English for Examinations
Practise examinations in class
Start the path to your academic future
English for Examinations helps you prepare for an English language exam such as IELTS or Cambridge examinations (FCE, CAE)
This course is designed to prepare you for these examinations, giving you the best possible chance of future success in your academic and working life.
Course provision and the curriculum are excellent and are successful in promoting progression and in meeting the students’ needs – ISI PFE March 2019
Key Facts: English for Exams
| Age: | 17+ |
| Level: | From upper intermediate (CEF B2) to advanced (CEF C2) |
| Start dates: | 27 June, 11 July, 25 July and 1 August 2021 |
| Course length: | 2, 3, 4 or more weeks |
| Class size: | 12 – 15 students |
| Lessons (hours): | 24 (22) Monday to Friday |
| Lesson type: | 20 in a group and 4 teacher-guided self-study sessions |
| Fees: | From £642 per week |
| Fees include: | Tuition, accommodation, lunch, travel insurance, activities, sports and 1 excursion per week |
| Accommodation: | College residence |
| Timetable: | English for Exams sample timetable |
| 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 | |
| 1-to-1 English language lessons – £59 per lesson. | |
| Calculate course: | Calculate the cost of your course |
| Terms & Conditions |
IELTS is a popular English Language exam and can be taken every month in Oxford. It tests your language ability in the 4 key skills reading, writing, listening and speaking and is widely used by universities as an entrance requirement.
FCE and CAE (two of the Cambridge Examinations) language exams also have a very high reputation. It may be taken in your home country three times a year.
Summer price list and dates
Course package for adults
Our adult course prices include tuition, accommodation, meals, insurance, activities, sports and 1 excursion per week.
Quarantine package
We look forward to welcoming you to Oxford this summer. For those that need to quarantine, we have set up 3 quarantine arrival days on 1 July, 15 July and 22 July 2021. You will need to purchase an additional 10 day quarantine package which includes:
- 15 hours English & Culture (10 hours live online classes + 5 hours self-study)
- Access to the residential house garden where you are staying
- Evening COVID safe activities online
- Make friends with students in the same bubble
- Access to protective equipment like face masks and hand sanitisers
- Accommodation in our college residence
- Welfare support – daily call or chat with our staff
- Full board – meals delivered to your room
- Price for 10 days is £590
After the quarantine period face-to-face teaching resumes. We would like to reassure you that our current precautions have already reduced the risks within the school environment. Our COVID web page includes the latest updates. We have also put together Covid-19 FAQs to help you plan your visit.
Contact us
If you have any questions about our courses, please get in touch.
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Manuela Williams |
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Admissions Registrar |
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Tel: +44 1865 517706 |
Other short summer courses
We offer a range of summer courses for adults depending on your personal learning goals.
Develop your language skills for an IELTS or Cambridge exam
Prepare for an English language exam this summer
Summer course enquiry
Please fill in this form to submit an enquiry about our English for Exams course.
You may also wish to get in touch to arrange a campus tour or find out what it is like to live and study in the city of Oxford.
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