Learn English in Oxford, United Kingdom!
Rich in history
Oxford’s rich historic architecture includes the iconic Radcliffe Camera, an 18th century circular building that houses the main reading room of the famous Bodleian Library, and Christ Church Cathedral, part of Christ Church College, one of 38 colleges forming the University of Oxford. The city’s central location in England gave it geographical prominence and Oxford gained a royal charter by King Henry II, granting its citizens the same privileges and exemptions as those enjoyed by the capital of the kingdom, London.
Explore Oxford
With such history on tap, students learning English at an IALC school in Oxford have countless museums, galleries, and exhibitions to visit in their spare time. The Ashmolean Museum is Britain’s oldest public museum. Established in 1683, it houses a diverse collection, including Egyptian mummies and Islamic art. The University and Pitt Rivers Museums are also worth visiting. The former houses more than five million natural history exhibits in a magnificent Victorian Gothic building. The Pitt Rivers Museum is one of the world’s finest collections of anthropology and archaeology.
The city is also blessed with immaculately kept open spaces, including the University Park and the University of Oxford Botanic Garden – both ideal for picnics and pleasant walks.
The city is virtually flat, so cycling is an ideal way to get around. The river Thames runs through Oxford and punting, canoeing, rowing, and sailing are also available.
There is a wide range of sport and leisure activities in Oxford, including archery, football, tennis, rugby and skating.
Perfect for students
As a university city, Oxford provides extensive year-round student entertainment, from music festivals to drama performances and comedy clubs. The pedestrianised city centre has a wide variety of shops, cafés and restaurants and a bustling night scene, particularly on “student nights”. It is not uncommon to see bars and clubs with long queues outside.
Oxford is capital of the county of Oxfordshire, which is renowned for its quaint villages and rolling countryside. Popular day trips include Blenheim Palace for its famous architecture and pristine gardens, Bicester Village for serious shoppers and the picturesque Cotswolds for a romantic getaway.
Nestling in the heart of England, Oxford is an ideal place to learn English and enjoy a ready-made student lifestyle.
Learn English in Oxford for an exciting learning experience!
Discover Schools in Oxford
Centre of English Studies Oxford
Located in the beautiful village of Wheatley, CES Oxford is the ideal choice for students who want a break from the hustle and bustle of a large city centre and instead prefer to study in a more relaxed environment where they can sample a traditional England.
- Adults 16+/Max Class size 9
- Year-round
- English
