English Courses in Oxford
Courses for every goal, taught in small classes by experienced teachers, a short walk from Oxford city centre.
Find the Right Course for You
Whether you need English for university, your career, an exam or everyday life, we'll help you choose the right course. Group classes are small and mixed-nationality, and each lesson is 45 minutes.
Most courses start every Monday, and there is no entry test before booking: we'll send you a short online placement test before you arrive, so you join the right class from day one.
General & Academic English
General English · IELTS · Cambridge · TOEFL · One-to-One English. Improve your English at every level, from beginner to advanced, in a small group, with your own tutor, or preparing for an exam.
General English
Build fluency and accuracy in speaking, listening, reading, writing and grammar. 20 or 30 lessons a week.
View courseGeneral English + Individual Tuition
Group classes for confidence, plus one-to-one lessons focused on exactly what you need. 25-40 lessons a week.
View courseOne-to-One Tuition
Your own tutor and a programme built around your goals: our most personal way to learn. 15-40 lessons a week.
View courseCambridge Exam Preparation
Focused preparation for First (FCE), Advanced (CAE) or Proficiency (CPE), timed to finish just before the exam. 30 lessons a week.
View courseIELTS Preparation
Targeted training for the IELTS score you need for university, work or migration. 30 lessons a week.
View courseTOEFL Preparation
Structured preparation for every section of the TOEFL test. 30 lessons a week.
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Professional & Specialist English
Business English · Legal English · Medical English · Teacher Development. Focused two-week courses combining 20 lessons of General English with 10 specialist lessons a week, plus tailor-made programmes for groups.
English for Business
Present, negotiate and write with confidence in English. Two-week course, 30 lessons a week.
View courseLegal English
The legal language and skills to work confidently with international clients and colleagues. Two-week course, 30 lessons a week.
View courseEnglish for Medicine
Communicate clearly and confidently with patients and colleagues. Two-week course, 30 lessons a week.
View courseTeacher Development
Practical two-week courses that refresh your methodology and your own English. 30 lessons a week.
View courseClosed Groups
Tailor-made programmes for groups, built around your needs. Contact us for details.
Teen Summer Programme
English lessons · Activities · Excursions · International friendships. Summer 2027 (13 June - 8 August), for 1 to 8 weeks, ages 12-17.
Summer Teen Programme
(12-17)
English lessons, supervised activities and excursions in Oxford for ages 12-17. 1 to 8 weeks, all inclusive.
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What Our Students Say
“This is the sixth time we've come with a group of students from Córdoba, Argentina to study English at The Oxford English Centre. You don't just teach English - you create a meaningful cultural exchange that leaves a lasting impact on everyone who comes here.”
“I have now studied at the Oxford English Centre for the second time, and I can highly recommend it. The teachers are truly outstanding: professional, motivated, patient, and always attentive to the individual needs of the students.”