Stephen and Olivia talk about the student accommodation
Living in college
Most students choose to live in one of our college houses in a beautiful part of north Oxford – it’s probably the best way to make the most of your international experience. There are 4 large houses (80 beds) exclusively for students aged 18+, no more than 15 minutes from college by bus or on foot.
There are four accommodation options: single superior, twin superior, single standard or twin standard.
The advantages of living in college are:
- you will have the opportunity to live together with other students from around the world
- we offer you a choice of room options: shared rooms or a single room, a shared or a private bathroom (Please note: the room options may vary from house to house and depend on availability)
- we provide bedlinen and towels and there is a launderette for students to use
- a resident House Manager protects your privacy, monitors security in the house, ensures students follow the House Rules, and offers help and reassurance whenever needed
- some houses offer self-catering facilities so you can cook for yourself or share meals with housemates
- you can meet your friends for lunch in the college dining room
Living with a local homestay
Some students prefer to live in a private home with one of our experienced homestay providers – it’s often the best way to learn about life in Oxford. There are two options according to needs and availability:
- single standard includes breakfast and dinner 7 days a week, or
- single superior includes breakfast and dinner 7 days a week.
The advantages of living with a homestay provider are:
- a single room with your own private space in a private home
- an opportunity to learn more about Oxford, share time with a local to the town and discover more about life in the UK
- a taste of home cooking in the evenings and a moment to sit together in the evenings and chat about your day
- you can meet your friends for lunch in the college dining room