Kings School, Oxford
Kings Oxford is famous for its high academic standards and prestigious university foundation course. The school also has an excellent reputation for IELTS preparation and is one of the largest IELTS testing centres in England. The school itself is situated in a pretty residential area of Oxford only 10 minutes by bus from Oxford City Centre. Kings Oxford combines modern and spacious classrooms with charming historical features.
The school offers excellent facilities including a computer centre, self-access study centre, free internet, large restaurant and student centre, library, private study rooms, lecture hall and games room. Host family accommodation is available all year and the majority of students can walk to school from their host family. Residential accommodation (in a university student residence) is available in the summer. Airport transfers are available from all London airports. In addition there are excellent bus and train connections to central London and the airports.
Courses Available
- Kings Oxford English with Art and Design
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This is a specialist course combining General English lessons with specialised tuition in Art and Design which is ideal for students preparing a portfolio.
Students join the Intensive English Course to improve their general English skills in the mornings while Art tuition is given by our specialist Art teachers in the afternoons.
This course is suitable for students who need to improve their English for study or employment while preparing a portfolio of artwork or simply developing their painting and drawing skills. Students have 15 hours per week of English classes; and then spend an average of six hours per week with their Art teacher in the Kings Art Studio. Students are also expected to spend at least six hours per week working in the Art Studio on their projects.
The course may be taken as an Academic Year course (9 months from September to June) but shorter courses (minimum 12 weeks) are also available. Kings Oxford also offers A-Level Art and an Art Foundation Year Course.
The price includes:
- 28 lessons per week (21 hours) combining general English with specialist tuition in Art and Design
- use of the Kings Oxford Art Studio
- art materials
- placement test on arrival
- weekly progress tests
- regular homework and end-of-course certificate
- Kings Study File
- teaching materials and use of course book
- Use of self-access study facilities
- Free email and internet
- Regular social activities
PRICES: 4-11 weeks: £295 per week
- Kings Oxford General English
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General English
Min 2 weeks – Age16 +
The general English course is ideal for those who want to improve their overall skills, focusing on grammar, reading, writing, speaking, listening and pronunciation.
This course includes a test on arrival , use of the Computer Learning Centre, weekly progress reports, teaching materials, 2 free social activities a week and an end of course certificate. Lessons are dynamic and interesting with lots of interactive learning and close attention from your teacher in a class of max 14 people. A variety of learning materials are used, including magazines, video, newspapers and online resources.
Students can choose between:
Compact: 20 lessons per week (15 hours) or
Intensive: 28 lessons per week (21 hours) PLUS 8 lessons per week in a choice of special interests.PRICES
Compact........£254 per week
Intensive.........£292 per week
Accommodation - host family - half-board
Shared Room: £159 per week
Single Room: £179 per week - Kings Oxford Pre-Masters Course
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This specialist, unique course is for international students with a first degree who want a direct path to postgraduate study at a leading UK university.
It has been developed in conjunction with leading universities to provide a dedicated pathway to a range of Masters degrees. It provides the academic English language training to develop skills up to the appropriate IELTS level for postgraduate study, and also develops study and communication skills to ensure success at Masters level.
You will benefit from significant personal teacher contact time. This will help you to develop appropriate language and study skills for a Masters, plus the ability to express yourself effectively in your subject. Successful completion leads to progression on to a Masters degree at a selection of leading universities in the UK.
Prices
- 1 term: £3,060
- 2 terms: £5,440
- 3 terms: £7,990