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CES

OxfordEngland
  • Minimum age: 18 years
  • Levels: elementary to upper advanced
  • Average number of students per class: 8
  • Google reviews4.7/5 · 19 reviews
20lessons per week
47start dates in 2027, every Monday

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A language school in Oxford, England, to improve your English

CES in Oxford: learning English in a stimulating setting

CES is a solid base for learning English in Oxford. For a student looking for a well-located language course, the school offers a clear and reassuring starting point.

Easy immersion in local life

Studying in Oxford means the lessons carry on through getting around, going out and neighbourhood life. This concrete immersion makes practising English more regular and more natural as the stay goes on.

Courses

Flexible start dates

Standard General English (20 leçons) - Oxford

From260,00 GBP/ week
  • 20 lessons · 45 min
  • 1 to 52 weeks
Age
from 18 years
Levels
Elementary to Upper Advanced
Class
6 students on average
Start date
Starts every Monday
This course at CES

The school's general English course, followed in the morning, Monday to Friday. From the first day, teachers work on the four skills (speaking, listening, reading and writing) while gradually building vocabulary and grammar.

It is open from elementary level and starts every Monday. Afternoons remain free for the school's social programme, a way to discover Oxford and practise English outside class.

Flexible start dates

Intensive General English (30 leçons) - Oxford

From365,00 GBP/ week
  • 30 lessons · 45 min
  • 1 to 52 weeks
Age
from 18 years
Levels
Elementary to Upper Advanced
Class
6 students on average
Start date
Starts every Monday
This course at CES

The standard course programme in the morning, followed by extra lessons on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday afternoons. These sessions are based on discussion, role plays and current affairs debates to build ease and fluency.

The course is open from elementary level and starts every Monday: a good option for clear progress during a stay in Oxford.

Flexible start dates

Combination Course (20 leçons en groupe + 5 h particulières) - Oxford

From625,00 GBP/ week
  • 20 lessons · 45 min
  • 1 to 52 weeks
Age
from 18 years
Levels
Elementary to Upper Advanced
Class
6 students on average
Start date
Starts every Monday
This course at CES

A course combining group lessons in the morning, Monday to Friday, with individual lessons on two afternoons a week. It is for students from beginner level upwards.

The remaining afternoons are free; the school offers a social programme there to discover local life and culture. In Oxford, the school is based in Wheatley, a village about twenty minutes from the city, and students join Oxford for their visits and outings.

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Flexible start dates

IELTS Preparation Course (30 leçons) - Oxford

From365,00 GBP/ week
  • 30 lessons · 45 min
  • 1 to 52 weeks
Age
from 18 years
Levels
Pre-intermediate to Advanced
Class
6 students on average
Start date
Starts every Monday
This course at CES

In the morning, general English courses run from Monday to Friday; on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday afternoons, IELTS preparation covers the tasks and themes that recur in the exam, with one part of the test taken under real conditions each week.

A course to aim for an IELTS score while continuing to progress in general English, from upper-intermediate level, with a start every Monday.

Flexible start dates

Cambridge Exam Preparation Course FCE (20 leçons + 5 h particulières) - Oxford

From625,00 GBP/ week
  • 20 lessons · 45 min
  • 1 to 52 weeks
Age
from 18 years
Levels
Intermediate
Class
6 students on average
Start date
Starts every Monday

Flexible start dates

Long Term / Multi Destination 24 semaines (20 leçons) - Oxford

From270,00 GBP/ week
  • 20 lessons · 45 min
  • 24 weeks
Age
from 18 years
Levels
Elementary to Upper Advanced
Class
6 students on average
Start date
Starts every Monday
This course at CES

A course for a long stay in two countries: you begin your stay in England, Scotland or Ireland and finish in another country, with general English lessons in the morning.

In this version, the standard course is followed Monday to Friday, and afternoons are used to discover the local culture. Open from beginner level, with a departure every Monday.

Flexible start dates

Long Term / Multi Destination 36 semaines (20 leçons) - Oxford

From260,00 GBP/ week
  • 20 lessons · 45 min
  • 36 weeks
Age
from 18 years
Levels
Elementary to Upper Advanced
Class
6 students on average
Start date
Starts every Monday
This course at CES

The multi-destination course lets you spend a long period studying in the United Kingdom and then in Ireland, or the reverse, discovering two cultures while learning the same language.

Morning classes follow the standard course, with a social programme in the afternoon to get to know the region. It is open from beginner level, and every Monday is a possible start date.

Flexible start dates

Long Term / Multi Destination 24 semaines (30 leçons) - Oxford

From375,00 GBP/ week
  • 30 lessons · 45 min
  • 24 weeks
Age
from 18 years
Levels
Elementary to Upper Advanced
Class
6 students on average
Start date
Starts every Monday
This course at CES

The multi-destination course in its intensive version: morning classes Monday to Friday, extended by afternoon classes from Tuesday to Thursday, to progress faster over a long stay.

You can change school and country during your stay, between England, Scotland and Ireland. Open from beginner level, with a departure every Monday.

Flexible start dates

Long Term / Multi Destination 36 semaines (30 leçons) - Oxford

From365,00 GBP/ week
  • 30 lessons · 45 min
  • 36 weeks
Age
from 18 years
Levels
Elementary to Upper Advanced
Class
6 students on average
Start date
Starts every Monday
This course at CES

A long language stay in two countries: study in England, Scotland or Ireland, then continue at another school in the network, on the intensive option.

Morning classes are supplemented on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday afternoons; the other afternoons are devoted to the social programme. From beginner level, with departures every Monday.

Flexible start dates

Young Adult Programme (20 leçons) - Oxford

From290,00 GBP/ week
  • 20 lessons · 45 min
  • 1 to 12 weeks
Age
from 18 years
Levels
Elementary to Upper Advanced
Class
6 students on average
Start date
Starts every Monday
This course at CES

An English and activities programme for young adults in summer: lessons in the morning focused on speaking and listening, then sport, activities and cultural visits in the afternoon in Oxford.

Young adults join the school's social programme, run by 'yellow shirts', and receive at the end of the course a certificate and a student report.

Flexible start dates

Young Adult Programme (30 leçons) - Oxford

From410,00 GBP/ week
  • 30 lessons · 45 min
  • 1 to 12 weeks
Age
from 18 years
Levels
Elementary to Upper Advanced
Class
6 students on average
Start date
Starts every Monday
This course at CES

A programme for young people aged sixteen to eighteen: lessons in the morning, then an afternoon of sport, activities and cultural visits in the city where they study. This version has more lessons than the basic formula.

The morning lessons focus mainly on speaking and listening, with vocabulary and pronunciation in every session. They cover levels from elementary to advanced, from A1 to C1.

Flexible start dates

General English with Business (20 leçons + 5 h particulières) - Oxford

From625,00 GBP/ week
  • 20 lessons · 45 min
  • 1 to 52 weeks
Age
from 18 years
Levels
Pre-intermediate to Advanced
Class
6 students on average
Start date
Starts every Monday
This course at CES

In the morning, general English lessons build the language; in the afternoon, we work on professional English: meetings and negotiations, presentations, analysis, advertising, written communication, business relations and business travel.

A course for those who want to improve their work English in Oxford, from an intermediate level.

Fixed dates

English and Culture 50+ (20 leçons, 2 semaines, programme social inclus) - Oxford

From560,00 GBP/ week
  • 20 lessons · 45 min
Age
from 18 years
Levels
Elementary to Upper Advanced
Class
6 students on average

Accommodation

Host family — From 245,00 GBP / week

Minimum age
18 years
Rooms
Single room, Double room
Bathroom
Shared bathroom
Meals
Half board
This accommodation at CES

A host family takes the student in a single room, or in a twin room with a bed and a desk, on half board: breakfast and dinner are included. Students travelling together may share a room, but only two to a room.

There are never more than four students in the same family. The school selects the families and visits them regularly, and the student practises English every day at home.

Host family — premium — From 287,00 GBP / week

Minimum age
18 years
Rooms
Single room, Double room
Bathroom
Shared bathroom
Meals
Half board
This accommodation at CES

A premium host family stay in Oxford, for adults aged eighteen and over. Accommodation is in a single room, or in a double room for two people travelling together, on a half-board basis: breakfast and dinner included. The bathroom is shared.

The school presents the host family as the place where students practise English every day, in the most natural setting there is: the home, with a local family.

Residence CES (27 June - 29 August) — From 360,00 GBP / week

Minimum age
18 years
Rooms
Single room
Bathroom
Private bathroom
Meals
No meals
This accommodation at CES

The school offers two summer residences, one in Cowley and one in Headington. They are self-catering accommodation, with single rooms and private bathrooms; each flat shares a living room and a kitchen.

Bedding and kitchen essentials are provided. From Cowley, the school is about thirty minutes away by bus; from Headington, about fifteen. There is a pay laundry, a games room and a cinema room on site.

Transfers offered

Transfers

Airport Transfer London Heathrow (LHR) - Oxford

Type : All types

Airport Transfer London Gatwick (LGW) - Oxford

Type : All types

Airport Transfer London Stansted (STN) - Oxford

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Google reviews

What students say

4.7 / 5 · 19 Google reviews
★★★★★ 5 / 5

Very good programme for youngsters and teenagers. The teachers are awesome and really get you thinking and challenge you. Would recommend it for one week, two week programme.

Ruxi TudorAugust 21, 2026
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★★★★★ 5 / 5

Kind, supportive, and engaging teachers.
You can significantly improve your English here.
They also offer well-designed and enjoyable activities.

Note: The principal and owner, Peter, is not only an excellent teacher but also a genuinely good person.
I wish everyone all the best.

R. X.February 13, 2026
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★★★★★ 5 / 5

Center with a very friendly atmosphere, well organized.The alternance of teachers helps to improve and to be motivated

sylvie lehmannMarch 3, 2025
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★★★★★ 5 / 5

Good school, friendly staff, qualified teachers!

Abu Osama - ENMarch 14, 2025
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★★★★★ 5 / 5

Great place and fantastic time there. I was there in 1999, 2001 and 2002...

Alberto Da RosateMarch 23, 2019
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Everything about CES

A modern, well-organised study environment

The study environment seems well structured, with clear points of reference for working effectively, and with spaces that allow serious work while still leaving room to breathe.

Why choose this school?

To learn English in Oxford, this school offers a convincing balance between language progress, local immersion and quality of life. It is worth considering to build a project that is smoother, clearer and more reassuring.

At a glance

Starting price
from GBP 260 per week of classes (Standard General English (20 leçons) - Oxford, 36 weeks minimum) — Fees for 2027 checked on 18 October 2026
Lessons per week
20
Accommodation
Homestay, single room, half board; Residence, single room, no meals
Accreditations
ALTO, British Council, English UK, IALC

Practical information

Minimum age
18 years
Average number of students per class
8
Levels
elementary to upper advanced
Public holidays
31 Aug 2026
Holidays
From 21/12/26 to 25/12/26 From 28/12/26 to 1/01/27

Facilities

  • Wifi

Services

  • Family
  • Residence

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Accreditations and labels

Accreditations and labels: ALTO, British Council, English UK, IALC.

Accreditations and labels : ALTO, IALC, British Council

Frequently asked questions

How much does a stay at CES cost?

From GBP 260 per week of classes (Standard General English (20 leçons) - Oxford, 36 weeks minimum). Budget for 2 weeks: GBP 1,648, about €1,970 (indicative, as of 18 October 2026). Budget for 4 weeks: GBP 2,816, about €3,370 (indicative, as of 18 October 2026). Includes: course: Standard General English (20 leçons) - Oxford (20 lessons per week); accommodation: homestay, single room, half board; fees (registration, file, accommodation); return transfer (Airport Transfer London Heathrow (LHR) - Oxford). Sample start date: 4 January 2027, outside peak season. Fees for 2027 checked on 18 October 2026.

What is the minimum age to study at CES?

The minimum age is 18 years.

What accommodation does CES offer?

Accommodation offered: Homestay, single room, half board (from GBP 294 per week); Residence, single room, no meals (from GBP 360 per week). Fees for 2027 checked on 18 October 2026.

When do courses start at CES in 2027?

Courses start on Mondays: 50 start dates in 2027, from 4 January 2027 to 13 December 2027.

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Source: school website (ces-schools.com), read on 15 November 2026.

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