IELTS Preparation Course

The Oxford English Centre

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Course description

20 lessons General English plus 10 lessons of specialised training for the International English Language Testing Service (IELTS). Total 30 lessons per week. Students must register for IELTS exam directly – exam fees apply. Course commence any Monday.

Course topics

Listening, Speaking, Pronunciation, Reading, Writing, Vocabulary, Grammar and Activities

Class schedule

Course duration
1-52 weeks
Start dates
Every Monday
Classes per week
30 lessons per week (each lesson lasts 45 min)
Class days
Monday - Friday
School holidays
23 Dec 2024 - 27 Dec 2024

OEC does not hold classes on the holiday dates above. The school does not compensate for these holidays, so make sure to choose your start date accordingly.

Class times

You can choose from the following class times:

Morning session
09:30 AM - 03:30 PM

Class schedule may change depending on availability and season.

Class level

Intermediate
High intermediate
Advanced
You will take a placement test on your first day to determine your class level. You may also take this test before your arrival in Oxford.

Class size

Average 11 students
Maximum 16 students

Student age

Age range 16 years old and older

Certificate

A certificate of completion will be issued at the end of the course.
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100% recommend

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"Very good but"

Robert Niessen, student from Netherlands

Very good teachers, very friendly and helpful staf, great location. The only thing that could be better: the very first day it was clear that the group level was too low for me, os the second day I could join a small group that was preparing for their stoefl exam and the next 1,5 week I just went along with them. Looking back it would have been better/more professional if they had tested me (the online before hand was too easy) and would have worked out with me a programm to work on my weak spots.

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Duration of study
1 week
Date of study
3 Jun 2019 - 14 Jun 2019
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
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Officer, OHC Student Services at The Oxford English Centre responded to this review.
15 October 2019

Hi! thank you for your comments!
We love to know the opinion of our students.

Regards.

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Housing

OEC offers the following housing types:
homestay

Homestay - Shared room - Half Board

NZ$ 496
weekly
Age range: 16 years old and older
Housing type: Homestay
Room type: 2-person shared room
Board type: Breakfast and dinner (14 meals per week)
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, anytime
Check-out: Saturday, anytime
Restriction: 2 students must book together
NZ$ 496
HOMESTAY - Our Accommodation Officer can reserve quality accommodation for you in Oxford's most popular areas. We have a choice of homestay accommodation with various meal options.
You share a home with your host but have your own private room and a choice of meal options. Our homestay hosts are carefully chosen by our Student Services Team for their friendliness and experience in looking after international students. All homestay accommodation is within easy travelling distance of the school.

Homestay - Single room - Half Board

NZ$ 542
weekly
Age range: 16 years old and older
Housing type: Homestay
Room type: Single-person room
Board type: Breakfast and dinner (16 meals per week)
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, anytime
Check-out: Sunday, anytime
NZ$ 542
HOMESTAY - Our Accommodation Officer can reserve quality accommodation for you in Oxford's most popular areas. We have a choice of homestay accommodation with various meal options.
You share a home with your host but have your own private room and a choice of meal options. Our homestay hosts are carefully chosen by our Student Services Team for their friendliness and experience in looking after international students. All homestay accommodation is within easy travelling distance of the school.
student-residence

St Antony's (Summer) - Single room - Half Board - 18+

NZ$ 853
weekly
Age range: 18 years old and older
Location: St Antony's Residence
Housing type: Student residence
Room type: Single-person room
Board type: No meals
Facilities: Kitchen
Availability: 18 Jun 2023 - 13 Aug 2023, 23 Jun 2024 - 04 Aug 2024
Check-in: Sunday, anytime
Check-out: Saturday, anytime
NZ$ 853
Adult single occupancy, self catering: own room, shared bathroom, kitchen and living areas.
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Visa support

We cannot apply for visas on behalf of students. However, the school can supply you with all the documentation you need to support your visa application.

If you are studying in the UK for over 11 months, you will receive a reference number called a Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS) that you need to submit to the UK embassy along with your General Student Visa application. Students who have successfully booked a language course and have paid their fees will receive a CAS from OEC. Please note that UK law states that a CAS can only be issued to students who intend to pursue English language studies for over 11 months.

If you are studying in the UK for 11 months or less, you have to apply for a special visitor visa called a Student Visitor Visa. As a student visitor, you will not be able to work part-time while studying. If you plan to study in the UK for 11 months or less, a letter of acceptance will be sent to your home address by regular mail at no charge to you.

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Flights and airport transfer

Please note that we do not book flights for our students. If you are researching airfare costs, we recommend using Kayak.com, a search engine that lets you compare flight options from your home country to Oxford based on your budget, schedule and preferences.

Travel insurance

Study abroad worry-free with Language International's health and personal effects insurance coverage. When you book a course with us, you can opt to purchase an international insurance plan that covers not only your health care cost but also loss of your personal belongings. You must book your insurance in advance when you register.

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