Oxford international London Greenwich Language School
Description of Oxford international London Greenwich Language School
- Location: London, England,
- Students age: from 16 years old,
- Type: collaborative,
- Type of institution: language school,
- Number of students: up to 300 people,
- Language of instruction: English.
The innovative language center invites students from all over the world to learn English and prepare for international exams. Year-round courses for adults and children, a summer camp for children of different ages are available. All applicants are provided with a warm friendly welcome, an individual support program. On the first day, preliminary testing is carried out for optimal distribution into groups and language load.
Oxford International London Greenwich is located in the historic Greenwich district, just a few minutes from the cultural center of London. In their free time, students can visit Buckingham Palace, admire the famous Big Ben, stroll through the city's parks.
Programs and prices, tuition fees in Oxford international London Greenwich Language School
General English
- Students age: from 16 years old,
- Duration of the program: from 1 week,
- Dates: year-round.
The program for the beginner level includes 15-20 lessons weekly for 45 minutes each and covers all aspects of learning English:
- Reading
- Letter
- Listening
- Colloquial speech.
No more than 15 people study in groups. All students receive personal consultations. Additional classes are also available, which offer ample opportunities for specialized training.
Intensive English
- Students age: from 16 years old,
- Duration of the program: from 1 week,
- Dates: year-round.
The course includes from 22.5-30 hours per week, lessons last for 45 minutes. There are no more than 15 students in a class, which achieves a more successful interaction between teacher and student.
This is an ideal program for those who want to get more out of their stay at the training center. There are 10 additional specialized classes available to choose from. On the intensive course, the basic foundation of the English language is firmly laid, key areas are studied: listening, reading, writing, speaking. Testing is carried out regularly to track progress.
IELTS Preparation
- Duration of the program: from 1 week,
- Dates: year-round,
- Levels: from B1+.
For admission to English-language programs and employment in international companies, confirmation of the level of English proficiency is required. The Greenwich Study Center offers IELTS test preparation, which includes 20-30 lessons per week of 45 minutes each. Students will significantly improve their English skills, work out the technique of passing the exam.
Optional English
Oxford International London Greenwich offers a wide range of English language electives for students of all ages and English proficiency levels, enabling students to achieve their individual language learning and specialization goals. A successful combination of basic courses and elective topics guarantees fast and effective results.
- English for Academic Purposes – suitable for students who want to gain useful skills for passing exams and entering higher education institutions around the world. The course is practiced writing essays, creating presentations, and communicating. Program for levels of English proficiency from B1 and above,
- International Exam Skills – The course includes practical materials that effectively prepare students for FCE, CAE, IELTS and other tests. Available for level B1 and above,
- English with Immersion in Local Culture – The course offers a 4-week trip to one of the places designed for full immersion in the English language and exploring local attractions. For students who speak the language at the A1-A2 level,
- Debates, presentations, and public speaking – structured learning involves developing the ability to express one's point of view clearly and concisely on a variety of topics. To consolidate the material, students participate in discussions, debates, presentations. For levels A2-C1,
- English through literature – the course explores all aspects of the English language through theatre and literature. The lessons use works of art that help in practicing the correct accent in pronunciation and other skills. At the end, students write their own work, which is read in front of the rest of the class. For level B1 and above,
- Business skills of the XXI century. On the course, students study entrepreneurship, marketing, personnel management, receive basic academic knowledge along with practice in everyday business situations. Available for level B1 and above,
- English for Customer Service – Topics include learning the professional vocabulary needed to work with clients internationally. Offered for levels B1-B2 and above,
- English for Journalism – in the classroom, students will learn how to create and maintain their own blog, online magazine, website. Weekly group creative work is carried out on various topics and areas of activity. Students with an English proficiency level of B1 and above are invited.
Summer camp for children and schoolchildren
- Age of students: 12-17 years old,
- Intensity: 15 hours per week,
- Level to start: any, from Elementary to Advanced,
- Classes of up to 20 people.
The program for schoolchildren is an opportunity to get acquainted with summer London, one of the best cities in the world! Pupils will study just 15 minutes from central London, and on weekends and free hours, they will get to know the famous sights:
- Buckingham Palace
- Big Ben,
- Колесо обозрения The London Eye,
- Greenwich Market (the school is just a 5-minute walk away),
- Departure to Cambridge, including a visit to the legendary university,
- Drive to Brighton, walk on the beach, pier, visit to the BAi360 tower,
- Royal Observatory in Greenwich,
- London Walking Tour – Politics and Royalty,
- British Museum,
- Olympic Park + Westfield,
- National Gallery,
- A stroll through Covent Garden and shopping,
- Walks along the Thames,
- Hyde Park, visit to the Princess Diana Memorial,
- Tate Modern Gallery,
- St. Paul's Cathedral,
- Camden
- Regent's Park,
- Kensington Museum.
In addition to the general language course, you can add a preparation program for the Trinity GESE exam (groups of 7 students or more).
The international composition of students has a positive effect on the entire educational process - so students better perceive speech by ear, including a variety of accents, train their own pronunciation, and quickly overcome the language barrier. Most often, children from France, Greece, Italy, Ukraine, Slovakia, and Switzerland come to the London camp.
All camp participants are accommodated with host families, where they are provided with breakfast and dinner; all families are approved and inspected by the British Council Guidelines. The rooms are designed for 2-3 people, the travel time to the school is no more than 45 minutes (a pass for zones 1-3 is included in the price).
Transfer:
- Group: included in the price
- Individual: extra charge
Accommodation, meals, prices
- VITA is a student London residence located in Lewisham, near Greenwich. It has excellent transport links to the center of London. In the immediate vicinity there are shops, cafes, banks.
- Homestay - students will be able to fully immerse themselves in local life, get acquainted with the culture and customs of Britain. Homestay is the best way to practice English in a natural environment. All host families are carefully selected and regularly screened. Residents are offered a private room, internet, meals.
- Superior Shared Homes are comfortable and fully equipped 2-3-storey residential buildings. Each of them has 5-7 bedrooms, there is everything you need for study and recreation. Located in convenient locations with good transport interchange, there is all the useful infrastructure nearby.
Activities Oxford international London Greenwich Language School
- Museums
- Theatres
- Greenwich Mean Time Walking Tour,
- Inspection of the Royal Observatory,
- Visit to the National Gallery,
- Shopping in Covent Garden, Regent Street, Carnaby Street,
- Walk in Hyde Park,
- Cruise on the Thames,
- Day trips to Oxford, Cambridge, Canterbury, Brighton by guided bus,
- A trip to London with a tour of the Kensington Museums,
- Evening rest in local pubs.
Advantages
- More than 25 years of impeccable work,
- Consultations for admission to the university,
- Small capacity of classes - no more than 15 people,
- Education in groups and individually,
- Flexible personalized schedule,
- Qualified teachers,
- Attention to each student,
- Teaching using modern communicative methods,
- Weekly testing to track learning outcomes,
- 24/7 access to the virtual learning campus,
- Additional elective classes,
- The convenient location of the school is a short drive from the center of London,
- Acquaintance with students from all over the world,
- Accommodation in a city that is part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site,
- Travel and trips to nearby attractions, other cities in Britain,
- A rich vacation program for children and teenagers,
- Round-the-clock supervision of younger students.
Accreditations of the center:
- British Council — for the teaching of English in the UK,
- Member English UK,
- ALTO,
- Oxford International Education Group — PFE (Private Further Education).
Facilities and equipment at Oxford international London Greenwich Language School
- Spacious, bright classrooms,
- Recreation areas,
- Computer classes,
- High-speed Internet,
- Library
- Sports Complex,
- Play areas,
- Tennis court.
Heathrow Airport and Gatwick Airport are no more than 1 hour and 20 minutes by car, and Stansted Airport is about an hour away.
Admission dates and extra charges
Trimester dates
- Semester 1: January to March,
- Semester 2: March to June,
- Semester 3: June to September,
- Semester 4: September to December.
Additional costs
- Registration fee,
- Study materials,
- Residence
- Transfer
- Visa courier services,
- Trinity GESE exam (optional),
- Travel expenses, pocket expenses.
Enrolment process
To enroll in the program, students must fill out a registration form, reserve a place, and pay a deposit.
Perspectives
Upon completion, graduates of the courses receive an international certificate, which is accepted by educational institutions and employers in most countries of the world.
Entry requirements, how to apply, what is required to enrol
- Registration of a study visa,
- Passport/birth certificate,
- Medical insurance.
Institution on the map
Residence permits, citizenship and other services
- Guardianship services during the studies
- Student supervision
Review about Oxford international London Greenwich Language School
Recommendations on when to apply
| Language courses, schools and children's language camps | Primary and secondary education - private schools | Preparation programmes for entering universities - higher education | Higher education (after completing accredited programs A-level, IB, High School) - Bachelor, Master, MBA |
| - we recommend to apply 6-9 months before the start of the course (some camps and schools offer discounts for early booking or for lengthy study programs) - there are some very popular and high demand children's camps, where the applications need to be submitted 1 year in advance (in particular Switzerland , Great Britain , USA , Canada , Austria) | - we recommend to apply one year before the start of the training program, - some schools have a specific time frame (September-November - please specify an individual school) - some schools require tests in several stages (UKISET, internal tests of the school: English, mathematics, logics, subjects, interview, some require a personal visit) | - we recommend to apply one year before the start of the program, - for Foundation and Pathway programs, IELTS and TOEFL certificates are usually required, respectively | - recommended submission one year before the start of the program, - the deadline normally closes in January, for TOP HEIs and, as a rule, in March in other universities - for a bachelor, a Foundation or Pathway preparatory program a completed A-level, IB, High School + IELTS / TOEFL are required - for Masters you need a graduated higher education, in some cases you need a pre-Masters program - MBA requires completed higher education, work experience preferably at least 2-3 years, etc. |
