London-Greenwich
Study English in the historical and picturesque Royal Borough of Greenwich in London. With a view of the River Thames, the Royal Park and some of London’s grandest buildings, Greenwich is a uniquely beautiful and peaceful area of London. Being only 15 minutes away by public transport from London city center.
Oxford International school is located in the heart of Greenwich in a modern building close to the historic market, local shops, restaurants and cafés. The school is located in a very modern building and welcomes up to 200 students per week.
Accreditation: British Council, ISI (Independent Schools Inspectorate), member of English UK
School facilities include:
- 20 modern and bright classrooms with interactive whiteboards
- 2 computer areas (20 computers)
- 2 social spaces
- 1 library with learning support service
- E-learning platform
- vending machines and coffee machines
- High speed Wifi available throughout school
English language courses: the basics
- Lesson length: 45 minutes
- Maximum number of students per class: 15 (12 max for exam preparation courses)
- Placement test: the first day of classes (and prior to departure)
- Certificate of participation at the end of your stay
- Open access to the online EC platform up to 12 weeks after your stay
- One-to-one tutorials: free individual sessions with teachers can be booked on appointment every day from 12:30 to 15:20.
- Regular progress evaluation
- Teachers are qualified to teach English as a foreign language
The school organises sports and cultural activities during the afternoons and evenings. You are more than welcome to participate in these activities, though they are not mandatory. These activities may be free or may require a fee. The variety and availability of the activities changes depending on the time of year.
Some of the many activities may include:
- Walking tour in Greenwich
- Museum visits (National History museum, British Museum, Royal Navy College, Cutty Stark, Royal Observatory…)
- Tower Bridge, Aquarium…
- Sports in St Dunstan’s College
- BBQ, picnic, pub outings, bar, crazy golf…
- Day excursions to Cambridge, Oxford, Windsor, Canterbury, Stonehenge, Bath
Single room, shared bathroom, no meals
Distance from school : families are located around 30/40 minutes from school in public transport
Optional extras:
- Breakfast
- Half board
Practical information:
- Bed linen and towels provided
- Laundry facilities available (the family will usually let you use their washing machine once a week)
New residence (opened in 2019) located in the north of Greenwich.
Features:
- Modern building located next to the metro station Lewisham and close to shops
- Single studios (with a bed, desk, chair and cupboard)
- Individual bathroom
- No meals included
- 15-20 by public transport from school
- Bed linen provided (towels are not)
- Deposit to be paid on-site (reimbursable by the school at the end of your stay if no evidence of damage has been found)
Facilities/services available:
- Private kitchen (utensils provided)
- 24/24h reception
- Laundry facilities (for a fee)
- Free Wi-Fi access
- Rooms cleaned before arrival only. Students are responsible for keeping their areas clean the rest of the time.
Student houses are located in South Bermondsey, Surrey Quays, Rotherhithe and Canada Water (London tube zone 2). Each house has 5-7 bedrooms spread across 2-3 floors.
Features:
- Single rooms (or double rooms only available for two students travelling together)
- Shared bathroom
- Self-catering
- Distance from school : 35 minutes by public transport
- Bed linen provided (towels are not)
- Deposit to be paid on-site – refunded by the school at the end of your stay if no evidence of damage has been found
Services and facilities available:
- Shared kitchen (utensils provided)
- Shared lounge with TV/DVD player
- Laundry facilities (for a fee)
- Free Wi-Fi access
- Rooms cleaned before arrival only. Students are responsible for keeping their areas clean the rest of the time. Common area are cleaned once a week.
Optional extra:
- Private bathroom
Travel
Arrivals: Sunday
Departures: Sunday
Residences:
Check-in : Sunday between 15:00 – 21:00 Check-out: before 10:00
Arrival airport/station:
- London St Pancras
- London Heathrow*
- London Gatwick*
- London Stansted*
- London City*
- London Luton*
Transfers available on request (fees apply, please see ‘Dates & Prices’ tab).
Please note: Do not make travel arrangements until we have confirmed your enrollment in your chosen course.
Visa Information
Brexit :
In case of no-deal, the British government clearly stated that no visa will be required for EU citizens until the 31/12/2020 included – EU citizens will only need to show their passport or their national identity card to travel to the UK.
Do you need a visa for this course? For more information please visit our Visa Information page.
Please do not hesitate to contact us by phone or email if you require any additional information.
Dates & Prices 2021
Dates 2021
Course start dates: Most courses start every Monday year-round. On Bank Holiday Mondays, lessons start on Tuesdays.
Bank holidays and holidays (No lessons will take place on these dates and they will not be rescheduled or refunded): 01/01,19/03, 02/04, 05/04, 03/05, 31/05, 30/08, 26/11, 18/12/21 to 02/01/22
Exams: IELTS – every week, from 2 to 8 weeks. Exam dates can be checked on the IELTS website.
Prices 2021
All taxes and registration fees included
| General English & family accommodation (single room without meals) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duration | 20 lessons/week - morning & IELTS 20 | 20 lessons/week - afternoon | 30 lessons/week or Business | 40 lessons/week |
| 1 week | € 645 | € 550 | € 725 | € 775 |
| 2 weeks | € 1.120 | € 915 | € 1.280 | € 1.390 |
| Three weeks | € 1.580 | € 1.265 | € 1.810 | € 1.975 |
| 4 weeks | € 2.055 | € 1.615 | € 2.370 | € 2.585 |
| 6 weeks | € 2.870 | € 2.345 | € 3.275 | € 3.615 |
| 8 weeks | € 3.780 | € 3.080 | € 4.320 | € 4.770 |
| 12 weeks | € 5.290 | € 4.485 | € 5.960 | € 6.680 |
| 16 weeks | € 6.815 | € 5.935 | € 7.665 | € 8.765 |
| 18 weeks | € 7.645 | € 6.660 | € 8.605 | € 9.845 |
| 20 weeks | € 8.355 | € 7.385 | € 9.425 | € 10.800 |
| 24 weeks | € 9.685 | € 8.830 | € 10.740 | € 12.420 |
| 32 weeks | € 12.865 | € 11.725 | € 14.275 | € 16.515 |
| 36 weeks | € 14.455 | € 13.175 | € 16.040 | € 18.565 |
| Additional week | € 400 | € 360 | € 445 | € 510 |
| Supplements (per week) | ||||
| Family - Single room - breakfast | € 20 | |||
| Family - Single room - half board | € 40 | |||
| Family - High Season (july, august and 18/12/22-03/01/23) | € 35 | |||
| Residence Vita, single room, studio | € 185 | |||
| Student house, single room, shared bathroom | € 100 | |||
| Student house, single room, private bathroom | € 135 | |||
| Transfers (per trip) | ||||
| Heathrow | € 125 | |||
| Luton | € 140 | |||
| Gatwick | € 125 | |||
| Stansted | € 140 | |||
| London city | € 75 | |||
Prices include:
- Your chosen course and accommodation
- Course materials
- Placement test, certificate of participation at the end of the programme
- One-to-one tutorials
- Access to the school’s e-learning platform
- All taxes and enrollment fees
Prices do not include:
- Round journey to London
- Airport transfers
- Meals
- Deposit for the residences and student houses, to be paid on-site
- Exam fees, if applicable
- Optional insurance
