernement britannique et sélectionner votre nationalité.

Dates & Prices 2025

Dates 2025

Stays run from 29/06 to 10/08

Session start dates:

  • 2-week sessions: 29/06 to 13/07, 13/07 to 27/07, 27/07 to 10/08
  • 3-week sessions: 29/06 to 20/07, 20/07 to 10/08

Places for students aged 12 and 13 are limited. Please register in advance.

Prices 2025

Including course, accommodation, meals as described, all taxes and registration fees

WPCS 42.0.3
Course & host family accommodation - shared room, full board
DurationMulti-activitiesIntensive
2 weeks€ 2.495€ 2.575
3 weeks€ 3.695€ 3.795
Course & residence accommodation - single room, full board
DurationMulti-activitiesIntensive
2 weeks€ 3.375€ 3.395
3 weeks€ 4.995€ 5.025
Airport transfer - per journey
Heathrow€ 210
Gatwick€ 250
Stansted€ 255
UM (unaccompanied minor) transfer€ 85
Arrival between 09:00 - 21:00 (extra fee if you arrive after 18:00)
Departure between 08:00 - 12:00 (extra fee if you depart before 08:00)
Residence: refundable deposit to be paid on-site : GBP 50

Our prices include:

  • The chosen formula
  • Accommodation in a shared room with a family or in a single room in a residence, with full board
  • Placement test
  • Teaching materials
  • Certificate of participation at the end of the stay
  • The chosen programme of activities
  • Free Internet access
  • Local transport card
  • Laundry once a week
  • All taxes and school administration costs

Not included:

  • Travel to and from Oxford
  • Transfers on arrival and departure
  • Any visa fees
  • Optional insurance

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