English School in Oxford
The Oxford school was founded in 2006 and is located in its own garden just a 25 minute walk, or a 10 minute bus ride, from the city centre, making it an ideal location in which to study and explore the city. The school staff has many years experience with international students. If you require help in preparing for exams, obtaining a work placement, or guidance in further studies at an English university then we are here to help you! In addition to your academic work we have staff available to help with your accommodation and your leisure time, ensuring that you make the most of your stay with us. As EF draws students from all over the world it will be easy for you to make many friends from around the globe!
The School Director is assisted by an accomplished staff of teachers and administrators. There is also an Activities Coordinator who organizes EF activities and excursions.
The school offers the following facilities:
- iLabs for Efektaâ„¢ classes and self study
- Free WIFI Wireless Internet and email access
- Student Lounge
- Private garden
- Cafeteria
- Payphones
- Fax
- Interactive student website
- Noticeboards to tell you what is happening
EF English School Sports Facilities
On-site facilities include table tennis, table football and pool table, fitness suite and outdoor recreational areas. There is also a sports centre within close walking distance to the school offering gym, volleyball, badminton, football, basketball and indoor rock climbing with great membership discounts available to EF students. Oxford also has a number of indoor & outdoor swimming pools, and a variety of college sports teams.
EF Level Placement Test and Orientation
Within 24-hours after booking your course, you’ll receive your personalized EF username and password for the online iLab. Before traveling, you will take the EF Level Placement test online. This test will measure your language level and ability. From the results of this test, our academic team will place you in one of six language levels. When you arrive at the school, you will receive your schedule as part of your orientation day as well as further activities and information. As your English language skills become stronger, you’ll be promoted to the next language level. You may speak to your teacher if you feel you are in the wrong level. Please note: you will have both morning and afternoon classes.
Special Interest Courses
Depending on your course type you may also select a number of special interest (SPIN) classes. The selection of SPIN classes varies throughout the year and a student may not be able to repeat the same SPIN class. Each lesson is 40 minutes in length, and two lessons are combined into one eighty-minute teaching period.
iLab Learning
All English language school courses include six iLab sessions per week. iLab sessions complement and reinforce classroom learning in an interactive on-line learning environment. *Please note: the iLab is not included in the EF Basic Course.
University Placement Programs
EF International Language Schools offers a University Placement Program (UPP) that provides guaranteed admission into a university or college for qualified students. If you are interested in continuing your studies, you are encouraged to talk with the UPP Coordinator at your school.
