The school

The school is located in newly refurbished premises in the very heart of the city: a beautiful historic stone building with a totally refurbished modern interior. You can find it on the most prestigious street in Oxford, opposite the famous Balliol and Trinity College of Oxford University. The Study Centre offers amazing views over the rooftops of Oxford.

When full, this centre can accommodate 230 students. The minimum age is 16.

Our Oxford school is accredited by English UK and the British Council, guaranteeing you quality English language tuition.

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See 360° panoramic photos of our Oxford school*

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Facilities

Our Oxford centre is a warm and friendly school which prides itself on excellent customer care with personal attention to all its students. It is bright and airy, with lots of natural light flooding each room; a spacious well-equipped Study Centre with lending library, computers and listening stations and with a librarian on hand to offer advice; a large comfortable student common room where you can watch TV or a film, read the daily newspapers, get a hot or cold drink, or bring your lunch (there is no canteen because the centre is surrounded by a wonderful selection of cafes, restaurants and supermarkets).

There are two state-of-the-art computer suites with free internet and email access. And all Embassy CES schools have wireless internet access: why not bring your laptop with you?

Courses offered at this school

• Embassy Certificate of English (Standard or Intensive)
• Embassy Diploma of English
• Examination Preparation (FCE, CAE, CPE)
• Embassy Diploma for University Entrance
• One-to-one lessons
• University Counselling
• Summer Schools

Activities

There is a lively programme of excursions and activities at Embassy CES Oxford. In the summer months there is an even bigger choice. Regular trips take students to see the best-known attractions in the country, from Stonehenge to Alton Towers.

If you enjoy sport, there are many opportunities to join in football, tennis and volleyball games. Your activities organiser will also help you book independent trips.

For more information, visit our Sample activities page.

Accommodation

Accommodation options for students in Oxford are:

• HomeStay: Live as part of a local English-speaking household
• Stay in our Student Residence

We have four high-quality student residences in Oxford: Elena House, Blue Boar, Pensons Garden, and Stapleton House (summer only). All are self-catering. Contact us for full details, including prices and photos.

Read more about accommodation options, and meet a host household on our Accommodation pages. See prices on our Fees page.

Log into Student Club to see 360° panoramic views of our student residences.

You can find a selection of accommodation websites on our Accommodation Links page for England.

The city

Famous for its cultural and educational heritage, Oxford has a history going back to the 7th Century. Today it's a wonderful mix of ancient tradition and modern cosmopolitan splendour.

Oxford University, the oldest in the UK, is nearly 800 years old, but Oxford is not only an academic city. It is rich in culture with museums, theatres and cinemas and buzzing with cafés, restaurants, bars and clubs.

There are shops of every type, from large department stores to small specialised shops, including the famous Covered Market.

Most areas of the city can be reached on foot, but Oxford is excellent for cyclists, too. There is also an efficient bus service.

What's life like in Oxford?

Visit Student Club for:

• Pre-arrival advice: everything you need to know before you come to Oxford
• The Oxford student handbook and UK photobook: see Oxford life for yourself
• 360° panoramic photos of our school and the city of Oxford (see samples here)

Or

• Visit our Student Life pages to see an average day in the life of a student in Oxford
• What's the cost of living in Oxford?

Attractions

The Bodleian is Oxford University's library but is a also a popular tourist attraction due to its incredible gothic architecture. The Bodleian houses over six million books and is entitled to a copy of every one published in the UK.

Christ Church cathedral is home to a famous choir - founded in 1525 - whose beautiful music can be heard weekly.

Museums and galleries include Modern Art Oxford and the unique Pitt Rivers museum of anthropology.

In the evenings, you can choose between several excellent theatres, cinemas, and restaurants.