School in Oxford

Oxford is a city in South East England well-known by the oldest and one of the most famous universities in the world. Nowadays the name Oxford is synonymous with education. The first colleges was founded here in 1167 and now total amount of them is more than 35, including, Trinity, Christ Church Balliol and St. Johns. The colleges influence all areas of Oxford life. Almost all attractions for tourists belong to the University and colleges. So that is no wonder that one of our English language school is situated here. Please see more detailed information about OUR SCHOOL, OUR PROGRAMS & PRICES. If you have more questions that you would like to ask us just SEND US YOUR ENQUIRY 

In the city center you can see the Carfax Tower and the University Church of St Mary the Virgin, from the top of which you may enjoy the views over the romantic spires of the city. The ancient buildings make this location a popular place for movies and TV broadcasts. Oxford is a city that you'll for sure want to take in on foot and this is the best way to learn about it and its history.

The Oxford's top tourist sights are (in alphabetical order):

• Ashmolean Museum - is the oldest museum in Britain. Elias Ashmole presented his collection to Oxford University, which contains many unique treasures such as a collection of French painters: Manet, Monet, Renoir and Cezanne, Egyptian mummies and many other interesting items. You can visit it right after your English language classes in our school which is situated nearby.
• Blackwell Bookshop - is a very popular visitor attraction in Oxford as it claims to be the largest (10,000 sq ft) single room dedicated to book sales in Europe.
• Bodleian Library - is the heart of University hidden in a nice building of 18th-century. The Library is not open to the public but you can visit its Divinity School. The Library and the School have been used as décor for Harry Potter movies.
• Christ Church College – is the largest and most impressive Oxford College, with an 800-year-old chapel of Oxford's Cathedral. The dining hall of the College also starred in the Harry Potter films.
• Literary Pubs. Oxford has numerous literary relations, like Shelley (ex University College student which Bill Clinton also attended), Lewis Carroll (ex math teacher at Christ Church), and Oscar Wilde (ex Christ Church College student). Today you can meet here the famous children's author Philip Pullman. Among famous Oxford literary pubs there are such as the Eagle and Child on the 49 St Giles and the White Horse on the 52 Broad Street.
• Magdalen College- was founded in 1458 and has some wonderful grounds and cloisters. A lot of world-famous persons such as C.S. Lewis, Oscar Wilde, John Betjamen, P.G. Wodehouse had taught or studied here.
• The History of Science Museum – is placed in a 1638 year building and contains a very interesting collection of scientific and medical items and instruments. The most interesting exposition is the restored ancient chemistry laboratory in the basement.
• Pitt-Rivers Museum - is a perfect sample of a Victorian museum, from that time when new lands of the world were being discovered and enormous amount of unusual and exotic items were brought to Britain and exhibited.
• Drifting on the River. When weather is fine then go to Folly Bridge on the Thames or Magdalen Bridge on the Cherwell River, hire a boat and spend the wonderful lazy time punting on the water.
• The Botanical Garden is another great place. This charming garden was established in 1621 as a physic garden for the study and cultivation of medical plants. Today it houses over 7000 beautiful samples of nature.

There are far more to see than just what is on this list, including St. Michael's Church (Oxford's oldest building), Oxford Castle (a former royal residence), the Old Convocation House (the University's first library) and others.

Let’s enjoy the learning of English language in our school with the wonderful free time you may spend in the city of education. And after your returning home you may proudly declare that your correct British accent is from Oxford.