Why choose The Oxford English Centre?
A boutique school with serious academic standards, a personal welcome and one of the world's great university cities as your classroom.
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Reasons Students Choose The Oxford English Centre
A Historic Home in North Oxford
Our Grade II listed Victorian building sits on Banbury Road, in one of Oxford's most desirable residential areas, a short walk from the city centre.
Over 45 Years of Experience
Founded in 1979, we have spent more than four decades refining how English is taught.
Trusted by Our Students
97% of our students would recommend us to a friend, and 96% rate their classroom tuition highly.
Oxford as Your Classroom
Practise your English in cafés, colleges, museums and markets, and with friends from around the world.
A Course for Every Goal
General English, Cambridge, IELTS, TOEFL, Business, Legal and Medical English, Teacher Development and one-to-one tuition.
Personal Attention
Small classes, regular progress reviews and the option to add one-to-one lessons.
Life Beyond the Classroom
A weekly social programme with excursions, sports, cultural activities and social events.
A World of Friends
Students from more than 70 countries in a typical year.
A World-Famous University City
Oxford is home to the University of Oxford, the oldest university in the English-speaking world, ranked number one in the world by the Times Higher Education World University Rankings for the 10th year in a row (2026). The Oxford English Centre is an independent language school and is not part of the University.
