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English for Exams

Develop your study skills for the IELTS or Cambridge exams

Practise examinations in class

Improve your fluency and accuracy skills

Start the path to your academic future

Key Facts

Age: 18+
Level: From lower intermediate (CEF B1) to advanced (CEF C2)
Start dates:
 5 & 26 July; 16 August 2026
Course length: 3 weeks
Class size: 12 students
Lessons (hours): 15 (13.75 hours) in the morning + 6 (5.5 hours) in the afternoon Monday to Friday
Package fees: From £2,391
Package includes: Tuition, accommodation, lunch (Monday-Friday), travel insurance, activities, sports and 1 excursion per week
Accommodation: College residence or homestay
Timetable: English for Exams sample timetable
Optional extras: Additional Excursions/Activities – £5 – £30
  Airport transfers – view prices
  Courier charges for visa support documents –  £25
  Breakfast and dinner every day – £119 per week
   
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Course Benefits

Prepare for Key Exams: Get ready for internationally recognised qualifications, IELTS and Cambridge – essential for university entry and career progression.

Focused Exam Strategies: Learn proven techniques for every part of the test: reading, writing, listening, and speaking. Gain strategies to manage time, understand question types, and maximise your score.

Personalised Feedback: Receive individual guidance from practice tests and mock exams, with tailored feedback to help you improve quickly.

Small International Classes: Progress faster in small groups with students from around the world, ensuring plenty of speaking practice and individual attention.

Build Exam Confidence: Enhance your English fluency and accuracy while practising presentations, discussions, and writing tasks in a supportive environment.

Flexible Study Options: Choose the right course length for your goals—whether a short 3-week intensive or a full academic year of preparation.

Accredited Quality Teaching: Study with expert exam teachers at a school accredited by the British Council and inspected by ISI, with over 70 years of English teaching experience.

Learn in Oxford: Live and study in a world-famous academic city, just one hour from London, with opportunities to join cultural activities and excursions while preparing for your exam.

Course Structure

Learn exam tips, practise exam techniques, improve your test-day strategies and develop study skills for IELTS or Cambridge exams. Receive individual feedback from practice exams, and gain confidence through discussions and presentations.

  • IELTS Exam: 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.
  • Cambridge Exams: 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.

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Contact us

If you have any questions about our courses, please get in touch.

Manuela Williams

Admissions Registrar

Tel: +44 1865 517706

ic.enquiries@stclares.ac.uk

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