English Courses in Oxford, England

Lake School Of English Oxford:
Lake School Of English Oxford, located in the heart of the historic city of Oxford in the south east of England, is an English Language School that has achieved a reputation for excellence in English language teaching, academic management, as well as homestay placement and student services. We offer Semi-Intensive General English, Intensive General English, IELTS, TOEFL or TOEIC Preparation, Cambridge Exam Preparation, Summer Courses and Long Stay Programmes and more.

The Lake School is a member of "Quality English", and is accredited by the British Council.

Sightseeing:
- Oxford University colleges, especially Christchurch, Magdalen and Queens
-The Sheldonian Theatre, designed by Sir Christopher Wren
-The Bodleian Library, one of the largest libraries in the world
- Ashmolean Museum, Britain's first public museum, c1683
- The Botanic Gardens,a peaceful place to relax in the city centre
- Museum of Modern Art, exciting exhibitions and a great cafe
- Carfax Tower, a fantastic view of the city
- Oxford Story, an interactive museum - the sights and sounds of Oxford's past
- Oxford Castle in Oxford's oldest new quarter

If you're feeling energetic, you can choose from an ice-rink, three swimming pools, free tennis courts and football fields. Membership at sports centres and fitness clubs is cheaper for students. There are also golf clubs, watersports and horse-riding facilities nearby.
Eating and Drinking

There are lots of places but our favourites include The Turf pub, the Brasserie Blanc restaurant, The Kazbar bar, Browns' cafe and the many cafes/restaurants in the Oxford Castle development or along the River Thames.

Living with a friendly homestay is the perfect way to help you practise your English outside the classroom and understand British culture. Homestays offer independence and welcoming, clean and comfortable accommodation.

In our last British Council inspection the organistion of our homestays was rated as excellent. Most students ask us to find homestay accommodation for them. We choose your homestay carefully, so when you register, we will ask you what kind of homestay you would like to stay with. All of our homestays:

* are carefully-selected for their friendliness and are regularly revisited
* are within walking distance or a bus ride away from the school
* provide bed, breakfast and evening meals Monday to Friday, with all meals at the weekend
* give you a comfortable single room
* promise never to have 2 students of the same first language unless requested
* are experienced in looking after students of all ages and nationalities

Before you arrive in England you receive a profile of the homestay you are going to stay with. We also give the homestay some information about you. Your homestay is booked from the Sunday before your course starts to the Saturday after your course finishes. If you arrive in Oxford or leave Oxford on different days, you are responsible for arranging your own extra nights' accommodation.

If you want to pay your homestay yourself, you must do so every two weeks in advance. If you want the Lake School to pay your homestay for you, there is an extra charge. If you want to leave your accommodation before the date booked, you must tell your homestay and the Lake School, at least one week in advance.

Some students prefer to stay in a small hotel (bed and breakfast only). We can also help you to arrange this. However, the average accommodation in Oxford gets booked very quickly, particularly during the summer months, so please contact us well in advance. Some of our students prefer to be in their own independent accommodation and to cook, wash and clean for themselves.

For younger students, flatshare or homeshare is a possible option. However, it is best for students to start by living with a homestay and settle into Oxford first and then to look for suitable accommodation in the city.

For mature students on short courses, we do still recommend living with a homestay as it is a great way to talk and exchange cultures. Students have their own key and complete independence, all meals are provided (except lunch on school days), and some homestays have private bathrooms. However, for students who wish to rent self-catering accommodation, we can help arrange this.

An exciting range of short courses and long-stay programmes on flexible start dates all year round. Intensive and Semi Intensive General English, Pre-University Programmes, Teacher Refresher Courses, Summer Vacation, Family Programmes, Preparation for IELTS, TOEFL, Cambridge and TOEIC exams. General English courses can be combined with Business Studies, British Culture Studies and Computer Studies at colleges in Oxford.

Location:
Our modern, well-equipped school is situated in the heart of the historic city of Oxford, close to shops, restaurants, theatres, bus and train stations, as well as the famous Oxford University colleges. Oxford is situated in the Central South region of England: 90 minutes from London by express coach.