2-week General English course in Oxford including accommodation in comfort individual en-suite studios.

Course description

(20 lessons per week / 15 hours) will give you a practical understanding of the English language and take you all the way to fluency. See your confidence improve as we train you in all four communication skills: speaking, listening, reading and writing.

Reasons to take this course

• Your level is between Beginner and Advanced
• You want to improve your English level quickly and effectively while gaining confidence
• You want to develop your fluency in everyday contexts

Your teachers are trained to deliver constant support and feedback within a relaxed and informal environment. Their care and encouragement will build your confidence as you progress.

In addition to text books, your teachers will refer to authentic resources such as newspapers, videos, internet and audio recordings. This will give you an understanding of how English is used in real contexts.

Description of accommodation

Alice House is a great place for students to live and study with well-furnished studios finished to a very high standard. Each studio is complete with a deluxe en-suite shower room and a modern, fully-equipped kitchen.

Students will have access to on-site laundry facilities, a comfortable and spacious common room, as well as secure bike storage.

Cleaning will be provided on a weekly basis, apart from the first arrival week and final departure week. Towels are not provided, please bring your own!

Description of local area

Well located in the heart of Oxford, Alice House is close to the city's cultural and historical centre. Situated right next to the renowned Magdalen College, students can easily assess the rest of the University of Oxford’s buildings, which are only a short distance away.

The residence is less than a mile from the city centre, approximately an 18-minute walk from EC Oxford.

Accommodation Includes

• Communal Lounge
• Multimedia room and lounge
• Free Wi-Fi facilities
• Bed linen provided
• Students need to bring their own towels
• Coin operated laundry facilities available
• Cleaning service provided
• 24-hour on-site security
• All apartments are accessed by lift
• Wall-mounted flat screen TV
• Large and bright common areas with TV, pool table, and games
• Modern kitchenette with integrated appliances. Fridge-freezer, combi microwave-oven and hob
• Bike storage
• Cleaning service provided once a week APART FROM first week (arrival week) and final week (departure week)
• Mixed Gender: Male and female students share common areas and some facilities, but bedrooms are single gender
• This residence is not available for students aged under 18 years
• Students must complete a Credit Card Authorisation Form in case of any damages on departure and return to EC reception staff on Monday morning.

Alice House, Access via Pensons Garden, 25 St Clement’s street, Oxford, OX4 1GG.

+44 (0) 1865 831 130

+44 (0) 7544738160

The accommodation is located around 18 minutes’ walk, 7 minutes by bicycle, and 9 minutes by bus away from school.

Arrival Procedures

Students must make their way to Block A where an EC Representative will be waiting for them. If you have any problems, please call the EC Emergency Number +44 (00)7544738160.

Arrival day: Saturday Check-in: 14:00

Departure day: Saturday Check-out: 10:00

Included in price:

• General English course - 2 weeks
• Accommodation in Alice House individual studio (single) - 2 weeks.
• Welcome activity
• Tests
• Course book
• English language activities and workshops
• Internet access
• All school registration fees
• End-of-course certificate