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City College
Oxford, England UK

3 Hurst Street - OX4 1EZ Oxford - see on map
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What we like about the school
  • Electronic whiteboards in all classrooms.

This school has received many internationally recognised accreditations within the education sector. Such accreditations include Qualifi, OTHM, NCC Education, NCFE and ASIC.

Location: City College Oxford is an English language school located in the student-friendly and historic city of Oxford, England. The school is within walking distance of the city centre and has amenities, eateries, links to public transport and several places of interest. There are several green areas and meadows close to the school, including the Oxford Botanic Garden.

Social and cultural: Oxford is right with historical places and sights of interest. Within walking distance of the school, students have the Radcliff Camera, the Oxford Botanic Gardens, the Bodleian Library, the Ashmolean Museum, and much more.

Course selection: City College Oxford provides General English language courses to adult students of all levels. In addition to this, they supply IELTS Preparation courses.

City College Oxford also provides a wide range of diplomas, functional skills and British Degree programmes for various subjects.

Getting around: The school's south-central location ensures that the city centre and its attractions are within walking distance. Should you prefer, there is also a local bus service just minutes away, with the school a 3-minute walk from the James Street East bus stop. Oxford train station is a 35-minute walk or 20-minute bus from the school.

English Courses

General Language
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Weeks 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 12
Price at school (£) Our price (£) 225 214 450 428 675 642 900 855 1,125 1,069 1,350 1,283 1,575 1,497 1,800 1,710 2,025 1,924 2,250 2,138 2,700 2,565
Price in US$ 289 577 866 1,154 1,442 1,731 2,019 2,307 2,596 2,884 3,461
Starting dates
Every Monday
Course specific data
General course schedule
3 daily lessons of 50 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 9:00 - 12:00
Possible course durations
1-99 weeks
Language levels of course
Suitable for all levels: Beginner (A1) - Proficiency (C2)
Minimum required student age
18 years
Students per class
Maximum: 15 / Average: 13
Lesson duration
50 min
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Weeks 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 12
Price at school (£) Our price (£) 295 281 590 561 885 841 1,180 1,121 1,475 1,402 1,770 1,682 2,065 1,962 2,360 2,242 2,655 2,523 2,950 2,803 3,540 3,363
Price in US$ 379 757 1,135 1,513 1,891 2,269 2,647 3,025 3,403 3,781 4,537
Starting dates
Every Monday
Course specific data
General course schedule
5 daily lessons of 50 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 9:00 - 12:00
Afternoon: 13:00 - 15:00
Possible course durations
1-99 weeks
Language levels of course
Suitable for all levels: Beginner (A1) - Proficiency (C2)
Minimum required student age
18 years
Students per class
Maximum: 15 / Average: 13
Lesson duration
50 min

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City College

Accreditations and Quality seals
ASIC, OTHM, NCC, Qualifi, NCFE, LMQ
English teacher qualifications
95% hold a university degree
95% hold a recognised language teaching qualification
Languages spoken by school staff (cannot be guaranteed by school)
Student gender mix
50% male / 50% female
Offer for returning students
When you book here, you will be refunded/waived the school's administration fee if you have already attended a course previously at City College .
Year of school foundation
2012

General school facilities

  • Drink vending machine

  • Free coffee

  • Non-smoking (all indoor and all outdoor areas of school)

  • Free parking (<500m)

  • Classroom equipment

    • TV in all classrooms

    • Electronic whiteboard in all classrooms

    • Air conditioning in some classrooms

    • Heating in most classrooms

    • Ample natural light in most classrooms

    • Number of classrooms: 4
    • Number of public PC workstations: 10

Student Age

Average number of students
Throughout the year: 80
Minimum age of students
16 years
Average number of levels
Adult courses In summer: 5
Adult courses Throughout the year: 5
Average age of students
In summer: 19 years
Throughout the year: 20 years

Information for all courses offered by City College

Lesson duration
50 minutes
Days without class
In 2026 (including national and regional bank holidays):
01 Jan 2026, 07 Apr 2026, 10 Apr 2026, 01 May 2026, 08 May 2026, 29 May 2026, 28 Aug 2026, 25 Dec 2026, 26 Dec 2026.
In 2027 (including national and regional bank holidays):
01 Jan 2027, 26 Mar 2027, 29 Mar 2027, 03 May 2027, 31 May 2027, 30 Aug 2027, 27 Dec 2027, 28 Dec 2027.
Level test
A test to assess your exact language level takes place at the school on the first day of the course.
Lessons needed per English language level
Level (CEFR) LESSONS needed per level WEEKS needed
(20 lessons per week)
A1 Beginner A1 to A2 80 4
A2 Elementary A2 to B1 160 8
B1 Intermediate B1 to B2 180 9
B2 Higher Intermediate B2 to C1 200 10
C1 Advanced C1 to C2 220 11
C2 Proficiency
The data above gives some guidance. For more details consult our page How long does it take to learn a language or reach a specific level.

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FAQ about City College , Oxford

What is the best price for a course at City College , Oxford?
“English courses at City College start at 214 £ for a General English 15 course with 15 lessons per week. When booking here you benefit from an exclusive discount.”
City College offers courses for which ages?
“City College offers courses from 18 years to 99. The average age is 19 during the summer and 20 the rest of the year.”

Terms of City College

First day of course
Written and oral level test is performed. Students should arrive at
Payment methods accepted for payments made directly to the school
Bank Transfer - logo
Legal name/parent company
City College Oxford Ltd | Tax registration ID: 4223514475

Visa Documents

Nationals from USA do not require a visa to study short term courses up to 180 days. A valid passport and an ETA (Electronic Travel Authorization) is required to enter the UK. The application for the ETA is done online https://www.gov.uk/guidance/apply-for-an-electronic-travel-authorisation-eta. The answer is expected within 3 working days, costing GBP 20. The ETA allows multiple entries in the country for up to 6 months for a maximum of 2 years or until the passport used when applying expires.
Check visa requirements for nationals from other countries.
Nationals from countries that require a visa will receive documents from the school, related to booking confirmation, which is required for the visa application.
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