Kings-Oxford
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| Country & city | Oxford, United Kingdom |
|---|---|
| Courses | 10 |
| Accommodation | 4 |
| Address | St. Joseph's Campus: Temple Road, Cowley, Oxford OX4 2UJ EnglandSt. Michael's Campus: 21 St Michael's Street, Oxford OX1 2EB England |
| Official website | www.kingseducation.com(opens in a new tab) |
About the School
Kings Oxford is renowned for its outstanding academic standards and excellent university entrance preparation. The school also has an outstanding reputation for IELTS preparation and is one of the largest IELTS test centres in the UK. The school is located in a beautiful residential area, 10 minutes by bus from central Oxford. Kings Oxford combines modern, spacious classrooms with a period charm. The school offers excellent facilities, including a computer centre, self-study rooms, free email/internet, a large dining hall and student centre, a library, private study rooms, lecture rooms, and a games room. Homestays are available all year round, and most students can walk or cycle to school. University residences are available during the summer term. Transport is available from all London airports. There are also good bus and train connections to central London and the airports. Courses offered [St Joseph's Campus] ㆍ GCSE ㆍ A-level ㆍ Extended A-level ㆍ Advanced Level Foundation ㆍ Extended Foundation ㆍ Art Foundation ㆍ English for Academic Study ㆍ English Plus Art and Design ㆍ Vacation Course [St. Michael's Campus] ㆍ Intensive Course ㆍ Diploma of English ㆍ Compact Course ㆍ Pre-Masters ㆍ IELTS Preparation Course ㆍ Super Intensive IELTS ㆍ Cambridge FCE/ CAE
School Features
- Guaranteed English improvement: We guarantee that all teachers hold CELTA, DELTA (English teaching qualifications) (UK university), a TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) master's degree (US university), or an equivalent qualification and experience. Kings also specializes in exam preparation. Many Kings teachers are also examiners. Kings Oxford is an official IELTS test centre. Long-Term Study Centre: The longer you study on intensive and super-intensive English courses, the more benefits you receive. Benefits when enrolling for more than 24 weeks:
- Benefits when enrolling for more than 12 weeks
- Guaranteed walking distance to school (see Panel 6)
- Free university application support service
- Free grammar book >Benefits when enrolling for more than 12 weeks:
- We offer free study until you achieve your pre-set goals.
- Classmate, a specially created study information guide (online supplementary learning system)
- Up to 4 free tutoring sessions per week (including a 1.5-hour lesson with a teacher)
- One-on-one meeting with the study programme coordinator
- Personalized study plan. All benefits are given to students who attend all classes and complete all assignments. Admission guarantee: We guarantee to process applications received between August and May, Monday to Friday, within 24 hours. Diverse student nationalities
- Students from 81 countries have studied at Kings.
- Students from 10 countries made up 65% of all students.
- The other 35% are students from 63 countries. Guaranteed activities: Kings offers numerous activities, events and trips all year round. You can choose from a variety of activities each week, and we guarantee that at least 2 of them are free. There is also an activities manager to help make your days fun and exciting. Accommodation options: If you enrol in an intensive English course of 24 weeks or more, we provide accommodation within walking distance of the college for the duration of the course. Internet is also included in all accommodation costs. * Does not apply to Kings Oxford - St Michael's Campus, and excludes the summer peak season. Classmate (supplementary study): Classmate is your constant study companion. It supplements lessons taught by teachers with multimedia content. Latest technology: Kings continually invests in the latest technology - Wi-Fi, interactive whiteboards, online video/audio, mobile broadband - to enhance students' learning experience. Excellent locations: [Kings Boston Centre] Located in one of Boston's most upscale suburbs. It is only 20 minutes from downtown Boston by public transport and has excellent facilities, including on-campus residences. [Kings Los Angeles Centre] Located near the fantastic Hollywood Sunset Boulevard, a 5-minute walk from Hollywood's main attractions. The residence is a 15-minute walk away. [Kings Bournemouth Centre] In an excellent location in the centre of a seaside town, 5-10 minutes' walk from shops, the beach and entertainment, it offers outstanding college facilities for both study and leisure. [Kings London Centre] 20 minutes from central London. With plenty of transport, shopping and entertainment, and many homestays within walking distance, getting to school is convenient. [Kings Oxford Centre] A newly refurbished campus in the city centre. It is equipped with the latest technology, with interactive whiteboards throughout the facilities. Many of Oxford's attractions are within walking distance.
Highlights
- Innovative, results-oriented curriculum
- English improvement guarantee programme
- Online supplementary education and study programmes
- Guaranteed walking-distance residence allocation at each centre
Courses & Tuition
| Course | Target | Type | Tuition | Period |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Intensive English | Age: 16 and over, Lessons per week: 28 lessons, Class size: 14-15 students | 28 lessons/week; 2-11 weeks | about US$570 | week |
| Diploma of Intensive English | Age: 16 and over, Lessons per week: 28 lessons, Class size: 14-15 students | 28 lessons/week; 24-31 weeks | about US$418 | week |
| General English | Age: 16 and over, Lessons per week: 20 lessons, Class size: 14-15 students | 20 lessons/week; 2-11 weeks | about US$450 | week |
| Diploma of General English | Age: 16 and over, Lessons per week: 20 lessons, Class size: 14-15 students | 20 lessons/week; 24-31 weeks | about US$361 | week |
| Intensive English 25+ | Target age: 25+, Lessons per week: 28 lessons, Class size: 15 students | |||
| IELTS Preparation | Target age: 16+, Lessons per week: 28 lessons, Class size: 14 students | 28 lessons/week; 2-11 weeks | about US$570 | week |
| Cambridge Exam Preparation (FCE/CAE) | Target age: 16+, Lessons per week: 28 lessons, Class size: 14 students | FCE/CAE; 12 weeks | about US$5,930 | 12 weeks |
| English Plus Art and Design | Target age: 16+, Lessons per week: 28 lessons, Class size: 14 students | 28 lessons/week; 2-11 weeks | about US$602 | week |
| Intensive IELTS Preparation | Target age: 16+, Lessons per week: 20 lessons, Class size: 15 students | 32 lessons/week; 2-11 weeks | about US$627 | week |
| Super Intensive IELTS Preparation | Target age: 16+, Lessons per week: 20 lessons, Class size: 15 students | 32 lessons/week; 2-3 weeks | about US$627 | week |
Accommodation & Costs
| Type | Tuition |
|---|---|
| Homestay 16+ (Single Room, HB) View details Twin room: ￡215 Check-in: Sunday / Check-out: Sunday Homestay accommodation includes internet access within the published price, except during peak season (our Fair Use Policy applies). One laundry wash per week is included. All homestays are half-board, and the published price includes breakfast and dinner 7 days a week. During low season, twin rooms are available only to groups, except when a couple or friends request to share. Individual students will not be assigned to a twin room during low season (January 4 - June 14 and August 9 - December 27). If no other student is booked to share the twin room, the student will be upgraded to a single room. | about US$342 |
| Homestay 16+ - Single room, HB, peak season (6/14-8/9) View details Twin room: £270 Check-in: Sunday / Check-out: Sunday Homestay accommodation includes internet access within the published price, except during peak season (our fair use policy applies). One laundry service per week is included. All homestays are on a half-board basis, and the published price includes breakfast and dinner 7 days a week. During the low season, twin rooms are offered to groups only, except when couples or friends request to share. Individual students will not be assigned to a twin room during the low season (January 4-June 14 and August 9-December 27). If no other student is booked to share the twin room, the student will be upgraded to a single room. | about US$399 |
| Student houses 18+ (single room, self-catering, en-suite) View details . Internet access: Internet access is included in the accommodation fee (fair use policy applies). . Laundry facilities: Laundry facilities in student residences are available for an additional fee. . Room Retention: The full fee is charged for room retention in all student residences and houses. . Wavy Gate residence: This residence is for students aged 16 and over, and students aged 14 and over may also use it during the summer period. | about US$551 |
| Wavy Gate Residence 16+ (Single room, self-catering, En suite) View details . Internet access: Internet access is included in the accommodation fee (fair use policy applies). . Laundry facilities: Laundry facilities in student residences are available for an additional fee. . Room Retention: The full fee is charged for room retention in all student residences and houses. . Wavy Gate Residence: This residence is for students aged 16 and over, and students aged 14 and over may also use it during the summer period. | about US$538 |
Local Expenses
| Item | Tuition | Period |
|---|---|---|
| Application fee (non-refundable) | about US$108 | Once |
| Airport pickup fee (2025: £192 per trip) (branch office) (Heathrow Airport → Oxford) | about US$256 | Once |
| Airport pickup fee (Heathrow Airport) | about US$222 | Once |
| 1:1 lesson (45 minutes) | about US$101 | 1 lesson |
| Pre-paid lunch (Mon–Fri) | about US$57 | 1 week |
| Letter of acceptance issuance fee | about US$70 | Once |
| Homestay surcharge (Christmas) | about US$108 | 1 week |
| Express delivery fee (Courier fee) | about US$82 | Once |
| Student Insurance | about US$8 | 1 week |
| Study English in the UK (Short-term study visa) - 6-11 months of study (equivalent USD applied) | about US$271 | Once |
| Student Visa - study of 11 months or more (equivalent USD applies) | about US$664 | Once |
| IHS (Immigration Health Surcharge) (medical insurance) - for stays in the UK of 6 months or more (equivalent USD applied) | about US$1,310 | 1 year |
| eTA (under 6 months) | about US$20 | Once |
Facilities
St. Michaels Campus Interactive whiteboards, student lounge, computer learning centre, Wi-Fi St. Josephs Campus 21 classrooms, laboratory, art studio, interactive whiteboards, Wi-Fi, library, cafeteria, garden
Activities
Football, table-tennis, swimming, riverside walking tour, pool, snooker, bowling, archery, Oxford pub tour (over 18), bowling, dog racing, bridge nights, Cuban salsa, volleyball, ?punting on the river, treasure hunt, roller-blading, cycle ride, mini-Olympics, cinema, cabaret, rugby, live music, literature walking tour, ice skating, fashion show, quizzes, bingo, sing-along, karaoke, cream teas, art club, talent show, picnics, sight-seeing
Surroundings
St. Michaels Campus ㆍSuperb central location amid the famous University college buildings ㆍShops, bars, cafes, restaurants and cinema all within easy walking distance ㆍFamous museums and art galleries close by ㆍ2 minutes’ walk to coach station ㆍ5 minutes’ walk to train station ㆍParks and gardens within walking distance ㆍEasy access to punting on the river St. Josephs Campus Our St. Josephs Campus in Oxford is located in a pretty and quiet residential area only 10 minutes by bus from the city centre. Shops, bars, restaurants, a library, a sports centre and a swimming pool are all close by.
Amounts are reference prices converted to US dollars at the rates below. Actual payment amounts depend on the exchange rate and the timing of payment.
Applied rates (our standard quote rates): 1 GBP = about US$1.27 · 1,000 KRW = about US$0.67
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