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English for Life
A wider range of vocabulary
Better pronunciation and greater fluency in speaking
The ideal course to develop your English language skills
This course is tailored to help international students develop their English grammar and vocabulary alongside their reading, writing, listening and speaking. Levels range from elementary to advanced, so whatever your current level, we have the right course for you. Our personalised language programme helps you make the maximum progress in the shortest possible time.
Teaching is excellent and promotes successful learning – ISI PFE March 2019
Key Facts: English for Life
Age: | 17+ |
Level: | From elementary (CEF A1) to advanced (CEF C2) |
Start dates: | June, July and August |
Course length: | 2, 3, 4 or more weeks |
Class size: | Maximum 12 students |
Lessons (hours): | 25 (23) Monday to Friday |
Lesson type: | 21 in groups and 4 teacher guided self study sessions |
Fees: | From £728 per week |
Fees include: | Tuition, accommodation, lunch, travel insurance and 1 excursion per week |
Accommodation: | college residence or homestay |
Sample Timetable: | Click to view |
Optional extras: | Additional Excursions/Activities – £5 – £30 |
Airport transfers from £120 – Depending on pick-up location | |
Courier charges for visa support documents – £25 | |
Exam entry for IELTS/Cambridge suite £180 – £210 | |
One-to-one English language lessons – £59 per lesson. |
Contact us
If you have any questions about our courses, please get in touch.
Manuela Williams |
Admissions Registrar |
Tel: +44 1865 517706 |
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Course dates
Courses start on Sundays
2018 | ||
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17 June | 24 June | 8 July |
22 July | 29 July | 5 August |
19 August |
Package prices
- tuition (21 lessons per week) — teaching materials
- college accommodation with self-catering facilities
- homestay with breakfast and dinner every day
- activities programme — a full range of activities, sports, and local trips
- one FREE excursion per week
- lunch Monday-Friday
- travel insurance
- please read our Terms & Conditions
Tuition and Accommodation package prices | ||||
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Room type | 2 weeks | 3 weeks | 4 weeks | Extra week |
College accommodation | ||||
Twin Standard | £1360 | £2040 | £2720 | £680 |
Twin Superior | £1458 | £2187 | £2916 | £729 |
Single Standard | £1492 | £2238 | £2984 | £746 |
Single Superior | £1626 | £2439 | £3252 | £813 |
Homestay (includes breakfast and dinner every day) | ||||
Standard | £1360 | £2040 | £2720 | £680 |
Superior | £1506 | £2259 | £3012 | £753 |
Optional Extras:
- College Meals – breakfast and dinner every day – £90 per week
- Visa Support documents – £25
- Airport Transfers
Calculate the cost of your course
Use this calculator to find out how much your holiday in Oxford will be. Choose when you want to come to Oxford, select your course and decide what type of accommodation you would like.
Airport transfers
We offer our students a private transfer service by car from all the major London airports — Gatwick, Heathrow, Luton, Stansted, and London City airport, as well as train or bus stations. Our airport transfer prices are given below.
Airport transfer one way | |
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London Heathrow (LHR) | £115 |
London Gatwick (LGW) | £170 |
London Luton (LTN) | £135 |
London Stansted (STN) | £165 |
Optional Extras
Personal Language Training
Students can add one-to-one English language lessons to their language classes. Lessons last 55 minutes and are charged at £57 per lesson.
Examination fees
Fees for the following examinations are currently between approximately
£150 -£210.
IELTS
Cambridge examinations
B2 First (FCE)
C1 Advanced (CAE)
C2 Proficiency (CPE)
Other examinations
TOEIC
TOEFL
Optional college weekend trips / theatre visits / excursions, etc.
Day excursions at weekends — free to £40
Theatre tickets and transport — £25 to £45
Additional sports and other activities — £10 to £15 per week
Other costs
Stationery/book purchase (loan of books is included in fees)
General spending money — allow a minimum of £80 per week
Bus travel: single trip from £2.00; 1 week £14.50; 4 week 49.00
St Clare’s sweatshirt £20
Please note: Prices are approximate please contact us at ic.enquiries@stc
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