Immerse yourself in English with our accredited Intensive English course in Oxford, designed for adults 18+.

Immerse yourself in English with our accredited Intensive English course in Oxford, designed for adults 18+. Enjoy rapid progress in all language skills through interactive, themed lessons and small, focused classes. Benefit from expert teachers, real-life study visits, and a vibrant international community. Experience academic excellence, personalised support, and cultural immersion in a world-renowned academic city, making your learning both effective and memorable.
Intensive English Learning: Immerse yourself fully in English with morning and afternoon classes designed to accelerate your progress.
Rapid Progress in All Skills: Strengthen grammar, vocabulary, reading, writing, listening, and speaking through structured lessons and interactive practice.
Small, Focused Classes: Benefit from personalised attention in small groups that help you build confidence and fluency faster.
Practical and Engaging Content: Weekly themes, projects, and study visits ensure your English is learned in real-life contexts, making lessons relevant and memorable.
Experienced Teaching Team: Learn from highly qualified English language teachers with over 70 years of expertise in international education.
Cultural Immersion: Study in Oxford, a world-famous academic city, and use your free evenings and weekends to explore its heritage, museums, and lively student atmosphere.
Accredited Quality: Our Intensive English course is accredited by the British Council and inspected by ISI, giving you confidence in the quality of teaching and support.
International Community: Join students from around the world, improve your English inside and outside the classroom, and make friendships that last a lifetime.

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- Juniors aged 9-12 – dormitories of 4-6 students at the Headington Rye Prep School campus - Juniors aged 13-15 – single or twin rooms at the Headington Rye Prep School campus - Older teenagers stay in a shared residential room near the main College buildings at 139 Banbury Road - Adults have a choice of single or twin rooms at 3 Bardwell Road or 382 Banbury Road
Juniors – 16.5 hours per week Teenagers – 19.25 or 22.9 hours per week Adults – 13.75 or 19.25 hours per week
English language courses have a minimum CEFR level of A2 so are unsuitable for complete beginners. Exam preparation courses have a minimum level of B1 All other courses have a minimum level of B2
Juniors are monitored closely on a secure campus. Older Teenagers and Adults are issued with a photo ID card that is needed to access any of our College buildings and residences. A team that includes Teachers, House Parents, Activity Leaders and a Nurse led by our experienced Course Director and Welfare Manager is available 24/7 to supervise students under 18 years of age.
Junior programmes (ages 9-15) include free Heathrow transfers. For Juniors using other airports, older teenagers (ages 15-17) and adults please see our list of transfer prices: https://stclares.ac.uk/student-life/airport-transfers/
Insurance is included. Details of the coverage are available at this link - https://stclares.ac.uk/app/uploads/Insurance-policy-for-personal-accident-and-group-travel.pdf
Student will receive a certificate from St Clare’s and a personalised report at the end of the course.
Students will either need a Standard Visitor Visa for stays up to 6 months or a new eVisa. Learn more at https://stclares.ac.uk/about-us/visa-advice/.