Kings School Oxford

Courses available

Kings Oxford is famous for its high academic standards and prestigious university foundation course. The school also has an excellent reputation for IELTS preparation and is one of the largest IELTS testing centres in England.

The school itself is situated in a pretty residential area of Oxford only 10 minutes by bus from Oxford City Centre. Kings Oxford combines modern and spacious classrooms with charming historical features. The school offers excellent facilities including a computer centre, self-access study centre, free email / internet, large restaurant and student centre, library, private study rooms, lecture hall and games room.

Host family accommodation is available all year and the majority of students can walk to school from their host family. Residential accommodation (in a university student residence) is available in the summer. Airport transfers are available from all London airports. In addition there are excellent bus and train connections to central London and the airports.

School Fact File

Accredited by the British Council

High academic standards and an excellent reputation for IELTS and university preparation

Many teachers are IELTS examiners

10 minutes by bus to Oxford City Centre

Adults only (ages 16+)

Large, sunny patio for relaxing outside

Student restaurant and student centre

Email and Internet

Computer room, self-access study centre and library

Programme of social events

Many students can walk from their host family to school (10 - 25 minutes)

Residential accommodation is available in the summer

Courses available

General English

Course name	Introduction
Compact English Course	A mornings-only general English course ensuring steady progress in all areas of general English. Suitable for short-term and long-term students. Excellent savings for long-term students. 20 lessons per week (15 hours), available all year, minimum age 16.
English with Art and Design	A specialist course combining General English with specialised tuition in Art and Design. 28 lessons per week (21 hours), minimum 12 weeks, available all year, ages 16+. A-Level Art and Art Foundation Courses also available.
Intensive Course with Academic Reading and Writing	A full-time intensive course with general English in the mornings and Academic Reading and Writing in the afternoons. Essential preparation for university and college in the UK. 28 lessons per week (21 hours), 6-week course, available all year, ages 16+.
Intensive English Course	Our most popular course! A full-time intensive course with 28 lessons per week (21 hours) including specialist options in Business English, IELTS, conversation, etc. Great savings for long-term students! Available all year, minimum 2 weeks, ages 16+.
Intensive English Course with Business English	A full-time intensive course with general English in the mornings and Business English in the afternoons. Ideal preparation for Business English examinations including BEC and LCCI. 28 lessons per week (21 hours), 2-6 weeks, available all year, ages 16+.
Intensive English Course with IELTS	A full-time intensive course for adults with general English lessons in the morning and specialist IELTS preparation in the afternoons. Covers all areas of the IELTS exam. 28 lessons per week, minimum 2 weeks, available all year, minimum age 16.
Kings International Diploma of English	A long-term course with 3 terms (33 weeks tuition) or 2 terms (22 weeks tuition) which combines general English with a range of academic study modules. Perfect for a gap year, for preparing for formal exams or as the most cost effective way of becoming fluent in English.
One-to-one Lessons	One-to-one tuition provides a very intensive form of study. The student determines the content (e.g. tourism, banking, insurance), the quantity and intensity of their English lessons. Minimum 10 lessons per week, available all year, minimum age 16.
Summer Vacation Course	International summer course combining English language lessons with activities and a weekly excursion! Great value and great fun! 20 lessons per week (15 hours), minimum 2 weeks, available mid-June to the end of August, minimum age 16 in Oxford, 16 for individuals in Bournemouth and London, 14 for groups.

Business English

Course name	Introduction
Intensive English Course with Business English	A full-time intensive course with general English in the mornings and Business English in the afternoons. Ideal preparation for Business English examinations including BEC and LCCI. 28 lessons per week (21 hours), 2-6 weeks, available all year, ages 16+.
One-to-one Lessons	One-to-one tuition provides a very intensive form of study. The student determines the content (e.g. tourism, banking, insurance), the quantity and intensity of their English lessons. Minimum 10 lessons per week, available all year, minimum age 16.

University Access

Course name	Introduction
English with Art and Design	A specialist course combining General English with specialised tuition in Art and Design. 28 lessons per week (21 hours), minimum 12 weeks, available all year, ages 16+. A-Level Art and Art Foundation Courses also available.
GCE A-Level course	A-Levels examinations are accepted by all UK universities. Kings Oxford offers A-level combinations for most types of degree courses (except medicine). Very intensive tuition in very small classes. 2-year course with entry in September, minimum age 16.
Intensive Course with Academic Reading and Writing	A full-time intensive course with general English in the mornings and Academic Reading and Writing in the afternoons. Essential preparation for university and college in the UK. 28 lessons per week (21 hours), 6-week course, available all year, ages 16+.
Kings International Diploma of English	A long-term course with 3 terms (33 weeks tuition) or 2 terms (22 weeks tuition) which combines general English with a range of academic study modules. Perfect for a gap year, for preparing for formal exams or as the most cost effective way of becoming fluent in English.
Pre-Foundation Year	A one-year academic course for younger students (aged 16) preparing them to join the Oxford University Foundation Year or the A-Level Course.
University Foundation Year	A highly-respected 1-year academic programme preparing students to study a wide range of degrees at some of the best universities in Britain. A well established course accepted by virtually all universities. Ages 17+. Start dates in September and January.

UK Summer

Course name	Introduction
Summer Vacation Course	International summer course combining English language lessons with activities and a weekly excursion! Great value and great fun! 20 lessons per week (15 hours), minimum 2 weeks, available mid-June to the end of August, minimum age 16 in Oxford, 16 for individuals in Bournemouth and London, 14 for groups.

Examination and certificate

Course name	Introduction
GCE A-Level course	A-Levels examinations are accepted by all UK universities. Kings Oxford offers A-level combinations for most types of degree courses (except medicine). Very intensive tuition in very small classes. 2-year course with entry in September, minimum age 16.
Intensive English Course with IELTS	A full-time intensive course for adults with general English lessons in the morning and specialist IELTS preparation in the afternoons. Covers all areas of the IELTS exam. 28 lessons per week, minimum 2 weeks, available all year, minimum age 16.
One-to-one Lessons	One-to-one tuition provides a very intensive form of study. The student determines the content (e.g. tourism, banking, insurance), the quantity and intensity of their English lessons. Minimum 10 lessons per week, available all year, minimum age 16.
Super Intensive IELTS Preparation Course	Maximise your IELTS exam score with a 2-week intensive preparation course! This highly intensive 2-week course offers specialist preparation for the IELTS exam. 32 lessons per week (24 hours), 2-week course, available all year, minimum age 16.